Eastman and Laird's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #Book 2
Mirage Studios • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Vol. 1
Writer
Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird
Interior Artist
Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird
Cover Artist
Richard Corben
Publication Date
October 1986
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
Second Printing
Comic Description
The Turtles continue their battle against Baxter Stockman and his Mouser robots. This issue features the first appearance of the Mousers and significant character development for April O'Neil.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine/Very Fine (7.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress, slight corner blunting on bottom right, glare from flash obscures some surface details but visible light creasing along the spine and top edge wear suggest mid-to-high grade.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $30 - $50; CGC 9.8 (Estimated Potential): $250 - $400
Recent Sales
Raw copies in similar second-printing condition have sold recently between $25 and $55. Graded 9.6/9.8 copies command significant premiums due to the difficulty of finding the oversized magazine format in high grade.
Grading Recommendation
Only worth grading if it can achieve a 9.6 or higher after a professional press. As a second printing, lower grades often do not recoup the cost of grading fees.
Notable Features
Second printing (identified by the $1.50 cover price instead of the first printing's $0.50 or $2.00 oversized variants). Iconic Richard Corben cover art. First appearance of Mousers.
Authentication Notes
Mirror-like finish and specific $1.50 price box are consistent with late 1986 Mirage second printings. Paper stock appears thick and typical for the era's independent oversized releases.