GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) comic books

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 1N VG+ 4.5

Centerfold detached at one staple.

Newsstand Edition. Giant size issue - "Operation: Lady Doomsday!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Herb Trimpe and Bob McLeod. Cobra is a sinister terrorist organization bent on world domination! There is only one thing standing in their way - GI Joe, the free world's elite strike force and a band of highly trained super soldiers who fight for freedom, justice and the American way. Yo, Joe! 1st appearance of Hawk, Snake-eyes, Scarlett, Clutch, Rock 'n' Roll, Stalker, Breaker, Flash, Grand Slam, Short-Fuse, Grunt, Cobra Commander and the Baroness. Includes back-up story "Hot Potato!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Don Perlin and Jack Abel. Starring Snake-eyes, Scarlett, and Rock 'n' Roll. Also includes a 2-page diagram of "The Pit," the G.I. Joe Command Center. 52 pages, FC. Cover price $1.50.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 2N FN+ 6.5

First printing. Newsstand Edition. - "Panic at the North Pole!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Don Perlin and Jack Abel. Cover by Herb Trimpe. Snake-eyes, Scarlett, Stalker, and Breaker are sent to the arctic to do some recon where they run into special agent Quinn and his Cobra-problem. 32 pages, FC.

Note: 2nd printings were done for most issues from #2-63. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 2N VG+ 4.5

1/4" cover to cover edge tear.

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First printing. Newsstand Edition. - "Panic at the North Pole!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Don Perlin and Jack Abel. Cover by Herb Trimpe. Snake-eyes, Scarlett, Stalker, and Breaker are sent to the arctic to do some recon where they run into special agent Quinn and his Cobra-problem. 32 pages, FC.

Note: 2nd printings were done for most issues from #2-63. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 5D VF- 7.5

First printing. Direct Edition. "Tanks for the Memories!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Don Perlin, Jon D'Agostino and Mike Esposito. The Joes, without permission, put their high-tech Mobat Tank with top secret weapons in a parade to prove to the high brass that this "souped up" tank can be sent on "sensitive" missions. However, Cobra finds out and put the Joes' confidence to the test! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 5D VF- 7.5

First printing. Direct Edition. "Tanks for the Memories!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Don Perlin, Jon D'Agostino and Mike Esposito. The Joes, without permission, put their high-tech Mobat Tank with top secret weapons in a parade to prove to the high brass that this "souped up" tank can be sent on "sensitive" missions. However, Cobra finds out and put the Joes' confidence to the test! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

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/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 VF- 7.5

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) 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) 14D FN/VF 7.0

First printing. Direct Edition. "Destro Attacks!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Mike Vosburg and Jon D'agostino. Snake-Eyes, Kwinn, and Dr. Venom attempt to escape from a sunken Cobra island bunker. Meanwhile, Destro makes his first full appearance as he plans an ambush in Springfield for the Joes. 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) 24N FN 6.0

First printing. Newsstand 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) 53D CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4727283013

Direct Edition. 1st printing - Marvel 25th Anniversary Edition Cover Featuring Snake-Eyes -"Pit-Fall!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Rod Whigham and Andy Mushynsky. Cover by Mike Zeck. Cobra attacks on GI Joe's home turf! 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) 74 CBCS 9.6 Witnessed Sig Larry Hama

Paper: White

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

Label #21-21EE224-022

Direct Edition. In "Alliance of Convenience," all-out war breaks out on Cobra Island between the Joes, Cobra Commander, Serpentor and Destro. Characters: FEATURE: G.I. Joe--Hawk; Spirit Iron-Knife; Flint; Lady Jaye; Mainframe; Dial-Tone; Tunnel Rat; Sneek-Peek; Gung-Ho; Lt. Falcon; Duke; Roadblock; Beach-Head; Crank-Case; Clutch; Wild Bill; Doc; Leatherneck; Cutter; Tripwire; Short-Fuse; Stalker; Shipwreck; Sci-Fi; Lifeline; Fast-Draw; Crazylegs; Breaker; Maverick; Battleforce 2000; VILLAINS: Cobra Commander II [Fred VII]; Baroness; Dr. Mindbender; Serpentor; Tomax; Xamot; Zartan; Zarana; Zandar; Dreadnoks; Destro; Iron Grenadiers; Tele-Viper; Crimson Guardsmen; Cobra Soldiers . Written by Larry Hama, with art by Ron Wagner and Randy Emberlin. Cover by Ron Wagner and Bob McLeod. 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) 78D CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4713511025

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) 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) 139D FN 6.0

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) 140 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4713510005

GI Joe and the Transformers: Generation 2: Part 2 of 4 - "Goin' South!" Story by Larry Hama. Art by Chris Batista. With a new and improved Megatron at their side, Cobra is all but unstoppable! Is this the end of the Joes, or can they find a ally of their own to match the might of next generation Decepticon? 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.