Your favorite version of every character?

Bossk · 08-01-2012, 06:02 PM

What is your favorite version of every character in TMNT? You can mention any of them (anywhere from the turtles to a 1-episode character), and from any version (Image, '07 movie, ect.)

Lately I've been watching the original toon (just finished watching Ep 70- Shredder's Mom) so everything is based off of memory. I only really remember the original toon, and the 2k3 turtles enough to judge.

Leonardo- 2k3
Raphael- '87
Donatello- It's rather tied
Michelangelo- '87
April- 2k3
Splinter- '87 (but I don't remember anything of the 2k3 Splinter except for his appearance)
Shredder- 2k3, although I adore Shredder in the '87 cartoon
Leatherhead- 2k3

*MikeandRaph87* · 08-01-2012, 06:46 PM

Michelangelo-1987 cartoon
Raphael-1987 cartoon
Leonardo- 2003 cartoon
Donatello-2003 cartoon
Splinter-it has never really mattered to me,but if he is Hamato Yoshi there will be direct conflict.
April-1987 cartoon
Shredder-1987 cartoon
Rat King-1987 cartoon
Baxter Stockman-2003 cartoon
Leatherhead-1987 cartoon
Usagi-2003 cartoon
Casey Jones- movies
Slash-Archie Comics
I can go ahead and say Karai-2003 cartoon. Its the way I got to know the cartoon and enjoyed her waviering loyalities even if there was no transition between season 3 and 4.
Krang 1987 cartoon. his character needs to be a more intregal part of the Ninja Turtles because he is such a big character.

*gobo* · 08-01-2012, 07:21 PM

4kids had the best version of Bishop.

Spoiler:

Genesis · 08-01-2012, 08:16 PM

Character

Leonardo - Mirage
Michelangelo - 1990 film
Donatello - Mirage
Raphael - IDW
Splinter - 2007 and 2k3 (They were basically the same character, anyway)
Shredder - 2k3 (though that's not to say I want that plot twist to come back) Ch'rell did pure evil right.
Karai - Tournament Fighters (2k3 seriously, if only for the rival to/admiration for Leonardo dynamic)
Baxter - 2k3
April - 2k3
Casey - Mirage
Rat King - Mirage
Leatherhead - 2k3

Voice/Actor Portrayal

Leonardo - Michael Sinterniklaas
Michelangelo - Robbie Rist, though I also thought Wayne Grayson and Mikey Kelley perfectly suited the style first established by Townsend Coleman. It's difficult to determine a best Mikey.
Donatello - Barry Gordon and Sam Riegel tie on this one.
Raphael - Josh Pais
Splinter - Kevin Clash
Shredder - Scottie Ray
Baxter - Scott Williams
April - Paige Turco
Casey - Elias Koteas
Leatherhead - (The first 2k3 voice, before Gary Lewis)

*Mr.Turtle* · 08-01-2012, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by gobo

4kids had the best version of Bishop.

Spoiler:

for once in my life, i agree.

and for me the best version of every turtle and splinter is 2007.

i don't buy the skinny casey in that movie tho, i d say the best version of casey is 2k3.

shredder i prefer 2k3 too...

there r too many characters this is not gonna work! u gotta limit down the scope.

Cryomancer · 08-01-2012, 10:43 PM

Leo - Mirage or 2k3. 2k3 actually feels like a leader, and one they are usually OK with following.
Mike - Mirage, despite having no "ending".
Don - 2k3 maybe? He's pretty good most of the time really. I do like the habit of stealing enemy vehicles in 2k3 for TMNT use however.
Raph - Mirage or the OT, as at least in the OT he's sarcastic instead of constantly mad.
April - 2k3 or the 2007 film. I think the 2007 version is somewhat underrated.
Casey - Mirage just because he gets to actually DO stuff there sometimes, have his own plots, etc.
Splinter - Probably 2k3, the family bond with him is very strong and works well there.
Leatherhead - 2k3 or Mirage, although both fell back to "he's gone crazy and fighting us again" too much.

Shredder - Probably the first movie. I liked Ch'rell but he did get a bit too "evil for evil's sake".
Karai - 2k3 or 2007 film, same as April. 2k3 ver has the better writing and more to do though.
Krang - The anime/manga. As much as the OT voice is legendary, his anime self is just hilarious. Hopefully IDW will become a new best at some point though.
Baxter - 2k3, unless IDW can do it better yet.

*Original TMNT Cartoon Fan* · 08-02-2012, 04:05 PM

Irma -1987 cartoon (she's actually in some Archie too)

Icegaze · 08-02-2012, 05:27 PM

Leonardo - 2k3
Michelangelo - 2k3
Donatello - Mirage comics
Raphael - 2007 movie
Splinter - IDW comics
Shredder - 1st Movie
Karai - 2k3
Baxter - 2k3
April - 2k3 (physically speaking, OT April remains unparalleled)

Casey - 1st Movie
Rat King - 2k3
Leatherhead - 2k3

In terms of character design, it's a toss between 2k3 and Mirage comics.

Edit:
Nick Raph has the potential to unseat 2007 Raph in my books, especially in the long run. Nick Leo will have a mountain to climb to dethrone 2k3 Leo put it's left to be seen.

*Icebot* · 08-02-2012, 08:13 PM

For the turtles, I like the '87 ones the best except Donatello, my favorite version of him is 2k3.

For Leatherhead, I like the '87 version the best.

I can't decide for Shredder, it's sorta a tie between '87 and 2k3.

shihe · 08-03-2012, 03:58 AM

Leonardo: 4kids
Raphael: TMNT 2007
Michelangelo: Mirage
Donatello: OT

April: OT
Casey: 1st movie/OT/Mirage
Shredder: OT based Games (same as OT, except he's badass)
Splinter: 4kids

Karai: 4kids
Rat King: Mirage
Baxter Stockman: OT
Leatherhead: 4kids

I think I covered the basic caracters.

*Plasticplayhouse* · 08-03-2012, 05:15 AM

Leo - mirage
Raph - mirage
Mikey - 1990 film
Connie - mirage
Splinter - 1990 film (though I also love the mirage version. Idw's vg too)
Casey - mirage (also like the 90's movie)
April - the mid/later mirage stuff & 1990 movie tie. E & L's early version didn't have any personality.
Shredded - mirage
Rat king - mirage city at war series

*Original TMNT Cartoon Fan* · 08-03-2012, 05:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Icebot

For the turtles, I like the '87 ones the best except Donatello, my favorite version of him is 2k3.

For Leatherhead, I like the '87 version the best.

I can't decide for Shredder, it's sorta a tie between '87 and 2k3.

If I would chose 2003 Shredder, it would just be season 1 before we know the Utrom sillyness.

JH24 · 08-03-2012, 03:03 PM

Leonardo: 2k3
Raphael: 2k3 or 2007 Movie
Donatello: 2k3
Michelangelo: OT
Splinter: 2007 Movie
April: Tied between OT and 2k3
Casey: 2007 Movie
Shredder: 2k3 (I just wish they would have kept him a human. Chrell was cool though)

Usagi: 2k3
Leatherhead: 2k3
Baxter Stockman: 2k3

*Donatello19* · 08-03-2012, 04:10 PM

Leonardo-2003 Cartoon
Raphael- 1987 Cartoon
Michelangelo-1987 Cartoon
Donatello-2003, may change when 2012 show comes out
Splinter-2003 cartoon
April-2012 Show
Casey-2003 show
Shredder-2003 show

*Lethal Lullaby* · 08-03-2012, 09:13 PM

From OT
Leo
Mikey
Splinter
Shredder

From 2k3
Don
Raph
April
Casey
Bishop
Leatherhead
Karai

*Jephael* · 08-04-2012, 07:20 AM

I'm very partial to the Archie comics adaptation of the TMNT and their allies, though I prefer the cartoon version of the villians.

Killer Moth · 08-04-2012, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Genesis

Character

Leonardo - Mirage
Michelangelo - 1990 film
Donatello - Mirage
Raphael - IDW
Splinter - 2007 and 2k3 (They were basically the same character, anyway)
Shredder - 2k3 (though that's not to say I want that plot twist to come back) Ch'rell did pure evil right.
Karai - Tournament Fighters (2k3 seriously, if only for the rival to/admiration for Leonardo dynamic)
Baxter - 2k3
April - 2k3
Casey - Mirage
Rat King - Mirage
Leatherhead - 2k3

Leonardo - Mirage version. Special nod to the 87 series (especially Red Sky Leo), because he was so underused.

Raphael - The live-action movies, for actual character development. However, the 87 series' switch from berserker to snarker shouldn't be ignored, either.

Donatello: Tie between 87 and 03 (if asked, the latter ekes out as winner). Special nod to the second movie. Of all the Turtles, he's a tough call with me.

Michelangelo: 87, although, the Image version is gaining rapidly.

Casey Jones: First movie, non-stop. However, IDW is really improving with the teen version concept.

April O'Neil: 87 for concept, but Archie for better execution.

Splinter: 87, but it's a tough call between him, 03 and the first movie.

Shredder: A tie with Mirage and 87 (the former for tactics and backstory, the latter for personality). Special nod to the second film version, even with the "BABIES!" line.

Leatherhead: Tie between Archie and 03.

Baxter Stockman: 03, if only because he actually had or was about to have a happier fate.

Bebop/Rocksteady: 87 Season 1 (and key moments with their comic relief characters in Season 4), Archie version and waiting to see what IDW will do with them.

Slash: Archie version, but I am slowly becoming fond of the 87 version. Since Karai's Tournament Fighters mode was chosen, I'll go with 'Turtles In Time' for using both the action figure design and the 87's color scheme.

Karai: City At War, Mirage.

Triceratons: 03.

Krang: 87's first 2 seasons and the Red Sky seasons. Waiting to see what IDW will do with him, but liking what I see, so far.

Fugitoid: 03.

Hun: Pre-Ninja Tribunal and then Turtles Forever.

Rat King: Pre-00 Mirage and 87 Season 3 (especially his first episode and "Return of the Fly").

Tang Shen: IDW.

Tokka/Rahzar: The second movie for Tokka, the 87 series for Rahzar.

More, including actor/voice portrayals, as I think of them.

Cryomancer · 09-05-2012, 08:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Swedenfan 1982

Irma -1987 cartoon (she's actually in some Archie too)

Just for fun, here's Irma from Super Turtles and Mutant Turtles Gaiden.

*pannoni1* · 09-05-2012, 09:43 PM

Leonardo- Mirage
Donatello- 4kids
Raphael- '90s Movies
Michelangelo- Fred Wolf
Splinter- Fred Wolf
April- Fred Wolf
Casey Jones- '90s Movies
Shredder- Fred Wolf
Krang/Utroms- IDW
Baxter Stockman- 4kids
Foot Soldiers- '90s Movies
Rock Soldiers- IDW
Rocksteady/Bebop- Fred Wolf
Purple Dragons/Street Punks- 4kids
Hun- 4kids
Mousers- 4kids
Karai/Lotus Blossom- Mirage
Burne Thompson/Charles Pennington- Fred Wolf
Rat King- Fred Wolf
Leatherhead- Archie
Slash- IDW
Tokka/Rahzar- SOTO
Merdude- Archie
Metalhead- Fred Wolf
Fugitoid- IDW
Triceratons- 4kids
General Blanque- 4kids
Usagi- Fred Wolf
Tang Shen- Mirage
Chet- IDW
Nobody- 4kids
Savanti Romero- 4kids
Lord Simultaneous- 4kids
Renet- Mirage
Lonae- 4kids
Klunk- Mirage
Silver Sentry- 4kids

*Powder* · 09-05-2012, 11:50 PM

Sure I've answered one of these before, but what the hey...

Leonardo- Film universe (The first especially.)
Mikey- Comic universe (Vol. 3 specifically, but also parts of Mirage where the same character traits apply.)
Raphael- Original toon, I suppose. The hot-head shtick can really get on my nerves.
Donatello- Always have a hard time with this. I lean towards the OT for his general personality, but I'm not huge on the whole 'Donatello does machines' thing. I like how he's more reserved and a bit spiritual in Mirage... I guess it's a tie, between the OT & Mirage.
Casey Jones- First film. The definition of cool. Since he's more or less the Mirage Casey, I guess that applies too.
Splinter- No doubt Mirage. All those spiritual quests are badass, and he plays a bigger part here than in most versions.
Shredder- Honestly I think I've gotta give the first film another vote for this guy. So badass.
April O'neil- I don't dislike April but I've never been a big fan. She does nothing for me in any universe, really. Though I am not huge on the character design, I do like the motherly role she had in 2k3, so I guess my choice is with the 4kids series.
The Foot Clan- None more menacing than in the comics.
Leatherhead- Archie/Mighty Mutanimals. I do like the Jess Harley stuff.
Baxter Stockman- Gotta go with the OT. Dat fly.
Rat King- As much as I LOVE his background in the original comics, and how menacing he is, I gotta pick the OT. Mostly because he was there a lot, and I really like how they handled his character. The sewer royalty thing, being territorial, controlling the rads, and God damn do I love Townies voice for him, haha.

08-01-2012, 06:02 PM	#1
Bossk Random Punk Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Massachusetts, USA Posts: 37	Your favorite version of every character? What is your favorite version of every character in TMNT? You can mention any of them (anywhere from the turtles to a 1-episode character), and from any version (Image, '07 movie, ect.) Lately I've been watching the original toon (just finished watching Ep 70- Shredder's Mom) so everything is based off of memory. I only really remember the original toon, and the 2k3 turtles enough to judge. Leonardo- 2k3 Raphael- '87 Donatello- It's rather tied Michelangelo- '87 April- 2k3 Splinter- '87 (but I don't remember anything of the 2k3 Splinter except for his appearance) Shredder- 2k3, although I adore Shredder in the '87 cartoon Leatherhead- 2k3

08-01-2012, 06:46 PM	#2
MikeandRaph87 Jedi Master Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: JLA Satellite Headquarters Posts: 11,189	Michelangelo-1987 cartoon Raphael-1987 cartoon Leonardo- 2003 cartoon Donatello-2003 cartoon Splinter-it has never really mattered to me,but if he is Hamato Yoshi there will be direct conflict. April-1987 cartoon Shredder-1987 cartoon Rat King-1987 cartoon Baxter Stockman-2003 cartoon Leatherhead-1987 cartoon Usagi-2003 cartoon Casey Jones- movies Slash-Archie Comics I can go ahead and say Karai-2003 cartoon. Its the way I got to know the cartoon and enjoyed her waviering loyalities even if there was no transition between season 3 and 4. Krang 1987 cartoon. his character needs to be a more intregal part of the Ninja Turtles because he is such a big character. __________________ Michelangelo: This looks like a job for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! Raphael: Sheesh, Mikey this ain't a cartoon!

08-01-2012, 07:21 PM	#3
gobo Wacky Action Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: on Earth Posts: 12,784	4kids had the best version of Bishop. Spoiler: The Mirage version was underdeveloped. __________________ Live and let live... or go to hell.

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Genesis Stone Warrior Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 624	Character Leonardo - Mirage Michelangelo - 1990 film Donatello - Mirage Raphael - IDW Splinter - 2007 and 2k3 (They were basically the same character, anyway) Shredder - 2k3 (though that's not to say I want that plot twist to come back) Ch'rell did pure evil right. Karai - Tournament Fighters (2k3 seriously, if only for the rival to/admiration for Leonardo dynamic) Baxter - 2k3 April - 2k3 Casey - Mirage Rat King - Mirage Leatherhead - 2k3 Voice/Actor Portrayal Leonardo - Michael Sinterniklaas Michelangelo - Robbie Rist, though I also thought Wayne Grayson and Mikey Kelley perfectly suited the style first established by Townsend Coleman. It's difficult to determine a best Mikey. Donatello - Barry Gordon and Sam Riegel tie on this one. Raphael - Josh Pais Splinter - Kevin Clash Shredder - Scottie Ray Baxter - Scott Williams April - Paige Turco Casey - Elias Koteas Leatherhead - (The first 2k3 voice, before Gary Lewis) __________________ "Kage-Maru embodies the ninja philosophy through his elusiveness, deception, and mobility. A single false move can lose the game, and it is this knife-edge strategy that makes Kage exciting to play and fearsome to play against." Last edited by Genesis; 08-03-2012 at 09:47 PM.

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Cryomancer Mad Scientist Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 1,090	Leo - Mirage or 2k3. 2k3 actually feels like a leader, and one they are usually OK with following. Mike - Mirage, despite having no "ending". Don - 2k3 maybe? He's pretty good most of the time really. I do like the habit of stealing enemy vehicles in 2k3 for TMNT use however. Raph - Mirage or the OT, as at least in the OT he's sarcastic instead of constantly mad. April - 2k3 or the 2007 film. I think the 2007 version is somewhat underrated. Casey - Mirage just because he gets to actually DO stuff there sometimes, have his own plots, etc. Splinter - Probably 2k3, the family bond with him is very strong and works well there. Leatherhead - 2k3 or Mirage, although both fell back to "he's gone crazy and fighting us again" too much. Shredder - Probably the first movie. I liked Ch'rell but he did get a bit too "evil for evil's sake". Karai - 2k3 or 2007 film, same as April. 2k3 ver has the better writing and more to do though. Krang - The anime/manga. As much as the OT voice is legendary, his anime self is just hilarious. Hopefully IDW will become a new best at some point though. Baxter - 2k3, unless IDW can do it better yet. __________________ Final Boss of translation group Opentrain. We do videogame comics and TMNT stuff. http://opentrain.theyear199x.org/

08-02-2012, 04:05 PM	#7
Original TMNT Cartoon Fan Overlord Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sweden Posts: 10,481	Irma -1987 cartoon Irma -1987 cartoon (she's actually in some Archie too)

08-02-2012, 05:27 PM	#8
Icegaze Hench Mutant Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 283	Leonardo - 2k3 Michelangelo - 2k3 Donatello - Mirage comics Raphael - 2007 movie Splinter - IDW comics Shredder - 1st Movie Karai - 2k3 Baxter - 2k3 April - 2k3 (physically speaking, OT April remains unparalleled) Casey - 1st Movie Rat King - 2k3 Leatherhead - 2k3 In terms of character design, it's a toss between 2k3 and Mirage comics. Edit: Nick Raph has the potential to unseat 2007 Raph in my books, especially in the long run. Nick Leo will have a mountain to climb to dethrone 2k3 Leo put it's left to be seen. __________________ Last edited by Icegaze; 08-02-2012 at 05:34 PM.

08-02-2012, 08:13 PM	#9
Icebot Foot Elite Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: East Coast, US Posts: 3,225	For the turtles, I like the '87 ones the best except Donatello, my favorite version of him is 2k3. For Leatherhead, I like the '87 version the best. I can't decide for Shredder, it's sorta a tie between '87 and 2k3.

08-03-2012, 03:58 AM	#10
shihe Hench Mutant Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 273	Leonardo: 4kids Raphael: TMNT 2007 Michelangelo: Mirage Donatello: OT April: OT Casey: 1st movie/OT/Mirage Shredder: OT based Games (same as OT, except he's badass) Splinter: 4kids Karai: 4kids Rat King: Mirage Baxter Stockman: OT Leatherhead: 4kids I think I covered the basic caracters. __________________

08-03-2012, 05:15 AM	#11
Plasticplayhouse the gray ghost Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: North East Posts: 2,194	Leo - mirage Raph - mirage Mikey - 1990 film Connie - mirage Splinter - 1990 film (though I also love the mirage version. Idw's vg too) Casey - mirage (also like the 90's movie) April - the mid/later mirage stuff & 1990 movie tie. E & L's early version didn't have any personality. Shredded - mirage Rat king - mirage city at war series __________________ Want to see more of my custom figures? http://plasticplayhouse.deviantart.com/

08-03-2012, 03:03 PM	#13
JH24 Hench Mutant Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 470	Leonardo: 2k3 Raphael: 2k3 or 2007 Movie Donatello: 2k3 Michelangelo: OT Splinter: 2007 Movie April: Tied between OT and 2k3 Casey: 2007 Movie Shredder: 2k3 (I just wish they would have kept him a human. Chrell was cool though) Usagi: 2k3 Leatherhead: 2k3 Baxter Stockman: 2k3

08-03-2012, 04:10 PM	#14
Donatello19 Merchandise Maniac Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: New York Posts: 5,919	Leonardo-2003 Cartoon Raphael- 1987 Cartoon Michelangelo-1987 Cartoon Donatello-2003, may change when 2012 show comes out Splinter-2003 cartoon April-2012 Show Casey-2003 show Shredder-2003 show

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Lethal Lullaby Foot Elite Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 4,816	From OT Leo Mikey Splinter Shredder From 2k3 Don Raph April Casey Bishop Leatherhead Karai

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Jephael That whack job behind you Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Carlisle, Pennsylvania Posts: 8,143	I'm very partial to the Archie comics adaptation of the TMNT and their allies, though I prefer the cartoon version of the villians. __________________ "I like it. Simple, but effective!" Raphael; The Mean Machines - 1988

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pannoni1 Foot Elite Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: USA Posts: 3,447	Leonardo- Mirage Donatello- 4kids Raphael- '90s Movies Michelangelo- Fred Wolf Splinter- Fred Wolf April- Fred Wolf Casey Jones- '90s Movies Shredder- Fred Wolf Krang/Utroms- IDW Baxter Stockman- 4kids Foot Soldiers- '90s Movies Rock Soldiers- IDW Rocksteady/Bebop- Fred Wolf Purple Dragons/Street Punks- 4kids Hun- 4kids Mousers- 4kids Karai/Lotus Blossom- Mirage Burne Thompson/Charles Pennington- Fred Wolf Rat King- Fred Wolf Leatherhead- Archie Slash- IDW Tokka/Rahzar- SOTO Merdude- Archie Metalhead- Fred Wolf Fugitoid- IDW Triceratons- 4kids General Blanque- 4kids Usagi- Fred Wolf Tang Shen- Mirage Chet- IDW Nobody- 4kids Savanti Romero- 4kids Lord Simultaneous- 4kids Renet- Mirage Lonae- 4kids Klunk- Mirage Silver Sentry- 4kids __________________ http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/sho...d.php?t=37065- MY WANT LIST TMNT FAN CLUB LINK: http://sot.ag/gCjK/ 30 years of Turtle Power! Last edited by pannoni1; 09-05-2012 at 10:00 PM.

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Powder 40 Years of TMNT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shell-Ri-La Posts: 26,954	Sure I've answered one of these before, but what the hey... Leonardo- Film universe (The first especially.) Mikey- Comic universe (Vol. 3 specifically, but also parts of Mirage where the same character traits apply.) Raphael- Original toon, I suppose. The hot-head shtick can really get on my nerves. Donatello- Always have a hard time with this. I lean towards the OT for his general personality, but I'm not huge on the whole 'Donatello does machines' thing. I like how he's more reserved and a bit spiritual in Mirage... I guess it's a tie, between the OT & Mirage. Casey Jones- First film. The definition of cool. Since he's more or less the Mirage Casey, I guess that applies too. Splinter- No doubt Mirage. All those spiritual quests are badass, and he plays a bigger part here than in most versions. Shredder- Honestly I think I've gotta give the first film another vote for this guy. So badass. April O'neil- I don't dislike April but I've never been a big fan. She does nothing for me in any universe, really. Though I am not huge on the character design, I do like the motherly role she had in 2k3, so I guess my choice is with the 4kids series. The Foot Clan- None more menacing than in the comics. Leatherhead- Archie/Mighty Mutanimals. I do like the Jess Harley stuff. Baxter Stockman- Gotta go with the OT. Dat fly. Rat King- As much as I LOVE his background in the original comics, and how menacing he is, I gotta pick the OT. Mostly because he was there a lot, and I really like how they handled his character. The sewer royalty thing, being territorial, controlling the rads, and God damn do I love Townies voice for him, haha.