February brings us Black History Month! This month we are celebrating the achievements and contributions made by African Americans. For the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise, that means highlighting not only the characters, but the artists, writers and actors who bring them to life.
Please join us as we feature a few of these individuals, and then take the time to explore and discover more of these incredibly talented people!
Creators[]
Juni Ba is a comic book artist and author whose works includes many TMNT titles.
Ayo Edebiri is an award winning actress who voiced April O’Neil in TMNT: Mutant Mayhem.
Giancarlo Esposito is an award winning actor who voiced Baxter Stockman in TMNT: Mutant Mayhem.
K. Todd Freeman is an award winning actor who portrayed Baxter Stockman in the 2014 TMNT.
Khary Randolph is a comic book artist and TV series concept artist whose work includes the 2003 TV series, the Turtles Forever movie and TMNT comics.
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Tyler Perry is an award winning actor who portrayed Baxter Stockman in TMNT: Out of the Shadows.
Baxter Stockman (character) – a brilliant but sociopathic scientist.
April O'Neil (character) – Quick-witted and adventurous, she is the Turtles’ best friend and ally.
Faraji Ngala (character) – One of eight acolytes, he is one of the best fighters in the world.
Trip (character) – A member of the Nova Posse and a freedom fighter.
Marcus Moncrief (character) – An actor who portrays the Turtles favorite movie character, Jupiter Jim.