Comic fans can surely appreciate one of the genre’s unsung heroes: April O’Neil, a pivotal character in the massively popular Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise.
When the comic first launched in 1984, she was introduced as a computer programmer who developed a close friendship with the turtles, acting as their key ally. The 1990 live-action film saw Judith Hoag take on the role, reimagining O’Neil as an ambitious young reporter. More recently, the character has also been portrayed by Megan Fox
