Casey Jones (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) facts for kids

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Casey Jones Art by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird
Publication information
Publisher	Mirage Studios (1985–1995, 2001–2010) Image Comics (1996–1999) IDW Publishing (2011–present)
First appearance	Raphael: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle (April 1985)
Created by	Kevin Eastman Peter Laird
Voiced by	Pat Fraley Marc Thompson Chris Evans Josh Peck Zelda Williams
In-story information
Full name	Arnold Bernid "Casey" Jones
Partnerships	April O'Neil (love interest/fiancee/wife)
Notable aliases	Arnold Casey Jones Jr.
Abilities	Highly skilled at armed and unarmed combat

Arnold Bernid "Casey" Jones is a character from the popular Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comics and shows. He is a vigilante, which means he takes it upon himself to fight crime. Casey was created to be a fun version of other vigilante characters in comics.

Casey usually has long dark hair. He wears a cool ice hockey mask and gloves without fingertips. He carries his weapons in a golf bag over his shoulder. His weapons are often sports gear like baseball bats, ice hockey sticks, golf clubs, and tennis rackets. Casey becomes a special friend to April O'Neil.

Many actors have played Casey Jones. Pat Fraley first voiced him in the 1987 TV series. Later, Marc Thompson voiced him in the 2003 series. Chris Evans was his voice in the 2007 movie. Josh Peck voiced him in the 2012 series. In the 2018 series, Zelda Williams voiced a female version of Casey. For live-action movies, Elias Koteas played him in the 1990 and 1993 films. Stephen Amell played him in the 2016 film.

Who is Casey Jones?

Casey's Story Begins

Casey Jones grew up in New York City, a place with a lot of crime. He saw how criminals caused trouble and decided he wanted to help. Inspired by TV shows, Casey put together his own crime-fighting gear. He chose a hockey mask and various sports clubs as his tools. This is how he started his journey as a vigilante.

First Meeting with Raphael

Casey's adventure with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles began when he met Raphael. Raphael was stopping some muggers, but Casey thought he wasn't tough enough. Casey wanted to "finish the job," but Raphael stopped him. They argued and even fought a bit. However, they soon realized they both wanted to fight crime. They teamed up to stop more muggers who showed up. This was the start of their strong friendship.

Casey in the Comics

Mirage Comics Version

Casey first appeared in a comic book about Raphael. He was created as a funny take on characters who fight crime on their own. The idea was that Casey was inspired by watching too many action TV shows.

In the Mirage series, Casey was very tough. He later helped the Turtles, Splinter, and April O'Neil when they were attacked. They all went to a farmhouse that belonged to Casey's grandmother. This farmhouse became a second home for the group. Casey officially became part of the Turtles' family around this time.

Casey later met a woman named Gabrielle, and they fell in love and got married. She had a daughter named Shadow, whom Casey raised. After some time, Casey and April O'Neil became a couple. In later comics, they got married and raised Shadow together.

Archie Comics Version

In the Archie Comics Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures series, Casey Jones was mentioned but did not actually appear in the stories.

Dreamwave Comics Version

In the Dreamwave Productions series, Casey's past was explored. When he was young, his father's shop was burned down by a group called the Purple Dragons. This event made Casey hate crime and want to fight against groups like the Purple Dragons. He believed his parents were waiting for him to make the streets safe before they could return.

IDW Comics Version

In the TMNT series from IDW Publishing, Casey is a young college student. After his mother passed away, his father became very angry. One day, Raphael saved Casey from his father's anger. Raphael was living alone on the streets at the time. Casey and Raphael quickly became good friends and fought crime together. Later, Raphael found his family, and Casey became friends with the other Turtles too.

Casey on Television

1987 Animated Series

In the 1987 animated series, Casey Jones is a wild vigilante. He goes after all kinds of criminals, even people who litter! He always wears his mask and never takes it off on screen.

This version of Casey didn't appear much. He wasn't as close to Raphael or April as in the comics. He was voiced by Pat Fraley.

2003 Animated Series

Casey Jones has a much bigger role in the 2003 animated series. He has a Brooklyn accent and is voiced by Marc Thompson. His personality is very similar to Raphael's.

Raphael first met Casey when Casey was trying to stop a mugging. Raphael saw a lot of himself in Casey and tried to help him control his anger. Casey eventually became a valuable friend to the Turtles. He had a very close friendship with Raphael.

Casey's past was shown in this series. When he was a child, his father's shop was burned down by the Purple Dragons. This made Casey hate crime and want to fight them. It's even hinted that he met the Turtles when they were all kids, though they didn't remember it at first!

Casey's famous battle cry is "Goongala!". This came from a young Casey trying to say a Japanese battle cry that Michelangelo was teaching him.

Casey is kind-hearted but can get angry easily. He loves motorcycles. He sees the Turtles like the little brothers he never had. He often helps them fight against the Shredder and the Foot Clan.

Casey meets April early in the series. They argue at first because their personalities are different. But over time, they start dating and have a serious relationship. In a later season, Casey asks April to marry him. They get married in the finale, with Raphael as the best man. In the future, the Turtles meet April and Casey's great-grandson, Cody Jones.

2012 Animated Series

Casey Jones appears in the second season of the 2012 animated series. He is a high school student and a hockey player. He thinks he is the "Last Hope" for New York City. He knows about mutants and can even defeat them on his own.

He is voiced by Josh Peck. Casey becomes a vigilante who hunts criminals and mutants. He becomes a friend to the Turtles, especially Raphael, who becomes his best friend. Casey also has a friendly rivalry with Donatello because they both like April. Casey sometimes talks about himself in the third person. He is also afraid of rats, which includes Splinter a little bit.

As the series goes on, his rivalry with Donatello lessens. He becomes closer to the whole team. In one episode, Casey starts hunting crime on his own and meets his new enemy, Hun, the leader of the Purple Dragons. Casey helps the Turtles in many battles, including when they fight Shredder. He is one of the few people saved when the Earth is in danger.

Casey in Movies

Casey Jones has important roles in four of the six Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movies.

First Film (1990)

In the first film, Elias Koteas plays Casey. He is a former professional ice hockey player. He became a vigilante after an injury ended his career. He meets Raphael while stopping some thieves. Casey thinks Raphael isn't tough enough, and they fight.

Casey later helps Raphael when he is surrounded by Foot soldiers. He joins the Turtles to fight Shredder and the Foot Clan. He also rescues Splinter and helps defeat Shredder. Casey and April fall in love in this movie.

Third Film (1993)

In the third film, Casey (played by Elias Koteas again) helps the Turtles. He watches over some guards who were transported to the present from the past. Casey also shows romantic interest in April.

2007 TMNT Film

Casey appears in the 2007 TMNT film, voiced by Chris Evans. By this time, Casey is dating April. He works for her shipping company as a delivery man. At night, he continues his vigilante work. He meets Raphael, who is also a vigilante called the Nightwatcher. Casey becomes his sidekick, though he jokes that Raphael is his sidekick! Casey is the only one who knows Raphael is the Nightwatcher at first.

Out of the Shadows Film (2016)

Casey Jones appears in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows, played by Stephen Amell. Here, Casey is a hot-headed prison guard who wants to be a detective. After Shredder escapes, Casey decides to hunt down the criminals on his own. He meets April and the Turtles and helps them fight the Foot Clan.

Casey uses his hockey stick and later a lead pipe to fight. He is shown to be a good person who fights crime when he feels he has no other choice. The movie ends with Casey and April planning a date.

Casey in Video Games

Casey Jones is a character you can play as in the NES and Sega Genesis versions of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tournament Fighters. He also appears in the background of a stage in the SNES version.
In Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Manhattan Missions, he saves the Turtles if they lose all their health.
Casey Jones is in the 2003 video game and the 2003 Game Boy Advance game Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. You can unlock him as a playable character.
He is an unlockable character in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2: Battle Nexus.
He also appears in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 3: Mutant Nightmare and the app TMNT Legends.
Casey is a playable character in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Melee and the Wii/PS2 fighting game Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Smash-Up.

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