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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #3 Title pg 1 (TMNT) 1985

Artists: Kevin Eastman (All) , Peter Laird (All) , Kevin Eastman (Letterer)

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #3 Title pg 1 (TMNT) 1985 Comic Art

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Title:	Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #3 Title pg 1 (TMNT) 1985
Artist:	Kevin Eastman (All)
Artist:	Peter Laird (All)
Artist:	Kevin Eastman (Letterer)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Title Page
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	5,741
Likes on CAF:	9 10
Comments:	5
Added to Site:	7/11/2017
Comic Art Archive:	Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Issue: 3 Page: 1 View

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With all the art from issues 1 & 2 locked away, this is the earliest published Turtles page you�ll likely see. And in hand, it�s simply stunning; there are so many subtle details and shadows that were lost or washed out in the published image but can now be seen in all its glory.

This issue was created in the early years, before Turtlemania would take the world by storm in the late 80s. Back when it was just Eastman & Laird in the studio, doing everything themselves: writing, art, toning, layouts, and lettering. They used duo-tone art boards that they hand-cut so no two boards are exactly the same. And these boards really allowed them to layer the shadow effects as you can see. I�ve been so fortunate to land several amazing pieces through the years but this one is truly special.

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John Espinoza
Member Since 2014

Posted on 7/11/2017

I love the bird's eye perspective, I love the moment, but that hand-lettered title is the centerpiece!

Dino Mauricio
Member Since 2009

Posted on 7/11/2017

Spectacular!

Jimmy Cawley
Member Since 2015

Posted on 7/12/2017

wonderful modern comic art history. thanks for sharing

Anthony Chan
Member Since 2020

Posted on 4/1/2020

Available for trade?

Sewer Lid Collectibles
Member Since 2007

Posted on 4/3/2020

Anthony Chan wrote:

Available for trade?

Hi! It'd have to be for something just as awesome :)

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