Peter Laird Shoot Interview! The Co-Creator of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Joins the Boys!
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One of my heroes. I looked up to. I will never forget winning second place in a Mirage Studios writing contest.
Glad to see Peter Laird on the channel. Always have mad respect for both him and Kevin Eastman for inadvertently getting me and thousands of others into the comics game with self publishing so this is an AMAZINGLY rare opportunity to get him to come into the light a bit because he's usually super reserved compared to Kevin Eastman.
Thanks for this guys!
It's not just an interview. It's the story of life, ups and downs, of a great creator. Amazing work Cartoonists!
Yo - Scat! alum cartoonist here, I had a hero named "The Naked Avenger" (a page picked up later for Anarchy #3 at Last Gasp.) Peter was the big man when it started.
We love your work, Steve!!
I still have a copy of the SNES turtles in time. In an alternate universe, I'd like to think that Eastman and Laird would have become partners at Image in 92 and Mirage Studio would still be operating today, Stan Sakai joins with them and expands Mirage Studio's IP with Usagi. Peter Laird seems a bit worn down by the business aspect of comics (Hendrix had the same problem with music, with relentless touring), seems like a nice old man that would be happy on walden's pond just drawing pictures all day and being left alone.
In that universe instead of tmnt toys from playmates they would come from Mcfarlane toys
I hope he picks up his sketchbook again. A true legend, and the generosity from their success is perhaps unparalleled. Beautiful stuff.
I love that he uses the word "fun" as one of the criteria for working on a Turtles project. Such a wonderful interview!
Great to hear from Mr. Peter Laird. I was hoping you guys would get a chance to sit down and talk with him sooner or later.
Like you guys said at the end, there's so little of Laird in conversation so this was exciting to see come up.
Would have loved to have heard some talk about the 2003 animated series. For me, it's really the great tmnt on screen iteration, being that laird was involved and it adapted so much from the comics and really captured a nice blend of the comics and the original cartoon.
Really interesting to hear how ambivalent Peter and Kevin (moreso Peter) got regarding TMNT over time, really important to remember that tipping point between doing something as an exciting creative venture, and that venture becoming just doing daily, weekly admin for this business juggernaut that your baby became. Like how far do you wanna keep riding before it stops being fun and just becomes another job. Great interview as always, guys. I'd love to see another Eastman interview eventually!
I’d love to see Peter Laird and Jim Lawson wrap up volume 4. Too many Turtle comic series have been left unfinished.
Yes would LOVE to see peter and jim finish those last couple of issues of volume 4. Would be awesome! Would also be great if him and kevin were able to do another turtles comic together just the two of them :)
Please reach out to Peter about doing another episode soon! there so so much more to hear.
And he said he wanted to tell us a story about the sale of TMNT, which I don’t think he got to.
Thank you Peter for taking the time to do this interview. I am glad to hear that you are doing well. Although I haven't read most of the Mirage comics, I used to spend a lot of time browsing the old Ninja Turtles website in the 2000s being captivated by the cover art and previews. The story that you, Kevin, and Mirage Studios laid out that inspired the 1990 movie and the 2003 cartoon in particular really resonates with me, and I know a lot of fans would really like to see more Mirage inspired stories soon.
Maybe Kayfabe can do a few episodes highlighting those Xeric winners.
It's funny listening to him talk about Kirby, because for someone of my age (mid 40s) he is basically Kirby. :D
Peter Laird and Kevin Eastman or my personal heroes in art and business. They said screw everything and did it there way.
Peter and Kevin reuniting for another TMNT comic? I can’t believe he floated the idea. That would just be incredible.
Maybe he just wasn’t interested in doing a ton of work on TLR? Interesting.
I swear his name was on the cover of the last ronin comic i saw, i dont know much about it though
Thanks to All! Wow, what an unexpected gift.
Thanks for doing this interview, guys! It is always great to hear about Peter from Peter himself. I really hope he gets to finish that volume 4 some day.
Such a cool interview! So glad to hear that Mr. Laird still has a desire to revisit the TMNT. I missed the 4th volume when it was coming out, so a collection would be fantastic!
This was maybe my favorite of your videos. I, too, applied for a Xeric grant. I didn’t get it, but it drove me to do the legwork of finishing the story, editing, book design, layout, etc. I asked for elaboration about the rejection. AC Farley graciously responded with an expanded explanation why. He also offered suggestions of less expensive printing options. This opened my mind that I could figure out a way to self publish the book, so I did. Farel (Pop Gun War) and Tom’s (Myth of 8 Opus) books excited me. It led me to check out and buy many other Xeric winners. Wonderful video, fellas.
So incredible to watch this amazing interview with Peter Laird. He and Kevin brought something into the world that gave me endless joy for my entire youth, a joy that continues into my 40’s. Growing up in the 80’s, I lived and breathed Turtles. The comics, the show, and my brother and I racing at top speed from the car to the TMNT aisle in Toys ‘r Us to grab up the newest action figures. They inspired me to start drawing my own comics, so from 3rd to 9th grade I drew my own cheesy violent comics on binder paper (which the turtles obviously guested in many times). And now my best friend who has two young boys of his own, sings them the TV theme song as their bedtime song every night. His youngest is 3 and can often be found wandering the house, dragging around his Rafael toy, whispering “turtle power!” to himself. The Turtles will live on forever, generation after generation. Truly one of the greatest gifts to pop culture ever!
PS - YES PLEASE make another comic!!!
Literally was just thinking about Mr. Laird and his current whereabouts in the TMNT universe since getting back into TMNT after reading The Last Ronin… So great to see him and the history behind what he did with the Turtles. Much respect sir! 🤘😎
TMNT was the biggest indie comic of all time until The Walking Dead - Laird and Eastman are legends! 💀🔥
Finally listened to the entire thing, this was really cool to hear. Hearing his side and why he sold TMNT makes a lot more sense, thank you guys for asking him about this. The only extra question I'd REALLY like answered someday is if he had any contributions to The Last Ronin (outside of the very original concept) or if he's given it a look. Really cool stuff though, even though you're not gonna see this thank you Mr. Laird for sitting down to answer questions!
I'm sad I lived in Western MA for 20 years and never figured out how to meet Eastman and Laird.
Super megafest is a good way! It's in Framingham usually
Amazing work gentlemen, this is an all-timer and was just a ton of fun. Peter is a national treasure and the thought of him getting the band back together with Kevin someday gives me chills.
Peter Laird,Kevin Eastman, Jim Lawson, Michael Dooney, and Eric Talbot, the whole of Mirage were definitely my largest inspiration as an artist/writer.
Fantastic interview guys! So happy for you and glad to hear Mr. Laird watches the channel. Would love to see him and Mr. Eastman have a go at one more creator made issue of TMNT!
I'm not even a TMNT fan but this interview is one of your best. Congrats and thank you so much for all you do. Read more comics! :)
This was amazing. I love you guys for this one and am SO glad he reached out to you!
Jim and Ed's joy and enthusiasm here shine through so hard. Great interview, must have been amazing to speak to Peter.
This is amazing. I thought Peter completely retired from the Turtles media and media in general.
Great to see him doing well.
Simply incredible. This, to me, is why this channel stands alone in the comic book UA-cam world. No one else does such intelligent, thoughtful interviews.
I get the sense that he doesn't believe you when you tell him he's a legend. Props to him for being a humble gentleman, but he is a legend.
Peter Laird's work has deeply effected me my whole life.
Wow Peter laird!!! Great guest!!
Loved this! Thank you. This will be up there with the Sergio Arogones shoot interview as one of the best
Although, I like both Peter Laird and Kevin Eastman, I appreciate Peter Laird more for staying loyal to their Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle franchise. That's how I am too. Once I really like or enjoy something enough, I don't want to completely move on from what I enjoy, especially if I created it. Peter Laird's loyalty to their Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is beyond excellence! Even when he FINALLY sold them to Nickelodeon, he still stayed by and monitored his beloved franchise. His heart is still deep within their shells, although Donatello is his favorite. Anyways, like I was saying, I like both Peter Laird and Kevin Eastman but, I appreciate and respect Peter Laird more.
Peter has been drawing turtles so long he's starting to look like one.
Daym, didn't expected this.
Thanks!
I've been waiting for this video for so long, and I'm so glad you guys got this checked off the list along with Kevin Eastman's interview. If I didn't have the TMNT in my life as a kid, I probably wouldn't be drawing today. Peter and Kevin have had the biggest impact on my creativity. I hope they both return to the Cartoonist Kayfabe channel. Could you imagine what it would be like if they both appeared on this channel at the same time... maybe to review an issue of the old-school Mirage Publishing TMNT comics? A man can hope... Anyways, THANK YOU, Ed and Jim!
Thanks,guys! I love to hear about the peaks and valleys of the creative process! I Definitely inspired! Especially with the frumpy bumpercrop of corporate marketed comics it’s ALWAYS great to see the potential of creating and owning your own characters! I would love to see Stan Sakai shoot interview! Keep reading and making your OWN comix!👍❤️🎯
Right on boys. Great pull.
Thanks guys! That was a great interview and window into the realities of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle universe!
I am glad that him and Eastman are on good terms again. It would be alot to go through. They were comics book fans whose creation got so big that they had to become businessman and learn the legal ropes.
This was a phenomenal interview. it's really wonderful that ya'll were able to do this
Thank you for this fantastic interview. Glad to see Peter Laird.
Such a great interview thanks Jim Ed and most importantly Pete!
I loved the conversation! I thought for sure my Turtle Tracks Zine was gonna make an appearance!!! Maybe next time! I guess I should get started on volume 2.
This made my day! Glad to see Mr. Laird again and hope he is doing well. Would love to see Eastman/Laird team up again.
I applied for the Xeric but in all honesty, I wasn’t ready for prime time then. Not surprised it got passed over.
Wow what?! Great work guys, as always. That was awesome hearing the man talking comic book history and Turtles of course. Thank You!
This was a really great interview, and its nice to see Peter after so many years away. I never got an opportunity to meet him (yet) but its good to see him well. I really do hope something comes of his comments about wanting to work with Kevin again in the future.
This is awesome...I had a bunch of my tnmt stuff stolen about 2 years ago and I've been slowly trying to re buy everything..the only original part of my collection I have left is my original copy of book 1 that I've had since I was a kid and a few other random things..I really hoping he dose another event appearance where I can get it signed...i met him and kevin years ago,these guys were my heros for what they did as independent artists...this interview was awesome thanks guys
This was so awesome you guys!! There really isn't enough out there with Mr. Laird and I loved every minute!! I hope he comes back again sometime, issue #8 is one of my favorites, would love to see this happen again!!! 🐢🐀
I definitely had the same questions about volume 4, great interview guys
Thank u so much for this interview & the in depth questions that I believe lots of us tmnt comic fans are dying to know more about. So good to see the more elusive Peter Laird talking about the turtles! It would be a dream to see Laird & Lawson complete Season 4 & publish an omnibus compilation of it. It's so heartwarming to know that Peter & Kevin are now good friends again, it's so important for me as a mirage turtles fan.
Peter Laird is, alongside Kevin Eastman, indeed one of the greats. And you guys did a great job in handling the interview the way you did.
TMNT stands out above and beyond most of the mainstream comics to this day because it was a genuine labor of love. It was creative, original, and intrinsically interesting.
And the string of coincidences it took to create TMNT gives the property a mystical allure, like it was meant to be. Quite unlike many comic books being created today.
Wow! Can’t wait to hear this!
So happy to see this, and so nice to hear from Peter since he stepped back from the Turtles and the public in general. I have had a strong feeling his time keeping the Turtles afloat in the dark years contributed to his loss of love for the medium. I was very sad to hear how tired and almost defeated he sounded when he sold them. (And was delighted when Kevin was ready to step back in to herald their transition into a new era). But what Peter did I am convinced truly kept the Turtles alive and set them up for their sustained success. I haven't finished the interview, but I'm also kind of savoring it. Thanks for this gem!
Loved this interview! Amazing stuff guys.
very inspiring to listen to this interview while drawing the ninja turtles comic itself. thank you peter and kevin for creating these wonderful characters, for me it is a dream come true to work with the turtles.
Great interview. Thankyou Peter for doing this interview. Please please please finish volume four :)
Really enjoyed the interview as always. I’d love to see you guys do a full length interview like this with Wendy Pini.
More of this please!!!! We hardly get to here from Laird. This is amazing 👏 🙌
This was really great. You’re right, there is very few interviews with Peter online. I love this dude and it would be great to hear more from him. I understand where he is coming from when something you love so much and spend so much time becomes something that is no longer inspiring to you. I feel that way about music after being a musician for 24 years i just lost my passion for it. I have more important things in my life now and no longer have the desire to invest what little time i have in it.
Thank you so much for this. Peter is great to listen to.
This is an interesting interview. The part about the black and white boom and the legal issues were the most interesting. I've got into self-publishing for almost a year now.
What a gentleman. Great interview, guys.
Oh my! I LOVED Seeing this interview. Vol 4 is my favorite volume and I would love so much to see him and Jim finish vol 4
At 32:18 you can see the real disappointment of giving up on your creative dream for financial success. We never really got to see the culmination of Peter and Kevin's vision for independent comics. They were just getting started and their separate work was never as good as the work they did together. Will we ever see them work together again on a volume 5? That would be phenomenal.
Wow, Peter on the show? Can't wait to listen to the whole thing! I thought he never did interviews anymore.
Peter “SNAP!” 😂😂😂❤❤❤
So great to see Peter in the spotlight! I was honoured to get a Xeric grant back in the day (sorry, Jim) and it really did help kick off my career. THANKS, PETER!!!!!
That was awesome, thanks for that.
Incredible interview guys!
Thank you Peter for doing this interview! We love you!
Love this, please have more interviews with comic pros!
It's awesome to hear from Peter Laird. Huge fan of mirage studios & his 2003 tmnt cartoon series was perfection 👍
AMAZING!!!
Great interview
Yes.
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Great interview! Thanks Peter for all you have done for me. Now call Jim Lawson and get that ball rolling. I really think he would love to do it. Most definitely please do another TMNT comic with Kevin! Would warm my heart
Legend. Thank you, Mr. Laird.
Peter Laird! We miss you in the TMNT community.
A legend and a gentleman on and off the page.
Great interview! Super nice guy!
Wait. I just watched this today and subscribed. One of the interviewers passed away the same day?
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Did they mention about the trecations in the interview
THIS EPISODE WAS EPIC!!!!
Love you guyz i wake up every morning with yous Kowabungaaaaaas!!!
Planet Racers was cool too
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Jim Lee's TMNT are hilarious.
I love how you guys are so into wrestling on top of your professions as Cartoonists. Can't wait for you to get to Daniel Warren Johnson to geek out about Wrestling and comics. I'm a New Japan guy myself👌