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/Color
Printing
First Printing (of the color collected edition)
Comic Description
Color reprint of the iconic story featuring the Turtles aiding April O'Neil against Dr. Baxter Stockman and his army of Mouser robots. Key characters include Raphael, Leonardo, Donatello, Michelangelo, April O'Neil, and Baxter Stockman.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine/Very Fine (CGC 7.0)
Condition Details
Visible color rub/fading on the red areas of the cover, minor spine stress marks, blunted corners at the top left, and slight surface wear visible through the polybag.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $15 - $25; Graded (CGC 9.8): $100 - $150
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade raw copies hover between $10 and $20, while high-grade slabbed copies reach over $100 due to the iconic Corben artwork.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless a high-grade assessment (9.6+) is expected. Costs of grading would likely exceed the current market value of a mid-grade raw copy.
Notable Features
Features the first color appearance of the story originally published in B&W. Iconic cover art by legendary underground artist Richard Corben. Includes the first appearance of the Mousers in color.
Authentication Notes
Standard 1980s newsprint interior with glossy cover. Check for the $1.50 cover price and 'Mirage Studios' logo on the spine/indicia to confirm first printing of this treasury-sized color edition.