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TMNT: The Last Ronin #1 — CGC 9.4 White Pages | Cover A Publisher: IDW Publishing | Release: October 28, 2020 Story: Kevin Eastman, Peter Laird & Tom Waltz | Cover & Art: Esau & Isaac Escorza | Additional Art: Ben Bishop CGC Universal Grade: 9.4 Near Mint | White Pages | CGC Census #: 4667169001 This is the iconic Cover A first printing of TMNT: The Last Ronin #1 — one of the most acclaimed and collectible TMNT comics ever published — graded 9.4 Near Mint with White Pages by CGC. The cover depicts the lone surviving Turtle standing in silhouette, armed with all four Turtles' weapons, against a haunting blood-red circle — immediately one of the most striking and memorable images in TMNT history. In a dystopian future New York, the last surviving Turtle — armed with the weapons of all his fallen brothers — embarks on a seemingly hopeless mission to obtain justice for his fallen family. Based on a story concept originally developed by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird in 1987 and updated by Tom Waltz, The Last Ronin is a deeply personal, brutally emotional, and visually stunning testament to the enduring power of the TMNT mythology. Comparable in tone and critical reception to Frank Miller's The Dark Knight Returns — The Last Ronin is widely regarded as the greatest TMNT story ever told. 🔑 KEY ISSUE — YES, MAJOR 1st appearance of Michelangelo as The Last Ronin — the final surviving Turtle, revealed to be Michelangelo, bearing the weapons of all four brothers — Leo's katana, Raph's sai, Don's bō staff, and his own nunchaku — a landmark reveal in TMNT history 1st appearance of Oroku Hiroto — grandson of the Shredder and primary antagonist of the series, the new leader of the Foot Clan and ruthless ruler of a dystopian New York 1st appearance of Casey Marie Jones — daughter of Casey Jones and April O'Neil, a key supporting character and the emotional heart of the series 1st appearance of the Roninverse — the distinct alternate-universe continuity that spawned the prequel series The Last Ronin: Lost Years (2023) and the sequel The Last Ronin II: Re-Evolution (2025), cementing this as the foundation of a major ongoing TMNT publishing line The hardcover collection sold out its initial 60,000-unit print run within six weeks and landed on the New York Times bestseller list — a rare achievement for any comic Received an average critical rating of 8.9/10 across 61 professional reviews — widely compared to The Dark Knight Returns as a landmark "dark future" take on a beloved franchise White Pages — the highest-tier interior page quality designation, indicating exceptional preservation and significantly boosting desirability and value among CGC collectors A cornerstone modern TMNT key in a strong CGC grade with white pages — an essential piece for TMNT collectors, CGC slab enthusiasts, and fans of landmark modern comics alike.