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Hey! Here is the first page! Finally finished!

I have never done a comic like this before so I would really REALLY appreciate any pointers or observations you guys make will be extremely appreciated. Also, please let me know about the font I used and if it's difficult to read or not.

This comic is gonna be a little talky which I know isn't really the best way to make a comic, but I promise it does have a reason for being a comic and not a fic.

Originally the line "Let me tell you a story" was not going to be included, heck I only realised while I was drawing the second last page that the intro panel was SCREAMING for the line to be added. For those who don't know, A lot (if not all, I'm not sure) of the "Tales of the TMNT" comics start with a splash page with one of the characters giving an intro to the story that's about to follow and end with the line "Let me tell you a story..." Kinda like the 2k3 cartoon, but the cartoon doesn't have the line in it.

Also, I want to give a big thank you to
for a VERY long time I was considering abandoning this project because I highly doubted any-one would like it. Arwing took a look at the thumbnails and encouraged me to keep going and that is really the only reason this ever saw the light of day.

I went with the title "Orphans and Foundlings" eventually because people were saying the title should be simplistic yet meaningful and reflect exactly what the story is about.. and the story is about Splinter and his sons.

Prologue Page is Prologuey.
Sorry not much happens in this page. The next one is better and I won't talk so much in the next artist comments either I promise XD;;


TMNT is (c) Mirage
The TMNT Font is (c) Maple or Lionsgate, I dunno
Fonts downloaded from [link]

Please don't steal! :c AND PLEASE DON'T COLOUR!! I love my black and white comics. They're the best kind of comics there is, so no colour pls.
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Comments: 70

C-Puff In reply to ??? [2013-11-17 22:52:57 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! this is old though. I finished it a few years ago.

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TmntMikeyleodonraf [2013-03-18 22:19:20 +0000 UTC]

I love the way u draw splinter

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writterartismangaka [2011-12-05 00:24:25 +0000 UTC]

Nice drawing.

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C-Puff In reply to writterartismangaka [2011-12-05 00:26:56 +0000 UTC]

thanks

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writterartismangaka In reply to C-Puff [2011-12-05 00:56:01 +0000 UTC]

Welcome

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The-MAD-Overlord [2010-09-11 23:17:29 +0000 UTC]

AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW sleeping turtle babies

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PrayerGirl1 [2009-11-09 05:30:11 +0000 UTC]

OOOOOOOOOO THE BABIES!!!!!!! You did really well and I like your style Splinter.

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C-Puff In reply to PrayerGirl1 [2009-11-09 20:06:15 +0000 UTC]

thank you very much I need to draw Splinter again

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PrayerGirl1 In reply to C-Puff [2009-11-09 22:02:43 +0000 UTC]

He's just too cute!

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alaer [2009-10-26 06:15:41 +0000 UTC]

Aww! How could I've missed this? So cute! It's something not really mentioned much when Splinter first found the Turtles. He could have just eaten them if he followed his instincts instead of his heart. So sweet!
I'm glad helped you bring this comic to the light as well, he's a great guy and friend The comic is very well done, the way you do Splinter reminds me of Beatrix Potter's style or the RedWall series style, very rodent-y cuteness A+ I say all the way ^.^

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C-Puff In reply to alaer [2009-10-26 16:44:57 +0000 UTC]

Aww, thank you very much X3 I'm really glad you like. And thank you for reading I'm glad you like the way I draw Splinter. I try very hard to make him look like a rodent and not a fox or a dog X3

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Tempests-Aria [2009-08-31 03:42:05 +0000 UTC]

I really like your art style! It's beautiful, unique, clean, and simplistic. Your style lends itself to B&W, more power to you (I wish I could say the same about mine). I think for a first try it's beautiful. Aside from some perspective issues (which I still languish over myself so I can't say too much) I think your off to a great start.

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C-Puff In reply to Tempests-Aria [2009-08-31 03:53:08 +0000 UTC]

thank you very much X3 I worked really hard on this whole comic so I do hope you like it if you read the rest, but I'm happy you like the first page at least 8'D especially my art style because, let's face it, I'm pretty unconventional with how I draw the TMNT in that I don't even try to mimic any canon styles XDDD

As for perspective I know there are a lot of issues. I didn't really pay that much attention to it to be honest so I kinda did it free-hand.

Anyway thanks again!

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Tempests-Aria In reply to C-Puff [2009-08-31 03:59:50 +0000 UTC]

I wouldn't try to mimic styles. As I've discovered with my art, your art will develop as you do slow, fast, for better or worst, it will grow and change. I've learned to just embrace it as it becomes more of who I am.

Hey no shame in it I fudge perspective all the time. It's a pain. lol

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Indirie83 [2009-07-23 08:49:33 +0000 UTC]

The font actually did bug me a little... with the i's and the fact that the comma looks pretty much like a full stop. It interrupted my reading flow a bit. As for the comic itself, I'm hooked.

Mmm, as for observations I think it's unharmonious that the border of the third panel crosses over Splinter's back. Especially since there's not much going on in that lower right part of that panel anyway. Other than that, looking good!

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C-Puff In reply to Indirie83 [2009-07-23 16:04:54 +0000 UTC]

sorry you didn't dig the font I'll try and do a better job next time I do a comic.
I agree about the empty space in the left corner, originally I wanted to place the text there but I realised it looked better putting it in the hole of the pipe, but that left the large space
I'm glad you like the story though
and good to hear from you again!

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Heiros [2009-07-21 18:27:56 +0000 UTC]

Oh wow, I'm already hooked!

The text is indeed easy to read. And your storytelling is fantastic so far. I can really imagine master splinter telling this. X3

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C-Puff In reply to Heiros [2009-07-21 19:16:35 +0000 UTC]

thank you very much X\\3 and I'm glad the text is easy to read 8D *Doesn't have much more she can reply with*

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prefight-DONUT [2009-07-13 23:34:05 +0000 UTC]

I really love your version of Splinter He still retained his rat features but looks a little more "sophisticated"

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C-Puff In reply to prefight-DONUT [2009-07-14 00:44:35 +0000 UTC]

thank you very much X'3 that makes me very happy to hear because I totally don't follow ANY of the shows' styles when I draw him XDDD

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PaleSymphany [2009-07-13 20:38:40 +0000 UTC]

First page looks great! I can already tell that I'm going to like this. I love it when a story/comic delves into the Turtles' and Splinter's emotions and inner thoughts, especially when it comes to their past and upbringing. I don't mind one bit that it'll be talky.

BABY TURTLES!

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C-Puff In reply to PaleSymphany [2009-07-13 20:45:58 +0000 UTC]

I hope you like the next few pages as well then X3 I like it when things explore the feelings of the TMNT characters myself, especially when it deals with their relationship with each other.
Anyway thanks~

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Arwing [2009-07-13 14:55:59 +0000 UTC]

Hey there C-puff, it me. Before anything, I just want to say that you are very welcome. If you need any help in the furture you know where to come. Ok now on to the comic.

The text is easy to read and the enlargement size is perfect. Your own unique style comes out which is a good thing as too many people try to copy the original style. SPlinters left hand in the last panel looks a little funky but apart from that it is a really well drawn comic.

I'm glad that I had the oppertunity to read this. I should thank you for letting me read something that was so well thought out and so heart felt. I won't say anything about it here but I urge people to stick with it as it is a great comic and the amount of thought and emotion that goes into it will become evident as the comic goes on. Also is that Turtle with the freckles Mikey at all?

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C-Puff In reply to Arwing [2009-07-13 17:53:49 +0000 UTC]

XD I agree his one arm is a little wacky in the last panel, but luckily not too much so, It could be better though I'm glad the font works because that was one thing that I wanted to get right and it was a bit of a balancing act to get an interesting, eastern style text but also have it legible and not over-crowd the picture while not being too small. I've seen too many fan-comics where the font is too stylised and hard to read or it's too big and dominates the whole panel. SO i"m very glad to hear I got that right

XD I copied the shows style in a picture a while ago just to prove to myself that I can (And I pulled it off alright I think) but I found trying to emulate the show's style restrictive and I feel I can accomplish more just drawing what comes naturally instead of just copying some-one else's work.

I'm glad you're liking this despite knowing what's gonna happen XD and thank you for not spoiling it for the other readers

XDD and yes, the little freckled one is Mikey

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Arwing In reply to C-Puff [2009-07-14 00:38:55 +0000 UTC]

Still it's only a cosmetic change and you don't notice it if you don't look too hard. You got the text spot on. the right amount to read and to set the scene and the right place to show all that needs to be seen in the scene.

It is a little restrictive while many find it rather flexible. trying to find your style without devianting too much from what the thing looks like is tough to do. I have to say that your style has the kid like qualities of the teens while having the turtle like features. Your style is interesting and I think they should've done the old TMHT in this style instead of the droopy nose look.

Hey thats alright. I only saw the skeleton of the comic and seeing it fleshed out makes it better the second time around as I can now see all the emotive details. And It's a great story that spoiling it would discredit all you hard work.

I thought so. I'm guessing he's also your faveourite as well. And I guess he's best feature is his blue eyes.

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C-Puff In reply to Arwing [2009-07-14 01:13:58 +0000 UTC]

I'm afraid I'm not very good at drawing "hardcore" ^; so any character I draw tends to look rather child-like, but then I think this gives a nice contrast when I draw darker pictures >3 I do sometimes wish I had a more mature look to my characters though oh well.

And yeah XD Mikey's my favourite I think I said this once before to you?

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Arwing In reply to C-Puff [2009-07-14 03:01:48 +0000 UTC]

It doesn't matter if you can't draw hardcore. Like you said, the TMNT with almost like child-like features really does help to deepen those dark pics (which I haven't seen XD) But I bet they do set them off quite nicely. As you draw more you'll start to make them look more mature. You could always try the orignal style and mix it with yours to see what you get.

Not from what I rmemeber. Tis si the first time you mentioned Mikey being your fave. I know that when people do there fasvourite charator theres usally a little thing that they add or they take more time doing their fave to make them stand out and it's that extra bit of attention that makes a viewer appricate it more. And if they are a fan as well then it's better. I like Mikey too but he's not my fave but I like the addition of freckles to him though.

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C-Puff In reply to Arwing [2009-07-14 03:35:06 +0000 UTC]

XD I haven't drawn any dark pictures (yet ) I use to draw some pretty dark things when I was a teenager but I seem to have kinda grown out of it. Doesn't mean I dislike it though >3

XD Mikey is my favourite yes, but Raph is my second fave, but I have deep affection for Leo and Donny too. I didn't use Mikey in this comic as the main turtle tot because I wanted to give some-one other than my favourite the limelight

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Arwing In reply to C-Puff [2009-07-14 17:10:25 +0000 UTC]

Well someyimes drawing dark things helps to set the scene. I have some dark pics in my faves and I'm hoping to get a fic written up soon if it weren't for this writers block but in any case, I would like to see some of your more darker or emotively stirring pieces as I like to call them.

If you give it your fave all the time then you do let the others waste away. My fave is Donnie I have to admit thogh I have started to like Leo recently and he was my least fave.

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C-Puff In reply to Arwing [2009-07-14 17:42:23 +0000 UTC]

I've been wanting to do a more mature picture lately, call me bloodthirsty if you will
I don't think I really have a "least favourite" as such XD I mean I probably do but I wouldn't want to call him that because even him I'm very fond of

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Arwing In reply to C-Puff [2009-07-16 12:15:35 +0000 UTC]

Not really. Dark doesn't really mean bloody or such. Sometimes it means a breakdown of ones self into tears and comfort. I have a few of those in my gallery. Same here. Even though I don't hae a least favourite, I still like him for other reasons as well and he has his own quirks that make me fond of him now I have some new insigfht into him.

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C-Puff In reply to Arwing [2009-07-16 16:37:06 +0000 UTC]

oh emotion trauma is no new kick for me XD but I haven't done anything of violence in a while.

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Arwing In reply to C-Puff [2009-07-17 16:23:21 +0000 UTC]

I have a feeling you have something in mind. Still, it doesn't bother me. The comic is pretty violent.

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C-Puff In reply to Arwing [2009-07-17 19:45:57 +0000 UTC]

not violent enough!

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Arwing In reply to C-Puff [2009-07-19 01:38:35 +0000 UTC]

What did you have in mind?

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C-Puff In reply to Arwing [2009-07-19 01:44:53 +0000 UTC]

XD.... I dunno 8D But compared to some of the stuff I USE to draw this comic is pretty tame.

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Arwing In reply to C-Puff [2009-07-20 01:20:08 +0000 UTC]

What did you used to draw? Maybe one of them could be usful for a new comic idea?

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C-Puff In reply to Arwing [2009-07-20 01:30:03 +0000 UTC]

XD;; nah. I use to be very into Invader Zim, but the fandom holds some serious negative connotations for me now. I have an idea though, we'll just have to wait and see.

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Arwing In reply to C-Puff [2009-07-20 01:37:02 +0000 UTC]

Never saw Invader Zim. Here in England we don't get much in ways of cartoons, new ones anyways. But if that fandom is bad then best to leave it be. The TMNT has bad memories for me but I have more good then bad and the bad were in my past. Now I'm an adult (more or less XD) I can say that I like the TMNT and theres not a thing anyone can do about it. I wonder what this idea is? You've got me on tender hooks now.

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C-Puff In reply to Arwing [2009-07-20 01:39:39 +0000 UTC]

XDD I have an idea for a scene I want to comic out, it's not a sotry it's just a stand alone scene that's part of a larger story, but it's not a feel good moment at all. two of the turtle boys get into a fight. let's just leave it at that...and it's not Leo and Raph XDDD

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Arwing In reply to C-Puff [2009-07-20 22:48:01 +0000 UTC]

Ahhh, I think form that I know who. Still it'll be interesting. Never would've imagined those yeo to get into a fight. Still, I hope this standalone scene will be part of a larger comic.

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C-Puff In reply to Arwing [2009-07-21 02:04:31 +0000 UTC]

I don't think so. The story isn't very strong, but the scene itself would be fun to do.

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Arwing In reply to C-Puff [2009-07-21 11:21:40 +0000 UTC]

Well if you want help to reinforce the story i'll help. Still i look forward to the scene.

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DoctorBollocks [2009-07-13 14:42:41 +0000 UTC]

Very good job and I like the wordiness of...stuff like this, it's more in depth rather than say..BAYSPLOSION. But to each to their own, I liked it at least.

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C-Puff In reply to DoctorBollocks [2009-07-13 17:54:48 +0000 UTC]

thank you very much I'm glad to hear the talkiness doesn't bore you the rest of the pages aren't so word heavy, but they're pretty chatty too apart from a few pages and one page that doesn't have any narration at all.

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DoctorBollocks In reply to C-Puff [2009-07-13 21:34:00 +0000 UTC]

Eh I liked Watchmen and it was wordy as all can be so it doesn't bother me at all

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C-Puff In reply to DoctorBollocks [2009-07-13 21:34:33 +0000 UTC]

good point XD

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lynzydee [2009-07-12 19:37:57 +0000 UTC]

I agree with Silverpaw, the 'I's' look wrong not being capitalized, but if the font is just like that then it can be lived with

Great 1st page, I've got a feeling I'm gonna love this


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C-Puff In reply to lynzydee [2009-07-12 19:48:50 +0000 UTC]

XD;; I'll double check but I'm pretty certain the "I"s can't be capitalised (which is kinda dumb but oh well 8D)

Anyway thank you so much X3 and I hope you will like the whole story

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HeCallsMeHisChild [2009-07-12 17:48:13 +0000 UTC]

Again, I'm not into TMNT, and you've drawn me in with the promise of an interesting story.

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