G.I. Joe comic books issue 24

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.

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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.

Cover pencils by Dave Cockrum, inks by Bob McLeod. "Ladies' Day," script by Herb Trimp, pencils by Dave Cockrum, inks by Danny Bulanadi; The Joes are tasked with protecting the president who is throwing out the first pitch at a baseball game in New York City; Cobra feels that this is the perfect time to strike but don't count on the Joes' secret weapon--four of their female members all dolled up as cheerleaders. 36 pgs., full color. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

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(W) Josh Blaylock (A) Brandon Badeaux (Cover A) Brandon Badeaux (Cover B) Tim Seeley FC 32pp $2.95 Monthly Ongoing series In stores the week of November 12th. THE CONCEPT: G.I. Joe is the code name for America's daring and highly trained special mission force. It's purpose: to defend freedom against COBRA, a ruthless terrorist organization determined to rule the world. THIS ISSUE: SERPENTOR moves forward with his plans of conquest, but the odds stack up against him. With both G.I.Joe AND Cobra forces preparing for a full invasion of Cobra Island, the would be emperor will have to use every resource at his disposal - important being his cunning intelligence. Destro also convinces a neutral Zartan that taking action is in his best interest, because once Cobra Commander is out of the equation, who is the next most likely person for Serpentor's hit list, but the man who almost killed him? The Dreadnoks are an army in their own right, and this is the issue where you see them in force. This is no CIVIL WAR. There will be no alliances between enemy parties. This is all out CHAOS, and the biggest G.I.JOE battle in over a decade. Don't miss it! Cover price $2.95.

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(W) Josh Blaylock (A) Brandon Badeaux (Cover A) Brandon Badeaux (Cover B) Tim Seeley FC 32pp $2.95 Monthly Ongoing series In stores the week of November 12th. THE CONCEPT: G.I. Joe is the code name for America's daring and highly trained special mission force. It's purpose: to defend freedom against COBRA, a ruthless terrorist organization determined to rule the world. THIS ISSUE: SERPENTOR moves forward with his plans of conquest, but the odds stack up against him. With both G.I.Joe AND Cobra forces preparing for a full invasion of Cobra Island, the would be emperor will have to use every resource at his disposal - important being his cunning intelligence. Destro also convinces a neutral Zartan that taking action is in his best interest, because once Cobra Commander is out of the equation, who is the next most likely person for Serpentor's hit list, but the man who almost killed him? The Dreadnoks are an army in their own right, and this is the issue where you see them in force. This is no CIVIL WAR. There will be no alliances between enemy parties. This is all out CHAOS, and the biggest G.I.JOE battle in over a decade. Don't miss it! Cover price $2.95.

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Regular Cover by Robert Atkins and Clayton Brown. M.A.S.S. DESTRUCTION, Part 2 of 5 - Chuck Dixon (w) o Robert Atkins (a & c) 'M.A.S.S. Destruction' continues as Mainframe and Dial-Tone engage in long-range combat in the Hindu Kush using predator drones. They bring the fight to COBRA from ten thousand miles away and learn that, even in a virtual war, the heart can be a casualty. See StormShadow in action, and also, what will a captured COBRA Viper reveal to the Joes? Cover price $3.99.

Limited 1 for 10 Retailer Incentive Cover by Trevor Hutchison. M.A.S.S. DESTRUCTION, Part 2 of 5 - Chuck Dixon (w) o Robert Atkins (a & c) 'M.A.S.S. Destruction' continues as Mainframe and Dial-Tone engage in long-range combat in the Hindu Kush using predator drones. They bring the fight to COBRA from ten thousand miles away and learn that, even in a virtual war, the heart can be a casualty. See StormShadow in action, and also, what will a captured COBRA Viper reveal to the Joes? Cover price $3.99.

Author: Mark Powers Artist: Mike Bear Cover Artist: Mike Bear SINS OF THE MOTHER: Part 4 (of 4) - Finally, the Baroness' quest for revenge takes her face-to-face with her biggest betrayer: Cobra Commander! But when the G.I. Joe team and Destro get involved, will she even have a chance to extract vengeance? Plus: A huge twist that will shape the world of G.I. Joe for years to come - it happens here! Cover price $3.50.

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Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. "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).. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Painted cover art by Clarence Doore. The Older Brother starring G.I. Joe; The Wayne twins were difficult to tell apart by the men in "Baker" Company. Operation Operation starring The Yardbirds, pencils by Dan DeCarlo. Barney and the Buzz Bomb starring G.I. Joe; Recruit Barney is a member of the Oshkosh Amateur Inventors' Society and has many new ideas. You're Never Alone starring G.I. Joe. New 1953 Space Commander: Vibro-Matic Walkie-Talkie ad. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Reprints GI Joe (1982-1994 Marvel) #24 - "The Commander Escapes!" Originally published June, 1984. Written by Larry Hama. Art by Russ Heath. Feraturing appearances by Duke, Roadblock, Gung Ho, Rock-n-Roll, Storm Shadow, Destro, Baroness, Major Blood, Firefly, Zartan, and Cobra Commander. This issue was an insert with the GI Joe 25th Anniversary Action Figure 2-pack featuring Cobra Commander and Duke. FC, 32 pages, No Ads

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Russ Heath art. This is a first printing. All 2nd or 3rd printings have a 2nd 3rd printing notice on inside at bottom of indicia on first/splash page. 2nd printings were done for most issues from #2 to #63. Cover price $0.60.

CLASSIC COMIC REPRINT - Originally packaged with 3 vintage action figures (ad inside back cover). "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).

Volume 24 - 1st printing. "Snake Hunt!" Collects GI Joe: A Real American Hero (2010- IDW) #266-275.

Written by Larry Hama. Art by Robert Atkins, Netho Diaz, Brian Atkins, Maria Keane, and Thiago Gomes. Cover by Robert Atkins.

The hunt is on for Snake Eyes in this epic tale that will feature every living JOE!

When the original Snake Eyes lost his life battling the forces of evil, Sean Collins (aka Throwdown) took up the mysterious mantle to deny Cobra a moral victory in their long-running war against G.I. JOE. But Cobra Commander-not realizing the original Snake Eyes' memories and skills are now implanted in the mind and body of Dawn Moreno-has never given up his desire to remove the legendary ninja from his enemies, and will do whatever it takes to make it happen, including kidnapping and brainwashing Sean Collins and making him part of Cobra!

"Snake Hunt" is a star-studded 10-part event that will feature EVERY SINGLE MEMBER OF G.I. JOE!

Softcover, 224 pages, full color.

Cover price $29.99.

Volume 24 - 2nd or Later Printings. "Snake Hunt!" Collects GI Joe: A Real American Hero (2010- IDW) #266-275.

Written by Larry Hama. Art by Robert Atkins, Netho Diaz, Brian Atkins, Maria Keane, and Thiago Gomes. Cover by Robert Atkins.

The hunt is on for Snake Eyes in this epic tale that will feature every living JOE!

When the original Snake Eyes lost his life battling the forces of evil, Sean Collins (aka Throwdown) took up the mysterious mantle to deny Cobra a moral victory in their long-running war against G.I. JOE. But Cobra Commander-not realizing the original Snake Eyes' memories and skills are now implanted in the mind and body of Dawn Moreno-has never given up his desire to remove the legendary ninja from his enemies, and will do whatever it takes to make it happen, including kidnapping and brainwashing Sean Collins and making him part of Cobra!

"Snake Hunt" is a star-studded 10-part event that will feature EVERY SINGLE MEMBER OF G.I. JOE!

Softcover, 224 pages, full color.

Cover price $29.99.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Dave Cockrum art. Cover price $1.00.