| Rat King | |
|---|---|
&sq=Facebook&lang=en&file=File:TMNT405EpisodeGuide.png) The 2003 TV series version of the Rat King. | |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Mirage Studios Archie Comics IDW Publishing |
| First appearance | Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #4 (Feb. 1988) |
| Created by | Jim Lawson |
| In-story information | |
| Team affiliations | The Pantheon |
| Notable aliases | Monster, Ghost, The Rat, Ha'ntaan, The Slayer, The Ultimate Slayer, Dr. Victor Falco |
| Abilities | Capable of communicating with and telepathically controlling rats Enhanced strength Enhanced speed and agility Cloaking Inhuman healing factor |
The Rat King is a fictional character in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles multimedia franchise. The character was created by Jim Lawson and first appeared in the comic Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #4 written by Jim Lawson and has made various appearances since, in the comic books and other media, such as animated series and video games.
Born and raised in Boston and later migrated to New York, the Rat King remains one of the more enigmatic characters in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, with various appearances depicting him as either a villain, a neutral character or even an ally to the titular team. The Rat King has apparent telepathic influence over rats.