Eastman and Laird's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles ##9
Mirage Studios • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Vol. 1
Writer
Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird
Interior Artist
Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird
Cover Artist
Michael Dooney
Publication Date
September 1986
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
The issue features 'The Passing' storyline. It reveals the origin of Goshi, a friend of Splinter, and focuses on the psychic connection between Splinter and the Turtles while fighting Foot Soldiers. It features a backup story titled 'The Last of the Viking Heroes'.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine+ (CGC 8.5)
Condition Details
Light spine stress marks not breaking color; minor corner blunting at bottom left; slight edge wear along the top; deep black levels indicate good preservation, but visible surface rubbing/fingerprints on black matte border.
Estimated Market Value
$60 - $85 (Raw); $150 - $200 (CGC 8.5 - 9.0)
Recent Sales
Raw copies in similar condition recently sold between $55 and $75; CGC 9.4 examples have sold for approximately $250.
Grading Recommendation
Worth grading only if a professional press and clean can bring it to a 9.4+; otherwise, the cost of grading may exceed the added value for this specific mid-key issue.
Notable Features
Features an iconic cover by Michael Dooney. Key origin material for Splinter's past in Japan. Notable for the $1.50 cover price consistent with the first printing.
Authentication Notes
Consistent paper stock and ink saturation for 1986 Mirage printing. Proper alignment of the white TMNT logo and black borders. No evidence of reproduction or digital scan lines.