Oroku Saki

Oroku Saki, better known as the Shredder, is the ruthless leader of the Foot Clan and the primary nemesis of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles in Archie's TMNT Adventures series, which launched in 1988 as an adaptation of the animated TV series.

Few names carry as much weight in the TMNT universe as Oroku Saki, who made his Archie Comics debut in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures #1 in 1988, brought to the page by Michael Dooney and David Wise right at the cusp of the Copper Age — when the Heroes in a Half Shell were at the absolute peak of their cultural moment. Over a run stretching across an impressive 37 years, this figure has kept extraordinary company, sharing pages with Raphael, Leonardo, Donatello, Michelangelo, and Shredder himself across Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures and beyond. For collectors who love the Archie era of TMNT — a beloved and distinct corner of the franchise — Oroku Saki is a name worth tracking down and a presence that anchors some of the most exciting issues in that storied line.