Favorite Turtle Duo

*Donnie* · 03-17-2011, 04:02 PM

Something I've always found interesting in the Turtles and their character developments in all universes is the bond that each Turtle has with each of his brothers respectively. And what's cool is that their personalities jive in different ways with one another (I guess that's nothin' new with relationships, but I think it's obvious with the Turtles) - when they converse, fight, physically fight alongside one another, etc. - all of the Turtles have different bonds with one another.

So, which Turtle Duo do you like best? Base it upon which relationship dynamic you find the most interesting. We've been given both little and big glimpses of moments for each couple in all of the various TMNT universes. Base it upon any universe you want.

I picked Donatello & Raphael. Well, naturally Donatello is in there, but to me they stand incredibly strong together with both strength and aggression (Raphael) on one side, steadiness and quick-wit on the other (Donatello). Despite this excellent group of qualities, Donatello and Raphael have drastically different personalities, as shown in all Turtle universes, most notably in the Mirage Comics (Don 1 shot) and TMNT (CGI movie). They do not always get along - Donatello being slower, better tempered, better focused and all around being the more cheerful Turtle out of the pair. Donny is also long-term orientated, and plans his steps carefully. Raphael is exactly the opposite; short-goal orientated, instant satifaction, little to no planning in his actions. Yet, I still would call them my favorite duo. I have fond memories of TMNT Adventures #52 and of course the whole Future Turtles arc with Donny and Raph gave us great insight into the way they work together when they get along.

In a fight, being based purely on weaponry, you have the longest and most effective Turtles weapon (the bo staff) and the shortest/more aggressive weapon (the sais). To me, this is such a cool pairing of weapons, especially because of the contrast of biggest weapon/smallest weapon.

Feel free to share your thoughts, I thought this might be an interesting aspect of the Turtles to discuss!

*edit: poll up.

View Poll Results: Which Turtle Duo Do You Prefer?
Donatello & Leonardo	6	20.69%
Donatello & Michelangelo	6	20.69%
Donatello & Raphael	7	24.14%
Leonardo & Michelangelo	1	3.45%
Leonardo & Raphael	6	20.69%
Michelangelo & Raphael	3	10.34%
Voters: 29. You may not vote on this poll

03-17-2011, 04:02 PM	#1
Donnie Something from the Past Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New York Posts: 3,256	Favorite Turtle Duo Something I've always found interesting in the Turtles and their character developments in all universes is the bond that each Turtle has with each of his brothers respectively. And what's cool is that their personalities jive in different ways with one another (I guess that's nothin' new with relationships, but I think it's obvious with the Turtles) - when they converse, fight, physically fight alongside one another, etc. - all of the Turtles have different bonds with one another. So, which Turtle Duo do you like best? Base it upon which relationship dynamic you find the most interesting. We've been given both little and big glimpses of moments for each couple in all of the various TMNT universes. Base it upon any universe you want. I picked Donatello & Raphael. Well, naturally Donatello is in there, but to me they stand incredibly strong together with both strength and aggression (Raphael) on one side, steadiness and quick-wit on the other (Donatello). Despite this excellent group of qualities, Donatello and Raphael have drastically different personalities, as shown in all Turtle universes, most notably in the Mirage Comics (Don 1 shot) and TMNT (CGI movie). They do not always get along - Donatello being slower, better tempered, better focused and all around being the more cheerful Turtle out of the pair. Donny is also long-term orientated, and plans his steps carefully. Raphael is exactly the opposite; short-goal orientated, instant satifaction, little to no planning in his actions. Yet, I still would call them my favorite duo. I have fond memories of TMNT Adventures #52 and of course the whole Future Turtles arc with Donny and Raph gave us great insight into the way they work together when they get along. In a fight, being based purely on weaponry, you have the longest and most effective Turtles weapon (the bo staff) and the shortest/more aggressive weapon (the sais). To me, this is such a cool pairing of weapons, especially because of the contrast of biggest weapon/smallest weapon. Feel free to share your thoughts, I thought this might be an interesting aspect of the Turtles to discuss! edit: poll up. Last edited by Donnie; 03-17-2011 at 04:34 PM.*