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Our Entire History with Ninja Turtles — Ep. 117 of Intentionally Blank

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Exploring the Gritty Origins of the Ninja Turtles

The chapter delves into the gritty, black and white origins of the Ninja Turtles, drawing parallels to Frank Miller's Daredevil and exploring the transition to their colorful, kid-friendly personas. It discusses the influence of Frank Miller on the creation of the Ninja Turtles, particularly regarding the character of Splinter and the debate over his origin. The discussion also touches on how the movie portrayed the Ninja Turtles' athleticism and fighting skills as a result of mutation, examining design choices and character differentiation.

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