H-E-R-O comic books issue 21

1st printing. Direct Edition - "Silent Interlude!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Steve Leialoha. Cobra's deadly new agent - Storm Shadow - has captured Scarlett and brought her to Cobra's stronghold. Only one man has the bravery and skill to rescue her, and his name is Snake-Eyes. Plus, what is GI Joe's black-clad commando's mysterious link with Cobra's super ninja? 36 pages, FC.

NOTE: This is the classic "Silent Issue" with the 1st appearance of Storm Shadow. Cover price $0.60.

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1st printing. Newsstand Edition - "Silent Interlude!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Steve Leialoha. Cobra's deadly new agent - Storm Shadow - has captured Scarlett and brought her to Cobra's stronghold. Only one man has the bravery and skill to rescue her, and his name is Snake-Eyes. Plus, what is GI Joe's black-clad commando's mysterious link with Cobra's super ninja? 36 pages, FC.

NOTE: This is the classic "Silent Issue" with the 1st appearance of Storm Shadow. Cover price $0.60.

This is a second printing of the classic "Silent Issue" with the first appearance of Storm Shadow in "Silent Interlude!" written by Larry Hama with art by Steve Leialoha. This is a SECOND PRINTING with the Spider-Man head UPC area and no printing notification. Otherwise, all 2nd or 3rd printings have a 2nd/3rd printing notice on inside at bottom of indicia on first/splash page. NOTE: 2nd printings were done for most issues from #2 to #63. Cover price $0.60.

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This is 3rd printing of the classic "Silent Issue" with the first appearance of Storm Shadow in "Silent Interlude!" written by Larry Hama with art by Steve Leialoha. This is a THIRD PRINTING. All 2nd or 3rd printings have a 2nd 3rd printing notice on inside at bottom of indicia on first/splash page. NOTE: 2nd printings were done for most issues from #2 to #63. Cover price $0.60.

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"The Killer with My Name!" Plot assist by Len Wein, script by Tony Isabella, pencils by Ron Wilson, inks by Vince Colletta. Before Luke Cage there was another man called Power Man (1st appeared in Avengers #21-22), and he's come to reclaim his title. It's a heavyweight bout with Power Man vs. Power Man for the championship. The letters page includes Marvel Value Stamp series A # 73 (Kingpin by John Romita Sr.). Wilson cover pencils, Frank Giacoia cover inks. NOTE: "The other Power Man in this story is none other than Erik Josten, who would later become the villain Goliath [in Iron Man (1968-96 1st Series) Annual # 7] and presently is the hero known as Atlas in the pages of Thunderbolts." - Odinson, Lone Star Comnics Archivist. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover pencils by Marie Severin, inks by John Romita. Sub-Mariner!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Paul Reinman; After he left them, the Avengers feel responsible for the damages that the Hulk may cause; They start a search for him and find him; When they start to battle, the Sub-Mariner joins the Hulk; reprinted from Avengers #3. No One Can Stop the Vanisher!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Paul Reinman; reprinted from The X-Men #2. Cyclops pinup, Marvel Girl pinup, the Beast pinup, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. 68 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

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The Quiet Darkness, Part 1 of 4. Lobo and Darkseid's hunt for a sweet little girl results in the imposition of martial law on the planet Zoon. Brainiac Five and Furball are caught in the middle of the cosmic chase! 'The Quiet Darkness' is the sequel to the legendary 'Great Darkness Saga,' one of the Legion's greatest cases. Written by Al Gordon, Keith Giffen, Tom Bierbaum and Mary Bierbaum, with art and cover by Giffen and Gordon. Deluxe format. Cover price $1.75.

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A new Fatal Five are in the making and the mystery behind Sensor Girl mounts! Script by Paul Levitz, art and cover by Greg LaRocque and Larry Mahlstedt. Plus: Back-up tale by Levitz and Paris Cullins. Deluxe format. Cover price $1.50.

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In this issue: Steve Englehart and Steve Leialoha are interviewed about Coyote; New Gods History - Part 2; super-hero role-playing games explained. Plus: Star Wars comic strip by Archie Goodwin and Al Williamson; Amazing Heroes Newsline; Coming Distractions; Amazing Readers; Editorial; Comics in Review - Batman and the Outsiders; Silly Cover #196 - Barbarian Bloodbath Comics by Bruce Timm (satirizing Conan); The Pink Protector by Michael Dugan. Cover by Steve Leialoha. Cover price $1.95.

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Written by Mark Waid & Tony Bedard. Art by Barry Kitson, Adam DeKraker & Mick Gray Cover by Kitson. The Legion struggles against the mighty giants of Colossal Boy's hometown! And with Brainiac's resurrection plan in action, can the Legion trust him to play god? Cover price $2.99.

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Brief interviews with Adrian Tomine and Andy Mangels; Q & A with Jerry Ordway; Greg Hyland interviews Todd McFarlane; interview with Evan Dorkin; interview with Harlan Ellison; interview with John Ostrander; 'From Pencils To Inks' column by Mark A. Nelson; Radical Dreamer strip by Mark Wheatley; The Hero Files: 14-page look at EC Comics, including an EC price guide; 2 interviews with Larry Marder; 'Finally' commentary by Jeff Smith; Spawn cover by Steve Bodnar Cover price $3.95.

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Cover by Juan Dalfiume. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, M. Salito and Juan Dalfiume. American soldiers face the brutality of war in conflicts across the globe. UN forces try to prove that North Korean soldiers are breaking the terms of the truce. US soldiers seek Nazis hiding out in a German town, not realizing they're in the sewers. Nobody's War; Always Alert; The Hunter; Alles Kaput; Ribbon-Clerk Warrior. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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(W) Paul Levitz (A) Jeff Johnson (CA) Francis Portela The Legion is overwhelmed and on the edge of defeat at the hands of the fully formed Fatal Five...is there any hope left? The ultimate story of Super Hero survival continues! Cover price $2.99.

NOTE: Figurine NOT included. This magazine includes a detailed history and background for the featured character, exclusive images, official stats (heigth, weight, powers, etc.), a "Classic Moments" centfold which depicts an important event from the hero's or villain's past, and a look at the creators who made their mark on the character. Slick card-stock cover, 20 pages, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., full color. NOTE: Due to the way the magazine was packaged originally with the figurine, there will be few Near MInt copies.

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Written by Will Pfeifer Art by Dale Eaglesham & Wade von Grawbadger Cover by Kelsey Shannon Picking Up the Pieces 3/4. The battle lines over the H-E-R-O device are drawn: Robby Reed and his team face off against a villain created by the device, with powers that dwarf all the others combined. Plus, Matt Allen (from H-E-R-O #5) learns his daughter has been kidnapped, and he isn't happy! On sale Oct 20 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US Cover price $2.50.

Cover by H.C. Kiefer. Stories and art by Alexander Kostuk, K. Menzer, Jimmy Thompson, H.C. Kiefer, Harry G. Peter, Chas. G. Loeb, Russell Keaton and Stephen Douglas. Superhero comics from Famous Funnies, featuring some of the stranger heroes of the Golden Age. Thugs steal valuable rare manuscripts from a bookstore where Man o' Metal happens to be shopping; Hydroman tracks the followers of the beautiful but deadly Spider Woman; Music Master discovers the secret behind the monster called the Caligantzares. Music Master and Man o' Metal were listed in Jon Morris's 2015 book The League of Regrettable Superheroes. True Stories of War Heroes; Hydroman; The Music Master; Destruction Via Parachute; Man O' Metal; Dead Men Tell Tales; Lucky Seven; Flyin' Jenny. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Written by Larry Hama. Art by Larry Hama, Steve Leialoha, George Roussos. Cover by Ed Hannigan, Klaus Janson. ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT COMIC BOOKS EVER RETURNS!  To celebrate G.I. JOE: SILENT MISSIONS month, experience the groundbreaking Silent Interlude from writer/artist LARRY HAMA! This legendary issue features a Snake-Eyes solo mission, the first appearance of Storm Shadow, and a full-length, action-packed story with NO DIALOGUE. 24 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

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Written by Larry Hama. Art by Larry Hama, Steve Leialoha, George Roussos. Cover by Andy Kubert, Laura Martin. ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT COMIC BOOKS EVER RETURNS!  To celebrate G.I. JOE: SILENT MISSIONS month, experience the groundbreaking Silent Interlude from writer/artist LARRY HAMA! This legendary issue features a Snake-Eyes solo mission, the first appearance of Storm Shadow, and a full-length, action-packed story with NO DIALOGUE. 24 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

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Limited 1 for 10 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Larry Hama. Art by Larry Hama, Steve Leialoha, George Roussos. Cover by Andy Kubert. ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT COMIC BOOKS EVER RETURNS!  To celebrate G.I. JOE: SILENT MISSIONS month, experience the groundbreaking Silent Interlude from writer/artist LARRY HAMA! This legendary issue features a Snake-Eyes solo mission, the first appearance of Storm Shadow, and a full-length, action-packed story with NO DIALOGUE. 24 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Larry Hama. Art by Larry Hama, Steve Leialoha, George Roussos. Cover by Klaus Janson, Ed Hannigan. ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT COMIC BOOKS EVER RETURNS!  To celebrate G.I. JOE: SILENT MISSIONS month, experience the groundbreaking Silent Interlude from writer/artist LARRY HAMA! This legendary issue features a Snake-Eyes solo mission, the first appearance of Storm Shadow, and a full-length, action-packed story with NO DIALOGUE. 24 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Written by Larry Hama. Art by Larry Hama, Steve Leialoha, George Roussos. Blank Sketch Cover. ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT COMIC BOOKS EVER RETURNS!  To celebrate G.I. JOE: SILENT MISSIONS month, experience the groundbreaking Silent Interlude from writer/artist LARRY HAMA! This legendary issue features a Snake-Eyes solo mission, the first appearance of Storm Shadow, and a full-length, action-packed story with NO DIALOGUE. 24 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. "Silent Interlude!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Steve Leialoha. Cobra's deadly new agent - Storm Shadow - has captured Scarlett and brought her to Cobra's stronghold. Only one man has the bravery and skill to rescue her, and his name is Snake-Eyes. Plus, what is GI Joe's black-clad commando's mysterious link with Cobra's super ninja? 32 pages, FC. NOTE: This is the classic "Silent Issue" with the 1st appearance of Storm Shadow. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

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Written by PAUL TOBIN. Art by ESDRAS CRISTOBAL. Cover by CLAYTON HENRY. FINAL ISSUE! Who remembers Gary Gaunt? Considered a monster during World War II, he was secretly dropped behind German lines so his terrible 'Jekyll and Hyde' transformations would disrupt the German war effort. Gaunt...forgotten by society, has been able to control his hideous transformations for over 60 years...but when his special serum is stolen, Nova and the Avengers find themselves at ground zero with the strangest man/monster of them all! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

Cover by Dick Giordano and Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Stories and art by Bill Montes, Ernie Bache, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Cold War-era war comics from Charlton, featuring men giving their all in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. A pilot learns there's no sense trying to "play it safe" flying against the Korean air force. Cpl. Dijon sees more action than he expects while bringing a wounded soldier back from the front. Capt. Dahler tries to prove to the men of B Company that he's not a coward. Plus the history of flaming arrows. An Average Guy; Jeep Driver; The Decoy; Flaming Arrow; Relieved of Command. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Written by J.M. DeMATTEIS and JEN VAN METER. Art by WELLINTON ALVES, PEPE LARRAZ and NELSON PEREIRA. Cover by CARLO PAGULAYAN and JEFF HUET. The Hulk joins the circus! But why? And only Captain America can save Dr. Strange, the Sorcerer Supreme! But how? Circus smashing and demon demolishing abound in these two super stories! 32 PGS./All Ages Cover price $2.99.

Stories and art by Doug Wildey and others. A showcase for popular Western heroes and movie cowboys. A talkative railroad official comes to town and everybody wants to bribe him for their own benefit, but maybe he's not who he claims to be. Lash LaRue warns a fort of an impending Native attack, in a story with art by Doug Wildey. Monte Hale tries to help Curly regain his will to live after his face is horribly scarred in a thresher accident. Sheriff's Secret; Hopalong Cassidy: The Bribe; Pony Boy Pedro; Ambling Andy; Lash LaRue: Thunder Cloud's Revolt; Monte Hale: Tragedy on the Bar 50; Lamebrain Lem; Ten-Gallon Tex; Rocky Lane: Flight to Nowhere. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. 1st printing - "Silent Interlude!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Steve Leialoha. Cobra's deadly new agent - Storm Shadow - has captured Scarlett and brought her to Cobra's stronghold. Only one man has the bravery and skill to rescue her, and his name is Snake-Eyes. Plus, what is GI Joe's black-clad commando's mysterious link with Cobra's super ninja? 32 pages, FC. NOTE: This is the classic "Silent Issue" with the 1st appearance of Storm Shadow. Cover price $0.60.

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Volume 21 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Kouhei Horikoshi.

Class 1-A's joint battle training with Class B continues! Class 1-A gets the first win in the best-of-five series of all-out Quirk battles, but after some feedback from the teachers, the students square off again for a second round, and rivalries form. They've all come a long way from where they started and are showing some real creativity with their Quirks, but they're still just starting down the path of the hero!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Teen

Cover price $9.99.

Reprint Edition. East Side Comics Exclusive Variant Cover by Tiago Da Silva. Reprints GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) #21. Story by Larry Hama. Art by Steve Leialoha. Cover price $3.99.

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".

Kickstarter Exclusive Foil Sketch 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".

One Stop Comic Shop Exclusive Virgin Cover by Jeffrey Edwards - limited to 750 copies. 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".

Flower City Comic Con and 1st Print Comics exclusive cover by Joe Jusko. Special Edition reprint of GI Joe (1982 Marvel) #21. "Silent Interlude!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Steve Leialoha. Cobra's deadly new agent - Storm Shadow - has captured Scarlett and brought her to Cobra's stronghold. Only one man has the bravery and skill to rescue her, and his name is Snake-Eyes. Plus, what is GI Joe's black-clad commando's mysterious link with Cobra's super ninja?

Flower City Comic Con and 1st Print Comics exclusive virgin cover by Joe Jusko. Special Edition reprint of GI Joe (1982 Marvel) #21. "Silent Interlude!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Steve Leialoha. Cobra's deadly new agent - Storm Shadow - has captured Scarlett and brought her to Cobra's stronghold. Only one man has the bravery and skill to rescue her, and his name is Snake-Eyes. Plus, what is GI Joe's black-clad commando's mysterious link with Cobra's super ninja?

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Issue #21 - Mar. 2018. Written by Kyle Puttkammer. Art by Andy Duggan. Final issue. "Warm Hearts on a Cold Day." 6 1/2-in. x 10 1/4-in., 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

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Spook Fix! - Written by Roy Thomas & Dann Thomas. Art by E.R. Cruz. Cover by Dell Barras & E.R. Cruz. Reprinted from Captain Thunder and Blue Bolt (1987) #6. Welcome home! The spotlight once again falls on Captain Thunder and Blue Bolt in this classic adventure! 28 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

All-new glossy format! Bigger size! More pages! We kick off the new look with Superhero Team-Up Special featuring: An in-depth look at the longest bromance in comics -- Batman and Superman (including tips for the 2015 movie clash); a look back at Spider-Mans first major spin-off title, Marvel Team-Up; Top 20 greatest comics buddies; The Things finest solo outing in Marvel Two-In One -- The Pegasus Project. Plus: Sandman Prelude, Marvel's Agents of SHIELD, a new gallery feature showcasing the best current comic art, Alan Moore, Love & Rockets, Arrow season two preview, The Art of Dave Taylor, Doctor Who, Dead Boy Detectives, the man who created Tony Stark (or at least, the Tony Stark we know today). Featuring over 40 pages of comics previews and sneak peeks. Cover price $9.99.

GalaxyCon Exclusive Variant cover by Jeff Edwards and Tim Seely. Written by Larry Hama. Art by Steve Leialoha and George Roussos. Reprint of GI Joe (1982 Marvel) #21, available exclusively through GalaxyCon. "Silent Interlude!" Cobra's deadly new agent - Storm Shadow - has captured Scarlett and brought her to Cobra's stronghold. Only one man has the bravery and skill to rescue her, and his name is Snake-Eyes. Plus, what is GI Joe's black-clad commando's mysterious link with Cobra's super ninja?

Volume 21 - 1st printing. "Special Missions!" Collects GI Joe: A Real American Hero (2010- IDW) #251-255.

Written by Larry Hama. Art by Alex Sanchez, David Messina, Brian Shearer, Netho Diaz, and Harvey Tolibao. Cover by John Royle and Jagdish Kumar.

The new Snake Eyes, Dawn Moreno, has generated excitement and new fan interest in the G.I. Joe brand. 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? Living legend Larry Hama shares some of their amazing tales in "Special Missions"-five one-shot stories featuring a variety of characters including Stalker, Baroness, Duke, and more-each illustrated by a different world-class artist!

Softcover, 128 pages, full color.

Cover price $17.99.

Volume 21 - 1st printing. Written by Aneko Yusagi. Art and cover by Aiya Kyu. Translated by Eric Margolis. "Did he really just start a wave?!" Naofumi and his party have arrived at Kyo's research laboratory. There, they discover countless homunculi, created as vessels for souls. Controlling the body of the mirror hero, Kyo attacks our heroes-and even has an even deadlier weapon up his sleeve! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 168 pages, B&W. Cover price $11.95.

Summer 1970. Fanzine published by John Cooper covering broadcasting, motion pictures, cartoon art, and magic. This issue: Tarzan photo cover. Articles on Tarzan/Johnny Weismuller, Captain Celluloid and the Film Pirates (silent serial), Clayton Moore , Burne Hogarth Tarzan art, and more. 8.5-in. x 11-in.; black and white; 28 pages.

Chilean series. Reprints material from Transformers (1984 Marvel). 8-1/2" x 10-3/4", 28 pages, full color, Spanish language.

Issue #21. Reprints Secret Wars by Jim Shooter and Alpha Flight by John Byrne. 8 1/4-in. x 11-in., 30 pages, partial color.