Dave Rapoza sees the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise in a whole new light. Applying his considerable skills to a new series of illustrations, Rapoza shows the ghastly side of the villainous creatures that the heroes in the half shell go up against. Have a look at his life-like character portraits after the jump.

April O’Neil

Baxter Stockman

Bebop

Casey Jones

Metalhead

Rocksteady

Slash

Splinter

Shredder

Wingnut and Screwloose

Rapoza plans to make some of the images available in limited print runs – visit his blog for the details, and follow him on Twitter.

[via Meh.ro]