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1989 Mirage Studios Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #25 - NM The River

1989 Mirage Studios Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #25 - NM The River

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Continue documenting essential late-80s Mirage Studios milestones with this original 1989 release: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (Vol. 1) #25! Written, drawn, and signed by guest creator Rick Veitch ("VEITCH '89"), this issue kicks off Part 1 of the famous three-part storyline "The River" ("The Flame Plain"). The dynamic front cover art by Rick Veitch features all four Ninja Turtles in action poses radiating against a light-blue sunburst background beneath red title lettering and issue details ($1.75 US / $2.50 IN CANADA).

Published by Mirage Studios, this issue features a full-bleed back cover design with halftone-patterned sketch artwork titled "THE RIVER BY RICK VEITCH" in bold yellow and black lettering. An essential centerpiece entry for TMNT Volume 1 key issue archivists, Rick Veitch completionists, and late-80s independent comic book physical media catalogers!

Structural & Visual Inspection

  • Cover & Spine Condition - NEAR MINT (NM): Original glossy cover preserves bright white and cyan background tones, deep green turtle skin saturation, and vibrant red title typography with no fading, surface scuffs, or color-breaking tears. Spine is tight, flat, and square with minimal surface stress and clean staple placement; corners remain sharp and intact.

  • Interior & Back Cover Integrity: Interior newsprint pages remain clean, supple, and un-marred. The back cover featuring Rick Veitch's "The River" graphic layout retains warm, uniform sepia halftone tone, sharp text legibility, and square edge alignment with no creasing or foxing.

Item Specific Details

Field Details
Product Title 1989 Mirage Studios Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #25
Publisher / Imprint Mirage Studios
Publication Date September 1989 (Cover Date: Book 25 Sept. 1989 • ® & © 1989 Mirage Studios)
Format Standard Independent Single Issue Comic Book ($1.75 US / $2.50 IN CANADA)
Story / Features "The River" Part 1 ("The Flame Plain") • Acclaimed Rick Veitch Arc Kickoff
Creators Rick Veitch (Writer, Penciler, Inker, Cover Artist)
Back Cover Feature Halftone Graphic Teaser for "THE RIVER BY RICK VEITCH"
Key Highlights Part 1 of "The River" Trilogy, Classic All-4 Turtles Action Cover Art by Rick Veitch, Mirage Volume 1 Key
Country of Manufacture Printed in U.S.A. / Mirage Studios (Northampton, MA)
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