Vol.1 issue 1 and 3. need some checking and opinions

[azrael]

I recently bought a lot of tmnt comics form craigslist came with the 4 micros 1-9 first tpb 1-3

for super cheap. So I got 2 covers to issue 3 and wondering what the coloring mistake is common and if Issue 1 I should get graded.

Issue 1

Would you get this graded and what's your best estimated CGC prediction?

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/396670_200961150002369_100002654567642_337302_4247 93117_n.jpg

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/403082_200961090002375_100002654567642_337301_1535 844695_n.jpg

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/399890_200961026669048_100002654567642_337300_1159 82258_n.jpg

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/399780_200960963335721_100002654567642_337299_1449 313522_n.jpg

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/396445_200960850002399_100002654567642_337298_3414 85944_n.jpg?dl=1

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/401011_200960776669073_100002654567642_337297_1978 059506_n.jpg

Now there is this.... Issue 3 same cover different tones plus signed?

Why is 1 cover like that?
http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/422493_200961546668996_100002654567642_337306_1297 69398_n.jpg

Are these real?
http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/424109_200961376669013_100002654567642_337305_1082 519349_n.jpg


http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/421606_200961240002360_100002654567642_337303_3858 57408_n.jpg

[rich]

Here's my take...

Definitely get that #1 graded...from your pictures it looks to be an authentic 1st printing. Sounds like you got a great deal so I wouldn't worry about what it grades at. I never guess at grades from just pictures anyway because I'm always wrong. :)

The cover of #3 on the left is the regular/ normal cover. The cover of #3 on the right is the NYCC error variant where the light blue was accidentally left off. It's limited to 500 copies and all of those were signed by Eastman & Laird on the inside front cover. The signatures look to be the same as all others I've seen on that edition.


Regardless, if you paid less than $500-700 for them (conservative est.) then you got an absolute STEAL!!!

[azrael]

Here's my take...

Definitely get that #1 graded...from your pictures it looks to be an authentic 1st printing. Sounds like you got a great deal so I wouldn't worry about what it grades at. I never guess at grades from just pictures anyway because I'm always wrong. :)

The cover of #3 on the left is the regular/ normal cover. The cover of #3 on the right is the NYCC error variant where the light blue was accidentally left off. It's limited to 500 copies and all of those were signed by Eastman & Laird on the inside front cover. The signatures look to be the same as all others I've seen on that edition.


I think I will get it graded I dont see anything wrong with issue 1 thats 2 big of a deal...

I searched on ebay for the issue 3 variant and cant find anything on it. Anyone know How much something like that's worth?

[rich]

I searched on ebay for the issue 3 variant and cant find anything on it. Anyone know How much something like that's worth?

This one ends in 30 minutes. (http://www.ebay.com/itm/180807245518?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_500wt_1413)

This one ended a while ago. (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Teenage-Mutant-Ninja-Turtles-3-Variant-Signed-CGC-9-0-VF-NM-1st-Rarer-TMNT-1-/250914733036?pt=US_Comic_Books&hash=item3a6baefbec#ht_5235wt_1396)

As did this one. (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Teenage-Mutant-Ninja-Turtles-3-NYCC-Variant-CGC-8-5-White-Pages-Universal-TMNT-/260935667415?pt=US_Comic_Books&hash=item3cc0fa4ed7#ht_782wt_1396)

[Abnormal Freak]

That signed, one-tone #3 is worth nothing and you should just give it to me. ;)

Actually, if you have a scanner, I would greatly appreciate it if you could scan the cover (front, back, and where the staples are) for the #3 variant. 600dpi. :D The missing tone gives it a weird appearance.

[azrael]

This one ends in 30 minutes. (http://www.ebay.com/itm/180807245518?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_500wt_1413)

This one ended a while ago. (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Teenage-Mutant-Ninja-Turtles-3-Variant-Signed-CGC-9-0-VF-NM-1st-Rarer-TMNT-1-/250914733036?pt=US_Comic_Books&hash=item3a6baefbec#ht_5235wt_1396)

As did this one. (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Teenage-Mutant-Ninja-Turtles-3-NYCC-Variant-CGC-8-5-White-Pages-Universal-TMNT-/260935667415?pt=US_Comic_Books&hash=item3cc0fa4ed7#ht_782wt_1396)

wow thanks my jaw literally hit the floor.

[azrael]

That signed, one-tone #3 is worth nothing and you should just give it to me. ;)

Actually, if you have a scanner, I would greatly appreciate it if you could scan the cover (front, back, and where the staples are) for the #3 variant. 600dpi. :D The missing tone gives it a weird appearance.

Agreed I was like oh must be a coloring mistake, I thought that may have happened with the earlier issues or something.

I do not have a scanner, sorry.

I dont care for variants I just like the stories. I would sale this if your interested. At minimal I would say its 6-7 and max 8-9 on the grading scale I would have to turn it page by page to let you know where I thought it was at and take pics of anything that was wrong with it.

[Archon_Turtle]

just from what I can see on the low res picture of #1 I'd call it between a 7 and 8.5. Those are some pretty severe spine stresses on the back, and I'm sure theres tons of detail I cant see because of the picture quality. having said that, you should still get it graded.


It's limited to 500 copies and all of those were signed by Eastman & Laird on the inside front cover.

Some, not all. There are a number of unsigned copies out there as well. I've owned 4 :-P

[joe-eyeball]

you should only get it graded if grading is important to you. for alot of people its abig deal and for alot it isn't. I'm not abig fan of grading but to each his own.

[OA]

you should only get it graded if grading is important to you. for alot of people its abig deal and for alot it isn't. I'm not abig fan of grading but to each his own.

That, and if you are looking to maximize profit, grading is probably the best bet. Love it or hate it, CGC has changed the way books are priced and if you plan on selling, even taking in the rather steep grading fees, you should get your money back easy on a #1 print in any grade.

Also, BIG congrats on this craigslist find. I imagine you got these for a steal and the #3 NYCC variant alone could potentially make all your money back. Deals like this don't come around often (and never to me...)

[azrael]

I want to get it graded because its my first comic that I actually like of getting a issue 1 print 1 of volume 1. I have read the whole story several times but this issue is truely where it all became.

Me personally I dont really sell things back If an offer is interesting I will take it but normally Im on the buying end.

[Abnormal Freak]

I would sale this if your interested. At minimal I would say its 6-7 and max 8-9 on the grading scale I would have to turn it page by page to let you know where I thought it was at and take pics of anything that was wrong with it.

A book like that's too rich for my blood. :D If you don't intend on keeping it, I hope you get some good moola for it.