Michelangelo's Secret Identity

*Powder* · 03-28-2011, 07:56 AM

Yes it sounds like the title to an OT episode. However...

"He is also the basis for the character of Michealangelo, one of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, according to TMNT co-creator Kevin Eastman."

That statement regards Steve Lavigne, long time Mirage artist & product art designer.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Lavigne

I know wikipedia gets knocked for lack of credibility at times, but hey what the heck. It may very well be true.

Obviously Mirage Mikey was based on him rather than any other version, as we know David Wise made Mikey who he was in the OT.

*Kendamu* · 03-28-2011, 08:10 AM

That's cool!

Yeah, David Wise had someone else as an inspiration for Mike, but I can't remember who.

**Jester** · 03-28-2011, 08:14 AM

Wise wrote Mikey to be like Sean Penn's character Jeff Spicoli from Fast Times at Ridgemont High.

*Donnie* · 03-28-2011, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jester

Wise wrote Mikey to be like Sean Penn's character Jeff Spicoli from Fast Times at Ridgemont High.

Seriously? If so, can I get an "alas"?

By the way, where's "The Michelangelo Thread"? I know you Mikey fans are out there somewhere...

*Luzmagica* · 03-28-2011, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DonnyTMNT

Seriously? If so, can I get an "alas"?

By the way, where's "The Michelangelo Thread"? I know you Mikey fans are out there somewhere...

...I believed this thread was "The Michelangelo Thread" also with a special title!!!

Sword Slicin' Leo · 03-28-2011, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jester

Wise wrote Mikey to be like Sean Penn's character Jeff Spicoli from Fast Times at Ridgemont High.

"Hey,there's no birthday party in here"

witht the bagel stuff in waistband LOL!!! Classic

03-28-2011, 07:56 AM	#1
Powder 40 Years of TMNT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shell-Ri-La Posts: 26,955	Michelangelo's Secret Identity Yes it sounds like the title to an OT episode. However... "He is also the basis for the character of Michealangelo, one of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, according to TMNT co-creator Kevin Eastman." That statement regards Steve Lavigne, long time Mirage artist & product art designer. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Lavigne I know wikipedia gets knocked for lack of credibility at times, but hey what the heck. It may very well be true. Obviously Mirage Mikey was based on him rather than any other version, as we know David Wise made Mikey who he was in the OT.

03-28-2011, 08:14 AM	#3
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,300	Wise wrote Mikey to be like Sean Penn's character Jeff Spicoli from Fast Times at Ridgemont High. __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

03-28-2011, 08:10 AM	#2
Kendamu Sewerhead Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 2,890	That's cool! Yeah, David Wise had someone else as an inspiration for Mike, but I can't remember who.