Kevin Eastman
Comic book artist, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Born
May 30th, 1962
62 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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An American author and illustrator, this individual co-created the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise alongside Peter Laird. The franchise originated in 1984 as a comic book series and expanded to include animated television shows, films, merchandise, and video games. The iconic characters, Donatello, Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Raphael, became cultural phenomena, appealing to both children and adults. The success of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles led to various media adaptations and significant commercialization, establishing a lasting legacy in popular culture.
Co-created the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Worked on the original comic book series in 1984
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