Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1
First TMNT (2nd printing).
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1989 Topps Series 1 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 1-88 -You Pick- TMNT Cards
A later printing of this issue. Printings are separate markets: a 1st print can be worth many times a 2nd print of the same book.
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1989 Topps Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1-88 w/ Stickers - YOU PICK
A later printing of this issue. Printings are separate markets: a 1st print can be worth many times a 2nd print of the same book.
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TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - 3 1/2" Embroidered Iron-On Patch
A later printing of this issue. Printings are separate markets: a 1st print can be worth many times a 2nd print of the same book.
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2024) #1-19 20 21 22 IDW Publishing COVER SELECT
A later printing of this issue. Printings are separate markets: a 1st print can be worth many times a 2nd print of the same book.
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MTG Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles | BUY 5 PACKS GET 1 FREE | Play Booster Pack
A later printing of this issue. Printings are separate markets: a 1st print can be worth many times a 2nd print of the same book.
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin #1 (Final Reissue)⋅ IDW ⋅ 2023
A later printing of this issue. Printings are separate markets: a 1st print can be worth many times a 2nd print of the same book.
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mirage Facsimile #1 * Eastman & Laird LV
A modern reprint of the original cover. Often looks identical in photos, but it is not the collectible book — these sell for a few dollars.
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Universe #1 Freddie Williams (IDW Publishing August
A later printing of this issue. Printings are separate markets: a 1st print can be worth many times a 2nd print of the same book.
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| Updated | Grade | Estimate |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2026 | CGC 9.8 | $43,541.00 |
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