Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles ##1
IDW Publishing • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Vol. 6 (IDW 2024 Series)
Writer
Jason Aaron
Interior Artist
Joelle Jones
Cover Artist
Kevin Eastman
Publication Date
July 2024
Cover Variant
Cover RE (Retailer Exclusive) - Black and White/Green Mosaic Variant
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A major relaunch for the IDW TMNT franchise written by Jason Aaron. The story begins with Raphael in prison, setting a darker tone for the new volume following the events of the previous long-running series.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint/Mint (CGC 9.8 equivalent)
Condition Details
Superficially high-grade appearance; some slight rippling on the poly-bag/mylar may obscure micro-defects, but corners appear sharp and the spine shows no visible color-breaking ticks. Signatures are applied on top of the cover surface after manufacture.
Estimated Market Value
Raw signed: $40 - $70 | Graded (CGC SS 9.8): $150 - $225
Recent Sales
Standard raw copies sell for $5-$10. Signed retailer exclusives vary by artist but generally maintain a premium in the $50 range.
Grading Recommendation
Only worth grading via CGC Signature Series Facilitated services to verify the ink. Without a witness, CBCS 'Verified' is the alternative. If both signatures are authentic (likely Kevin Eastman and another creator), it is a strong candidate for display grading.
Notable Features
Features a silver ink signature (likely Kevin Eastman) and a white ink signature on the bottom. Retailer Exclusive (RE) cover. Part of IDW's 25th Anniversary celebration as noted on the bottom left logo.
Authentication Notes
The silver signature matches the flow and style of Kevin Eastman's legitimate shorthand signature. Signatures are aftermarket and would require professional verification for full value realization.