Raphael, nickname Raph, is a fictional superhero and one of the four main characters of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comics and all related media. And also in "The Wrath of Tiger Claw." He primarily used an axe as his fighting weapon, along with his "Drawf Barbarian" costume (which he thinks it’s "stupid"). When Splinter entered his family into the Gauntlet, an ancient ritual that would end the bloody conflict between them and the Foot, Raphael was pitted against the powerful but dimwitted Rocksteady, who had nearly beaten Donatello to death. Upon returning home, Raphael and his brothers were horrified to see Kitsune about to kill Splinter, and a brainwashed Alopex assisting her. Thus making it that Splinter had found the safe environment where he could raise his adopted sons. Due to his years of intensive and extensive training by Splinter, Raphael is one of the best fighters in the ninja turtles team as well as one of the greatest ninjas on Earth. They intended to kill and dissect him, but Raphael broke free and escaped, reminded of Buck and his own losses and pain from the past. He also has a somewhat rival relationship with his older brother Raphael mellowed somewhat as the series went on, possibly a key moment for his character development was when he allowed Of his three brothers, Raphael is actually closest to This incarnation of Raphael appeared in the crossover special In the Image series that treated the first two volumes of the Mirage Comics as canonical, Raphael was blasted in the face and disfigured. During the trial, he participated in the defense of Planet Neutrino from the Malignoid swarm. Master Splinter then tells Raphael that his strength, his passion, and his loyalty to the people he cares about are also merits of a great leader, if it can be tempered with compassion. When Splinter and the Turtles tried to extract the brainwashed Leonardo from Shredder's clutches, Raphael managed to penetrate some of the brainwashing and remind Leo of who they were. He can be very aggressive to solve problems, even with his family and allies. Later, Raphael wore Shredder's armor in an attempt to psychologically dominate a number of the New York Mob, with whom the In the IDW Comics, Raphael, like his brothers, is one of the reincarnated sons of Hamato Yoshi, who in medieval Japan were murdered by Oroku Saki. "Raph’s rebellious behavior gets in the way of thinking before going into the situation. Raphael remained convinced that Donatello was not really "alive," and that the Fugitoid wouldn't be able to save his life. When Casey was badly beaten by his father, Raphael lost his temper and set out to murder the man, but was stopped by Splinter, who taught him that he fights with too much anger. His relationship with Leonardo is strained. He participated in the attack on the Technodrome along with his brothers Leonardo and Michelangelo, where they fought Krang. Each of these turtles wears a mask which is simply a colored bandanna worn over the eyes. personnel, before being rescued by Casey, Angel and Alopex. When Mikey is in his mischievious ways and annoys Raph, Raph would either yell at him or beat him up. He is also the most relentless of the turtles, his relentless ferocity makes him a deadly fighter. he even hugs Mikey, considering he is the youngest, and therefore his baby brother. Two times he did it successfully. Raphael Films. At the O'Neil Farm in Northampton, Raphael clashed again with the emotionally-disturbed Leonardo, until Leonardo physically attacked him. His eyes are bright green, but like all of the turtles when they're fighting, the pupils and irises vanish, leaving his eyes white, similar to those in the majority of the 2003 incarnation. The origin of Raphael's anger is not always fully explored, but in some incarnations appears to stem partly from the realization that they are the only creatures of their kind and ultimately alone. Raphael (Future) Mutant Apocalypse.

Raphael and Leonardo also sought out two of Krang's remaining warriors, Tragg and Granitor, only to be knocked out by Leatherhead. Raphael's temper can get the better of him, causing him to get into situations over his head. Donnie also doesn't support Mikey's admiration of The Nightwatcher and even though Donnie doesn't know that Raph is The Nightwatcher, believes that Raph should get a normal job to support the family. Fandom may earn an affiliate commission on sales made from links on this page.Fandom may earn an affiliate commission on sales made from links on this page.Raph, The Shredder, Nightwatcher, Green Mantle, Green Vengeance, Green DefenderFighting whenever he feels like it, Being Alone. This ad features Raphael, the teenage mutant ninja turtle, brandishing pickles. Raphael 2012 TV series. He is "The Muscle" of the team. Raphael is also the one most likely to strike out on his own when he feels slighted or underappreciated. Master Splinter then explains to Raphael that his tendency to put the world's problems on his own shoulders as a protector of the weak is a great quality and that while he may not be his favorite student, it does not mean he is his least favorite son. Disguised in a fedora, backpack, and real fabric trench coat, he is able to roam the New York streets at night.

Raphael fought alongside his brothers to get their father back, but came to the attention of the Shredder and the Foot Clan in the process. After Leonardo is kidnapped, Raphael then acknowledges his mistake to Master Splinter and confesses what happened and why he understood the reason Leonardo was chosen as the leader.