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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Authorized Martial Arts Training Manual #1 - Published by Solson Publications in 1988, this is an official martial arts training guide featuring the beloved Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles characters created by Eastman and Laird.
This unique manual combines instructional martial arts content with TMNT artwork and character illustrations. The cover features all four turtles in action poses against a vibrant green backdrop, showcasing the dynamic energy of the franchise. Inside, the book includes detailed illustrations by Jason Rodgers and Rich Buckler with text by Rich Buckler, edited by Peter Brody, designed to teach readers martial arts techniques while celebrating the turtles' ninja warrior culture.
A notable collectible from the height of TMNT's popularity in the late 1980s, this training manual represents a cross-media merchandising effort that brought the franchise beyond comics into instructional and educational territory. The inclusion of a Drawing Comics Kit advertisement on the back pages further demonstrates the era's commitment to engaging young fans in creative pursuits.
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