Casey Jones
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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Mirage ⋅ 1985
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First Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles one-shot spin-off
1st appearance and cover of Casey Jones
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First Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles one-shot spin-off
1st appearance and cover of Casey Jones
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Second printing
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Cover art featuring Casey Jones
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Story set in the future featuring Shadow, the daughter of Casey Jones
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Story set in the future featuring Shadow, the daughter of Casey Jones
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Origin of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Reintroduction of Casey Jones, in costume in the IDW series
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Origin of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Reintroduction of Casey Jones, in costume in the IDW series
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Cover art inspired by The Incredible Hulk #340
Store exclusive
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Cover art inspired by The Incredible Hulk #340
Store exclusive
Convention Exclusive ⋅ IDW ⋅ 2015
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Variant cover art by Joe Eisma
2015 convention exclusive
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Variant cover art by Joe Eisma
2015 convention exclusive
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Variant cover art by Kevin Eastman
San Diego Comic Con 2018 exclusive
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Variant cover art by Kevin Eastman
San Diego Comic Con 2018 exclusive
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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 a bloody, live-action film]
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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 a bloody, live-action film]
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1st appearance of April O'Neil as Casey Jones, final page
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1st appearance of April O'Neil as Casey Jones, final page
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