Michelangelo - Classic (Special Edition) Michelangelo honors his origins in a style inspired by his very first comic appearance, in Eastman and Laird's original 1984 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. This classic homage is rendered in matte grey tones, bold drawn lines, and feels like it was lifted straight from the comic page. Mikey flashes a confident thumbs up (because yes, turtles can give thumbs up), channeling the fun-loving spirit that’s made him a fan favorite for decades.
*Turtle Fact: You might be wondering, "Why is Michelangelo's bandana red and not orange?" In the original 1984 comic, all the brothers wore red bandanas. It wasn't until a few years later, when the cartoon released, that each brother got their own unique color