# Ghostbusters & Ninja Turtles Crossover **URL:** \ **Category:** Ghostbusters Comic Books\ **Created:** [July 15, 2014, 3:53pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/ghostbusters-amp-ninja-turtles-crossover/33698 "2014-07-15T15:53:31Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![TristanJones](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/t/bbce88/32.png) [@TristanJones](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/TristanJones)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2014, 6:14am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/ghostbusters-amp-ninja-turtles-crossover/33698/41 "2014-08-09T06:14:34Z")
> [@M.Thunder](#): > > > [@TristanJones](#): > > > > Yeah, having a standing order pretty much guarantees you’ll get what you want and it also helps keep our sales figures up. Which are pretty much what keeps comics alive. > > I’m no expert but considering the many different ways people consume their comics, that does not seem like the most efficient way to do it… I mean, it measures things by how many people have already said they want the comic, not how many will actually buy it. And it doesn’t allow for any kind of trial period. What if you pick up a comic randomly, read a few issues, think it’s ok but aren’t sure if you want to keep reading? > > I feel like there’s gotta be a better way to do it somehow. I’ve been in comics since 2006 professionally and worked with a bunch of publishers. I can pretty much promise you that’s how it goes. I HONESTLY wish there was a better way, but this is roughly how it works… Shops will generally order a certain number of comics to put on their shelves regardless of how many people are ordering the comic for their standing orders (assuming they know about it/read the order catalog Diamond puts out), so that’s one set of orders that that particular shop is probably going to carry. Then there are X many customers who buy the book regularly, who have it on their standing order, that adds to the number of books that the shop carries normally. If you’re buying the comic having it on a standing order tells publishers in advance how many units of the comic need to be printed, because the orders for standing orders (and whatever the shop wants to put on the shelves) go in to the distributor 2 months ahead of release. So, the shop is going to put in X many orders they keep on the shelves regularly, and then one or however many the customer wants for each standing order. The shops are going to order pretty much the same numbers for their shop shelves each time (unless, obviously, there’s no interest in the book in that shop), so if those people buying the comic each month off the shelves actually start a standing order, then the shops are going to add another standing order to their list as well as whatever they put on the shelves regularly. It might not seem like much, but if this happens each time and a heap of different shops, then the numbers go up, rather than plateauing because people who don’t have it on their standing orders are just buying it off the shelves. Digital sales and re-orders and all those things certainly add up, but digital was worth the investment, we probably would’ve had the RGB digital series Tom and I were pushing for last year and there’d probably be a bigger push on the digital sales, but at the end of the day, the biggest focus is on the monthly comic book. There’s a bit more to it all, but the core chunk above is pretty much it. It’s not a lifelong commitment. If you don’t like a book you just tell your shop to take it off the standing order. Day 1 sales aren’t the be all and end all, you’re right, but they’re pretty high up there and really, it doesn’t take ANY time or effort to set up a standing order if you’re already going into a shop to get it off the shelves. And this way, it guarantees you’ll get it and perhaps even the cover variation you want (assuming there is one). ---
**Author:** ![mrmichaelt](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/mrmichaelt/32/187196_2.png) [@mrmichaelt](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/mrmichaelt)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2014, 6:20am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/ghostbusters-amp-ninja-turtles-crossover/33698/42 "2014-08-09T06:20:23Z")
Well put, Tristan. I… wait. You and Tom pitched a RGB digital series?! ---
**Author:** ![TristanJones](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/t/bbce88/32.png) [@TristanJones](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/TristanJones)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2014, 7:34am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/ghostbusters-amp-ninja-turtles-crossover/33698/43 "2014-08-09T07:34:31Z")
Tried. Were going to. Couldn’t find traction. Would’ve been digital first/only. It’s why I ended up doing RGB covers. ---
**Author:** ![mrmichaelt](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/mrmichaelt/32/187196_2.png) [@mrmichaelt](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/mrmichaelt)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2014, 8:01am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/ghostbusters-amp-ninja-turtles-crossover/33698/44 "2014-08-09T08:01:24Z")
> [@TristanJones](#): > > Tried. Were going to. Couldn’t find traction. Would’ve been digital first/only. It’s why I ended up doing RGB covers. I see. It’s a shame it wasn’t greenlit. Along with all your other known GB and [Tobin](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/tobins-spirit-guide/tobin) pitches. ☹ ---
**Author:** ![mrmichaelt](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/mrmichaelt/32/187196_2.png) [@mrmichaelt](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/mrmichaelt)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2014, 4:11am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/ghostbusters-amp-ninja-turtles-crossover/33698/45 "2014-08-15T04:11:38Z")
[Tristan Jones](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/uncategorized/tristan-jones) posted his cover for TMNT/GB #2 and it will be an Artist’s Edition variant. [https://twitter.com/TRexJones/status/499944870123819008](https://twitter.com/TRexJones/status/499944870123819008) [http://www.comicosity.com/artists-edition-covers-coming-to-idw-titles-in-november/](http://www.comicosity.com/artists-edition-covers-coming-to-idw-titles-in-november/) ---
**Author:** ![Razor-11](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/r/aeb1de/32.png) [@Razor-11](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Razor-11)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2014, 5:02am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/ghostbusters-amp-ninja-turtles-crossover/33698/46 "2014-08-17T05:02:41Z")
> [@mrmichaelt](#): > > > [@TristanJones](#): > > > > Tried. Were going to. Couldn’t find traction. Would’ve been digital first/only. It’s why I ended up doing RGB covers. > > I see. It’s a shame it wasn’t greenlit. Along with all your other known GB and Tobin pitches. ☹ I’ll drink to that. > [@](#): > > Tristan Jones posted his cover for TMNT/GB #2 and it will be an Artist’s Edition variant. > > [https://twitter.com/TRexJones/status/499944870123819008](https://twitter.com/TRexJones/status/499944870123819008) > > [http://www.comicosity.com/artists-edition-covers-coming-to-idw-titles-in-november/](http://www.comicosity.com/artists-edition-covers-coming-to-idw-titles-in-november/) Oh that is awesome. ---
**Author:** ![mrmichaelt](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/mrmichaelt/32/187196_2.png) [@mrmichaelt](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/mrmichaelt)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2014, 5:38am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/ghostbusters-amp-ninja-turtles-crossover/33698/47 "2014-08-20T05:38:16Z")
November 2014 solicits are out. Synopsis and regular cover for TMNT/GB #2 has been posted. [http://www.previewsworld.com/Home/1/1/71/916?stockItemID=SEP140418](http://www.previewsworld.com/Home/1/1/71/916?stockItemID=SEP140418) > [@](#): > > The Turtles are stuck in the Ghostbusters dimension… along with a brand-new, all-powerful, all-crazy ghost from centuries past! The two teams will have to act fast to save the day, but what happens when Casey Jones becomes possessed? Uh, slime him? ---
**Author:** ![Peterson](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/p/db5fbb/32.png) [@Peterson](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Peterson)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2014, 2:08am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/ghostbusters-amp-ninja-turtles-crossover/33698/48 "2014-08-21T02:08:48Z")
> [@PssdffJay](#): > > Who of us didn’t have collaborative battles involving out real ghostbusters toys and tmnt toys? This is going to be good!. It’s a crossover that my head says just shouldn’t work, but my heart says “STFU, head! This is my main two childhood fandoms combined!” ---
**Author:** ![MThunder](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/f1d935/32.png) [@MThunder](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/MThunder)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2014, 2:31am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/ghostbusters-amp-ninja-turtles-crossover/33698/49 "2014-08-21T02:31:00Z")
> [@mrmichaelt](#): > > Uh, slime him? This? Unless we’re going to see more slime-resistant possessions, like Zinz and Vuul. In which case we’ll need two traps, each set to a different frequency… or we’re going to need better slime. Or to just abandon the slime entirely, if too many creatures turn up who are immune to it’s effects. ---
**Author:** ![mrmichaelt](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/mrmichaelt/32/187196_2.png) [@mrmichaelt](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/mrmichaelt)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2014, 6:57am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/ghostbusters-amp-ninja-turtles-crossover/33698/50 "2014-08-21T06:57:52Z")
So anyonone recognize the shadow of the villain on the cover? > [@M.Thunder](#): > > This? Unless we’re going to see more slime-resistant possessions, like Zinz and Vuul. In which case we’ll need two traps, each set to a different frequency… or we’re going to need better slime. Or to just abandon the slime entirely, if too many creatures turn up who are immune to it’s effects. I’m hoping there’s a line eventually where someone jokingly mentions how the green variant in [The Video Game](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/games/ghostbusters-the-video-game) was way more reliable. ---
**Author:** ![Peter\_Venkman\_Jr](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/p/82dd89/32.png) [@Peter\_Venkman\_Jr](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Peter_Venkman_Jr)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2014, 8:30pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/ghostbusters-amp-ninja-turtles-crossover/33698/51 "2014-09-14T20:30:22Z")
Just pre-ordered my copy of the first issue today. Cannot wait to read it, I finally got read some of the IDW TMNT comics and I really enjoyed them. Between this and getting both movies on Blu Ray, this fall is shaping up be a great time to a Ghostbusters fan. ---
**Author:** ![NormalGamer](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/normalgamer/32/4036_2.png) [@NormalGamer](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/NormalGamer)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2014, 8:46pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/ghostbusters-amp-ninja-turtles-crossover/33698/52 "2014-09-14T20:46:55Z")
> [@Peter Venkman Jr.](#): > > Just pre-ordered my copy of the first issue today. Cannot wait to read it, I finally got read some of the IDW TMNT comics and I really enjoyed them. > > Between this and getting both movies on Blu Ray, this fall is shaping up be a great time to a Ghostbusters fan. Good for you. Really looking forward to reading the TMNT/GB crossover. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![mrmichaelt](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/mrmichaelt/32/187196_2.png) [@mrmichaelt](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/mrmichaelt)\ **Post date:** [September 15, 2014, 7:07am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/ghostbusters-amp-ninja-turtles-crossover/33698/53 "2014-09-15T07:07:17Z")
Turns out in addition to the Regular, Subscription and RI covers, there will be at least one Retailer Exclusive and two Con Exclusive covers. The first, the RE is a glow in the dark offered by Heroes’ Haven in Tampa. Art by Ozzy Fernandez and Tony Kordos. It’s $10 and $3 shipping. You can pre-order it now. There’s 1000 copies total and 430 left in stock. [http://store.heroeshavencomics.com/heroes-haven-s-exclusives/1249663-pre-sale-tmnt-ghostbusters-1-heroes-haven-glow-in-the-dark-exclusive-pre-sale.html](http://store.heroeshavencomics.com/heroes-haven-s-exclusives/1249663-pre-sale-tmnt-ghostbusters-1-heroes-haven-glow-in-the-dark-exclusive-pre-sale.html) The second will be a little harder. It’s going to at Virginia Comic Con in November 22-23, 2014 at the Richmond International Raceway, 602 E Laburnum Ave, Richmond, VA 23222. The cover is by Matt Slay. The red foil logo edition is limited to 1,000 copies, and the gold foil logo edition is limited to only 250 copies. Those going to the con who buy tickets online get them first. ‘VIP’ can advance order up to five copies of the red foil edition. Mega VIP will receive one of each. [http://vacomicon.com/2-day-show-2014/2-day-show-exclusives/](http://vacomicon.com/2-day-show-2014/2-day-show-exclusives/) ---
**Author:** ![Peter\_Venkman\_Jr](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/p/82dd89/32.png) [@Peter\_Venkman\_Jr](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Peter_Venkman_Jr)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2014, 6:37pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/ghostbusters-amp-ninja-turtles-crossover/33698/54 "2014-09-16T18:37:54Z")
Got the guy at my local comic book store to order this series for me, cannot wait. Defiantly want to try and get the Kevin Eastman variant cover if possible. ---
**Author:** ![mrmichaelt](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/mrmichaelt/32/187196_2.png) [@mrmichaelt](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/mrmichaelt)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2014, 6:55am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/ghostbusters-amp-ninja-turtles-crossover/33698/55 "2014-09-17T06:55:01Z")
December solicits are out. Issue #3: > [@](#): > > Time is running out for the Turtles to get home, and a new villain is determined to make life as difficult as possible for the Ghostbusters! The two teams will have to think outside of the box to save themselves… and New York! The cover also appears to give away who the villain is. And the subscription cover is by Cory Smith. [http://www.previewsworld.com/Home/1/1/71/916?stockItemID=OCT140465](http://www.previewsworld.com/Home/1/1/71/916?stockItemID=OCT140465) [http://www.previewsworld.com/Home/1/1/71/916?stockItemID=OCT140466](http://www.previewsworld.com/Home/1/1/71/916?stockItemID=OCT140466) ---
**Author:** ![Peter\_Venkman\_Jr](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/p/82dd89/32.png) [@Peter\_Venkman\_Jr](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Peter_Venkman_Jr)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2014, 5:11pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/ghostbusters-amp-ninja-turtles-crossover/33698/56 "2014-09-18T17:11:31Z")
I pre-ordered the Heroes Haven cover variant as soon as I saw it. It was too good a cover to pass up. Cannot wait until it arrives. ---
**Author:** ![mrmichaelt](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/mrmichaelt/32/187196_2.png) [@mrmichaelt](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/mrmichaelt)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2014, 12:16pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/ghostbusters-amp-ninja-turtles-crossover/33698/57 "2014-10-22T12:16:38Z")
January 2015 solicit is out Issue #4 > [@](#): > > The supernaturally awesome conclusion to the blockbuster crossover is here! Ghostly forces converge on the Ghostbusters HQ, and the Turtles’ opportunity to get back home is fast dwindling! The two teams’ last-ditch efforts may come too late! Subscription cover by Robert Atkins. [http://www.previewsworld.com/Home/1/1/71/916?stockItemID=NOV140473](http://www.previewsworld.com/Home/1/1/71/916?stockItemID=NOV140473) [http://www.previewsworld.com/Home/1/1/71/916?stockItemID=NOV140474](http://www.previewsworld.com/Home/1/1/71/916?stockItemID=NOV140474) ---
**Author:** ![Razor-11](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/r/aeb1de/32.png) [@Razor-11](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Razor-11)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2014, 12:42am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/ghostbusters-amp-ninja-turtles-crossover/33698/58 "2014-10-23T00:42:08Z")
Im gonna pick it up at my LCS tomorrow. ---
**Author:** ![keoni](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/k/a4c791/32.png) [@keoni](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/keoni)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2014, 5:29pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/ghostbusters-amp-ninja-turtles-crossover/33698/59 "2014-10-24T17:29:17Z")
> [@mrmichaelt](#): > > Turns out in addition to the Regular, Subscription and RI covers, there will be at least one Retailer Exclusive and two Con Exclusive covers. > > The first, the RE is a glow in the dark offered by Heroes’ Haven in Tampa. Art by Ozzy Fernandez and Tony Kordos. It’s $10 and $3 shipping. You can pre-order it now. There’s 1000 copies total and 430 left in stock. > > [http://store.heroeshavencomics.com/heroes-haven-s-exclusives/1249663-pre-sale-tmnt-ghostbusters-1-heroes-haven-glow-in-the-dark-exclusive-pre-sale.html](http://store.heroeshavencomics.com/heroes-haven-s-exclusives/1249663-pre-sale-tmnt-ghostbusters-1-heroes-haven-glow-in-the-dark-exclusive-pre-sale.html) Thanks mrmichaelt for posting this! FYI, Heroe’s Haven still has these available. I just ordered one ---
**Author:** ![mrmichaelt](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/mrmichaelt/32/187196_2.png) [@mrmichaelt](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/mrmichaelt)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2014, 12:42am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/ghostbusters-amp-ninja-turtles-crossover/33698/60 "2014-10-25T00:42:18Z")
> [@keoni](#): > > Thanks mrmichaelt for posting this! FYI, Heroe’s Haven still has these available. I just ordered one You’re welcome, keoni. [Previous page](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/ghostbusters-amp-ninja-turtles-crossover/33698.md?page=2) [Next page](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/ghostbusters-amp-ninja-turtles-crossover/33698.md?page=4)