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{{Infobox Comic Book
  
{{Infobox Comic Book
 
| Comic Book Title=IDW Publishing Comics-<br>Ghostbusters 15
  
| Comic Book Title=IDW Publishing Comics-<br>Ghostbusters 15
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| image=GhostbustersOngoingIssue15CoverAPreview.jpg
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| image=GhostbustersOngoingIssue15RegularCover.jpg
 
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| Comic Book Release Date=November 21, 2012 <ref>[http://pulllist.comixology.com/sku/SEP120333/Ghostbusters-Ongoing-15 Pull List Comixology Ghostbusters #15]</ref>
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| Comic Book Release Date=November 28, 2012 <ref>[http://pulllist.comixology.com/sku/SEP120333/Ghostbusters-Ongoing-15 Pull List Comixology Ghostbusters #15]</ref>
 
| Publisher=[[Ghostbusters IDW Publishing Comics|IDW Publishing]]
  
| Publisher=[[Ghostbusters IDW Publishing Comics|IDW Publishing]]
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| Story Writer=[[Erik Burnham]],<br>[[Tristan Jones]]
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| Story Writer=[[Erik Burnham]]<br>[[Tristan Jones]]
 
| Penciler=[[Dan Schoening]]
  
| Penciler=[[Dan Schoening]]
 
| Inker=
  
| Inker=
 
| Colorist=[[Luis Antonio Delgado]]
  
| Colorist=[[Luis Antonio Delgado]]
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| Letterer=
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| Letterer=[[Neil Uyetake]]
 
| Editor=[[Tom Waltz]]
  
| Editor=[[Tom Waltz]]
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| Front Cover Artist=Cover: [[Dan Schoening]],<br>[[Luis Antonio Delgado]],<br>[[Tristan Jones]]<br>
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| Front Cover Artist=[[Dan Schoening]]<br>[[Luis Antonio Delgado]]<br>[[Tristan Jones]]<br>
 
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==Plot==
  
==Plot==
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The unexpected aftereffects of the knock-off proton packs utilized by the Ghost-Smashers have unleashed one very juiced up ghost on the city of New York! If even the tried and true equipment of the real Ghostbusters can&apos;t stop this thing... what can? <ref>[http://www.theraffon.net/~spookcentral/scblog/index.php/2012/08/16/idw-ghostbusters-monthly-15-solicitation Spook Central November Solicitations 8/17/12]</ref>
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The unexpected aftereffects of the knock-off proton packs utilized by the Ghost-Smashers have unleashed one very juiced up ghost on the city of New York! If even the tried and true equipment of the real Ghostbusters can't stop this thing... what can? <ref>[http://www.theraffon.net/~spookcentral/scblog/index.php/2012/08/16/idw-ghostbusters-monthly-15-solicitation Spook Central November Solicitations 8/17/12]</ref>
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==Cast==
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[[Megaspook]]
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[[Sandy Van Sanders]]
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[[Eugene Visitor]]
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[[Mr. Visitor]]
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[[Walter Peck]]
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[[Ghost Smashers (IDW)|Ghost Smashers]]
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[[Ron Alexander]]
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[[Lou Kamaka]]
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[[Jenny Moran]]
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[[Dani Shpak]]
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[[Peter Venkman]]
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[[Winston Zeddemore]]
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[[Ray Stantz]]
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[[Egon Spengler]]
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[[Murdock]]
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[[Alice]]
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[[Death (IDW)|Death]]
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==Equipment==
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[[Omni]]
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[[Ecto-Gyro]]
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[[Helmet Ecto Goggles]]
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[[Megatrap]]
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[[Trap]]
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[[Proton Pack]]
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[[Particle Thrower]]
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[[Radio]]
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[[Proton Pistol]]
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[[Giga meter]]
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==Locations==
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[[ABS Studios]]
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[[Mr. Visitor's House]]
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[[New York City Hall]]
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[[Paranormal Contracts Oversight Commission]]
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[[Herald Square]]
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[[Herald Towers]]
   
 
==Development==
  
==Development==
 
On May 14th, 2012, Tristan Jones revealed his cover for Issue #15 will be based on the pan up from the original introduction title sequence of [[The Real Ghostbusters]]. <ref>[http://twitter.com/#!/TRexJones/status/202262661650587648 TRexJones Tweet #1 5/14/12]</ref> <ref>[http://twitter.com/#!/TRexJones/status/202262754105626624 TRexJones Tweet #2 5/14/12]</ref>
  
On May 14th, 2012, Tristan Jones revealed his cover for Issue #15 will be based on the pan up from the original introduction title sequence of [[The Real Ghostbusters]]. <ref>[http://twitter.com/#!/TRexJones/status/202262661650587648 TRexJones Tweet #1 5/14/12]</ref> <ref>[http://twitter.com/#!/TRexJones/status/202262754105626624 TRexJones Tweet #2 5/14/12]</ref>
   
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On June 5th, 2012, Tristan Jones posted several works in progress of his cover. The [[Classic: The Real Ghostbusters Action Figures#Peter Venkman|Grabber Ghost]] is also featured in the cover. <ref>[http://twitter.com/TRexJones/status/210004722176892928 TRexJones Tweet #1 6/5/12]</ref> <ref>[http://twitter.com/TRexJones/status/210183512303738882 TRexJones Tweet #2 6/5/12]</ref> <ref>[http://twitter.com/TRexJones/status/210187750694060032 TRexJones Tweet #3 6/5/12]</ref>
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On June 5th, 2012, Tristan Jones posted several works in progress of his cover. The [[Classic Hero Figure: Peter Venkman|Grabber Ghost]] is also featured in the cover. <ref>[http://twitter.com/TRexJones/status/210004722176892928 TRexJones Tweet #1 6/5/12]</ref> <ref>[http://twitter.com/TRexJones/status/210183512303738882 TRexJones Tweet #2 6/5/12]</ref> <ref>[http://twitter.com/TRexJones/status/210187750694060032 TRexJones Tweet #3 6/5/12]</ref>
   
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On September 12th, 2012, Erik Burnham revealed [[Eugene Visitor|Eugene Visitor&apos;s]] story would be wrapped up in Issue #15. <ref>[http://www.gbfans.com/community/viewtopic.php?p=412098#p412098 Erik Burnham post Ghostbusters Fans 9/12/12]</ref>
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On August 17th, 2012, Erik Burnham, in an interview with The Big One Comic Podcast, revealed he was thinking about using the [[Ecto-2]] from [[The Real Ghostbusters]]. <ref>[http://bigonepodcast.blogspot.com/2012/08/big-one-interview-podcast-with-erik.html The Big One Podcast Erik Burnham Interview 8/17/12, 41:29-41:33]</ref>
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On September 12th, 2012, Erik Burnham revealed [[Eugene Visitor|Eugene Visitor's]] story would be wrapped up in Issue #15. <ref>[http://www.gbfans.com/community/viewtopic.php?p=412098#p412098 Erik Burnham post Ghostbusters Fans 9/12/12]</ref>
   
 
On October 16th, 2012, Erik Burnham teased Egon gets violent. <ref>[http://twitter.com/erikburnham/status/258284610453131265 erikburnham Tweet #1]</ref> <ref>[http://twitter.com/erikburnham/status/258285422516506624 erikburnham Tweet #2]</ref>
  
On October 16th, 2012, Erik Burnham teased Egon gets violent. <ref>[http://twitter.com/erikburnham/status/258284610453131265 erikburnham Tweet #1]</ref> <ref>[http://twitter.com/erikburnham/status/258285422516506624 erikburnham Tweet #2]</ref>
   
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On October 31st, 2012, Dan Schoening posted a preview of Cover A. <ref>[http://dapperdanschoening.deviantart.com/art/Ghostbusters-15-335321584 Dan Schoening deviantArt #15 Cover A 10/31/12]</ref>
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==Cast==
  
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On November 15th, 2012, Erik Burnham confirmed the [[Ecto-2]] appearing in this issue is largely a one-off appearance for now. <ref>[http://www.gbfans.com/community/viewtopic.php?p=423604#p423604 Erik Burnham Ghostbusters Fans post 11/15/12]</ref>
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On November 26th, 2012, a covers, credits, and 7 page preview was posted. <ref>[http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=14365 Issue #15 Preview via CBR 11/26/12]</ref>
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On November 28th, 2012, Luis Delgado posted unlettered versions of page 1, 15, 16, and 19. Delgado hinted his "15" easter egg is on page 15. <ref>[http://luisdelgado.deviantart.com/art/Ghostbusters-15-page-1-340230067 Luis Delgado deviantArt Page 1 11/28/12]</ref> <ref>[http://luisdelgado.deviantart.com/art/Ghostbusters-15-page-15-340230935 Luis Delgado deviantArt Page 15 11/28/12]</ref> <ref>[http://luisdelgado.deviantart.com/art/Ghostbusters-15-page-16-340231343 Luis Delgado deviantArt Page 16 11/28/12]</ref> <ref>[http://luisdelgado.deviantart.com/art/Ghostbusters-15-page-19-340231846 Luis Delgado deviantArt Page 19 11/28/12]</ref>
   
 
==Trivia==
  
==Trivia==
 
*The Diamond Order Code is SEP120333. <ref>[http://pulllist.comixology.com/sku/SEP120333/Ghostbusters-Ongoing-15 Pull List Comixology Ghostbusters #15]</ref>
  
*The Diamond Order Code is SEP120333. <ref>[http://pulllist.comixology.com/sku/SEP120333/Ghostbusters-Ongoing-15 Pull List Comixology Ghostbusters #15]</ref>
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*[[Ghost Smashers]] is the name of [[Dan Aykroyd|Dan Aykroyd&apos;s]] original script for [[Ghostbusters]].
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*[[Ghost Smashers]] is the name of [[Dan Aykroyd|Dan Aykroyd's]] original script for [[Ghostbusters]].
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*Cover RI
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**The cover is a homage to a scene from the [[The Real Ghostbusters Intro 1|first title sequence]] of [[The Real Ghostbusters]]
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**The [[Big Mohawk Ghost]], [[Big Spike Ghost]], [[Caterpillar Ghost]], [[Eye Visor Ghost]], [[Horizontal Grin Ghost]], [[Mean Ghost]], [[Big with Mean Teeth Ghost]], and [[Big Mouth Ghost]] all appear in their respective areas on the cover.
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**[[Slimer]], [[Classic Hero Figure: Egon Spengler|Gulper Ghost]], [[Classic Hero Figure: Ray Stantz|Wrapper Ghost]], [[Classic Hero Figure: Peter Venkman|Grabber Ghost]], and [[Classic Hero Figure: Winston Zeddmore|Chomper Ghost]] were the only add-ons. <ref>[http://comments.deviantart.com/1/330530934/2852592261 Tristan Jones reply deviantArt 12/8/12]</ref>
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*Page One
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**Carl the reporter refers to the [[Stay Puft Marshmallow Man]]'s debut in the [[Ghostbusters|first movie]].
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**The ABS news ticker refers to Grossjuck Industries and [[Paul Smart]] from The Real Ghostbusters episode "[[Robo-Buster]]"
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**The news ticker also refers to the Eye of Truth, [[Possessor Demon]], and 20/40/60 from The Real Ghostbusters episode "[[Egon on the Rampage]]"
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**One of Luis Delgado's "15" easter eggs is on the underside of the helicopter
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**In the last panel when the feed is lost, Sandy Van Sanders and [[Roone Ancient]] are on the adjoining screens from The Real Ghostbusters episode "Egon on the Rampage"
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*Page Two
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**Sandy Van Sanders reports from ABS Studios, both from The Real Ghostbusters episode "Egon on the Rampage"
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**One of Luis Delgado's "15" easter eggs is the ABS News 15 logo
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**Mr. Visitor's television is a "Velocity Microphone" label, an older make of television.
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*Page Four
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**A plaque refers to "Wally Wick," an alternative to the infamous "Dickless" line from the first movie used in TV broadcasts.
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**Also in the plaque is a reference to the 3rd District, Peck's station in the first movie when he worked for the E.P.A.
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**An Omni magazine, first seen in the first movie, is on Peck's desk.
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**The Omni magazine cover features [[Robo-Buster/Animated|Robo-Buster]] from The Real Ghostbusters episode "Robo-Buster"
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**Ron refers to the Ghostbusters' defacing of national landmarks such as when the [[Statue of Liberty]] was animated in [[Ghostbusters II]]
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**Jenny refers to [[Ray's Occult Books]]
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**The bowl of candy in Peck's office is from the start of The Real Ghostbusters episode "[[Halloween II 1/2]]"
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*Page Five
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**On the back of Egon's pocket computer is "Marsha" the name of his animated counterpart's computer in "[[Banshee Bake a Cherry Pie?]]"
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*Page Six
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**The [[Ecto-2]] and Helmet Ecto-Goggles from The Real Ghostbusters make their debut
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**The Thanksgiving Day parade poster mentions [[Stacy's Department Store]] from The Real Ghostbusters episode "[[Killerwatt]]"
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**The poster also refers to [[Murray the Mantis]] and his role in The Real Ghostbusters episode "[[The Revenge of Murray the Mantis]]"
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**On the street level by Winston are posters for [[Happy Turkey]] Stuffing, seen in "[[IDW Publishing Comics- Haunted Holidays TPB#Guess What's Coming to Dinner?|Guess What's Coming to Dinner?]]" in the Haunted Holidays trade paperback
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**Above Winston is "R.H. Stacy," an homage to Macy's and Stacy's.
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**Near Peter is the Chekaren Fine Furs store, a reference to Chekaren to character and his occupation from "The Man Who Sought Death" in Issue #8
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**The [[Chekaren]] store replaces Conway, a clothing store.
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**The Fight Back poster is from the second montage in the first movie when the [[Subway Ghost]] appears.
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**Cut off on the right is the Some One poster the [[Clock Ghost]] crashed into in [[Times Square/Animated|Times Square]] in The Real Ghostbusters "[[Three Men and an Egon]]"
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**The Traps are laid out in the northwestern corner of Herald Square, at the intersection of Broadway and West 35th Street.
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*Page Seven
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**On the dashboard is the [[Haunted Vehicles: Action Figures#Air Sickness|Air Sickness]] from the Haunted Vehicles line of Kenner, this completes the appearances all three vehicles in the ongoing series
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*Page 10
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**The [[Grossjuck Plaza]] can be seen on the left
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**Grossjuck Plaza is based in the MetLife Building
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*Page 11
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**Alice the Librarian from the first movie is among the crowd
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**Alice's books are "[[Who's Who and What's That]]," "[[Spirit Summonings and Conjurations]]," "[[Lochmore's Guide to the Lower Regions]]"
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**The blond guy is Brett Vanderbrook from the "Follow that Marshmallow" tours
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**A man mentions the E.P.A.
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**The man who mentions the E.P.A. is visually based on Troy Benjamin of [[Ghostbusters Headquarters (Fan Site)|Ghostbusters HQ]]
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**Ads for Happy Turkey and [[Stay Puft Marshmallows]] are around
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**[[Vince Braggs]] from The Real Ghostbusters episode "Banshee Bake a Cherry Pie?" is in the crowd
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**The big red building in the foreground is Herald Towers
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*Page 12
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**The Traps and Mega Trap are connected to the [http://ghostbusters.wikia.com/wiki/File:ParticleThrowerAnimated16.jpg generator for Peter's thrower] at the end of The Real Ghostbusters episode "[[The Devil in the Deep]]"
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*Page 13
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**Peter dons his shades from the montage in Ghostbusters II
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**The trigger Peter uses is visually based on the one used by Egon for the [[Ecto-Garbage Truck]] in [[Extreme Ghostbusters]] episode "[[Back in the Saddle, Part 2]]"
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**Another ad for the Stay Puft Marshmallows can be seen
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*Page 16
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**One of Luis Delgado's "15" easter eggs is on the underside of the black helicopter
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*Page 18
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**Winston suggests Crossing the Streams
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**Egon refers to the [[Temple of Gozer]] from the first movie
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**The billboard references ABS Studios again
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**The billboard also references [[Blinkers]] and his television show, deleted from [[Ghostbusters: The Video Game (Realistic Versions)]]
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*Page 20
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**Peter refers to Death taking out the Megaspook as a Deus ex Machina, a classic trope where an unsolvable problem is abruptly solved.
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**To the right is the Stacy's building
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*Page 22
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**A photo of the [[Goast]] from the previous issue is present
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*Page 23
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**Schematics of [[Ron's Proton Pack]] and the [[Arm Mounted Proton Pack]] are present.
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*On page 8 of [[IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters Crossing Over 4|Ghostbusters Crossing Over Issue #4]], Winston mentions meeting Death then Death acknowledges they helped free him.
   
 
==References==
  
==References==
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Ghostbusters 15 is the fifteenth issue in an ongoing Ghostbusters comic book series by IDW Publishing.

Plot

The unexpected aftereffects of the knock-off proton packs utilized by the Ghost-Smashers have unleashed one very juiced up ghost on the city of New York! If even the tried and true equipment of the real Ghostbusters can't stop this thing... what can? [2]

Cast

Megaspook

Sandy Van Sanders

Eugene Visitor

Mr. Visitor

Walter Peck

Ghost Smashers

Ron Alexander

Lou Kamaka

Jenny Moran

Dani Shpak

Peter Venkman

Winston Zeddemore

Ray Stantz

Egon Spengler

Murdock

Alice

Death

Equipment

Omni

Ecto-Gyro

Helmet Ecto Goggles

Megatrap

Trap

Proton Pack

Particle Thrower

Radio

Proton Pistol

Giga meter

Locations

ABS Studios

Mr. Visitor's House

New York City Hall

Paranormal Contracts Oversight Commission

Herald Square

Herald Towers

Development

On May 14th, 2012, Tristan Jones revealed his cover for Issue #15 will be based on the pan up from the original introduction title sequence of The Real Ghostbusters. [3] [4]

On June 5th, 2012, Tristan Jones posted several works in progress of his cover. The Grabber Ghost is also featured in the cover. [5] [6] [7]

On August 17th, 2012, Erik Burnham, in an interview with The Big One Comic Podcast, revealed he was thinking about using the Ecto-2 from The Real Ghostbusters. [8]

On September 12th, 2012, Erik Burnham revealed Eugene Visitor's story would be wrapped up in Issue #15. [9]

On October 16th, 2012, Erik Burnham teased Egon gets violent. [10] [11]

On October 31st, 2012, Dan Schoening posted a preview of Cover A. [12]

On November 15th, 2012, Erik Burnham confirmed the Ecto-2 appearing in this issue is largely a one-off appearance for now. [13]

On November 26th, 2012, a covers, credits, and 7 page preview was posted. [14]

On November 28th, 2012, Luis Delgado posted unlettered versions of page 1, 15, 16, and 19. Delgado hinted his "15" easter egg is on page 15. [15] [16] [17] [18]

Trivia

References

  1. ↑ Pull List Comixology Ghostbusters #15
  2. ↑ Spook Central November Solicitations 8/17/12
  3. ↑ TRexJones Tweet #1 5/14/12
  4. ↑ TRexJones Tweet #2 5/14/12
  5. ↑ TRexJones Tweet #1 6/5/12
  6. ↑ TRexJones Tweet #2 6/5/12
  7. ↑ TRexJones Tweet #3 6/5/12
  8. ↑ The Big One Podcast Erik Burnham Interview 8/17/12, 41:29-41:33
  9. ↑ Erik Burnham post Ghostbusters Fans 9/12/12
  10. ↑ erikburnham Tweet #1
  11. ↑ erikburnham Tweet #2
  12. ↑ Dan Schoening deviantArt #15 Cover A 10/31/12
  13. ↑ Erik Burnham Ghostbusters Fans post 11/15/12
  14. ↑ Issue #15 Preview via CBR 11/26/12
  15. ↑ Luis Delgado deviantArt Page 1 11/28/12
  16. ↑ Luis Delgado deviantArt Page 15 11/28/12
  17. ↑ Luis Delgado deviantArt Page 16 11/28/12
  18. ↑ Luis Delgado deviantArt Page 19 11/28/12
  19. ↑ Pull List Comixology Ghostbusters #15
  20. ↑ Tristan Jones reply deviantArt 12/8/12

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