dupont2005 Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 Just read the ashcan. I did not know it would be in color, but I haven't been reading anything on the upcoming series really. I liked it. The coloring is actually good, which is rare for my eyes. The art is pretty good but the perspectives are a little over exaggerated. I think I'll get used to it quickly. The covers for issue 1 don't look that great to me. The turtles shells are humungous and make them look like rollie pollies. The interior art has them a little taller and slimmer like I am used to seeing. The new character was cool. The interview in the back goes into detail about the direction of the series and I think it sounds great. (thumbs u Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jessebrook1 Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 A local artist named Jason Flowers does some awesome TMNT art. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spideysenses Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 I just bought this off eBay and thought for sure I'd get the TPB version. So much so that I asked a ton of questions and even though the seller assured me this was indeed the Turtles HC I kept thinking I was going to get screwed. Well today it came and it WAS the HC version. So I now have a copy without paying the $100+ price tag! (thumbs u Excuse the browning stuff on the book. It's still shrink wrapped and my scanner seems to pick it up as a brown dirty color. Rest assured it's a snow white cover in hand. What's inside the book? Don't say pages! What issues? In color? Nice pick-up too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabidwolf Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 (edited) WOW a TMNT 1 7.0 I was watching on ebay sold for over $1500. The bidding looks legit. I wonder if the new series or upcoming movie/tv shows is pushing the midgrades of this book up. I thought the 8.0 on comiclink for over 1500 was a solid price. Edited August 9, 2011 by rabidwolf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whetteon Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 I just bought this off eBay and thought for sure I'd get the TPB version. So much so that I asked a ton of questions and even though the seller assured me this was indeed the Turtles HC I kept thinking I was going to get screwed. Well today it came and it WAS the HC version. So I now have a copy without paying the $100+ price tag! (thumbs u Excuse the browning stuff on the book. It's still shrink wrapped and my scanner seems to pick it up as a brown dirty color. Rest assured it's a snow white cover in hand. What's inside the book? Don't say pages! What issues? In color? Nice pick-up too! Not really sure since it's in shrink wrap and I'm hesitant to open it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac Man Posted August 9, 2011 Author Share Posted August 9, 2011 A local artist named Jason Flowers does some awesome TMNT art. I've checked my dictionary, and yes, I DO believe those qualify as "awesome." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maloney414 Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 WOW a TMNT 1 7.0 I was watching on ebay sold for over $1500. The bidding looks legit. I wonder if the new series or upcoming movie/tv shows is pushing the midgrades of this book up. I thought the 8.0 on comiclink for over 1500 was a solid price. I was watching it too! It was a very nice 7.0. It was under $800 until the last 5 seconds, then it exploded. It looks like there was one shill bid, but the underbidder was legit. Looks like a legit sale to me. Looks like this book is getting hot right now. There is another CGC 8.0 in the Heritage auction as well. I'm curious what it will sell for too. I'm feeling even better about the CGC 7.5 I picked up at SDCC this year. I was glad to buy it because I've always wanted a copy, but now I feel like I got a deal too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabidwolf Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 WOW a TMNT 1 7.0 I was watching on ebay sold for over $1500. The bidding looks legit. I wonder if the new series or upcoming movie/tv shows is pushing the midgrades of this book up. I thought the 8.0 on comiclink for over 1500 was a solid price. I was watching it too! It was a very nice 7.0. It was under $800 until the last 5 seconds, then it exploded. It looks like there was one shill bid, but the underbidder was legit. Looks like a legit sale to me. Looks like this book is getting hot right now. There is another CGC 8.0 in the Heritage auction as well. I'm curious what it will sell for too. I'm feeling even better about the CGC 7.5 I picked up at SDCC this year. I was glad to buy it because I've always wanted a copy, but now I feel like I got a deal too. Thats a nice pick up. This is a great book to have in any condition(even a 3.0). I dont think its like a marvel silver or bronze age book where the higher grades are the only ones sought after. The prices for TMNT 1 in any grade are more uniform. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comic Book Guy Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Love all the great TMNT stuff I just got the Mikey sketch below from Kevin Eastman at SDCC. I can't wait to get it back from CGC... I am also looking to purchase a Ninja Turtles #1 1st print. I would like something in the 4.0-6.5 range so please shoot me a PM anytime if you or someone you know may have one for sale. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turtle Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 I just bought this off eBay and thought for sure I'd get the TPB version. So much so that I asked a ton of questions and even though the seller assured me this was indeed the Turtles HC I kept thinking I was going to get screwed. Well today it came and it WAS the HC version. So I now have a copy without paying the $100+ price tag! (thumbs u Excuse the browning stuff on the book. It's still shrink wrapped and my scanner seems to pick it up as a brown dirty color. Rest assured it's a snow white cover in hand. What's inside the book? Don't say pages! What issues? In color? Nice pick-up too! Not really sure since it's in shrink wrap and I'm hesitant to open it up. This is a cool book, but I'm a big fan of Michael Dooney, so I'm a little biased. Anyway, this book has a series of original stories that are all relatively short. Each one tends to focus on a different character. It's definitely a fun read. As for the price, this book (the hardcover version) DID once command a $100+ price tag. However, somewhere along the line, someone found a big case of them and sold them off like crazy to the point where they usually only sell for slightly more than the paperback counterpart. In fact, earlier this year the folks at Mirage Studios found some extra copies of this and any fans that ordered the paperback got a free upgrade to the hardcover format. Definitely a cool book. I'd say you should crack it open and give it a read. (thumbs u Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LloydJBailey Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 (edited) Turtles 1 1st print. You're ballin' Mike!! Would be sick next to your new sketch though bro! Edited August 9, 2011 by LloydJBailey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turtle Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Love all the great TMNT stuff I just got the Mikey sketch below from Kevin Eastman at SDCC. I can't wait to get it back from CGC... I am also looking to purchase a Ninja Turtles #1 1st print. I would like something in the 4.0-6.5 range so please shoot me a PM anytime if you or someone you know may have one for sale. Thanks! Great sketch! The particular range of book you're looking for is particularly elusive. So many copies of this book were either destroyed for advertising purposes or neglected and rat chewed/mildewed OR they were pretty well cared-for and exist in 7.0 or higher condition. It's not impossible to find one in the mid-grade range you're looking for, but it may be tough. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryan91 Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Sweet sketch Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoMbiE13-migration Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 I think sooner or later I am going to have bite the bullet and pony up for a TMNT 1st print. Seeing all these books, is giving me the itch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabidwolf Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 I didnt know Eastman was at SDCC this year. Was he there ast year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turtle Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Yes. He's there nearly every year as he lives in California. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabidwolf Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 I think sooner or later I am going to have bite the bullet and pony up for a TMNT 1st print. Seeing all these books, is giving me the itch. Definitely a cool book to own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comic Book Guy Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 I didnt know Eastman was at SDCC this year. Was he there ast year? Yep, he is usually at the Heavy Metal booth where there is usually a long line for him. He is a great guy and a pleasure to meet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabidwolf Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 I didnt know Eastman was at SDCC this year. Was he there ast year? Yep, he is usually at the Heavy Metal booth where there is usually a long line for him. He is a great guy and a pleasure to meet... Didnt know. I was there last year and missed him. oh well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archon_Turtle Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 Kevin hasn't missed an SDCC for something like 20 years. Heh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
