Auctions: comic books published by Mirage Studios, graded by CGC

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1984 Mirage) 2 CGC 8.5 1st Printing

Paper: Off white

Label #4651827001

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.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1984 Mirage) 9 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4095836018

The original series that introduced the Turtles to the world. The Passing. In an early adventure, the PRE-Teenage Turtles help a ghost restore honor to its family. Story, art and wraparound cover by Kevin Eastman & Peter Laird. Backup story: Rip in Time, script and art by Richard Corben. Black and white; 40 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1984 Mirage) 33 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4609508012

Turtles Take Time. A time machine pits the Turtles against pirates, the Knights of the Round Table…and themselves. Story by Jan Strnad; art and cover by Richard Corben, both of Heavy Metal fame. Black and white; 32 pages. Cover price $1.95.