Splinter
Creation & Design
Splinter was created by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird as a mentor figure for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, embodying wisdom and martial arts expertise.Early Years
Originally a human named Hamato Yoshi, he was transformed into a mutant rat after exposure to mutagen. He trained the Turtles in ninjutsu after they were also mutated.Character Development
Over the years, Splinter has evolved from a mere mentor to a complex character with deep emotional ties to the Turtles, often facing moral dilemmas and the consequences of his past.Cultural Reception
Splinter has been well-received as a beloved character in the TMNT franchise, praised for his wisdom and depth.Character Details
Real Name:
Hamato Yoshi
Aliases:
Master Splinter, Sensei
Species:
Mutant rat
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Foot Clan (former)
Abilities:
Martial arts mastery, Ninjutsu, Enhanced agility
Equipment:
Bo staff
Weight:
150lbs
Height:
5' 3"
Eye Color:
brown
Hair Color:
gray
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Key Facts
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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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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1st cover appearance of Splinter
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Variant second printing cover art by Peter Laird
Includes an additional back-up story
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Variant second printing cover art by Peter Laird
Includes an additional back-up story
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Variant cover art by Dan Duncan
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Death of Splinter
1st cover appearance of Jennika
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1st appearance of Ujigami, the resurrected form of Splinter
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1st appearance of Ujigami, the resurrected form of Splinter
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