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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1984) comic books 1984

  • Issue #1
    Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1984) 1
    • Paper: White
    • Label #3789196001

    First printing. This first printing is the only printing that has an ad for Gobbledygook #1 & 2. Origin and 1st appearance of the Turtles and Splinter. Shredder appearance. According to Overstreet, the first printing is the only printing that has an ad for Gobbledygook #1 & 2. The four later printings of #1 can be identified as such by the printing information on the inside front cover. Counterfeit copies exist for this issue, most of which have a half inch wide white streak or scratch marks across the center of the back cover, as well as a bluish black instead of a deep black on the black part of the cover. Counterfeit copies also have very white inside paper and the inside cover is a bright white. $1.50 cover price, 7.5" x 11" Cover price $1.50.

  • Issue #1REP.2ND
    Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1984) 1REP.2ND
    • Paper: White
    • Second Printing.
    • Label #1344000001
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

    SECOND PRINTING Cover price $1.50.

  • Issue #2
    Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1984) 2
    Auction opens May 20
    • Paper: White
    • Label #4044427003
    • Paper: Off white
    • Label #4112019003
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.
    • CBCS Authentic Signature
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Witnessed Signature: Kevin Eastman on 11/18/2022.
    • Label #23-18AFC60-024
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.
      Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

    First printing. According to Overstreet, this issue has two additional printings, which can be identified as such on the inside cover. Counterfeit copies also exist for this issue, which have a glossy cover stock. The original series that introduced the Turtles to the world. Scientist Baxter Stockman uses his invention, the robot Mousers, for crime. When his assistant confronts him, he sends his robots to attack her – and thats how the Turtles meet April O'Neil. Story, art and cover by Kevin Eastman & Peter Laird. Black and white. Cover price $1.50.