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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Comic Book Price Guide
TMNT Comics: Value of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Comic Books
TMNT comic books have long been the most collectible of the 1980s. But the recent rise of prices has sent these books into orbit!
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Comic #1: World Record
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comic #1 (1984)
First Printing
Record Sale: $90,000 (this sale is considered suspicious)
Minimum Value: $750
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Crazy but true. While the eye-catching world record sale of $90K has been called into question, there are at least three other CGC 9.8 sales we know of since.
- $50,000
- $57,000
- $52,800
So even discounting the dodgy $90K sale in August 2019, TMNT #1 will routinely fetch $50K on the open market.
That has trickled down to lower grades, with new records being set for the first printing:
- 9.6 $18,000
- 9.4 $36,000 (?!)
- 9.0 $15,000
- 8.5 $16,100(!!)
- 8.0 $16,800(!!!)
- 7.0 $13,000
- 6.5 $5,800
- 6.0 $7,400(!!)
- 5.0 $3,840
How to Identify the first printing of TMNT #1
The first three printings are identical from the outside. Second printing does NOT have the inside back cover ad (see below). Third printing is clearly stated in the inside cover.
The inside back cover on 1st prints has a full-page ad for another Mirage publication, Gobbledygook #1.
TMNT #1 first printing: inside back cover has a full-page ad for another Mirage publication, Gobbledygook #1Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Comic #1, 2nd Printing
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1 (1984)
2nd Printing
Record sale: $6,750
Minimum value: $100
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This book used to be a few hundred bucks in high grade. Over the last few years it's virtually added a zero, since the first printing is so expensive that many people have bought this instead.
Prices have TRIPLED in most grades above 8.0 since 2018!
The inside back cover does not have the ad for Gobbledygook #1.
Recent sales in lower grades:
- 9.6 $6,250
- 9.4 $4,500
- 9.2 $5,000(!!)
- 9.0 $3,720
- 8.5 $3,050
- 8.0 $2,750
- 7.5 $2,100
- 7.0 $2,125
- 6.5 $1,900
- 5.5 $1,375
- 4.0 $805
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Comic #1, 3rd Printing
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comic #1 (1985)
3rd Printing
Record sale: $3,700
Minimum value: $50
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This is the third and final printing of the original book to feature almost identical cover art.
This edition DOES state "THIRD PRINTING" in the fine print inside the front cover, making it far easier to identify.
This (stop me if you've heard it before) is now the poor man's 2nd printing. Prices of 3rd prints have been boosted by people snapping up the best edition they can afford.
Recent sales in lower grades:
- 9.6 $2,550
- 9.4 $1,500
- 9.2 $1,305
- 9.0 $1,325
- 8.5 $900
- 8.0 $900
- 7.5 $820
- 7.0 $810
- 6.5 $700
- 6.0 $560
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1, 4th Printing
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1 (1985)
4th Printing
Record Sale: $480
Minimum Value: $5
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Prices have not really taken off much on this version. The 4th print is nowhere near as valuable as the first three, probably because it's so obviously different-looking.
This is the poor man's 1st, second or third printing of the first ever Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comic. So it's a starting point if you can't afford those.
Recent sales:
- 9.8 $445
- 9.6 $350
- 9.4 $350
- 9.2 $480 << Idiotic buy
- 9.0 $90
- 8.5 $130
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #2: 1st Printing
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #2 (1984):
2nd Appearance of Turtles
First printing
Record sale: $3,500
Minimum value: $50
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Just like issue #1, TMNT #2 1st printing is worth far more than the later versions. It hasn't enjoyed the rocketship ride that #1 prices have been on.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comic #2 (1985):
2nd Printing
Record sale: $675
Minimum value: $25
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The second printing is easily identified by looking inside the front cover. SECOND PRINTING is clearly displayed.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #2 (1986):
3rd Printing
Record sale: $550
Minimum value: $20
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Even easier to tell apart from the others is the 3rd printing, which has all-new cover art.
TMNT #3: Two Versions Exist
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #3 (1985):
1st printing
Record sale: $2,160
Minimum value: $50
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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
Record sale: $3,250
Minimum value: $50
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How to Identify the Laird's Photo variant cover
Regular first print edition
Lettering on the sign is still shaded, but it's far less bright. Overall the cover is less brilliant white in the highlighted areas.
Laird's Photo Variant
Exaggerated white lettering on the sign and other parts of the design; but it's easiest to identify by looking at the sign.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #4 (1985)
Record Sale: $1,320
Minimum Value: $25
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comic #5 (1985)
Record Sale: $470
Minimum Value: $10
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #6 (1986)
Record Sale: $525
Minimum Value: $5
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #7 (1986)
Record Sale: $450
Minimum Value: $10
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #8 (1986)
Record Sale: $206
Minimum Value: $5
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #9 (1986)
Record Sale: $360
Minimum Value: $10
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comic #10 (1987)
Record Sale: $596
Minimum Value: $10
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #11 (1987)
Record Sale: $400
Minimum Value: $5
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #12 (1987)
Record Sale: $225
Minimum Value: $5
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #13 (1988)
Record Sale: $300
Minimum Value: $5
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #14 (1988)
Record Sale: $206
Minimum Value: $5
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #15 (1988)
Record Sale: $575
Minimum Value: $10
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #16 (1988)
Record Sale: $250
Minimum Value: $10
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comic #17 (1988)
Record Sale: $330
Minimum Value: $1
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #18 (1989)
Record Sale: $205
Minimum Value: $5
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #19 (1989)
Record Sale: $380
Minimum Value: $5
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #20 (1989)
Record Sale: $599
Minimum Value: $10
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Comic One-Shots
Mirage Studios also published a series of special one-shot comics on various characters. These have become very collectible in recent years.
Raphael, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle #1 (1986): 1st Casey Jones
Raphael #1: TMNT One-Shot Spin-Off (1985)
1st printing; 1st Casey Jones
Record Sale: $6,100
Minimum Value: $75
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This eye-popping price shows how under-rated the one-shots of this era were before the recent gold rush in prices.
Here are other recent sales in lower grades:
- 9.6 $3,650
- 9.4 $1,885
- 9.0 $1,450
- 8.5 $1,020
- 8.0 $250 (a steal!)
- 7.5 $680
- 7.0 $425
- 6.5 $90 (a steal!)
- 5.5 $200
- 4.5 $325
Raphael #1: Second Printing
Raphael #1 (1987)
Second Printing
Record Sale: $700
Minimum Value: $20
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Leonardo, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle #1
Leonardo Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle #1 (1986)
Story continues in TMNT #10
Record Sale: $550
Minimum Value: $5
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Donatello, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle #1
Donatello, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle #1 (1986)
Record Sale: $400
Minimum Value: $5
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The cheapest of the one-shots, with an all-time record sale of just $400.
Michaelangelo, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle #1
Michaelangelo, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle #1 (1986)
Record Sale: $500
Minimum Value: $5
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This book has seen values increase, but it's not anywhere near as popular as Raphael.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Graphic Novel #1
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Graphic Novel #1 (1986)
First Publications
Record Sale: $300
Minimum Value: $5
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Training Manual, Solson Publications
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Training Manual #1 (1986)
Solson Publications
Record Sale: $235
Minimum Value: $5
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Training Manual #2 (1986)
Solson Publications
Record Sale: $310
Minimum Value: $5
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Training Manual #3 (1986)
Solson Publications
Record Sale: $25
Minimum Value: $1
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Training Manual #4 (1986)
Solson Publications
Record Sale: $25
Minimum Value: $1
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Training Manual #5 (1986)
Solson Publications
Record Sale: $25
Minimum Value: $1
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Training Manual #6 (1986)
Solson Publications
Record Sale: $?
Minimum Value: $1
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Teach Karate (1987)
Solson Publishing
Record Sale: $180
Minimum Value: $5
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Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1 (1987)
Record Sale: $500
Minimum Value: $1
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Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #2 (1987)
Record Sale: $70
Minimum Value: $1
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Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #3 (1987)
Record Sale: $85
Minimum Value: $1
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Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #4 (1987)
Record Sale: $250
Minimum Value: $1
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Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #5 (1987)
Record Sale: $30
Minimum Value: $1
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Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #6 (1987)
Record Sale: $160
Minimum Value: $1
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Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #7 (1987)
Record Sale: $40
Minimum Value: $1
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures (1988):
Archie Publications
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures #1 (1988)
Archie Publications
Record Sale: $1,600
Minimum Value: $5
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures #2 (1988)
Archie Publications
Record Sale: $185
Minimum Value: $5
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures #3 (1988)
Archie Publications
Record Sale: $185
Minimum Value: $5
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1988): Mirage Studios
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1 (1988)
Mirage Studios
Record Sale: $255
Minimum Value: $1
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #3 (1988)
Mirage Studios
Record Sale: $350
Minimum Value: $1
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures (1989 Series)
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures #1 (1989 series)
Archie Publications
Record Sale: $245
Minimum Value: $1
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Canadian Price Variants of 1980s Comic Books
Several publishers created different editions for the Canadian market, and they are collectible and often more valuable than the original US- or international-priced books.
Click to see our detailed Canadian Price Variants Comic Book Price Guide.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures #2
Archie Publications
Record Sale: $140
Minimum Value: $1
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures #3
Archie Publications
Record Sale: $125
Minimum Value: $1
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures #4
Archie Publications
Record Sale: $120
Minimum Value: $1
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures #10
Archie Publications
Record Sale: $100
Minimum Value: $1
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures #15
Archie Publications
Record Sale: $100
Minimum Value: $1
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures #17
Archie Publications
Record Sale: $125
Minimum Value: $1
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures #20
Archie Publications
Record Sale: $120
Minimum Value: $1
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures #22
Archie Publications
Record Sale: $170
Minimum Value: $1
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures #23
Archie Publications
Record Sale: $210
Minimum Value: $1
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures #24
Archie Publications
Record Sale: $115
Minimum Value: $1
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures #28
Archie Publications
Record Sale: $110
Minimum Value: $1
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures #41 Archie Publications
Record Sale: $95
Minimum Value: $1
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures #45 Archie Publications
Record Sale: $95
Minimum Value: $1
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures #64
Archie Publications
Record Sale: $120
Minimum Value: $1
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures #72
Archie Publications
Record Sale: $255
Minimum Value: $1
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures, not numbered (dated 1990)
Archie Publications
Record Sale: $80
Minimum Value: $1
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures, not numbered (dated 1991)
Archie Publications
Record Sale: $225
Minimum Value: $1
1990s One-Shot Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Comic Books
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Comic: Christmas Special #1 (1990)
Mirage Studios
Record Sale: $250
Minimum Value: $1
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles The Movie (1990), nn
Mirage Studios
Record Sale: $140
Minimum Value: $1
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Storm Drain Savers (1990), Mirage Studios
Record Sale: $330
Minimum Value: $1
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Trade Paperback #1 (1991), Tundra
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Trade Paperback #1 (1991)
Tundra
Record Sale: $105
Minimum Value: $1
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