April O'Neil
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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2nd team appearance of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
1st appearance of Baxter Stockman and his Robot Mousers
1st appearance of April O'Neil
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2nd team appearance of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
1st appearance of Baxter Stockman and his Robot Mousers
1st appearance of April O'Neil
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1st appearance of the fifth turtle, April O'Neil, turned into a turtle by aliens
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1st appearance of the fifth turtle, April O'Neil, turned into a turtle by aliens
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Variant virgin cover art by Brian Shearer
Virginia Comic Con 2011 exclusive
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Variant virgin cover art by Brian Shearer
Virginia Comic Con 2011 exclusive
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Variant cover art by Simon Bisley
Cover art inspired by The Walking Dead #19, first appearance of Michonne
2015 convention exclusive
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Variant cover art by Simon Bisley
Cover art inspired by The Walking Dead #19, first appearance of Michonne
2015 convention 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
Exclusive cover distributed with the April O'Neil Hero Pack campaign card game
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Variant cover art by Kevin Eastman
Exclusive cover distributed with the April O'Neil Hero Pack campaign card game
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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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1st cover appearance of April O'Neil as Casey Jones - O'Neil took up the mantle of Casey Jones in the previous issue, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #10
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1st cover appearance of April O'Neil as Casey Jones - O'Neil took up the mantle of Casey Jones in the previous issue, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #10
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