TMNT American Comics Catalog #11

 TMNT American Comics Catalog #11

This rare catalog not only has tons of TMNT merchandise listed for sale but also has an amazing cover and spot illustrations throughout by fan-favorite artist Adam Hughes! 

New England Comics Catalog 13 circa 1987-1988

New England Comics Catalog 13 circa 1987-1988

This rare catalog features an image of the 1st TMNT issue on the cover (upper right) and again on page 33. Here we find a list of TMNT books, graphic novel collections, posters, games and more. There's also a reprint of the cover of the 1st issue of Usagi Yojimbo on page 35 for the UY completists out there! (More early Usagi appearances to come)

Comic Shop News 189 1991

 Comic Shop News 189

This issue features a 'toon version of Leonardo on the cover and an activity page with Michaelangelo and the logo on the back fold. Much like Comics Buyer's Guides, Comic Shop News issues can be tough to find because they were discarded by most everyone who had them, and with the popularity of the Turtles, this one can be especially so.

Comics Buyer's Guide 1326 April 1999

 Comics Buyer's Guide 1326 April 1999

This issue is notable for a few reasons. For one, the cover sports a reprint of both the original 1st issue of the Mirage comic and the Archie TMNT Adventures cover, as well as a pic of creators Eastman and Laird. On the inside cover, we get a rarely seen photo of the duo with Cerebus creator Dave Sim. An interior spread chronicles the Turtle history up to this point in time (1999), with a reprinting of the first full-page ad Eastman and Laird ran in the Comics Buyer's Guide #547. And finally, a Peter David "But I Digress..." article about his involvement in trying to bring the TMNT comics to Marvel's Epic line. There's also a fun anecdote about how he was given a free copy of the 1st Mirage issue, which the store owner where he acquired it probably now regrets!

Comics Values Monthly #32 Jan 1989

 Comics Values Monthly #32 1989

This issue features the cover to TMNT #2. Interesting to note that the Future Picks section speaks to the rise of the value of the 1st Mirage comic but that its popularity "has not spilled to the Archie adaptations," because "there is no art in those issues by Eastman and Laird." As we've seen recently, the Archie comics have spiked in value, though not at the rate of the original Mirage comic.