Leonardo (Mirage Comics)

==Summary==
Leonardo is one of the four protagonists of the original iteration of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise published by Mirage Comics. He and his brothers were just four common pet turtles, when on a fated day an accident cast them down the sewers alongside a canister of mysterious ooze, where they were found and taken in by stray rat. The liquid triggered a mutation in the five animals, turning them into anthropomorphic, intelligent creatures. Having formed a strong family bond, the turtles were raised by Master Splinter to become ninjas and one day claim revenge on the evil Shredder.
Leonardo and his brothers are most popular for their eternal feud with the Foot clan, but together they have lived the most crazy adventures one could think of. Exploring the cosmos, traveling through time, encountering the most bizarre beings or simply battling everyday crime, few are the things the ninja turtles have not done.
Of the four of them, Leonardo is seen as the leader and the responsible big brother. His dedication and skill are unmatched, his whole life dedicated to become the best there is. Yet, taking charge of so many responsibilities has had its toll and more than one time he loaded himself with more than he could handle. Leonardo has also often questioned his own morality and purpose in life, wondering if his loyalty to honor and discipline weren't actually making him short-sighted, a victim of himself deprived of agency and of the simple, good little things around him. However, Leonardo knows that no matter the hardships, even in the darkest of times his family will be there for him, and he will be there for them. 
==Powers and Stats==
Tier: 
Name: Leonardo
Origin: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Gender: Male
Age: 12-33
Classification: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle, Tales of the TMNT Vol 2 18
Powers and Abilities:
*Superhuman Physical Characteristics
*Genius Intelligence
*Longevity (One of his alternate future self was still alive and in a good fighting condition by 2099.Tales of the TMNT Vol 2 41 As the Mirage Comics continuity follows a real-time chronology, this means Leonardo was born around 1971)
*Martial Arts (Despite fighting mainly with weapons, all the ninja turtles are just as capable even when unarmed. Defeated and killed a Shredder Elite in hand-to-hand combat)
*Weapon Mastery (His main weapons are two ninjato, but he can make use of many others. He is also adeptTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Vol 1 5 with guns. Together with his brothers, he won a staff duel against four experts despite it not being his usual weapon49th Street Stompers in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Book III and Shell Shock)
*Superhuman Precision (Uses a variety of thrown weapons. Has striken the Rat King right in the chest from a long distance,Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Vol 1 4 a ninja that was shooting at him and a target that was flying away on a helicopter.Tales of the TMNT Vol 2 64 Precise enough to nail a falling wireTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Vol 2 9 to a wall with his sword. Launched his sword right into the barrel of a gun during a mid-air flip. Disarmed an enemy with a precise throw of a projectile. Leonardo is also a capable )
*Acrobatics (All the turtles are well used at parkouring across the roofs of New York and nimbly navigate various urban environments, bolting up, down and through alleys, staircases and everything else available, whether it comes to chase a target, make an escape or simply have fun.. In combat the turtles display impressive agility, often assaulting the enemies airborne and evading their attacks through acrobatics. Dodged gunfire. Can leap from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Vol 1 48 buildings and land .Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Vol 2 2 Moved around a speeding van to fight off Razorback and derail his vehicleTales of the TMNT Vol 2 61)
*Bodily Weaponry (His shell is very tough and thick, making it a true natural shield. Refer to the the Durability section for more details)
*Stealth Mastery (Stealth was a fundamental part of their training and they make sure they are never far from a mean of escape or concealment, especially in New York, as they know every inch of its subterrean passages. The four of them frequently employ stealth to takeTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Vol 1 12 out theirTerror by Transmat! in The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' Guide to the Universe and Shell Shock enemies.Tales of the TMNT Vol 2 59 They can also vanishTales of the TMNT Vol 2 7 from Tales of the TMNT Vol 2 14 in the blink of an eye and possess a record of traveling around the world by sneaking into planesTales of the TMNT Vol 2 12 and .Tales of the TMNT Vol 2 19 Sneaked upTales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Vol 1 2 on Nobody, an experienced vigilante who had done the same to them earlier in the story. Infiltrated a skyscraper)
*Enhanced Senses (Could sense Raphael's body Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Vol 1 1 with tense energy. Has dwelled and moved in the dark underground of New York for most of his life. Fended off a horde of Mousers in pitch-black darknessTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Vol 1 2 Being able to fight proficiently even when deprived of sight of is a basic trait of ninjitsu training.TMNT: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Vol 4 6 Perceived an ambush from a group of assailants. Most notable of it all is Leonardo's ability to hear the most subtle sounds, fully making up for the absence of sight and allowing him to fight in , intercept and engage in an extended chase and clash with a Foot elite, even though he ultimately failed to prevent the elaborate set up he was being led intoTales of the TMNT Vol 2 5 (Full details provided within the story itself) During the months spent afflicted by blindness, Leonardo developed the ability to , but it is unknown whether he maintained the ability after recovering his sight.Tales of Leonardo: Blind Sight Vol 1 2)
*Camouflage (Disguised himself as a and a rock in a river)
*Chi Manipulation (Splinter has taught the four turtles to focus their chi and use it as a source of strength and balance, making their essence, or soul, naturally strongTales of the TMNT Vol 2 29)
*Surface Scaling (Their climbing claws let them scale and high-rises.Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Vol 1 9 His grappling hookTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Vol 1 4 is also used for such kindTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Vol 1 8 of activity. Climbed a bone pillarTales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Vol 1 7 and a rocky surfaceTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Vol 2 12 without gear)
*Body Control (Through meditation, he can enter a trance that allows him to survive without oxygenTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Vol 1 6 longer than normal)
*Regeneration (At least Low; Comparable to Raphael due to their common biology) 
*Automatic Translation (Has been stung by a Baltonagu, a insect carrying a fast-acting virus which enables the the nervous system of sentients to understand any language and whose effect lingers for years, sometimes even permanentlyTMNT: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Vol 4 26)
*Resistance to 
**Mind Manipulation (By clearing his mind through meditation, Leonardo could avoid the influence of a cursed helmet, which showed various visions to Raphael and Michelangelo, and instead succeed at learning the truth about the object.Tales of the TMNT Vol 2 20 After having been mind controlled by the Decider, Leonardo was taught how to resist mind manipulation and even though he fell for it one more time, he was the first of his brothers to snap out and from that moment onwards the Decider hasn't had power on him anymoreTales of the TMNT Vol 2 48)
**Memory Manipulation (Limited; Was the only one of many people, including his brothers, who could spontaneously recover the memories that had been erased and replaced by Braunze, even though the restoration process took a few daysTales of the TMNT Vol 2 49) 
Attack Potency: Wall level (Matched Raphael in a scuffle.Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Vol 1 19 Smashed several Mousers, which can chew through concrete and steel. Destroyed other robots, such as the Utrom exoskeletons and the Domeoids™Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Vol 1 15
Speed: At least Athletic Human (Comparable to Michelangelo), with Supersonic Reactions and Perceptions (Comparable to Raphael. Leonardo and his brothers have consistently ,Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Vol 1 6 gunfire in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Vol 1 52 occasionsTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Vol 1 56 and are stated to be TMNT: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Vol 4 1 to properly aim at.
Lifting Strength: At least Class 1 (Comparable to his brothers. Hurled away a .Tales of the TMNT Vol 2 1 Lifted a Tales of the TMNT Vol 2 13 overhead with ease. Snapped the neck combat of a Shredder Elite. Unspecified members of the team have performed feats such as carrying a Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Vol 1 1 and fishing a crate containing a large caliber rifleTales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Vol 1 2)
Striking Strength: Wall level
Durability: Wall level (Has taken blows from his brothers and comparable foes. Can jump from high heights and land unharmed. All the turtles have a number of large explosions), higher for his shell (The turtles' shell is ,New York Ninja in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures! and Shell Shock Night Life in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Book I and Shell ShockproofTales of the TMNT Vol 2 50 and allows them to blockRaphael Bad Moon Rising Vol 1 2 enemy Tales of the TMNT Vol 2 36, withstandTMNT: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Vol 4 2 strongTales of the TMNT Vol 2 28 impacts,Tales of the TMNT Vol 2 71 minimize damage and occasionally even attack.Donatello: The Brain Thief Vol 1 3 Most notably, Leonardo's shell blocked, although not without damage, a stroke from one of the "Warriors of Perfect Virtue"'s swords, which are as strong as steel and )
Stamina: Peak Human (Sustained multiple wounds against the Foot ninjas and held on during the following clash with Shredder. Fell exhaustedTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Vol 1 3 only after spending a whole night fighting Mousers and the next day looking for Splinter and escaping from the police. Weren't too bothered by multiple injuries suffered during a skirmish with the foot. Over the course of a single night, he stormed the Foot hideout and fought ninjas, the Shredder's Elite, one of his clones and then Shredder himself. Has fended off at least three ambushes from the Foot in the same night)
Range: Standard Melee Range physically, Extended Melee Range to at least Tens of Meters with equipment
Standard Equipment: A pair of Ninjato, ,Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Vol 1 1 and many other instances Climbing Claws, Grappling Hook.
Optional Equipment: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Vol 1 11 and TMNT: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Vol 4 11
Intelligence: Genius warrior
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(Leonardo and his brothers have been granted natural human-like intelligence, which developed over the year it took them to complete their mutation. Master Splinter then taught them all he knew about ninjutsu and the human world over the course of thirteen years, after which they concluded their training. Leonardo is the head of the team and has proved his skills many times and since the beginning of their adventures. Has good medical skills, as seen when he a deep slash Mike had sustained. Raphael states that Shadow's training, which retraces that of the turtles, includes notions of first aid, so they should reasonably possess the same degree of knowledge.
Leonardo has also been extremely dedicated to the study of the more theoretical aspects of martial arts, encompassing things such as texts like and the history and traditions of .TMNT: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Vol 4 14 Leonardo was naturally drawn into the role of head of the group thanks to his leadership skills, level-headedness and firm will. While not infallible, Leonardo has always learned from his mistakes and shortcomings, only bettering himself over time to always assure the safety of his dear ones. His future counterparts from alternate timelines have walked the path of enlightnment and wisdom, signifying the way life will most likely take him.
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For their graduation exam, the four of them swiftly dispatched the fifteen members of the Purple Dragon, the toughest street gang on the East Side. Their solid teamwork allowed them to overcome the best Foot ninjas and then defeat Shredder himself. The turtles' feud with the Foot has led to a myriadTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Vol 1 10 of all-outTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Vol 1 20 battlesTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Vol 1 45 over the years. Leonardo himself has held his own against multiple Foot ninjas ambushing and chasing him around the city, and was defeated only when confronted by Shredder and his army.1# in a One Issue Micro Series Leonardo TMNT Vol 1 He has once again proved his worth when he made short work of four Shredder's Elite at the same time, warriors so deadly to single-handedlyTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Vol 1 50 take down an entire squadron of ninjas. When the time finally came, it was Leonardo who confronted and defeated Shredder in a last duel to the death. 
Aside from countless monsters, aliens and criminals, the turtles have faced supernumerary groups of enemies on many occasions and a variety of noteworthy foes, such as the champions of the Triceraton Republic, the Shredder Clones,Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Vol 1 21 more of the aforementioned Shredder EliteTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Vol 1 60Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Vol 1 61 and the reborn Shark Shredder.Tales of the TMNT Vol 2 4
Leonardo has trained rigorouslyTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Challenges to the utmost for his his whole life, even TMNT: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Vol 4 16 as stated by Word of God, all the way to the latest events of the series, in order to become the best he can be. One of his last known achievements is besting one of the "Warriors of Perfect Virtue",TMNT: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Vol 4 15 formidable warriors capable of taking down entire branches of Foot ninjas single-handedly, to the point of eradicating the entire clan across the whole world. Upon entering the Battle Nexus, Leonardo proved his worthy by defeating a band of warriors all on his own.TMNT: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Vol 4 27
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Weaknesses: None notable.
Note: This profile doesn't feature any material originating from the so-called Guest Era and strictly abides to the production of the Mirage Comics Staff which fits into the common chronology of the series.
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==References==
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