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Creation & Design

Casey Jones was created by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird as a parody of vigilante characters in comics. His design was inspired by a mix of sports equipment and a desire to create a unique anti-hero.

Early Years

Initially introduced as a violent vigilante who fought crime in New York City, Casey quickly became a fan-favorite character in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise, often teaming up with the turtles to combat various threats.

Character Development

Over the years, Casey Jones has evolved from a one-dimensional vigilante to a complex character with a rich backstory, grappling with his role as a hero and the consequences of his actions.

Cultural Reception

Casey Jones has been well-received by fans for his unique blend of humor and violence, often serving as comic relief while also being a serious fighter.

Character Details

Real Name:
Casey Jones
Aliases:
The Vigilante, The Masked Vigilante
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, The Foot Clan (enemy)
Abilities:
Martial Arts, Expert in various weapons, Street fighting
Equipment:
Baseball bat, Hockey stick, Various sports equipment
Weight:
180lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
green
Hair Color:
brown

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Raphael: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1

Mirage ⋅ 1985

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Raphael: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1
 
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First Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles one-shot spin-off

1st appearance and cover of Casey Jones

Raphael: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1

2nd Print ⋅ Mirage ⋅ 1987

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Raphael: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1
 
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Second printing

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #48

Mirage ⋅ 1992

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #48
 
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Cover art featuring Casey Jones

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #58

Mirage ⋅ 1993

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #58
 
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Death of Gabe Jones, the wife of Casey who dies during childbirth in this issue

First mention of Casey's daughter, Shadow (not biological) who he and April will later adopt

City At War: Part 9 of a 13-issue story arc

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #60

Mirage ⋅ 1993

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #60
 
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1st appearance of Shadow Jones as a baby, the adopted daughter of Casey Jones

City At War: Part 11 of a 13-issue story arc

Tales of the TMNT #69

Mirage ⋅ 2010

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Tales of the TMNT #69
 
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Story set in the future featuring Shadow, the daughter of Casey Jones

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #2

IDW ⋅ 2011

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #2
 
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Origin of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Reintroduction of Casey Jones, in costume in the IDW series

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #22

Store Exclusive ⋅ IDW ⋅ 2013

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #22
 
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Cover art inspired by The Incredible Hulk #340

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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

Bodycount #1

SDCC ⋅ Image ⋅ 2018

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Bodycount #1
 
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Variant cover art by Kevin Eastman

San Diego Comic Con 2018 exclusive

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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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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