April: O'neil

: In the 2012 series and IDW comics, her background as a scientist/lab assistant is emphasized, where she handles technical data and lab reports. 3. Collector's Prints and Art

Within the various TMNT storylines, April is frequently associated with investigative documents: april o'neil

The earliest "papers" featuring April O'Neil are the Mirage Studios comic books starting in 1984. : In the 2012 series and IDW comics,

: Much discussion exists regarding her original sketches; while some early black-and-white panels featured her with a perm that led to debates about her ethnicity, the creators have clarified she was inspired by a mix of people in their lives. 2. In-Universe "Paper" Work : Much discussion exists regarding her original sketches;

: Co-creator Kevin Eastman has noted in interviews that April was named after his then-girlfriend (and later wife), April Fisher.

: In the 1987 animated series and many films, she is a lead investigative reporter for Channel 6 News, often shown with press passes, scripts, and research notes.