Leonardo Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle ##1
Mirage Studios • Leonardo One-Shot / Micro Series
Writer
Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird
Interior Artist
Kevin Eastman
Cover Artist
Kevin Eastman
Publication Date
December 1986
Cover Variant
Regular Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part of the Mirage Studios TMNT micro-series focusing on individual turtles. In this issue, Leonardo faces off against the Foot Clan in a solitary and intense rooftop and sewer confrontation.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint (CGC 9.4)
Condition Details
Encapsulated in a professional grading holder, showing very clean borders, sharp corners, and deep black cover background with minimal to no visible surface wear.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $50 - $80, Graded (CGC 9.4): $150 - $250
Recent Sales
Recent sales for CGC 9.4 copies of Leonardo #1 range between $175 and $220 depending on the platform.
Grading Recommendation
Already professionally graded and encapsulated in a CGC slab, maintaining its verified grade and secure archival protection.
Notable Features
First printing from 1986, part of the iconic early Mirage Studios Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles expansion era.
Authentication Notes
Encapsulated and authenticated in a standard CGC protective holder with top label intact.