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)

**HorseTechie** · 02-27-2002, 05:12 PM

That's interesting. I guess it's a sign that Mike's all grown up now.

**azure turtle** · 02-27-2002, 05:14 PM

Yep!
*sniff, sniff*
They grow up so quickly!

*Skeletoncrew* · 02-28-2002, 12:49 AM

Maybe its a sign that Mikey is getting forgetful. He missplaced that "a" so now he has to spell his name with one less letter!

**azure turtle** · 02-28-2002, 01:14 AM

Amnesia? Hmm.....maybe they can explain it by having Splinter look at that art book again and realize he misspelled Mikey's name.

SeaThreePeeO · 02-28-2002, 01:23 PM

I hate to be the bearer of bad news but Michelangelo is the correct spelling of the name. The reason he became Michaelangelo is:-

When Kevin and Peter first started the Mirage comics they didn't have a spell checker on their computer, so they never saw the mistake until it was too late. It is all on Kevin's website.

*Takes of the know it all hat*

**Kali** · 02-28-2002, 01:35 PM

I think most of us knew that already. *shrugs* It's in my spellchecker as Michaelangelo, so I'll probably always spell it like that.

SeaThreePeeO · 02-28-2002, 01:58 PM

Sorry! *hangs head in shame*

My spell checker keeps popping it up as Michelangelo, which is so annoying when writting fanfiction. Even better, it thinks I should change Donatello to Monatello.

**Kali** · 02-28-2002, 02:12 PM

LOL! Yeah, I got that at first. Then I just added the names to the dictionary, and I don't have a problem anymore. Of course some of the weapons and japanese terms still give me a problem.

SeaThreePeeO · 02-28-2002, 02:22 PM

My computer is real pooie, it won't let me add word.

My name is Nicola Koch, but the computer has renamed me Nicole Loch

*Skeletoncrew* · 02-28-2002, 02:33 PM

Personally I know that Michelangelo is correct, but I like Michaelangelo more.

On an aside, I'm going to be seeing some of the real Michelangelo's art when I'm in Rome!

**Machias Banshee** · 02-28-2002, 03:01 PM

It would be interesting to see how they'll explain the correction.

I like the extra 'a'. Michael angel o. It speaks for itself.

**azure turtle** · 02-28-2002, 10:29 PM

Yep, I agree. I've grown to like that extra 'a' in his name. I don't think I can start calling him Michelangelo; it's just too weird. He'll always be Michaelangelo. Otherwise, his nicknames wouldn't make sense. They'd have to change Mikey to Mickey. Ugh.

**Machias Banshee** · 02-28-2002, 11:08 PM

*cringe*

**Kali** · 03-01-2002, 11:46 AM

Something just hit me. How are they going to pronounce his name on the new show and in the movie? Will it still be Michaelangelo, or Michelangelo?

**Machias Banshee** · 03-01-2002, 01:44 PM

Well, theyve called him Mike or Mikey all his life, he probly wants it to stay that way.

**azure turtle** · 03-01-2002, 03:36 PM

Let's hope so...
*crosses his fingers*
And ya, I was wondering what pronunciation they were gonna use for the movie and cartoon, too. I'm assuming it'll be Michelangelo, according to Dan's letter.

~~SPEEd~~ · 03-01-2002, 06:01 PM

very intersting

SeaThreePeeO · 03-02-2002, 07:43 AM

Oh God! What if this is a trend? They may start calling Raphael Raphaelo!

**HorseTechie** · 03-02-2002, 09:12 AM

Saint Raphael... nah...

Actually, I think they would still say MichAelangelo. It seems on the art nuts and the Italians pronounce the name without tha A sound.

Funny though, like in the end of the first color Mirage Vol 2, they have it that Mike's some kind of indie movie producer, having it as "A Michaelangelo Production". I guess that one isn't going to be true then (Laird overrules many of Lawson's idea's?) Hrm...

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!

02-27-2002, 05:14 PM	#3
azure turtle Mango Lovin' Mutant Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 9,453	Yep! sniff, sniff They grow up so quickly! __________________ "God, I love being a turtle!" Want to meet the only blue ninja turtle in existence? Come visit me at my Lair!

02-28-2002, 12:49 AM	#4
Skeletoncrew Foot Elite Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Bearing in on your spicy brains Posts: 3,275	Maybe its a sign that Mikey is getting forgetful. He missplaced that "a" so now he has to spell his name with one less letter! __________________ Adult TMNT fan art and fiction contest Now accepting entries!

02-28-2002, 01:14 AM	#5
azure turtle Mango Lovin' Mutant Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 9,453	Amnesia? Hmm.....maybe they can explain it by having Splinter look at that art book again and realize he misspelled Mikey's name. __________________ "God, I love being a turtle!" Want to meet the only blue ninja turtle in existence? Come visit me at my Lair!

02-28-2002, 02:33 PM	#11
Skeletoncrew Foot Elite Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Bearing in on your spicy brains Posts: 3,275	Personally I know that Michelangelo is correct, but I like Michaelangelo more. On an aside, I'm going to be seeing some of the real Michelangelo's art when I'm in Rome! __________________ Adult TMNT fan art and fiction contest Now accepting entries!

02-27-2002, 05:12 PM	#2
HorseTechie Inactive Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Midwest Posts: 5,677	That's interesting. I guess it's a sign that Mike's all grown up now.

02-28-2002, 01:23 PM	#6
SeaThreePeeO Mad Scientist Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The Void Posts: 1,345	I hate to be the bearer of bad news but Michelangelo is the correct spelling of the name. The reason he became Michaelangelo is:- When Kevin and Peter first started the Mirage comics they didn't have a spell checker on their computer, so they never saw the mistake until it was too late. It is all on Kevin's website. Takes of the know it all hat

02-28-2002, 01:35 PM	#7
Kali Inactive Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: California! Posts: 11,101	I think most of us knew that already. shrugs It's in my spellchecker as Michaelangelo, so I'll probably always spell it like that.

02-28-2002, 01:58 PM	#8
SeaThreePeeO Mad Scientist Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The Void Posts: 1,345	Sorry! hangs head in shame My spell checker keeps popping it up as Michelangelo, which is so annoying when writting fanfiction. Even better, it thinks I should change Donatello to Monatello.

02-28-2002, 02:12 PM	#9
Kali Inactive Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: California! Posts: 11,101	LOL! Yeah, I got that at first. Then I just added the names to the dictionary, and I don't have a problem anymore. Of course some of the weapons and japanese terms still give me a problem.

02-28-2002, 02:22 PM	#10
SeaThreePeeO Mad Scientist Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The Void Posts: 1,345	My computer is real pooie, it won't let me add word. My name is Nicola Koch, but the computer has renamed me Nicole Loch

02-28-2002, 03:01 PM	#12
Machias Banshee Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 17,163	It would be interesting to see how they'll explain the correction. I like the extra 'a'. Michael angel o. It speaks for itself.

02-28-2002, 10:29 PM	#13
azure turtle Mango Lovin' Mutant Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 9,453	Yep, I agree. I've grown to like that extra 'a' in his name. I don't think I can start calling him Michelangelo; it's just too weird. He'll always be Michaelangelo. Otherwise, his nicknames wouldn't make sense. They'd have to change Mikey to Mickey. Ugh. __________________ "God, I love being a turtle!" Want to meet the only blue ninja turtle in existence? Come visit me at my Lair!

02-28-2002, 11:08 PM	#14
Machias Banshee Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 17,163	cringe

03-01-2002, 11:46 AM	#15
Kali Inactive Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: California! Posts: 11,101	Something just hit me. How are they going to pronounce his name on the new show and in the movie? Will it still be Michaelangelo, or Michelangelo?

03-01-2002, 01:44 PM	#16
Machias Banshee Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 17,163	Well, theyve called him Mike or Mikey all his life, he probly wants it to stay that way.

03-01-2002, 03:36 PM	#17
azure turtle Mango Lovin' Mutant Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 9,453	Let's hope so... crosses his fingers And ya, I was wondering what pronunciation they were gonna use for the movie and cartoon, too. I'm assuming it'll be Michelangelo, according to Dan's letter. __________________ "God, I love being a turtle!" Want to meet the only blue ninja turtle in existence? Come visit me at my Lair!

03-01-2002, 06:01 PM	#18
~~SPEEd~~ Banned Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 541	very intersting

03-02-2002, 07:43 AM	#19
SeaThreePeeO Mad Scientist Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The Void Posts: 1,345	Oh God! What if this is a trend? They may start calling Raphael Raphaelo!

03-02-2002, 09:12 AM	#20
HorseTechie Inactive Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Midwest Posts: 5,677	Saint Raphael... nah... Actually, I think they would still say MichAelangelo. It seems on the art nuts and the Italians pronounce the name without tha A sound. Funny though, like in the end of the first color Mirage Vol 2, they have it that Mike's some kind of indie movie producer, having it as "A Michaelangelo Production". I guess that one isn't going to be true then (Laird overrules many of Lawson's idea's?) Hrm...