Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1 - 11 Omnibus Wrap Around Cover (TMNT) 1988
Artists: Kevin Eastman (Penciller) , Kevin Eastman (Inker) , Kevin Eastman (Painter)
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DescriptionThis piece essentially marks the end of the original Eastman & Laird run. 1988 was a pivotal time in the world of the TMNT: the comics were doing awesome, the cartoon and toy lines were gaining steam, and movie talks involving Jim Henson were taking form. E&L simply did not have the time to run an empire and draw comics at the same time. They needed help from other artists to keep the book going, but before turning over the reins, they compiled all of their TMNT comics up to that point into one mammoth 540 page volume. They made two versions: a softcover black and white by Laird and this hardcover painting by Eastman. And it wasn’t just a regular wrap around cover either; it was actually a removable dust jacket cover. To this day, this hardcover is one of the most desired of all Turtles books. Pencils, Inks, Paints all on one board. An incredible combination considering how normally for their covers, they did a Pencils & Inks piece, photocopied that, then painted the copy, creating essentially two original covers for the finished piece. This gem is all in one and I love it! Social/Sharing |
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Michael Beaver
Member Since 2013
Posted on 12/4/2014
Sweet Merciful Crap! Now here's something you don't see everyday. Very nice find my good man! Kudos
Eric Seffinga 
Member Since 2005
Posted on 12/4/2014
The book is in the next room. As often happens with me and Eastman's originals, I do think I like the printed, more muted dark print of the cover than the vibrant original art colors. But this is an amazing piece of my youth. I remember this might have been the first $100 book I ever bought myself. very fond memories wrapped up in its contents. A total nostalgia trip and a primo bit of comics history.
James S
Member Since 2017
Posted on 5/16/2020
Just say this highlighted! Hope it's still hanging on your wall! Amazing piece!
Myko Bato
Member Since 2021
Posted on 4/8/2024
Such a cool early TMNT Eastman piece. The green color really stands out too, a perfect turtle shade!
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