Leatherhead (2024)

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"God turned out to be a bunch of bad little kids playing Interstellar Xbox. Isn't that funny?"
―Stephen King
Leatherhead (1)

The Leatherheads in Stephen King's Under the Dome (2009) are a group of interdimensional extraterrestrials who have materialized a gigantic dome over the small town of Chester's Mill, Maine.

Much like the Creatures of the Mist in King's The Mist (1980), these aliens have a very Lovecraftian persona. In the novel, the reason these creatures imprison Chester's Mill into a giant, indestructible dome is mainly for the purpose of watching the many citizens inside for entertainment and morbid curiosity. The persona of the Leatherheads is more juvenile than adult and, like kids owning an ant farm, they enclose the town to observe how humans react to their confinement.

While their origin and where they reside is unknown, they are much older and more powerful than humanity and possess god-like abilities such as weather manipulation, control of electromagnetic fields, creating illusions, and mind control. Despite their curiosity towards humans, Leatherheads possess no empathy or consideration for human life, much like how a man has no consideration for the welfare of an ant. Which is why they don't interfere with the denizens of Chester's Mill when people are killed or held against their will by other people.

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Leatherhead (2024)

FAQs

Is Leatherhead good or bad? ›

Leatherhead is an ally to the Turtles in the original comics and both the 2003 and 2012 cartoon series. In the original 1987 continuity, however, he's a hostile antagonist.

Is Leatherhead a bad guy in Ninja Turtles? ›

He is a mutated alligator who, dependent on the version, serves as one of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' closest allies or fiercest opponents. He serves as an anti-hero in the Mirage and Archie comic series, a reoccurring antagonist in the 1987 animated series, and an anti-villain in the IDW comic series.

Is Leatherhead a girl? ›

But now, with Rose Byrne attached to the role, we can only assume that Leatherhead will be female in Mutant Mayhem.

Is Leatherhead an alligator or crocodile? ›

Appearance. Leatherhead is a mutated alligator. He resembles a crocodilian with humanoid arms, legs, and the power to speak and reason.

Is Leatherhead a rough area? ›

Leatherhead is among the top 5 safest medium-sized towns in Surrey, and is the 36th most dangerous overall out of Surrey's 105 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Leatherhead in 2022 was 54 crimes per 1,000 people.

Is Leatherhead an affluent area? ›

Small towns; big money

Tied at the top of the rankings with 1,300 HNW residents each are Berkshire's Windsor and Surrey's Weybridge, while Kent's Sevenoaks and Surrey's Leatherhead follow close behind with 1,200 wealthy inhabitants apiece.

Who is the strongest person in TMNT? ›

From Raphael's brute force to Donatello's clever advantages to Michelangelo's surprising rage, any one of them could challenge Leo for the title of strongest. However, one comic issue proves that Leonardo is by far the strongest of his brothers, and it is all thanks to his darkest era.

What happened to Leatherhead in TMNT? ›

Leatherhead later becomes a wrestling hero at the Stump Asteroid and later a member of The Mighty Mutanimals. He and the other members of that group were killed before the end of the Archie Comics run with the Turtles characters.

Who is the weakest in TMNT? ›

Donatello, while weakest combat-wise, makes up for that with his intellect. Raphael, while strongest physically, can let his anger get the best of him. Leonardo is more of an all-rounder and the leader, not much to say about him.

Is Mikey the youngest in Mutant Mayhem? ›

Mikey (aka Michelangelo) is the youngest brother out of all four Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, aka the baby! But don't tell him we said that. Mikey is voiced by Shamon Brown Jr. in the Mutant Mayhem movie.

Who is the female human from TMNT? ›

April O'Neil is a confident, courageous, benevolent, intelligent, and outgoing human companion of the Ninja Turtles. She met the Turtles when they saved her from a squadron of MOUSERS chasing her down the sewers.

Is Mutant Mayhem Donnie the youngest? ›

Donnie (aka Donatello) is the second youngest of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. That makes Leo and Raph his older brothers, and Mikey the youngest. Don is voiced by Micah Abbey in the Mutant Mayhem movie.

What are crocodiles called in Florida? ›

American crocodiles (Crocodylus acutus) are a shy and reclusive species. They live in coastal areas throughout the Caribbean, and occur at the northern end of their range in south Florida. They live in brackish or saltwater areas, and can be found in ponds, coves, and creeks in mangrove swamps.

Is Croc or alligator more aggressive? ›

Typically, crocodiles are more aggressive than alligators, which makes crocodiles more dangerous than alligators. Alligators are opportunistic feeders, meaning that they're not likely to chase you down unless they're provoked. However, that certainly doesn't mean that you should swim with them.

Is Leatherhead a good guy 2012? ›

Leatherhead is, overall, a rather heroic character with good intentions, but he can be dangerously unstable thanks to The Kraang's cruelty to him since he was flushed in the sewers and captured by them. Simply mentioning the word "Kraang" causes him to lose control and he is sent on a violent rampage.

Is Leatherhead a nice town? ›

A historic market town, it draws visitors from many nearby towns and villages, but is not a large town itself. Proven to have been an inspiration for literary greats such as C S Lewis and Jane Austen, Leatherhead today is the home of glorious green spaces, exquisite properties and a cosy pub or two.

What animal is Leatherhead in TMNT? ›

In the series, Leatherhead was a baby alligator that was owned by a kind boy, until the boy's cruel parents found him and flushed him down their toilet into the sewer. He was discovered there by the Kraang, taken to their dimension, mutated, and experimented on.

What species is Leatherhead TMNT? ›

Leatherhead is a mutant alligator (or sometimes crocodile) who appears in most incarnations of the series. He is most often an ally of the Ninja Turtles, but there are instances where he is an antagonist.

What happened to Leatherhead in TMNT 2012? ›

They chased and hunted him down to get the power cell back, and they eventually cornered him in the sewers under New York City. Leatherhead refused to surrender the power cell and defeated many of the Kraang-droids in battle, but was subdued by electrocution.

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