1991 Mirage Studios Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #40 - NM

Continue cataloging the indie Mirage Studios Volume 1 run with this original 1991 release: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (Vol. 1) #40! Written and illustrated by Mark Martin, this issue presents the humorous standalone story "137". The expressive front cover art by Mark Martin features a frantic Ninja Turtle encircled by a chaotic cast of cartoonish monsters, gladiators, cavemen, and lawnmower-pushing characters set against a solid black background, topped with bold red title lettering ($2.00 U.S.A. / $2.75 CANADA cover price).

Published by Mirage Studios, this issue stands as a prime example of the creative guest-artist era of Volume 1, making it an essential entry for TMNT completionists and independent comic archivists!

Structural & Visual Inspection

• Cover & Spine Condition - NEAR MINT (NM): Original glossy cover preserves rich background black inks, bright red title lettering, and vivid multi-colored character details with no color fading or surface scuffs. Spine is tight, flat, and square with clean staple alignment and minimal stress lines; corners remain sharp.

• Interior & Back Cover Integrity: Interior newsprint pages remain clean, supple, and un-marred. Back cover alignment and ink fields remain intact with no creasing, surface wear, or foxing.

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