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April O'Neil
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Creation & Design

April O'Neil was created by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird as a supporting character in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise. She was designed to be a strong female character who could hold her own in the action-packed world of the Turtles.

Early Years

Initially introduced as a damsel in distress, April quickly evolved into a capable ally for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, often assisting them in their battles against various villains.

Character Development

Over the years, April O'Neil has transformed from a simple news reporter into a multi-dimensional character who is integral to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' story. Her character has been portrayed as brave, intelligent, and resourceful, often taking on a more active role in the Turtles' adventures.

Cultural Reception

April O'Neil has been well-received by fans and critics alike, often praised for her strong character development and representation of women in comic books.

Character Details

Real Name:
April O'Neil
Aliases:
News Reporter, Friend of the Turtles
Species:
Human
Gender:
Female
Affiliations:
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Channel 6 News
Abilities:
Journalism, Martial Arts Training
Equipment:
Camera, Microphone
Weight:
120lbs
Height:
5' 3"
Eye Color:
brown
Hair Color:
red

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #2

Mirage ⋅ 1984

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #2
 
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Key Facts

2nd team appearance of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

1st appearance of Baxter Stockman and his Robot Mousers

1st appearance of April O'Neil

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures Special #11

Archie ⋅ 1994

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures Special #11
 
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1st appearance of the fifth turtle, April O'Neil, turned into a turtle by aliens

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #3

Convention Exclusive ⋅ IDW ⋅ 2011

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #3
 
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Variant virgin cover art by Brian Shearer

Virginia Comic Con 2011 exclusive

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #45

Convention Exclusive ⋅ IDW ⋅ 2015

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #45
 
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Key Facts

Variant cover art by Simon Bisley

Cover art inspired by The Walking Dead #19, first appearance of Michonne

2015 convention exclusive

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Casey and April #1

Convention Exclusive ⋅ IDW ⋅ 2015

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Casey and April #1
 
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Variant cover art by Joe Eisma

2015 convention exclusive

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Universe #8

Variant ⋅ IDW ⋅ 2017

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Universe #8
 
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Variant cover art by Kevin Eastman

Exclusive cover distributed with the April O'Neil Hero Pack campaign card game

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin #1

IDW ⋅ 2020

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin #1
 
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$180

Key Facts

1st appearance of Oroku Hiroto, the grandson of the Shredder

1st appearance of Casey Marie Jones, daughter of Casey and April

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles co-creators Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird revisited an outline written in 1987 about the lone survivor of the four turtles, set 30 years in the future

Last Ronin #1 led to a reported print run of 130,000 copies, a massive number by modern and independent standards

Oversized comic, does not fit in conventional modern age bag and board

[April 2024 - Paramount to adapt into a bloody, live-action film]

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