Second Favorite Turtle?
 

Unless you're a newcomer of the Technodrome, I would wager that us regulars here are aware of our fellow 'Dromer's favorite Turtle, or at least have an inkling of it. So how about a second favorite? There is no "all of them" option, pick one and please give an explanation.

My vote goes to Michelangelo. I love him most in the Mirage comics, when he isn't so in the limelight (like in the OT). Aside from the comics, my most favorite adaption of Mikey would be that of the first film - a perfect union between the Mirage & OT character, as I've expressed before. I think the first film's Michelangelo's more seriously-natured side has graced the pages of many Mirage issues since, most notably perhaps during Volume 4. Image's Mike was the best part about that series for me, and IDW's Mike has stood out to me for some reason from the onset of the series. I'm pumped for his micro.

Who's your second favorite Turtle, and why?

My second favorite is probably either Leonardo or Donatello. For Leonardo its the fact that he's usually shown to mess up, he's not the perfect leader, and episodes/stories about him tend to deal with this.

As for Donatello, let's face it, the original cartoon WAS all about Donatello. He was like the leader of the team in the old show, he solved the problems of almost every episode and the Turtles constantly looked toward him to save the day from whatever Krang's latest scheme was.

I get the suspicion David Wise liked Donatello the best, because he literally solved the problems of almost every episode.

Old toon Don was also the most aggressive of all versions. Did anyone else notice how much old toon Don liked to fight or would constantly tell others off and what's going on?

Probably Donatello. The other three turtles are almost strictly combat-based, whereas Don stands out with his ingenuity.

Donatello for me. He shares a lot of Leonardo's qualities, some of them with greater depth even. I prefer the intelligent headstrong turtles.

Leonardo. Cause' he has swords.

My 2nd favorite is Donatello

Raphael; I don't know why but I just like him second.

Donatello is my very close 2nd favorite, thanks in large part too the 4Kids series, and rewatching the FW series. It also doesn't hurt that now HE'S voiced by Rob Paulsen. :D

EDIT: Also, I love the Archie comics, especially stories with the Future Turtles, and who among them is teamed up the most? Raph and Donnie.

Michelangelo. He was my favorite as a kid, because he was the goofy, fun loving one. Then Raphael became my favorite as I got older because his attitude problem sets up a good deal of the drama in the TMNT story, so IMO he's the most interesting turtle. Michelangelo then is my second favorite, because his more relaxed attitude provides a good counter balance to Raphael.

As a kid, Mikey was my second favorite....but then the 4Kids series, totally ended that. Well...not right away, but the 4Kids series was key to my "shuffling the deck" on my Favorite to Least Favorite list. Favorite version of Mikey, Image. They took the subtle, artistic side of Mike established by Mirage, that they would later forget, and made it very prominent. Mikey wasn't just the lighthearted jokester (one could say, jester...but I'd smack ya!) of the Turtles, but also one who was a little more quiet, and artistic.

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Raph's my second fave. I just like how hot-tempered he is (and/or in the case of the OT, his sarcastic commentary :lol:).

Funny thing is, I've gone on "kicks" with each Turtle, and they've all wrestled for the second favorite spot on and off. Not too long ago (almost 2 years ago) I went on a big Leo kick and thought he would be my second favorite, but even before that I went on a HUGE Mikey kick and thought about claiming a new favorite Turtle! But that subsided, and although Mike's a very close second favorite to my first favorite, he is nonetheless still second favorite.

I'm sure you guys have experienced these "kicks" I'm talking about? It probably stems from the fact that 1) "change is the only constant" and 2) each Turtle has something unique to bring to the table, and as we get older it seems each Turtle can lend itself better to our current situations in real life. At least, that's what I would wager...

It was a hard choice, but I lean towards Raph. His sarcastic attitude just draws me in. In the OT the witty remarks he delivers keeps a grin on my face! In the newer rendeations of his character, he's such a bad ass I am naturally attracted to him!:tcool: Raph is just epic!:D

Raphael is a good "second favorite" for a couple of reasons. First, he's second two Michelangelo in terms of overall cool/hipness; instead of just enjoying pizza/video games/dancing; Raph still seems to like to watch television like Mike and is the jokester of the group. Also in battle, Raph often wants to make the final blow that Leo doesn't necessarily want, but usually gets the shorthand and is reserved to wait until Leo says "attack!" While I still like Mike the most since that's who've inspired me the most growing up, Raph can give a good lesson in anger management or can give some comedic relief.

leo I would say is my second favorite.

I know of what you speak. I haven't been a TMNT fan for years, but in my other fandoms, I get "kicks" when it comes to my favorite characters. I believe it reflects how we ourselves change and develop as we get older. Initially, I liked Raph best, but as I got more into TMNT, Donatello replaced him as my fave, because I relate to being the smart, non-confrontational one amongst my friends, I suppose.

Id have to say Mike. Especially when i was a kid, it was always a battle between Mike and Raph for my favorite. Although i have to say that its a close race between the two

Don has at least 4 votes from posters who didn't yet come back to the thread to vote on the poll!