TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES (1984-93) #1
CGC NM+: 9.6
(Stock Image)
SOLD ON: Wednesday, 04/14/2021 11:30 PM
$88,000
Sold For
49
Bids
PUBLISHER: Mirage
COMMENTS: white pages; signed on inside cvr by Eastman and Laird
Origin & 1st app of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Splinter, & Shredder; Kevin Eastman/Peter Laird cover/art; Wraparound cover
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Origin & 1st app of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Splinter, & Shredder; Kevin Eastman/Peter Laird cover/art; Wraparound cover
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white pages; signed on inside cvr by Eastman and Laird
Origin & 1st app of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Splinter, & Shredder; Kevin Eastman/Peter Laird cover/art; Wraparound cover
Anybody who grew up in the 1980s understands the significance of this comic book to collectors and investors. This rare example of a Copper Age Classic is also the Action #1, the Showcase #4, and Amazing Fantasy #15 of the '80s. Self-published by scrappy creators Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird, this book contains the origin stories of the Ninja Turtles and the Splinter, plus the introduction of Shredder and the Foot.
The moody cover (an homage to Frank Miller's Ronin mini-series) features deep blacks and bloody reds as our heroes stand ready against the forces of evil. Of course, this all before the Playmates toy company licensed the cultish comic. Eastman and Laird's characters were soon to be toned down and made more child-friendly. In these early books, however, they pulled no punches on the way to becoming top pop-culture icons. The time is nigh to grab your own copy before the price soars once again.
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This copy of TMNT is tied for highest-graded signed copy with a signature series at NM+, the signatures on the interior are not witnessed by CGC, but the stack of signed copies we recently acquired are all signed by Eastman & Laird and most are in amazing condition. When it comes to Copper Age comics, this is pretty much the big dog in the room, a book that is continually going up in value and desirability. The razor-sharp corners and rigid spine are exemplary, and the black background shows no signs of wear and tear, this comic is a huge target for investment collectors, and the creator’s John Hancocks just adds to the overall appeal.
The photo of the signatures was taken before the book was graded by CGC.
Overstreet Guide 2020 NM- (9.2) value = $8,000.
If you are a new customer planning to make a first-time purchase over $25,000, please contact us 24 hours in advance of the item closing at 212.895.3999 or support@comicconnect.com so that we may approve your account for bidding. (This policy was instituted to protect consignors and bidders against bids from fraudulent accounts, and to ensure the integrity of the bidding process.) Once approved, please log out of your account and then log in, for the approval to take effect.
We realize many of you would like to bid on this auction lot, so for this listing, ComicConnect.com offers a 6 month, interest free, time payment plan with a 20% non-refundable deposit. Time Payments invoices can only be paid by cash, check, money order or wire transfer. LEARN MORE
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Looking to make a purchase? Learn more about how to buy Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1!
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Origin & 1st app of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Splinter, & Shredder; Kevin Eastman/Peter Laird cover/art; Wraparound cover
Anybody who grew up in the 1980s understands the significance of this comic book to collectors and investors. This rare example of a Copper Age Classic is also the Action #1, the Showcase #4, and Amazing Fantasy #15 of the '80s. Self-published by scrappy creators Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird, this book contains the origin stories of the Ninja Turtles and the Splinter, plus the introduction of Shredder and the Foot.
The moody cover (an homage to Frank Miller's Ronin mini-series) features deep blacks and bloody reds as our heroes stand ready against the forces of evil. Of course, this all before the Playmates toy company licensed the cultish comic. Eastman and Laird's characters were soon to be toned down and made more child-friendly. In these early books, however, they pulled no punches on the way to becoming top pop-culture icons. The time is nigh to grab your own copy before the price soars once again.
_________________________________________________
This copy of TMNT is tied for highest-graded signed copy with a signature series at NM+, the signatures on the interior are not witnessed by CGC, but the stack of signed copies we recently acquired are all signed by Eastman & Laird and most are in amazing condition. When it comes to Copper Age comics, this is pretty much the big dog in the room, a book that is continually going up in value and desirability. The razor-sharp corners and rigid spine are exemplary, and the black background shows no signs of wear and tear, this comic is a huge target for investment collectors, and the creator’s John Hancocks just adds to the overall appeal.
The photo of the signatures was taken before the book was graded by CGC.
Overstreet Guide 2020 NM- (9.2) value = $8,000.
If you are a new customer planning to make a first-time purchase over $25,000, please contact us 24 hours in advance of the item closing at 212.895.3999 or support@comicconnect.com so that we may approve your account for bidding. (This policy was instituted to protect consignors and bidders against bids from fraudulent accounts, and to ensure the integrity of the bidding process.) Once approved, please log out of your account and then log in, for the approval to take effect.
We realize many of you would like to bid on this auction lot, so for this listing, ComicConnect.com offers a 6 month, interest free, time payment plan with a 20% non-refundable deposit. Time Payments invoices can only be paid by cash, check, money order or wire transfer. LEARN MORE
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Looking to make a purchase? Learn more about how to buy Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1!
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