{"product_id":"1989-mirage-studios-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-25-nm","title":"1989 Mirage Studios Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #25 - NM The River","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContinue documenting essential late-80s Mirage Studios milestones with this original 1989 release:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"99\"\u003eTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Vol.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1) #25!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Written,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e drawn,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and signed by guest creator Rick Veitch (\"VEITCH '89\"),\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e this issue kicks off Part 1 of the famous three-part storyline \"The River\" (\"The Flame Plain\").\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e75 US \/ $2.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50 IN CANADA).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublished by Mirage Studios,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e this issue features a full-bleed back cover design with halftone-patterned sketch artwork titled \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"126\"\u003e\"THE RIVER BY RICK VEITCH\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in bold yellow and black lettering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e An essential centerpiece entry for TMNT Volume 1 key issue archivists,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rick Veitch completionists,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and late-80s independent comic book physical media catalogers!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eStructural \u0026amp; Visual Inspection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCover \u0026amp; Spine Condition - NEAR MINT (NM):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Original glossy cover preserves bright white and cyan background tones,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e deep green turtle skin saturation,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and vibrant red title typography with no fading,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e surface scuffs,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or color-breaking tears.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Spine is tight,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e flat,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and square with minimal surface stress and clean staple placement; corners remain sharp and intact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eInterior \u0026amp; Back Cover Integrity:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Interior newsprint pages remain clean,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e supple,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and un-marred.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The back cover featuring Rick Veitch's \"The River\" graphic layout retains warm,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e uniform sepia halftone tone,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sharp text legibility,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and square edge alignment with no creasing or foxing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eItem Specific Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eField\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProduct Title\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,1,1,0\"\u003e1989 Mirage Studios Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #25\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePublisher \/ Imprint\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,2,1,0\"\u003eMirage Studios\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePublication Date\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,3,1,0\"\u003eSeptember 1989 (Cover Date: Book 25 Sept. 1989 • ® \u0026amp; © 1989 Mirage Studios)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFormat\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,4,1,0\"\u003eStandard Independent Single Issue Comic Book ($1.75 US \/ $2.50 IN CANADA)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStory \/ Features\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,5,1,0\"\u003e\"The River\" Part 1 (\"The Flame Plain\") • Acclaimed Rick Veitch Arc Kickoff\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCreators\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,6,1,0\"\u003eRick Veitch (Writer, Penciler, Inker, Cover Artist)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBack Cover Feature\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,7,1,0\"\u003eHalftone Graphic Teaser for \"THE RIVER BY RICK VEITCH\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKey Highlights\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,8,1,0\"\u003ePart 1 of \"The River\" Trilogy, Classic All-4 Turtles Action Cover Art by Rick Veitch, Mirage Volume 1 Key\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,9,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCountry of Manufacture\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,9,1,0\"\u003ePrinted in U.S.A. \/ Mirage Studios (Northampton, MA)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"FLIP Collectibles Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67162699333747,"sku":"1989MSTMNT25","price":55.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0027\/8177\/3939\/files\/img406_484a7d1e-7b85-4a30-9f78-a1e2cfc14465.jpg?v=1794338846","url":"https:\/\/flipcollect.com\/products\/1989-mirage-studios-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-25-nm","provider":"FLIP Collectibles Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}