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Creation & Design

Shredder was created by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird as the primary antagonist of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, designed to embody the archetype of a ninja villain.

Early Years

Initially introduced as a ruthless leader of the Foot Clan, Shredder's character has evolved through various adaptations, showcasing his complex relationship with the Turtles and his quest for power.

Character Development

Over the years, Shredder has transformed from a one-dimensional villain into a complex character with motivations rooted in honor, revenge, and the desire for power, making him one of the most iconic adversaries in comic book history.

Cultural Reception

Shredder has been widely recognized as one of the greatest comic book villains, praised for his design and depth, and has appeared in various media adaptations.

Character Details

Real Name:
Oroku Saki
First Appearance:
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1
Aliases:
The Shredder, Master Shredder
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Foot Clan, The Shredder's Elite
Abilities:
Martial Arts Mastery, Strategic Genius, Enhanced Strength
Equipment:
Armor, Ninja Weapons, Shurikens
Weight:
180lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
brown
Hair Color:
black

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1
Mirage ⋅ 1984
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1
 
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1st team appearance and origin of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Donatello, Leonardo, Raphael, Michelangelo

1st appearance of Splinter, the Turtles' mentor

1st appearance and death of the Shredder

First printing: 3,000 copies

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[February 2022 - Paramount+ to develop three spin-off villain features]

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1
4th Print ⋅ Mirage ⋅ 1985
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1
 
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1st cover appearance of the Shredder

4th printing, wraparound cover

Leonardo: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle #1
Mirage ⋅ 1986
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Leonardo: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle #1
 
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2nd appearance of the Shredder, briefly, later revealed to be a mystic worm with the ability to create a clone of a human

One shot, early Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles spin off

Story continued in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #10

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #10
Mirage ⋅ 1987
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #10
 
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3rd appearance of the Shredder, later revealed to be a mystic worm with the ability to create a clone of a human

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #21
Mirage ⋅ 1989
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #21
 
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Shredder appears without battle gear

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #10
IDW ⋅ 2012
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #10
 
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1st cameo appearance of Angel Bridge

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

Store exclusive

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Villains Micro-Series #8
IDW ⋅ 2013
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Villains Micro-Series #8
 
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Partial origin of Shredder

Cover art by Tyler Walpole

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #42
Variant ⋅ IDW ⋅ 2015
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #42
 
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Variant cover art by Kevin Eastman

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #50
IDW ⋅ 2015
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #50
 
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Death of Shredder, killed by Splinter but later resurrected

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #50
Action Figure ⋅ IDW ⋅ 2015
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #50
 
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Variant cover art by Robert Atkins, limited to 500 copies

Store exclusive, action figure variant

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder in Hell #1
Non-Key
Variant ⋅ IDW ⋅ 2019
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder in Hell #1
 
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Variant cover art by Rafael Albuquerque

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder in Hell #1
Variant ⋅ IDW ⋅ 2019
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder in Hell #1
 
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Variant cover art by Kevin Eastman, limited to 500 copies

Batman / Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1
Non-Key
DC ⋅ 2019
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Batman / Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1
 
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1st appearance of The Laughing Man, a character with attributes of The Joker and Shredder

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers / Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #3
BOOM! ⋅ 2020
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Mighty Morphin Power Rangers / Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #3
 
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1st full appearance of Shredder as the Green Power Ranger

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

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

TMNT: Best of #1
Non-Key
IDW ⋅ 2021
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TMNT: Best of #1
 
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Anthology of reprinted stories featuring Shredder

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin #5
Exclusive ⋅ IDW ⋅ 2022
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin #5
 
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Variant cover art by Kevin Eastman

Kevin Eastman Studios Fan Club exclusive

Illustration of Shredder is on the back cover, the front cover is blank

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