Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Comic Book Price Guide
TMNT Comics: Value of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Comic Books
The Teenage Mutant Ninja turtle also known as the Ninja Turtles or TMNT. The ninja turtles are a band of four fictional ninja teenage superhero mutant humanlike turtle brothers. These four ninja turtles are named after Italian Renaissance artists, Donatello, Leonardo, Michelangelo, Raffaello are four ninja turtles who were trained in Ninjutsu or Japanese martial arts by their anthropomorphic father like rat sensei Master Splinter. These anthropomorphic ninja turtles live in the sewers of New York City, from where they fight crime and battle evil overlords, alien invaders, and other petty criminals while staying hidden from society.
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have been one of the most collectibles and fan-favorite comic books from the 1980s. Ever since the TMNT made its debut in the comic book industry; it has become a long-running franchise featuring TMNT video games, animated movies, and even live-action cinematic movies. With the cinematic reappearance of the turtles, the TMNT comics have suffered quite a price hike ever since.
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Comic #1
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comic #1 (1984)
First Printing
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The holy grail comic book among all the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Fans, and the avid 80s comic book collectors and enthusiasts.
This comic book has been so popular and loved that the same issue featured around six reprintings with varied prices. However, the first printing with all its might comes at the spot of the most expensive TMNT comic book of all time.
HOW TO IDENTIFY THE FIRST PRINTING OF TMNT #1:
Fun Fact: The first three printing of the comic books are almost identical to each other. But there are some ways to identify which printing do you have.
So, the second printing of the comic book does not have the inside back cover advertisement as shown below. Whereas, the third printing is mentioned on the inside cover of the comic.
The inside back cover of the 1st print also has a full-page ad of another Mirage publication named as the Gobbledygook #1 as shown below:
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Comic #1, 2nd Printing
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1 (1984)
2nd Printing
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A few years back, this comic book has very little value in the comic book market. But with the popularity of the TMNT franchise among the new comic book collectors, this comic book has gained quite a popularity and has multiplied its worth to several thousand in high grades. However, the first printing is extremely expensive so many comic book collectors simply opt for the second printing.
One more thing: The inside back cover does not feature the advertisement for Gobbledygook #1.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Comic #1, 3rd Printing
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comic #1 (1985)
3rd Printing
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The third printing is the final printing of the original comic book that features specs almost similar to the original cover art.
This printing also quotes “THIRD PRINTING” in the fine print inside the front cover which makes identifying this comic book quite easier.
The third printing has gained quite a popularity hike recently with prices hiking up to several hundred. Some comic book experts also call this comic book as the poor man’s 2nd printing.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1, 4th Printing
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1 (1985)
4th Printing
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With the price hike of the first third printings, the fourth printing hasn’t had been in the lover’s spotlight. The prices of the 4th printing are nowhere as much as the first three printings of the comic books. The main reason behind this comic book being not so popular is mainly because this book features a different cover art.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #2: 1st Printing
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #2 (1984):
2nd Appearance of Turtles
First printing
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Similar to the TMNT#1. The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #2 1st printing has quite a worth in the comic book market with prices way more than the later version. However, this comic book didn’t suffer the price hikes like its forefathers.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comic #2 (1985):
2nd Printing
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The Second printing of the TMNT #2 is easily identifiable, mainly because of the inside the front cover quoting the SECOND PRINTING.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #2 (1986):
3rd Printing
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Different cover art; much easier to identify.
TMNT #3: Two Versions Exist
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #3 (1985):
1st printing
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #3 (1985):
1st printing
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TMNT #3: Variant Cover, “Laird’s Photo”, Comic Convention Edition
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #3 (1985):
Rare “Laird’s Photo” Comic-Con Variant
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HOW TO IDENTIFY THE LAIRD’S PHOTO VARIANT COVER
The regular first print edition
The Laird’s Photo written on the first print comes in a blueish tone as compared to the later variants. Also, the cover of the first print is way less brilliant white in several areas. Lettering on the sigh is way less shaded.
Laird’s Photo Variant
Filled with white accents on the sign and the other parts of the design, but it’s way easier to identify just by observing the sign.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #4 (1985)
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comic #5 (1985)
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #6 (1986)
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #7 (1986)
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #8 (1986)
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #9 (1986)
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comic #10 (1987)
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #11 (1987)
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #12 (1987)
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #13 (1988)
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #14 (1988)
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #15 (1988)
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #16 (1988)
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comic #17 (1988)
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #18 (1989)
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #19 (1989)
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #20 (1989)
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Comic One-Shots
The Mirage Studios did publish a series based on the various characters which were basically one-shot comics. Recently, these comics have become quite popular and highly collectible recently.
Raphael, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle #1 (1986): 1st Casey Jones
Raphael #1: TMNT One-Shot Spin-Off (1985)
1st printing; 1st Casey Jones
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From my perspective, these comics are quite underrated with respect to their pricing. Despite the fact of the massive price hikes in the TMNT comics recently.
Raphael #1: Second Printing
Raphael #1 (1987)
Second Printing
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Leonardo, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle #1
Leonardo Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle #1 (1986)
The story continues in TMNT #10
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Donatello, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle #1
Donatello, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle #1 (1986)
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Michaelangelo, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle #1
Michaelangelo, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle #1 (1986)
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This book has suffered a price hike. However, it’s no way as popular as Raphael.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Graphic Novel #1
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Graphic Novel #1 (1986)
First Publications
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Training Manual, Solson Publications
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Training Manual #1 (1986)
Solson Publications
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Training Manual #2 (1986)
Solson Publications
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Training Manual #3 (1986)
Solson Publications
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Training Manual #4 (1986)
Solson Publications
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Training Manual #5 (1986)
Solson Publications
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Training Manual #6 (1986)
Solson Publications
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Teach Karate (1987)
Solson Publishing
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Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1 (1987)
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Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #2 (1987)
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Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #3 (1987)
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Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #4 (1987)
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Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #5 (1987)
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Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #6 (1987)
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Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #7 (1987)
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures (1988):
Archie Publications
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures #1 (1988)
Archie Publications
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures #2 (1988)
Archie Publications
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures #3 (1988)
Archie Publications
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1988): Mirage Studios
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1 (1988)
Mirage Studios
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #3 (1988)
Mirage Studios
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures (1989 Series)
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures #1 (1989 series)
Archie Publications
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures #2
Archie Publications
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures #3
Archie Publications
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures #4
Archie Publications
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures #10
Archie Publications
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures #15
Archie Publications
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures #17
Archie Publications
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures #20
Archie Publications
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures #22
Archie Publications
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures #23
Archie Publications
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures #24
Archie Publications
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures #28
Archie Publications
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures #41 Archie Publications
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures #45 Archie Publications
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures #64
Archie Publications
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures #72
Archie Publications
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures, not numbered (dated 1990)
Archie Publications
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures, not numbered (dated 1991)
Archie Publications
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1990s One-Shot Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Comic Books
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Comic: Christmas Special #1 (1990)
Mirage Studios
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles The Movie (1990),
Mirage Studios
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Storm Drain Savers (1990), Mirage Studios
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Trade Paperback #1 (1991), Tundra
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Trade Paperback #1 (1991)
Tundra
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