{"product_id":"tales-of-the-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-3-cgc-9-4-mirage-studios-october-1987-white-pages-wraparound-cover","title":"Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #3 CGC 9.4 — Mirage Studios (October 1987) White Pages — Wraparound Cover","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #3 — CGC Graded 9.4 (Near Mint)\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mirage Studios\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssue:\u003c\/strong\u003e #3\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCover Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 1987\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCGC Certification #:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0157361003\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCGC Grade:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.4 (Near Mint) — Universal Grade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePage Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e White Pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCover Price:\u003c\/strong\u003e $1.50 US \/ $1.85 CAN\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCover Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wraparound Cover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlab Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent — no cracks or yellowing noted\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCreative Team\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kevin Eastman \u0026amp; Peter Laird\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterior Art:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jim Lawson \u0026amp; Ryan Brown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCover Art:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ryan Brown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCover Details — Wraparound\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis issue features a stunning \u003cstrong\u003ewraparound cover by Ryan Brown\u003c\/strong\u003e — as noted on the CGC label. The front cover depicts Raphael and Michelangelo in fierce combat against a massive blue-furred alien\/demon creature wielding a staff, set against a deep red cosmic background. The back cover (visible through the slab) continues the wraparound composition, showing Raphael and another Turtle pressing the attack from the opposite side — a dynamic, action-packed 360° battle scene. Ryan Brown's bold linework and vivid coloring make this one of the most visually striking covers in the early TMNT catalog.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeatured Characters\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRaphael\u003c\/strong\u003e — with sai, prominently featured on both front and back cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMichelangelo\u003c\/strong\u003e — with nunchaku\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlien\/Demon Antagonist\u003c\/strong\u003e — large blue-furred creature with staff and horned mask\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy This Issue Is Highly Collectible\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles\u003c\/em\u003e was the companion anthology series to the original Eastman \u0026amp; Laird TMNT title, published by \u003cstrong\u003eMirage Studios\u003c\/strong\u003e — the independent publisher that launched one of the most successful comic book franchises in history. Early Mirage Studios TMNT books from 1984–1989 are among the most sought-after independent comics of the Copper Age. Issue #3 from 1987 in CGC 9.4 with White Pages is an exceptional find — these books were printed on newsprint in small print runs and rarely survive in high grade. The wraparound cover adds significant visual and collectible appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSeries Context\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eTales of the TMNT\u003c\/em\u003e series (Volume 1, 1987–1989) ran for 7 issues and featured stories by Eastman \u0026amp; Laird alongside emerging talent like Jim Lawson and Ryan Brown, who would go on to become key contributors to the TMNT universe. This series bridges the original TMNT run and the broader Mirage Studios universe, making it essential reading for serious TMNT collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Grading\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGraded and encapsulated by \u003cstrong\u003eCGC (Certified Guaranty Company)\u003c\/strong\u003e, the industry's leading comic book grading authority. A 9.4 (Near Mint) is an exceptional grade for a 1987 independent Mirage Studios book — these were printed in limited quantities on newsprint and are notoriously difficult to find in high grade. White Pages is the best possible page quality designation. Verify authenticity at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\"\u003ecgccomics.com\u003c\/a\u003e using cert # 0157361003.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eShipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eShipped securely in a padded, rigid mailer designed specifically for CGC slabs. Fully insured and tracked. 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