Ninja Turtles Warrior Coloring Book

"Ninja Turtles Warriors" is an American comic book series created by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird. The first issue was published in 1984 by Mirage Studios. The series quickly gained popularity and was adapted into various formats, including animated films, live-action movies, video games and various toys.

The story centers on four mutant turtles who have been trained in the art of the ninja by their master, Splinter, also a mutant. The turtles - Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello and Rafael - fight various criminals, mutants and aliens to protect the world from evil. The main antagonist of the series is Shredder, the leader of the Foot Clan criminal organization.

Information

The "Ninja Warrior Turtles" are one of the most iconic and long-lasting phenomena in pop culture. Initially created as a comic book by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird in 1984, the Ninja Turtles quickly became a worldwide sensation. Here is some information about the series:

Characters:

1. Leonardo: The leader of the Turtles, wears a blue bandana and fights with two katana swords.
2. Michelangelo: Loose and playful, he wears an orange bandana and fights with a nunchaku.
3. Donatello: A technological genius, he wears a purple bandana and fights with a stick because.
4. Rafael: Slightly aggressive and impulsive, he wears a red bandana and fights sai.
5. Master Splinter: Mutant-rat, who is the teacher and guardian of the Turtles.
6. Shredder: The main antagonist, the leader of the Foot Clan.

Adaptations:

• Animated series: The first animated series debuted in 1987 and aired until 1996. Since then, there have been several different adaptations, including CGI versions.
• Actor films: The first live-action film premiered in 1990. Several sequels and reboots have been produced to date.
• Video games: The Ninja Turtles have appeared in a number of video games for various platforms, from consoles to computers.

Merchandising:

• The toy line associated with the Ninja Turtles is one of the most profitable ever.

Cultural impact:

• The term "Cowabunga," often used by Michelangelo, has become an iconic cry in pop culture.

Topics:

• Although at first glance the series may seem light and humorous, it often deals with serious topics such as friendship, loyalty, honor and the differences between good and evil.

Trivia

1. Beginning as a parody: "Ninja Warrior Turtles" was originally created as a parody of popular comic books of the time, such as "Daredevil" and "X-Men" from Marvel. Even the Foot Clan, the evil organization in "Ninja Warrior Turtles," is a parody of The Hand, a group of ninja villains from the "Daredevil" comics.
2. Names associated with the Renaissance: The Turtles were named after four Renaissance artists: Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Donatello and Raphael.
3. Originally they were supposed to be one color: In the original comics, all the turtles had red bandanas. The different colors were only introduced in the animated series to make it easier to tell the characters apart.
4. Michelangelo a nunchaku: In some countries, such as Britain, nunchaku (the weapons used by Michelangelo) were considered illegal, leading to censorship of the scenes in which they were used, or their replacement with other weapons.
5. Splinter and Shredder: In the comics, Splinter is a rat mutant who was the pet of one of the ninjutsu masters. In turn, Shredder, the main antagonist, was the murderer of that master.
6. Change in tone: The original comic books had a much darker and more violent tone compared to the animated series, which was more humorous and lighter to be more suited to a younger audience.
7. First video: The first live-action film, 1990's "Ninja Warrior Turtles," was one of the highest-grossing independent films of all time.
8. Appearance in another comic book: Before creating their own comic book series, the Turtles first appeared in the comic book "Fugitoid" by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird.
9. Other mutations: In the various adaptations of the series, there have been other characters who also underwent mutation, such as Bebop and Rocksteady, who were human but were turned into a warbler and a rhinoceros.
10. One actor, many roles: In the first live-action film from 1990, actor Kevin Clash provided the voice of Splinter and handled the Splinter puppet, and was also responsible for handling the Donatella puppet. Clash is also known for being the voice of Elmo in "Sesame Street."