Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #8

Title: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Issue Number: #8

Publisher: Mirage Studios

Publication Date: July 1986

Era: Copper Age

Volume: Vol. 1

Cover Price: $1.50

Printing: 1st Printing

Creators: Kevin Eastman, Peter Laird, Dave Sim and Gerhard

Cover: Wraparound cover featuring the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Cerebus

Key Issue/Notable: Guest appearance by Cerebus. First appearances of Renet, Lord Simultaneous and Savanti Romero. 

Genre: Superhero / Action / Independent

Comic Grade: VF+ (8.5) average grade for the group

Page Quality: Off-White to White

Complete: Yes; cover and centerfold attached at both staples

CONDITION NOTES: Multiple copies are available, so the scans shown are representative of the overall condition rather than the exact copy you will receive. These are attractive copies with strong cover color and gloss. Expect minor differences from copy to copy, including light spine stress, small corner or edge wear, and other minor handling wear consistent with the assigned grade. Interiors are clean and complete with secure staples. I would conservatively average the group at VF+ (8.5). Individual copies may grade slightly higher or lower.

Scan Note: Scans can make white areas and interior pages appear darker or more toned than they are in person. This should not be interpreted as water damage unless specifically noted.

Comic Book Grading Guide

Near Mint (NM) 9.2–9.8: An exceptionally well-preserved comic with excellent eye appeal. May have only very minor manufacturing or handling defects.

Very Fine (VF) 7.5–9.0: An attractive, well-preserved comic showing light wear. May have minor spine stress, small corner wear or other minor defects.

Fine (FN) 5.5–7.0: An above-average copy with moderate wear. May have noticeable spine stress, minor creasing, edge or corner wear, and other small defects while remaining complete and attractive.

Very Good (VG) 3.5–5.0: A well-read copy showing noticeable wear. May have creases, spine wear, small tears, discoloration or other defects but remains complete and collectible.

Good (GD) 1.8–3.0: A heavily read copy with significant wear. May have substantial creasing, tears, spine damage, staining, writing or other defects. The comic remains generally complete and readable.

Fair (FR) 1.0–1.5: A heavily worn or damaged comic. May have significant tears, staining, splits, loose or detached components, missing non-story portions or other major defects.

Poor (PR) 0.5: A severely damaged or incomplete comic with major defects that substantially affect its condition and collectibility.

Grading Disclaimer: Grading is based on commonly accepted comic book grading standards. We are not professional graders, but make every effort to provide an accurate and conservative assessment based on the condition of each comic. Grading is subjective and opinions may vary. If you have any questions or concerns about an item, please reach out to us.