Eastman and Laird's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles ##8
Mirage Studios • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Vol. 1
Writer
Kevin Eastman, Peter Laird, and Dave Sim
Interior Artist
Kevin Eastman, Peter Laird, and Dave Sim
Cover Artist
Kevin Eastman, Peter Laird, and Dave Sim
Publication Date
July 1986
Cover Variant
Regular/A Cover
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A classic crossover issue featuring the first appearance of Cerebus the Aardvark in the TMNT universe. The story involves time travel via Renet and the Time Sceptre, leading the Turtles to a medieval setting where they encounter Lord Julius and Cerebus.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress ticks visible along the left edge, slight blunting on the bottom-right corner, and very minor surface wear. Colors remain vibrant with strong gloss.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $80–$120; Graded (9.0-9.4): $180–$250
Recent Sales
Recent 9.0 graded copies have sold between $175 and $210. High-grade raw copies frequently settle near the $100 mark due to the popularity of the Cerebus crossover.
Grading Recommendation
Worth grading if a 9.2 or higher is expected. A professional clean and press could potentially bump this from a 9.0 to a 9.4, significantly increasing market liquididty and value.
Notable Features
First appearance of Cerebus the Aardvark in TMNT; First appearance of Renet and Lord Simultaneous. Notable for the unique collaboration between Mirage Studios and Dave Sim.
Authentication Notes
First printing identified by the $1.50 cover price. Check for internal newsprint quality and the specific flat-finish ink typical of 1980s Mirage productions.