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Creation & Design

Karai was created as a character in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise, designed to be a formidable foe and ally to the Turtles, often depicted as the daughter of the Shredder.

Early Years

Karai was introduced as a member of the Foot Clan, showcasing her skills in martial arts and her complex relationship with her father, the Shredder.

Character Development

Throughout her appearances, Karai evolves from a loyal daughter to a complex character who grapples with her identity, loyalty, and the consequences of her actions.

Cultural Reception

Karai has been well-received by fans for her depth and complexity, often praised as one of the stronger female characters in the TMNT universe.

Character Details

Real Name:
Karai
First Appearance:
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #52
Aliases:
Karai, The Shredder's Daughter
Species:
Human
Gender:
Female
Affiliations:
Foot Clan, The Shredder
Abilities:
Martial Arts, Swordsmanship, Stealth
Equipment:
Katana, Ninja Gear
Weight:
120lbs
Height:
5' 5"
Eye Color:
brown
Hair Color:
black

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #52
Mirage ⋅ 1992
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #52
 
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1st cameo appearance of Karai, Shredder's granddaughter

City At War: Part 3 of a 13-issue story arc

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #53
Mirage ⋅ 1992
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #53
 
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1st full appearance of Karai, Shredder's granddaughter

City At War: Part 4 of a 13-issue story arc

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #56
Mirage ⋅ 1993
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #56
 
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1st cover appearance of Karai, the granddaughter of Shredder

Karai appears in costume

City At War: Part 7 of a 13-issue story arc

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #97
1:10 ⋅ IDW ⋅ 2019
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #97
 
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Variant cover art by Cory Smith featuring Karai

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

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