Michelangelo (Mirage Comics)

==Summary==
Michelangelo 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.
Donatello 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.
Michelangelo is the most laid-back member of the team, always horsing around and in love with games, comics and movies. Many see him as the less disciplined of the four, even if he never falls short in neither skill nor responsibility towards others. In him lies a good heart and a deep nostalgia for a life he never had. Enamoured with the human world and envy of its people, Mike does his best to blend in and is often driven to intervene even in mundane, yet quite meaningful, act of everyday heroism.
His social skills proved instrumental in allowing Earth to safely and peacefully merge with the broader alien society when the Utroms initiated the contacts. Because of his strong sense of empathy, Michelangelo came to know true happiness through love, but also true grief and resentment through betrayal, ending up on a dark path that has yet to reach its conclusion.
==Powers and Stats==
Tier: 
Name: Michelangelo
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
*Longevity (His lifespan is comparable to Leonardo's)
*Martial Arts (A shared trait of the ninja turtles is skill in hand-to-hand combat, which makes them formidable even when unarmed)
*Weapon Mastery (The nunchakus are his preferred weapons, but his abilities extend to 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 (Shot nine apples off of Donatello's head. Used his nunchaku as bolas. Engaged in a crossfire fighting guns with shurikens. Pinned a man's sleeve to a tree with two arrows. Jammed a rifle by Tales of the TMNT Vol 2 22 into its barrel. Disarmed a man with a precise throw of his shuriken.Michelangelo: The Third Kind Vol 1 4 Struck down three styracodons in a row with a single throw of his new accelemetal shurikens) 
*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. He himself has many buildings even under a heavy snowfall. Michelangelo in particular loves to show off his skills. Hijacked a truck with great dexterity.1# in a One Issue Micro Series Michaelangelo TMNT Vol 1 In combat the turtles display impressive agility, often assaulting the enemies airborne and evading their attacks through acrobatics. Showcased an excellent performance with the Utrom repulsor bar agility trainer.TMNT: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Vol 4 8 Even when severely fatigued and undernourished due to imprisonment, Michelangelo still managed to TMNT: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Vol 4 23 to the edge of a tall wall)
*Stealth Mastery (Stealth was a fundamental part of their training and 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 take 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 Infiltrated a skyscraper. Following an invasion of the Foot into his house, he knew more members would have ambushed them from undearneath the stairs. Disappeared right before the eyes of a police officerMichelangelo: The Third Kind Vol 1 3)
*Bodily Weaponry (His shell is very tough and thick, making it a true natural shield. Refer to the the Durability section for more details)
*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)
*Camouflage (Disguised himself as a rockTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Challenges in a swamp. Should be able to employ similar tacticts as those showcased by Leonardo and Raphael)
*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 a rocky surfaceTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Vol 2 12 without gear. Scaled part of a flat wall with his abre hands despite the weakening caused by weeks of prison lifeTMNT: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Vol 4 25)
*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)
*Enhanced Senses (Has dwelled and moved in the dark undergroundTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Vol 1 1 of New York for most of his life. Fended off a horde of Mousers in pitch-black darkness.Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Vol 1 2 Being able to fight proficiently even when deprived of sight of is a basic trait of ninjitsu trainingTMNT: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Vol 4 6)
*Regeneration (At least Low; Comparable to Raphael due to their common biology)
*Adaptation (The Triceratons implanted into him a TMNT: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Vol 4 27 that gives him greater adaptability to varied atmospheres)
*Smoke Manipulation (Via Tales of the TMNT Vol 2 46)
*Resistance to
**Mind Manipulation (After having been mind controlled by the Decider, Raphael was taught how to resist mind manipulation and even though he fell for it one more time, Leonardo aided him to snap out and from that moment onwards the Decider hasn't had power on him anymoreTales of the TMNT Vol 2 48)
Attack Potency: Wall level (Tackled a ,Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Vol 1 4 kicked a sandbag hard enough to snap its chain, smashed a plank and punchedTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Vol 1 11 through wood. Often spars1# in a One-Issue Micro Series Raphael TMNT Vol 1 with Raphael. 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 Crumpled a truck cabin and punched though its windshield)
Speed: At least Athletic Human (Outrun a couple of thugsMichelangelo: The Third Kind Vol 1 2), with Supersonic Reactions and Perceptions (He 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. Pried open an elevator door. Ripped off a with a single hand. Broke free from restraining bands. Yanked a man out of a truck. Launched Leonardo a into the air. Hurled a couch with two ninjas on it. Tore a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Vol 2 12 off the ground and swung it with enough force to shatter a thick glass pod. Swung a sack full of rocksTales of the TMNT Vol 2 50 with great strength. 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 (Comparable to his striking strength. Has taken blows from his brothers and enemies of comparable strength. Leapt from a rooftop and landed unscathed.Tales of the TMNT Vol 2 66 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 fromTMNT: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Vol 4 16 one of the "Warriors of Perfect Virtue"'s swords, which are as strong as steel and TMNT: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Vol 4 14)
Stamina: Peak Human (Sustained multiple wounds while fighting 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. Wasn'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 many ninjas and the Shredder clones. Has fended off at least three ambushes from the Foot in the same night. Managed to pull himself up on a rooftop pushing through the pain caused by his dislocated shoulderTales of the TMNT Vol 2 64)
Range: Standard Melee Range physically, Extended Melee Range to Hundreds of Meters with equipment
Standard Equipment: Two Nunchakus, ,Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Vol 1 1 and many other instances Climbing Claws and Grappling Hook.
Optional Equipment: Manriki Gusari, Bow and Arrows,Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Vol 1 12 Triceraton Alien Nunchakus and Accelemetal Ninja Stars
Intelligence:
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(Michelangelo 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. Together with his brothers, Michelangelo has went through countless adventures across the world, time, space and other dimensions, collecting a variety of extraordinary experiences and meeting all sorts of people and creatures. Michelangelo's solo adventures have ranged from dealing with criminals disturbing the everyday order of the city to get involved into alien social affairs, up until the point he became a convict first and then an elite member of the Triceraton army upon his escape, as better detailed in the combat section.
Michelangelo is often mocked and underestimated because of his playful and somewhat childish attitude, which instead hides a great sensibility, which came handy to him whenever the situation called for altruism and empathy more than brawns. Moreover, Michelangelo has a talent for comic book artTales of the TMNT Vol 2 25 and Tales of the TMNT Vol 2 30 Tales of the TMNT Vol 2 33. 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.
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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.
Aside from countless monsters, aliens and criminals, the turtles have faced have fought 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 the reborn Shark ShredderTales of the TMNT Vol 2 4 and the Shredder Elite,Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Vol 1 60Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Vol 1 61 the latters being warriors so deadly to single-handedlyTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Vol 1 50 take down an entire squadron of ninjas.
Upon joining the Triceratons, Michelangelo showcased his skill as a fighter by making shortTMNT: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Vol 4 29 work of Zong, one of the best soldiers of the "Soft Hand" division, whose fighting style was directly inspired by the turtles themselves, and then proved himself as one of their most valuable front-line soldiersTMNT: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Vol 4 32 in the war of extermination against the styracodons. 
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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.
==Notable Matchups==
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==References==
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