Mirage vol. 1 number 1 first printing
 

In the market. Needs to be in really good condition. Pm or post if you have one.

There are a couple on the heritage auction if you are looking for cgc graded copies. Also there are two in two other "lots"

I would suggest to only buy this book graded. For peace of mind.

Those lots I was talking about all come from Kevin Eastman. I don't really think there is much more peace of mind than that lol. They may not be 9's but I doubt they would be in bad condition.

That isn't always true. Often times books from creator collections are actually in WORSE shape because creator don't necessarily have the "this is worth money" mentality when handling them. That's why they have so much trouble with creators mishandling books when signing them. There are a couple in those Kevin lots that are in pretty serious disrepair. One in particular has a GIGANTIC crease on the back cover. definitely not for a collector that is worried about the grade.

Well, I thought piece of mind as to whether or not it was a real vol 1 issue 1 1st print. I've always heard that books from the creator might not be in the greatest shape, but I'd at least expect them to be real lol. As for the giant crease on one, I wasn't really looking at the auctions for more than a second so I didn't see it, but honestly I think I would just be happy to own a copy of 1st issue 1st print lol

For sure, but my comments were more directed at Fifth Turtle. A man who is looking to throw down $500 for a set of miniatures is probably not someone looking for a low grade copy of tmnt #1.

Those raw Eastman books are also pre-signed, so they couldn't be submitted for Signature Series. If I WERE going for one of the HA copies, I would certainly recommend one of the pre-graded books.

That is true lol. Although, I've never been a big fan of cgc stuff because then I could never read and appreciate them. although to be fair if I had a 1st issue 1st print I'd probably buy another printing for a reading copy lol

Yeah, that's the thing about books that have been reprinted a half million times. There no reason not to get first prints graded when you could buy one of the books NINE printings to read.

[QUOTE=Archon_Turtle;940955]For sure, but my comments were more directed at Fifth Turtle. A man who is looking to throw down $500 for a set of miniatures is probably not someone looking for a low grade copy of tmnt #1=QUOTE]

Correct you are sir!

Tmnt #1
 

I have TMNT #1 first print CGC 8.5 if you are interested.

I actually purchased a copy a looooong time ago. Thanks though. Someone please lock this thread.