Which Medium Portrayed Him Best?

*ssjup81* · 03-25-2011, 07:28 AM

Hey all. Being without internet and Turtles in general for a whole week, which drove me nuts, I randomly just started thinking about stuff I wanted to ask once I was able to use a computer again. My computer died (sorta) on me (motherboard), so I had to wait until payday to get a new comp, which was today.

Anywho, in your opinion, which medium do you feel that Mikey was the best portrayed. I've come across on this board how so many people have disliked his portrayal in like say the 2k3 series and stuff, and how he's the literal clown of the group.

Now, in my opinion, based on the mediums I have been exposed to, OT, Archie comics, Mirage comics, I'd have to say the OT series. I don't remember enough about TNM to comment on that (but didn't he hit on Venus a lot?). I felt that the Archie comics didn't focus enough on Mikey's character, 'cept for when he was taken captive by the government, and Mirage is a bit better, but still didn't focus on him enough and was overshadowed by the other three, but I am still early in the Mirage series. I'm only up to the part where the Turtles are about to head back to the city to look for Shredder from Casey's grandmother's farmhouse.

So, which medium, in your opinion, is the best as far as Mikey's character is (was) concerned, and why? Guess you can toss in the four movies too.

*CyberCubed* · 03-25-2011, 10:19 AM

The first 3 live-action movies. Michaelangelo had a perfect portrayal there.

*Jephael* · 03-25-2011, 10:20 AM

I liked how Archie comics depicted him. He still a little goofy, but also very artistic. Plus he was pretty brave!

Icegaze · 03-25-2011, 10:22 AM

2k3 Mikey was my favourite and almost had me hesitate in changing him into my favourite character when Leo had always reigned supreme.

chad · 03-25-2011, 03:06 PM

I thought Mirage and Image comics protrayed him best. He was friendly, funny and mature but I also enjoyed the archie version of him too.

*plastroncafe* · 03-25-2011, 03:16 PM

For me the definitive version of Mike is the Mirage, though I do agree that he was lacking in the "screen time" arena.

Close second though are the live action movies.

*Donnie* · 03-25-2011, 04:55 PM

The first movie, Mirage, and Image. Although, despite his goofy persona in the 2k3, I think they (4Kids) did an awesome job at showing Mikey's fighting abilities (ex: Notes from the Underground). He's an extremely capable fighter, besting Raphael a few times. He's fastest, too. I think he could even give Leo a run for his money...I think that is what I like about Mikey most...his ability to be so light hearted yet kick some serious arse.

**Jester** · 03-25-2011, 06:40 PM

Wow...am I alone in thinking 4kids' Mikey was probbably the worst Mikey?

Mirage Mikey is probably the best Mikey IMO...since he seems to have the most depth.

Volvagia · 03-25-2011, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Jester

Wow...am I alone in thinking 4kids' Mikey was probbably the worst Mikey?

No you're not, 2k3 Mikey annoys the hell out of me.

And I think best version is Mirage followed by the 3 live-action movies.

**Jester** · 03-25-2011, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Volvagia

No you're not, 2k3 Mikey annoys the hell out of me.

And my favorite version is Mirage followed by the 3 live-action movies.

I like most versions of Mikey...save 2k3. (and Next Mutation...maybe. I haven't seen much more than the pilot movie)

*Powder* · 03-25-2011, 07:01 PM

My favorite Mikey will always be that of "Vol. 3" (otherwise known as the Image series). They really fleshed him out in there. Took away the goofy veil and gave him some real depth. He loved children (babysat Shadow all the time) and writing/literature, took a love interest, etc. He was very well rounded & leaps & bounds more likable than that of 2k3, for example. I do have a soft spot for movie Mike, though. That is, the first one.

**Venom** · 03-25-2011, 08:54 PM

Image and Mirage Mike without a doubt. I like all versions of Mike, but as mentioned those really give the guy some character and little glimpses into his mind, which is actually far more complex and artistic than he lets his brothers know. I think that quiet artistic intelligence is why Splinter doesn't ride his ass on training even though he has the potential to be the best skilled ninja out of the four.

*ssjup81* · 03-25-2011, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Venom

Image and Mirage Mike without a doubt. I like all versions of Mike, but as mentioned those really give the guy some character and little glimpses into his mind, which is actually far more complex and artistic than he lets his brothers know. I think that quiet artistic intelligence is why Splinter doesn't ride his ass on training even though he has the potential to be the best skilled ninja out of the four.

This is why I'm loving Mikey for the Mirage comics. I loved that part where Mikey was writing that story of his being in Japan and helping out a Japanese princess and after all was done, his character in the story went off in search of his"brothers". That aside, I still felt he had the most focus in the OT series (out of the mediums I've been exposed ). But, I understand. It should be quality over quantity, and for me, the Mirage comics has more quality Mikey moments as opposed to the OT. Still can't say for Image, though.

~~voltron80~~ · 03-26-2011, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by ssjup81

Hey all. Being without internet and Turtles in general for a whole week, which drove me nuts, I randomly just started thinking about stuff I wanted to ask once I was able to use a computer again. My computer died (sorta) on me (motherboard), so I had to wait until payday to get a new comp, which was today.

Anywho, in your opinion, which medium do you feel that Mikey was the best portrayed. I've come across on this board how so many people have disliked his portrayal in like say the 2k3 series and stuff, and how he's the literal clown of the group.

Now, in my opinion, based on the mediums I have been exposed to, OT, Archie comics, Mirage comics, I'd have to say the OT series. I don't remember enough about TNM to comment on that (but didn't he hit on Venus a lot?). I felt that the Archie comics didn't focus enough on Mikey's character, 'cept for when he was taken captive by the government, and Mirage is a bit better, but still didn't focus on him enough and was overshadowed by the other three, but I am still early in the Mirage series. I'm only up to the part where the Turtles are about to head back to the city to look for Shredder from Casey's grandmother's farmhouse.

So, which medium, in your opinion, is the best as far as Mikey's character is (was) concerned, and why? Guess you can toss in the four movies too.

Either Archie Comics Mikey or 2k3 Mike.. I didn't start reading the Mirage stuff until the Archie series was coming to a close.. Too bad Archie can't reboot the series or pick up where it left off.

*Donnie* · 03-27-2011, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Venom

I think that quiet artistic intelligence is why Splinter doesn't ride his ass on training even though he has the potential to be the best skilled ninja out of the four.

Good point here, this is what I was saying ini my post as well. I think Mikey's fighting potential really goes unnoticed a lot of the time. Despite the flaws of 2k3 Mike, they really did show his fighting prowess well.

03-25-2011, 07:28 AM	#1
ssjup81 Foot Elite Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Central Virginia (Back in the US) Posts: 4,734	Which Medium Portrayed Him Best? Hey all. Being without internet and Turtles in general for a whole week, which drove me nuts, I randomly just started thinking about stuff I wanted to ask once I was able to use a computer again. My computer died (sorta) on me (motherboard), so I had to wait until payday to get a new comp, which was today. Anywho, in your opinion, which medium do you feel that Mikey was the best portrayed. I've come across on this board how so many people have disliked his portrayal in like say the 2k3 series and stuff, and how he's the literal clown of the group. Now, in my opinion, based on the mediums I have been exposed to, OT, Archie comics, Mirage comics, I'd have to say the OT series. I don't remember enough about TNM to comment on that (but didn't he hit on Venus a lot?). I felt that the Archie comics didn't focus enough on Mikey's character, 'cept for when he was taken captive by the government, and Mirage is a bit better, but still didn't focus on him enough and was overshadowed by the other three, but I am still early in the Mirage series. I'm only up to the part where the Turtles are about to head back to the city to look for Shredder from Casey's grandmother's farmhouse. So, which medium, in your opinion, is the best as far as Mikey's character is (was) concerned, and why? Guess you can toss in the four movies too.

03-25-2011, 10:20 AM	#3
Jephael That whack job behind you Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Carlisle, Pennsylvania Posts: 8,143	I liked how Archie comics depicted him. He still a little goofy, but also very artistic. Plus he was pretty brave! __________________ "I like it. Simple, but effective!" Raphael; The Mean Machines - 1988 Last edited by Jephael; 03-25-2011 at 10:29 AM.

03-25-2011, 06:40 PM	#8
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,300	Wow...am I alone in thinking 4kids' Mikey was probbably the worst Mikey? Mirage Mikey is probably the best Mikey IMO...since he seems to have the most depth. __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

03-25-2011, 08:54 PM	#12
Venom Space Knight Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,637	Image and Mirage Mike without a doubt. I like all versions of Mike, but as mentioned those really give the guy some character and little glimpses into his mind, which is actually far more complex and artistic than he lets his brothers know. I think that quiet artistic intelligence is why Splinter doesn't ride his ass on training even though he has the potential to be the best skilled ninja out of the four. __________________

03-25-2011, 10:19 AM	#2
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,866	The first 3 live-action movies. Michaelangelo had a perfect portrayal there.

03-25-2011, 10:22 AM	#4
Icegaze Hench Mutant Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 283	2k3 Mikey was my favourite and almost had me hesitate in changing him into my favourite character when Leo had always reigned supreme.

03-25-2011, 03:06 PM	#5
chad Foot Soldier Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Canada, Kingston, Ontario Posts: 245	I thought Mirage and Image comics protrayed him best. He was friendly, funny and mature but I also enjoyed the archie version of him too.

03-25-2011, 04:55 PM	#7
Donnie Something from the Past Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New York Posts: 3,256	The first movie, Mirage, and Image. Although, despite his goofy persona in the 2k3, I think they (4Kids) did an awesome job at showing Mikey's fighting abilities (ex: Notes from the Underground). He's an extremely capable fighter, besting Raphael a few times. He's fastest, too. I think he could even give Leo a run for his money...I think that is what I like about Mikey most...his ability to be so light hearted yet kick some serious arse.

03-25-2011, 07:01 PM	#11
Powder 40 Years of TMNT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shell-Ri-La Posts: 26,954	My favorite Mikey will always be that of "Vol. 3" (otherwise known as the Image series). They really fleshed him out in there. Took away the goofy veil and gave him some real depth. He loved children (babysat Shadow all the time) and writing/literature, took a love interest, etc. He was very well rounded & leaps & bounds more likable than that of 2k3, for example. I do have a soft spot for movie Mike, though. That is, the first one.