Raphael

Debuting in CBS Presents Action Zone #1 in 1994, this Raphael steps onto the page right at the cusp of the Copper and Modern Ages, sharing adventures with Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello, and Splinter — company that signals deep roots in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles universe. Published under the Image banner and turning up in milestone celebrations like the TMNT 40th Anniversary Comics Celebration, this character carries the weight of a beloved franchise across three decades. A small but meaningful slice of catalog history, Raphael represents that special intersection of nostalgia and ongoing legacy that keeps dedicated collectors digging through the long boxes.