Mikey's New Name?!

**azure turtle** · 02-27-2002, 04:50 PM

Hey everyone! I remember someone mentioning that Mikey's name changed in the new TMNT comic from "Michaelangelo" to "Michelangelo," the correct spelling. I can't remember who it was (I think it was either SC or HT), but I found it curious, so I wrote to Dan Berger. Here's his response, covered in copy and paste goodness for your enjoyment

> I just have a quick question regarding the new comic book series from Mirage.
I've noticed that Michaelangelo's name has been changed to Michelangelo. I know that this is the correct spelling, and that Mr. Laird and Mr. Eastmen had accidentally spelled it Michaelangelo in the first comic. I was wondering if this is going to be a permanent change. Will he now go by
Michelangelo throughout the comic books, the new movie, and the new cartoon?

Yup. Peter has regretted the spelling error for many years now, so he plans
on spelling it properly in all future TMNT projects.

> I'm just curious, since I find it weird calling him "Michelangelo" after years
of calling him "Michaelangelo."

It is kinda weird, but we've never been very good about maintaining
continuity. =O)

> I also found it odd that this issue wasn't addressed by Mr. Laird. I know it's a minor thing, but any info. would be greatly appreciated!

I'll forward your mail to him - mebbe he'll print it in issue 3 and address
it there. =O)

02-27-2002, 04:50 PM	#1
azure turtle Mango Lovin' Mutant Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 9,453	Hey everyone! I remember someone mentioning that Mikey's name changed in the new TMNT comic from "Michaelangelo" to "Michelangelo," the correct spelling. I can't remember who it was (I think it was either SC or HT), but I found it curious, so I wrote to Dan Berger. Here's his response, covered in copy and paste goodness for your enjoyment > I just have a quick question regarding the new comic book series from Mirage. I've noticed that Michaelangelo's name has been changed to Michelangelo. I know that this is the correct spelling, and that Mr. Laird and Mr. Eastmen had accidentally spelled it Michaelangelo in the first comic. I was wondering if this is going to be a permanent change. Will he now go by Michelangelo throughout the comic books, the new movie, and the new cartoon? Yup. Peter has regretted the spelling error for many years now, so he plans on spelling it properly in all future TMNT projects. > I'm just curious, since I find it weird calling him "Michelangelo" after years of calling him "Michaelangelo." It is kinda weird, but we've never been very good about maintaining continuity. =O) > I also found it odd that this issue wasn't addressed by Mr. Laird. I know it's a minor thing, but any info. would be greatly appreciated! I'll forward your mail to him - mebbe he'll print it in issue 3 and address it there. =O) __________________ "God, I love being a turtle!" Want to meet the only blue ninja turtle in existence? Come visit me at my Lair!