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GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 6D FN/VF 7.0

First printing. Direct Edition. Part 1 of 2 - "To Fail is to Conquer...To Succeed is to Die!" Guest-starring the Oktober Guard. Written by Larry Hama and Herb Trimpe. Artby Herb Trimpe and Jack Abel. Stalker leads an elite team of Joes consisting of Scarlett, Clutch, Steeler, Grand Slam, and Breaker on a mission into Afghanistan where they get into a three way firefight with Cobra and the Oktober Guard, the Russian counterpart to GI Joe. 32 pages, FC NOTE: 1st appearance of the Oktober Guard. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 6D FN+ 6.5

First printing. Direct Edition. Part 1 of 2 - "To Fail is to Conquer...To Succeed is to Die!" Guest-starring the Oktober Guard. Written by Larry Hama and Herb Trimpe. Artby Herb Trimpe and Jack Abel. Stalker leads an elite team of Joes consisting of Scarlett, Clutch, Steeler, Grand Slam, and Breaker on a mission into Afghanistan where they get into a three way firefight with Cobra and the Oktober Guard, the Russian counterpart to GI Joe. 32 pages, FC NOTE: 1st appearance of the Oktober Guard. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 6D FN 6.0

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First printing. Direct Edition. Part 1 of 2 - "To Fail is to Conquer...To Succeed is to Die!" Guest-starring the Oktober Guard. Written by Larry Hama and Herb Trimpe. Artby Herb Trimpe and Jack Abel. Stalker leads an elite team of Joes consisting of Scarlett, Clutch, Steeler, Grand Slam, and Breaker on a mission into Afghanistan where they get into a three way firefight with Cobra and the Oktober Guard, the Russian counterpart to GI Joe. 32 pages, FC NOTE: 1st appearance of the Oktober Guard. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 12D FN+ 6.5

First printing. Direct Edition. "Three Strikes for Snake-Eyes!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Mike Vosburg and Jon D'agostino. Kwinn (last seen in G.I. Joe #2) returns! Plus, the 1st appearance of notorious Cobra Officer simply known as ScarFace. Stalker, Gung-Ho, Breaker, and Snake-Eyes head to South America to see what Dr. Venom and the Baroness are cooking up, but not all of them are coming back! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 15D VF 8.0

Direct Edition. First printing. "Red-Eye to Miami!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Mike Vosburg and Jon D'agostino. After escaping the island bunker, can Snake-Eyes, Kwinn, and Dr. Venom work together long enough to escape South America?. 1st appearance Major Bludd (cameo). 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 19N CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4727283012

1st printing. Newsstand Edition. "Joe Triumphs!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Mike Vosburg and Jon D'agostino. Destro finds the location of the Joes' Command center and launches a full assault. The Baroness revealed to be alive though severely burned and injured. Plus, the deaths of two major characters! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 22N CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4697939003

1st printing. Newsstand Edition. "Like Chimney Sweepers Come to Dust...!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Mike Vosburg and Jon D'Agostino. When Cobra tries to crash a hero's funeral, two ne recruits step up to the plate to save the day. Meet Duke and Roadblock! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Duke and Roadblock. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 24 FN+ 6.5

First printing. Direct Edition. "The Commander Escapes!" - Written by Larry Hama. Art by Russ Heath. Storm Shadow embarks on a daring rescue mission to free Cobra Commander from the clutches of those accursed Joes! Plus, the Commander introduces mysterious new ally. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Zartan (cameo). Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 25N CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4697939016

First printing. Newsstand Edition. "Zartan!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Frank Springer and Mike Gustovich. Cobra Commander introduces his deadly new ally! Joes meet Zartan! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st (full) appearance of Zartan. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 25N CGC 9.4 SS Hama

Paper: White

Signed by Larry Hama on 12/6/25. Newsstand Edition.

Label #4697027003

First printing. Newsstand Edition. "Zartan!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Frank Springer and Mike Gustovich. Cobra Commander introduces his deadly new ally! Joes meet Zartan! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st (full) appearance of Zartan. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 26D VF/NM 9.0

First Printing. Direct Edition. - "Snake-Eyes: The Origin: Part 1 of 2!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Larry Hama and Steve Leialoha. At last! The strangest most startling secret of all is revealed...THE ORIGIN OF SNAKE-EYES! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 29 CGC 9.6 SS Hama

Paper: White

Signed by Larry Hama on 12/6/25.

Label #4697027011

1st printing. Direct Edition. "Beached Whale!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Frank Springer and Andy Mushynsky. Cover by Michael Golden. Can the Joes stop the diabolical Destro from escaping? Don't bet on it. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 46D CGC 9.2 SS Hama

Paper: White

Signed by Larry Hama on 12/6/25.

Label #4697028019

First Printing. Direct Edition. "Who's Who on Cobra Island!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Rod Whigham and Andy Mushynsky. Cover by Mike Zeck. Snake-Eyes and Storm Shadow invade Cobra Island! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.75.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 60 CGC 9.4 SS Hama

Paper: White

Signed by Larry Hama on 12/6/25.

Label #4696741023

1st printing. Direct Edition. "Cross Purposes!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Todd McFarlane and Andy Mushynsky. Cover by Mike Zeck. The Joes race against the clock to stop the Dreadnoks from sabotaging a shuttle launch. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Chuckles. Cover price $1.00.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 76D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4713511020

Direct Edition. In "All's Fair," the assault on Cobra Island concludes, and the bad guys all make a deal to deal with the Joes. Characters: FEATURE: G.I. Joe--Hawk; Flint; Mainframe; Dial-Tone; Tunnel Rat; Sneek-Peek; Gung-Ho; Lt. Falcon; Duke; Roadblock; Clutch; Leatherneck; Torpedo; Tollbooth; Psyche-Out; Recondo; VILLAINS: Cobra Commander II [Fred VII]; Baroness; Dr. Mindbender; Serpentor; Zartan; Zarana; Zandar; Dreadnoks; Croc-Master; Destro; Iron Grenadiers; Tele-Viper; Crimson Guardsmen; Cobra Soldiers . Written by Larry Hama, with art by Ron Wagner and Fred Fredericks. Cover by Ron Wagner and Bob McLeod. Cover price $1.00.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 78D CGC 9.6 SS Hama

Paper: White

Signed by Larry Hama on 06/14/2024.

Label #4459904013

Direct Edition. The Joes not in captivity launch an assault to free Hawk with the help of Dr. Burkhart, and Destro shows up to put the nail in the Jugglers' coffin in "Payback!" Characters: FEATURE: G.I. Joe--Hawk; Roadblock; Jinx; Rock 'N Roll; Grunt; Cover Girl; Dusty; Zap; Bazooka; Barbeque; Flash; Wetsuit; Snow-Job; Steeler; GUESTS: Storm Shadow; Billy; Dr. Adele Burkhart; The Jugglers; VILLAINS: Destro; Baroness . Written by Larry Hama, with art by Rod Whigham and Fred Fredericks. Cover by Ron Wagner and Bob McLeod. Cover price $1.00.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 82 CBCS 9.6 Witnessed Sig Larry Hama

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 12/13/2020. Direct Edition.

Label #21-1981F70-018

Direct Edition. In "Weeding Out," three new recruits survive the ordeal of basic training, G.I. Joe style, and are sent on their first mission before they have barely had time to catch their breath. Characters: FEATURE: G.I. Joe--Hawk; Zap; Roadblock; Grand-Slam; Cover Girl; Steeler; Lightfoot (1st); Repeater (1st); Budo (1st); VILLAINS: Cobra Soldiers. Written by Larry Hama, with art by Marshall Rogers, Don Hudson and Randy Emberlin. Cover by Ron Wagner and Bob McLeod. Cover price $1.00.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 83D CBCS 9.6 Witnessed Sig Larry Hama

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 12/13/2020. Direct Edition.

Label #21-1981F70-020

Direct Edition. While the Joes are foiling Cobra's plans to take out the Pit, Roadpig is breaking Zarana out of jail, despite the best efforts of Law and his dog Order, in "Roadpig." Characters: FEATURE: G.I. Joe--Hawk; Law and Order; Spirit Iron-Knife; Quick Kick; Shipwreck; Lady Jaye; Dusty; Roadblock; VILLAINS: Roadpig; Zartan; Zarana; Zanzibar; Dr. Mindbender; Cobra Soldiers; CAMEO: Cobra Commander [Fred VII]. Written by Larry Hama, with art by Ron Wagner and Fred Fredericks. Cover by Ron Wagner and Bob McLeod. Cover price $1.00.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 107N VG/FN 5.0

Newsstand Edition. "Enter the Night Creepers!" As Stalker and Storm Shadow continue their escape from last issue, Cobra Commander hires a new group, the Night Creeper ninjas, to kill Storm Shadow. Meanwhile, Scarlett (recovered out of her coma in issue 105) and Hawk confront one of the Jugglers, General Crowther, to learn of the whereabouts of Snake-Eyes, Stalker and Storm Shadow. As Scarlett catches up to Storm Shadow, she inadvertently stabs him with an ice pick as he begins to explain how he's going to rescue Snake-Eyes from the trap he was set up into. Written by Larry Hama, with art by Lee Weeks and Randy Emberlin. Cover by Lee Weeks. Cover price $1.00.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 123 CBCS 9.6 Witnessed Sig Larry Hama

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 3/23/2021. Direct Edition.

Label #21-21EE224-014

Introducing a new team of heroes--the Eco-Warriors--and a new team of villains--drug lord Headman and the Headhunters! "Shots in the Dark!" is written by Larry Hama, with art by Andrew Wildman and Randy Emberlin. Plus: a Hawk dossier drawn by Kevin Maguire. Cover by Andrew Wildman. Cover price $1.25.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 139D VF+ 8.5

Direct Edition. GI Joe and the Transformers: Generation 2: Part 1 of 4 - "Realignments!" Story by Larry Hama. Art by Chris Batista. The mighty Megatron arrives at Castle Destro and is not pleased with what he finds. But if Cobra Commander can somehow reason with the Cybertronian giant, Cobra may obtain a powerful new foe that could turn the scales in their war against GI Joe. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.25.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 144 VF- 7.5

"Snake-Eyes: The Tale Untold!" Characters: Wild Bill; Scarlett; Snake-Eyes; Stalker; Hawk; Road Block; Jinx; Dojo; Nunchuk; Rock 'N Roll; Grunt; Doc; Stalker. Note: Story takes place immediately after issue 142. Written by Larry Hama, with art and cover by William Rosado and Chip Wallace. Cover price $1.25.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (2010 IDW) 231 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4725612005

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Written by Larry Hama. Art and Cover by S. L. Gallant. Duke reckons with the most difficult choice of his life… while COBRA scrambles to contain the dangerous new agent in their midst! Betrayal might bring the end to G.I. JOE and COBRA! 36 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (2010 IDW) 232 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4725612006

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Written by Larry Hama. Art and Cover by S. L. Gallant. COBRA continues the search for their rogue agent. And an operation gone wrong costs a G.I. JOE member the one person they care about the most… 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (2010 IDW) 252MARKET.A CGC 9.6 SS Ngu

Paper: White

Signed by Kael Ngu on 02/05/2025. Comic Market Street Edition.

Label #4537036007

Comic Market Street Exclusive Virgin Cover by Kael Ngu. Written by Larry Hama. Art by David Messina. 'Special Missions,' Part 2 (of 5). G.I. Joe. Cobra. Two opposing forces. Two powerful war machines, each made more lethal by the undeniable strength of their individual parts. But who and what are those parts? This issue, artist David Messina (ROM, Star Trek) joins forces with Larry to present Cobra's ruthless and deadly femme fatale: BARONESS! 28 pages, full color.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (2010 IDW) 275A CGC 9.8 Atkins

Paper: White

Label #4724781001

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Snake Hunt: Part 10 of 10 - Written by Larry Hama. Art by Robert Atkins, Netho Diaz, Brian Atkins and Maria Keane. Cover by Robert Atkins. Part 10 is the exciting conclusion to 'SNAKE HUNT,' a fantastic new chapter in the Snake Eyes lore! In this special expanded issue, Cobra Commander wants a Snake Eyes of his own, but the Joes have other ideas. It's all hands on deck for both G.I. JOE and Cobra as living legend Larry Hama and fan-favorite artist Robert Atkins join together to conclude this massive 10-issue event… featuring EVERY SINGLE MEMBER OF G.I. JOE! 44 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (2010 IDW) 289CLAN NM- 9.2

Clan McDonald Comics Exclusive Cover by Nathan Szerdy. Written by Larry Hama. Art by Kewber Baal. One is a former Cobra-operative-turned-Joe after being implanted with the memories and skills of the original Snake Eyes. The other is a former victim of child trafficking, who is possessed of a unique set of strategic and war fighting skills… and who has become the Joes' deadliest secret weapon. Together, they are an awesomely dangerous force to be reckoned with. This month, Living Legend Larry Hama and explosive artist Casey Maloney (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, G.I. Joe, The Last Fall), shine the bright lights on two of G.I. Joes' most shadowy operatives in… SPOTLIGHT: DAWN MORENO & AGENT HELIX! Also includes the fourth of five interconnected covers (issues #286-#290) by superstar artist Freddie Williams II (Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles)! 28 pages, full color.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (2010 IDW) 299A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4725612001

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Written by Larry Hama. Art by SL Gallant. Cover by SL Gallant. All-In, Part 4! The final G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero story arc at IDW Publishing continues! Using a brand-new casino on Cobra Island as a front, Cobra has been busy resurrecting dangerous villains and heroes alike, all in the hope of creating the deadliest Cobra army ever! Itll be up to the warriors of G.I. Joe to foil their archenemys evil machinations before its too late. The fight for the fate of the world is barreling to a calamitous conclusion, and its time for every single player to go…ALL-IN!New and classic heroes and villains will fill the pages (including some shocking appearances!) as the fan-favorite creative team of Living Legend Larry Hama and SL Gallant bring us the penultimate issue on the final treacherous march to issue #300! 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (2023 Image) 318EASTSIDE CGC 9.8

Paper: White

East Side Comics Edition.

Label #4695859001

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East Side Comics Exclusive Virgin Cover by David Dias. Written by Larry Hama. Art by Paul Pelletier, Tony Kordos, Francesco Segala. JOE NINJAS VS COBRA MUTANTS!  Storm Shadow and Dawn fight through Cobras monstrous forces in search of vital intel.  But Cobra Commander is always one step ahead...or is he? 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (2023 Image) 318EASTSIDE CGC 9.6

Paper: White

East Side Comics Edition.

Label #4695859002

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East Side Comics Exclusive Virgin Cover by David Dias. Written by Larry Hama. Art by Paul Pelletier, Tony Kordos, Francesco Segala. JOE NINJAS VS COBRA MUTANTS!  Storm Shadow and Dawn fight through Cobras monstrous forces in search of vital intel.  But Cobra Commander is always one step ahead...or is he? 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (2023 Image) 324C CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover C.

Label #4714447004

Limited 1 for 10 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover.(W) Larry Hama (A) Paul Pelletier, Tony Kordos, Francesco Segala (CA) Steve Beach BATTLE BEYOND THE SKIES!    Lady Jaye and her team must stop an aerial assault from the Blue Ninjas before their new orbital station goes live! 32 pages, full color, rated T. Cover price $3.99.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (2024 Marvel/Image/Skybound) Later Reprints 21KS.A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Foil Edition.

Label #4706714007

Kickstarter Exclusive Foil Edition Variant Cover by Andy Kubert. Reprints GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) #21. Story by Larry Hama. Art by Steve Leialoha. Kickstarter Exclusive Stretch Goal Reward for the "G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero Compendium Set".

GI Joe A Real American Hero Compendium TPB (2024 Image) 3A-1ST VF 8.0

Signed by Larry Hama. COA from Larry Hama's personal collection is included.

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Volume 3 - 1st printing. Collects GI Joe: A Real American Hero (1982-1994 Marvel) #77-113 and GI Joe Special Missions (1986-1989) #16-28. Written by Larry Hama, Herb Trimpe, and Michael Fleisher. Art by Andy Kubert, Dave Cockrum, Don Hudson, Geof Isherwood, Herb Trimpe, Javier Saltares, John Statema, Lee Weeks, Mark Bright, Marshall Rogers, Paul Ryan, Rod Whigham, Ron Garney, Ron Wagner, Tom Palmer, Tony Salmons, Andy Mushynsky, B.R. Tanghal, Bob Mcleod, Danny Bulanadi, Fred Fredericks, Jose Marzan, Jr., Randy Emberlin, Fred Fredericks, Romeo Tanghal, and Tim Dzon. Cover by Andy Kubert. Back Cover by Andy Kubert, Ron Wagner, Marshall Rogers and Bob McLeod. YOOOO JOE! Everything changes HERE as the true face of Snake-Eyes is revealed for the first time! And in the historic 100th issue, Cobra Commander storms back into the fray in a game-changing chapter that redefined the entire series! Discover even more explosive moments from the series created by LARRY HAMA that changed the pop culture world forever! Softcover, 1,208 pages, full color. Teen Cover price $64.99.

GI Joe A Real American Hero Snake Eyes The Origin (2020 IDW) 0A CBCS 9.6 Witnessed Sig Larry Hama Diaz

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 12/13/2020. FROM THE PERSONAL COLLECTION OF LARRY HAMA. File Copy.

Label #21-25FE008-005

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Written by Larry Hama. Art by Larry Hama, Steve Leialoha, Frank Springer and Andy Mushynsky. Cover by Paco Diaz. The strangest secret of all… revealed! Find out the origin of Snake Eyes! Discover the true past of Storm Shadow! And get a major revelation about Cobra Commander! It's all here in this special reprint of the classic G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero tale... first told in G.I. Joe: ARAH #26 and #27! 44 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

GI Joe a Real American Hero Sssilent Missions Copperhead (2026 Image) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Fornes Foil Edition.

Label #4738810001

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. (W) Howard Porter (A) Howard Porter, Romulo Fajardo Jr. (CA) Jorge Fornes SUPERSTAR CREATORS PRESENT UNFORGETTABLE ALL-NEW COBRA SILENT MISSIONS The face of comic books changed forever when G.I. JOE: A REAL AMERICAN HERO #21 introduced fans to the Silent Interlude, an action-packed story with NO DIALOGUE. Now, Cobra finally gets their turn in the ssspotlight! Strap in with HOWARD PORTER (The Flash) for a swamp death race thats too fast and too fatal for the fearless COPPERHEAD to turn down. Unfortunately, his competition isn't going to let anyone stop them from winning! 28 pages, T, full color Cover price $4.99.

GI Joe Cold Slither (2025 Image) 1DF CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Dynamic Forces Edition. Includes COA.

Label #4704129005

Dynamic Forces Exclusive Variant Cover by Sukesha Ray - limited to 700 copies. Written by Tim Seeley. Art by Juann Cabal, Rex Lokus. The Greatest Band Ever Reunites to Rock and Rule the World. Discover the true (well, kinda) story of what happened to Cold Slither through the eyes of the band themselves (who were, of course, not the Dreadnoks on an undercover mission). But as Cobra is topping the charts and dominating the world, can G.I. Joe find a way to change the tune? Tim Seeley (Rogue, Local Man) and Juann Cabal (Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man) present the most unexpected new comic book of the year!

GI Joe Lot of 7

Issues 49-53 of GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel); and 1 and 2 of GI Joe Special Missions (1986). Most will grade in the FN range.

GI Joe Lot of 8

Issues 84D, 101, 105N, 124, 130N, 131, 139D, 145 of GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel). Most will grade in the VG/FN to VF range.

GI Joe Special (2024 Image/Skybound) Later Reprints 1KS CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4706714006

Kickstarter Exclusive. Reprints GI Joe Special (1995 Marvel) #1. Cover by Phil Gosier and Scott Koblish. Story by Larry Hama. Art by Todd McFarlane and Mark A. Nelson. Kickstarter Exclusive Stretch Goal Reward for the "G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero Compendium Set".

GI Joe Special (2024 Image/Skybound) Later Reprints 1KS FN 6.0

Kickstarter Exclusive. Reprints GI Joe Special (1995 Marvel) #1. Cover by Phil Gosier and Scott Koblish. Story by Larry Hama. Art by Todd McFarlane and Mark A. Nelson. Kickstarter Exclusive Stretch Goal Reward for the "G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero Compendium Set".

GI Joe Yearbook (2024 Image) Reprint 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4706714008

Kickstarter Exclusive Reprint of GI Joe Yearbook (1985 Marvel) #1. Cover by Michael Golden.

Giant Size Avengers (1974) 1 FN 6.0

"Nuklo: The Invader That Time Forgot!" Guest-starring the Golden Age Whizzer. Story by Roy Thomas. Art by Rich Buckler and Dan Adkins. The Whizzer (aka Robert Frank) invades Avengers Mansion looking for the Chrono-Module. After a brief battle with the Avengers, the Whizzer begins to explain his motives; but suddenly the module breaks open...and Nuklo emerges! The Avengers battle Nuklo throughout New York City; and the Scarlet Witch makes the team's final stand against the runaway nuclear child! During the story Robert Frank reveals that Nuklo is his son, and he also states that Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch are his children; however, the Yesterday Quest storyline in Avengers 185-187 will disprove the Whizzer's statement about Wanda and Pietro. The All-Winners Squad (Bucky, Miss America, Original Human Torch, Sub-Mariner, Toro, Whizzer) appears in a 5-page flashback. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Iron Man, Mantis, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. This issue includes a one-page write-up from Roy Thomas describing the plans for the Giant-Size series. Back up story #1: Reprint of Human Torch 33 from November 1948. Guest-starring Captain America. Back up story #2: Reprint of Tales to Astonish 58 featuring the Wasp. 1st Modern Age appearance of Miss America Cover price $0.50.

Giant Size Avengers (1974) 4 FN- 5.5

"Let All Men Bring Together!" Wedding of the Vision and Scarlet Witch. Story by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Don Heck. Inks by John Tartaglione. Cover by Gil Kane, Al Milgrom, and John Romita (touch-ups). Story continues from Avengers 135. The Vision's quest through time to discover his origin is over. But instead of returning to Immortus' domain, the synthezoid avenger materializes at the center of the Earth! And shockingly the Dread Dormammu is there! With his captive…the Scarlet Witch! Wow, how did Wanda end up in the dreaded one's clutches? It doesn't matter now as the Vision must fight for the woman he loves! It's a supernatural showdown at Earth's core: The Vision, Scarlet Witch, and Agatha Harkness vs. the Dread Dormammu and Umar! Meanwhile in Vietnam, while the Cotati explains the mystery of the Celestial Madonna to Mantis and Moondragon; Hawkeye, Shell-Head, and the thunder god slip outside the temple and bump into the Titanic Three! However the three communist super-villains have been beaten badly! Who did this? Who else…but the Conqueror! And one more time, one final time, the assembled Avengers battle Kang…for the Celestial Madonna! An extraordinary ending for Earth's Mightiest Heroes! Cameo appearances by the Space Phantom, Crimson Dynamo, Radioactive Man, Titanium Man, and Gaea. Flashback cameos by the Swordsman, original Human Torch, and Ultron. Avengers Lineup: Hawkeye, Iron Man, Mantis, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. First reprint story: "Betrayed by the Ants!" Plot by Stan Lee. Script by Larry Lieber. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Dick Ayers. The Ant-Man battles Egghead. Originally published in Tales to Astonish 38. Second reprint story: "Then Came…the Black Widow" Script by Gary Friedrich. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by John Verpoorten. Originally published in Amazing Adventures 1 (2nd series). (Notes: This issue marks the end of the Celestial Madonna saga. Truly a bronze age masterpiece. Kang appears next in Avengers 141. Mantis does not return until many years later in Silver Surfer (2nd series) 3 & 4. The Vision and the Scarlet Witch first met in Avengers 76. Elements of this story overlap with Doctor Strange (1st series) 8. This issue was reprinted in 2005 in the trade paperback: Avengers…Vision and the Scarlet Witch. The letters page includes letters from comics publisher Dean Mullaney and comics artist Bill Blyberg, respectively.) 64 pages Cover price $0.50.

Giant Size Fantastic Four (1974) 4 GD+ 2.5

Water damage.

New John Buscema art; 1st appearance of Madrox in "Madrox the Multiple Man!" Guest-starring Professor Xavier. Story by Len Wein and Chris Claremont. Art by John Buscema, Chic Stone, and Joe Sinnott. Ben Grimm and Alicia Masters are on their way to a Jets football game when they encounter the mysterious Madrox! First appearance and origin of Madrox. Fantastic Four members: Mr. Fantastic, Human Torch, Medusa, and the Thing. Back up story: Reprint of Fantastic Four 28 (1st series). The FF's first meeting with the X-Men. This issue also contains a 7-page rogues' gallery of famous FF foes. The letters page includes a letter from comics publisher Dean Mullaney. The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #2 the Hulk by Herb Trimpe. 64 pages Cover price $0.50.

Giant Size Spider-Man (1974) 2 VG/FN 5.0

"Masterstroke!" Guest-starring Shang-Chi, Master of Kung Fu. Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Al Milgrom. Cover by Gil Kane (pencils), John Romita, and Tony Mortellaro. It's the master plan of Fu Manchu! Make Spider-Man and Shang-Chi believe that each other is a criminal, and then set up a super showdown at the Con Ed Power Plant near the 59th street bridge! Even if the web-slinger and the Master of Kung Fu survive their epic battle with one another, the two heroes plus Black Jack Tarr must still stop Fu Manchu at the Empire State Building! A terrific action issue! Back up story: "To Become An Avenger!" Guest-starring the Avengers, Daredevil, and the Hulk. Script by Stan Lee. Layouts by John Romita. Pencils by Don Heck. Inks by Mickey Demeo (aka Mike Esposito). Spider-Man is offered membership into the Avengers, but he has to capture the Incredible Hulk first! Reprinted from Amazing Spiderman Annual 3. (Note: A full-size reprint of the cover of Annual 3 is included in the issue.) 64 pages Cover price $0.50.

Giant Size Super Heroes Featuring Spider-Man (1974) 1 VG- 3.5 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Color touch. Tape.

48-page giant. "Man-Wolf At Midnight!" Guest-starring Spider-Man. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Gil Kane and John Romita. Morbius the Living Vampire in stalking Manhattan again! His first target is John Jameson, the Man-Wolf; and his second one ? the Amazing Spider-Man! Once Morbius reattaches the moonstone to John Jameson's neck, the Man-Wolf becomes his to command! Now under the cover of darkness, the deadly duo heads to Empire State University to break into the research laboratory, but the ever-present web-slinger intercepts them along the way! Can Spider-Man defeat these two creatures of the night? This issue includes a 1-page write-up from Roy Thomas describing the updated plans for Marvel's various Giant-Size series. This issue also contains a full-page Spider-Man pin-up by John Romita and a 6-page rogues' gallery of famous web-slinger foes drawn by Steve Ditko (reprinted from Amazing Spider-Man Annual 1). Back up feature: "How Stan and Steve Create(d) Spider-Man!" 3-page story also reprinted from Amazing Spider-Man Annual 1. (Note: The last panel of the main story indicates that there would be another issue of Giant-Size Super-Heroes; however, a second issue was never published.) Cover price $0.35.

Giant Size Super-Villain Team-Up (1975) 2 FN/VF 7.0

"To Bestride the World!" Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by Mike Sekowsky. Inks by Sam Grainger. Cover by Gil Kane and Al Milgrom. In the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, the Sub-Mariner intercepts a super-tanker! And then he proceeds to sink it! Why is Prince Namor so angry? Before the Sub-Mariner can calm down, Doctor Doom pays a visit to Atlantis! The Latverian Monarch is ready to team up with the Prince of Atlantis to rule the world! The powerful duo flies to Dr. Doom's castle in Latveria to discuss their pending partnership, when suddenly the Doomsman and an army of androids attack! Is this super-villain team up going to be over before it even begins? Story continues in Super-Villain Team-Up 1. Cameo appearances by the Thing and Lockjaw. Flashback cameo by the Faceless One. (Notes: The plot in this issue briefly crosses over with Fantastic Four 160. The Doomsman's prior appearance was in Astonishing Tales 3.) Reprint story: "The Terrible Threat of the Living Brain!" Script by Stan Lee. Art by Steve Ditko. Peter Parker takes on Flash Thompson in the boxing ring, and then the web-slinger battles the Living Brain in the hallways of Midtown High. Story originally published in Amazing Spider-Man 8. 64 pages Cover price $0.50.

Giant Size Super-Villain Team-Up (1975) 2 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4534271010

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"To Bestride the World!" Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by Mike Sekowsky. Inks by Sam Grainger. Cover by Gil Kane and Al Milgrom. In the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, the Sub-Mariner intercepts a super-tanker! And then he proceeds to sink it! Why is Prince Namor so angry? Before the Sub-Mariner can calm down, Doctor Doom pays a visit to Atlantis! The Latverian Monarch is ready to team up with the Prince of Atlantis to rule the world! The powerful duo flies to Dr. Doom's castle in Latveria to discuss their pending partnership, when suddenly the Doomsman and an army of androids attack! Is this super-villain team up going to be over before it even begins? Story continues in Super-Villain Team-Up 1. Cameo appearances by the Thing and Lockjaw. Flashback cameo by the Faceless One. (Notes: The plot in this issue briefly crosses over with Fantastic Four 160. The Doomsman's prior appearance was in Astonishing Tales 3.) Reprint story: "The Terrible Threat of the Living Brain!" Script by Stan Lee. Art by Steve Ditko. Peter Parker takes on Flash Thompson in the boxing ring, and then the web-slinger battles the Living Brain in the hallways of Midtown High. Story originally published in Amazing Spider-Man 8. 64 pages Cover price $0.50.

Giant Size X-Men (1975) 1 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #1163535001

Cover pencils by Gil Kane and Dave Cockrum (original X-Men figures), inks by Dave Cockrum. 1st appearance of the new X-Men in "Second Genesis," script by Chris Claremont (plot assist, uncredited) and Len Wein (plot, script), art by Dave Cockrum; The old X-Men are captured by Krakoa, the Living Island, and Professor X forms a new team to rescue them; First appearances of Nightcrawler, Storm, Colossus, and Thunderbird; 2nd full appearance of Wolverine after Incredible Hulk 181; Appearances of Cyclops, Iceman, the Angel, Marvel Girl, the Banshee, Sunfire, Havok, Lorna Dane, and Mr. Fantastic (of the Fantastic Four); Beast cameo; Continued in X-MEN #94. "Call Him... Cyclops!", script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by John Verpoorten; Explanation of Cyclops' powers. "I, the Iceman," script by Arnold Drake, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by John Verpoorten; Explanation of Iceman's powers. "The Female of the Species!", script by Linda Fite, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by Sam Grainger; Explanation of Marvel Girl's powers. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

Giant Size X-Men (1975) 1 CGC 4.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #2021062002

Cover pencils by Gil Kane and Dave Cockrum (original X-Men figures), inks by Dave Cockrum. 1st appearance of the new X-Men in "Second Genesis," script by Chris Claremont (plot assist, uncredited) and Len Wein (plot, script), art by Dave Cockrum; The old X-Men are captured by Krakoa, the Living Island, and Professor X forms a new team to rescue them; First appearances of Nightcrawler, Storm, Colossus, and Thunderbird; 2nd full appearance of Wolverine after Incredible Hulk 181; Appearances of Cyclops, Iceman, the Angel, Marvel Girl, the Banshee, Sunfire, Havok, Lorna Dane, and Mr. Fantastic (of the Fantastic Four); Beast cameo; Continued in X-MEN #94. "Call Him... Cyclops!", script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by John Verpoorten; Explanation of Cyclops' powers. "I, the Iceman," script by Arnold Drake, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by John Verpoorten; Explanation of Iceman's powers. "The Female of the Species!", script by Linda Fite, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by Sam Grainger; Explanation of Marvel Girl's powers. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.