Description: Dive into the action-packed world of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles with this highly sought-after, beautifully presenting, inaugural issue of their Adventures comic book series. Published in 1988 by Archie Comics, this vibrant 1st Printing, 1st issue boasts the remarkable craftsmanship of Michael Dooney, complemented by the iconic cover art of Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird. As a cornerstone of the Copper Age of comics, this piece carries the excitement of the late '80s era into your collection. Certified by the Certified Guaranty Company (CGC) with an impressive grade of 9.8 Near Mint/Mint (WHITE Pages), this comic is a pristine example of comic book excellence and features the unique Certification Number 4499603003. These Collector's item KEY issue also features the first comic book appearances of beloved characters like BeBop, Krang and Rocksteady, ensuring its allure to both long-time enthusiasts and new fans. With its crisp, colorful pages and complete adherence to the intended aesthetic, it's a must-have for any admirer of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' universe. Four decades of comic books, graphic novels, television shows, films and... well... frankly speaking... everything from children's books, clothing, accessories, bed sheets, action figures, toys, video games and even a breakfast cereal with pizza shaped marshmallows(!), etc... etc... etc... The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have consistently remained a relevant part of the pop-culture landscape for quite a while now and it seems a reasonably safe assumption that they're not going anywhere for some time. That, plus the fact that new film projects and television shows are currently in development, suggests that it is extremely likely that this already valuable, highly coveted, key issue will continue to rise in value and desirability. This 9.8 Near Mint/Mint (WHITE Pages) iconic Eastman and Laird's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comic book is one that most certainly should be featured (and if so desired), prominently displayed within any discerning comic book collection. I am the original owner of this comic book and my home is 100% smoke and pet free. This book was purchased, immediately bagged and boarded without ever having been read and soon thereafter carefully placed within my personal comic book collection. It was well stored and cared for and eventually, sent out to CGC for certification and subsequent encapsulation to preserve its superb condition (9.8 Near Mint/Mint (WHITE Pages) - Not bad for a 36 year old book!). This beautifully presenting Collector's Item has been encapsulated within a BRAND NEW SLAB just back from CGC. An amazing addition to enhance any collection while simultaneously serving as a fantastic longterm investment... Please review all photos provided along with any CGC Grader's Notes available, as they are part of the comic books overall description. Photos provided, and the GCG Certification Number included above, are of the actual book that you are purchasing. Some other sellers use stock photos or just a single set of photos, reused over and over again for multiple sales, claiming that they're selling too many copies to take individual pictures of each and every comic book, but I will never do that. All of my listings will always contain photos of the actual book(s) that you are buying. And if the books are CGC Graded then I will always provide the CGC Certification Number so that you may verify it's validity for yourself and this will also allow you to review Grader's Notes, if any were provided by CGC. I do this because I wish there to be full transparency in all of my sales and because I know that I, personally, like to see exactly what it is that I'm buying before I make a purchase. I apologize for any glaring and/or shadows or reflections of my phone, myself and any overhead lighting fixtures which may be contained within the photos. Some reflections of my chandelier may appear as white spots upon the book, but by comparing the same areas in different photos you will see that these spots are merely reflections of the aforementioned lighting fixture. Graded books may have scuffs or Newton Rings (the 'rainbow effect' or 'Newton Rings' are a normal occurrence when two different plastics (which have different refractive indexes) are placed together. It's what you sometimes see on a smartphone screen protector or on the edges of an LCD screen. This is a result of the inner sleeve (which holds the book) contacting the hard-plastic outer shell; the two different plastics have different refractive indexes and that sometimes creates a rainbow effect when they come into contact. CGC does not consider 'Newton Rings' to be defects. They do not affect the grade or condition of the book in any way, shape or form.). Payment must be received within seven (7) days to avoid relisting of the item. I offer both domestic and worldwide (Excludes: Barbados, French Guiana, French Polynesia, Guadeloupe, Libya, Martinique, New Caledonia, Reunion, Russian Federation, Ukraine, Venezuela) shipping options. All items shipping to destinations within the United States will be sent to my customers using United States Postal Service Expedited Shipping via Priority Mail while my International customers will receive their items via United States Priority Mail International. All items are packed extremely well, so as to reach you safely and securely in excellent condition. Your item(s) will ship within three (3) business days of receiving cleared payment. I will combine shipping of items domestically (within the United States), so please contact me as soon as possible to let me know if you are going to be purchasing multiple items. 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Price: 374.99 USD
Location: North Charleston, South Carolina
End Time: 2024-12-24T01:32:14.000Z
Shipping Cost: 14.99 USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Unit of Sale: Single Unit
Tradition: US Comics
Certification Number: 4499603003
Vintage: Yes
Format: Single Issue
Unit Type: Unit
Language: English
Superhero Team: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Personalized: No
Style: Color
Features: First Character Appearance
Unit Quantity: 1
Artist/Writer: Michael Dooney
Character: BeBop, Donatello, Krang, Leonardo, Michelangelo, Raphael, Rocksteady
Cover Artist: Kevin Eastman, Peter Laird
Signed: No
Series Title: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures
Universe: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Universe
Grade: 9.8 Near Mint/Mint
Publisher: Archie Comics
Inscribed: No
Intended Audience: General Audience
Publication Year: 1988
Type: Comic Book
Issue Number: 1
Era: Copper Age (1984-1991)
Professional Grader: Certified Guaranty Company (CGC)
Genre: Action, Adventure, Martial Arts
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States