Was April black in the original TMNT comics?

No, April O'Neil was not black in the original comics.

In the comics, April O'Neil wasn't typically depicted as black. She had a more conventional Caucasian appearance.

No, April O'Neil wasn't black in the comics. She has typically been depicted as a white character.

I'm not exactly sure, but you might be able to find the exact number on some dedicated comic forums or fan sites.

One possible scenario in a fanfiction about April and Karai could be their relationship evolving from rivalry to an unexpected alliance. They start off as enemies due to their different allegiances in the TMNT 2012 universe. April, being associated with the Turtles, and Karai, with the Foot Clan. However, as they face common threats or discover shared secrets, they might begin to work together. This could lead to some really interesting character development for both of them, as they learn from each other's strengths and weaknesses.

April O'Neil's original character in the comics was not depicted as black. Her appearance and ethnicity were established differently.

In the Mirage Comics, April O'Neil wasn't typically depicted as black. She had a more conventional portrayal.

You can try looking on popular comic book platforms like Comixology or Marvel Unlimited. They might have the original TMNT comics available for reading.

One possible scenario in a TMNT April - kidnapped fanfiction could be that the Foot Clan is behind the kidnapping. They might want to use April as bait to lure the turtles into a trap. The turtles would then have to outwit the Foot Clan's various henchmen and ninjas to reach April. April herself could also show some of her own fighting skills or use her wits to try and escape on her own while waiting for the turtles to arrive.

There could be. However, the availability of such fanfiction depends on the creativity and interests of the fanfiction writers in the TMNT fandom. Some might find the idea interesting to explore in their stories, while others may not. You can also check Tumblr, as sometimes fans post snippets or links to their fanfictions there.