GI Joe #32 Featuring Zartan & the Dreadknocks (1985) NM, Marvel Comics

G.I. JOE: A REAL AMERICAN HERO #32 (1985) - THE DREADNOK DEBUT! 🐍🏍️

Rev up your engines for one of the most chaotic and beloved entries in the G.I. Joe Marvel run! This classic issue features the first full appearance of the Dreadnoks in the comic series, bringing a heavy dose of mayhem to the Joe vs. Cobra conflict.

📜 THE STORY: LARCENY IN THE SWAMP

The Joes find themselves dealing with a new kind of threat as they track the Baroness and Zartan to the Florida Everglades.

• Enter the Dreadnoks: This issue marks the full-team comic debut of Buzzer, Ripper, and Torch—Zartan's band of swamp-dwelling, grape-soda-chugging bikers.

• High-Octane Chase: The cover perfectly captures the Dreadnoks' signature aesthetic: chainsaws, customized motorcycles, and absolute disregard for the law.

• The Crimson Guard Connection: While the Joes focus on the bikers, Cobra’s "Crimson Guard" deep-cover agents continue to infiltrate American society, setting the stage for future "A Real American Hero" epic arcs.

🛠️ COLLECTOR & TRIVIA TIDBITS

• The "Black Costume" Spider-Man Logo: Note the iconic black Spider-Man head in the bottom left corner box. This was a staple of Marvel’s 1985 distribution, celebrating the launch of Spidey’s symbiotic suit.

• Legendary Creative Team: Written by the architect of the G.I. Joe universe, Larry Hama, with high-energy cover art by Frank Springer.

• Toy-Line Synergy: This issue was pivotal in marketing the 1985 wave of Hasbro action figures, making the Dreadnoks instant fan-favorites among kids who wanted a "badder" kind of villain.

• Fun Fact: Despite their rough exterior, the comic version of the Dreadnoks often provided much-needed dark comedy, with Buzzer’s intellectual background frequently clashing with his destructive tendencies.

🔍 PRODUCT SPECS

• Format: Standard Comic Book.

• Era: Copper Age (1985).

• Publisher: Marvel Comics.

• Preservation: Bagged and boarded to protect that vibrant yellow cover from the "shelf wear" of time.