G.I. Joe, A Real American Hero #1 (Marvel, 1982), CGC 9.6 (White Pages)

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This is where it all began. Before the daily afternoon cartoons and the endless waves of action figures, G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #1 launched the legend. This is a pristine, high-grade copy of the 1982 debut issue that redefined boys' action toys and comics forever.

About the Source Material: In the early 1980s, Hasbro sought to relaunch their G.I. Joe brand but needed a backstory to sell the 3.75-inch figures. They partnered with Marvel Comics, and legendary writer Larry Hama stepped in. Hama didn't just write a comic; he created a universe. He wrote the "file cards" on the packaging and crafted the gritty, military-fantasy lore that made G.I. Joe a global phenomenon. This comic series is widely considered the true canon of the franchise, often offering deeper, more mature storytelling than the animated series that followed.

Issue Summary (First Appearance): "Operation: Lady Doomsday." This blockbuster first issue introduces the elite counter-terrorist team to the world. The Joes—including Stalker, Scarlett, Snake Eyes, Breaker, Flash, and Clutch—are deployed on their first mission to rescue the pacifist nuclear physicist Dr. Adele Burkhart from a Cobra stronghold. It is the first major confrontation with Cobra Commander and the Baroness, setting the stage for decades of conflict.

Grading & Condition Details:

• Grade: This copy has been professionally graded by CGC as a 9.6 (Near Mint+). Finding a copy from 1982 in this near-perfect condition is a rare feat for collectors.

• Page Quality: White Pages.

• Key Attributes: This is the First Appearance of the G.I. Joe Team and Cobra.

• Artwork: Features the iconic cover art by Herb Trimpe and Bob McLeod, and the classic "M.O.B.A.T." (Multi-Ordinance Battle Tank) blueprints on the back cover.

Product Specifications:

• Title: G.I. Joe, A Real American Hero #1

• Publisher: Marvel Comics

• Date: June 1982

• Story: Larry Hama

• Art: Herb Trimpe, Bob McLeod, Don Perlin, Jack Abel

• Grade: CGC 9.6 (White Pages)

• Certification Number: 4262270010

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