G.I. Joe, A Real American Hero #1 (Marvel, 1982), CGC 8.0 (White Pages)
"Knowing is half the battle!" ðŸŒ
This is the book that started a revolution. G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #1Â is the cornerstone of 80s action figure culture. This CGC 8.0 copy offers collectors a beautiful, high-grade example of the issue that introduced the world to the modern G.I. Joe team.
About the Source Material: Before the cartoon took over the airwaves, Marvel Comics and writer Larry Hama built the foundation of the G.I. Joe universe. Tasked by Hasbro to create a backstory for their new 3.75-inch toy line, Hama crafted a gritty, military-fantasy world that was far more detailed than the animated series. The comic run is legendary for its character development—specifically regarding Snake Eyes and Storm Shadow—and stands as the definitive canon for many die-hard fans.
Issue Summary (First Appearance): "Operation: Lady Doomsday." In this blockbuster debut, the G.I. Joe counter-terrorist unit is revealed to the world. The issue features the First Appearances of the original team: Hawk, Stalker, Scarlett, Snake Eyes, Breaker, Flash, and Clutch. They are deployed to rescue Dr. Adele Burkhart from a Cobra island stronghold, marking their first major conflict with Cobra Commander and the Baroness.
Grading & Condition Details:
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Grade: This copy has been professionally graded by CGC as an 8.0 (Very Fine). It presents beautifully with sharp colors and retains the classic newsstand appeal.
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Page Quality: White Pages.
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Key Attributes: This is the First Issue of the Marvel run and the first appearance of the G.I. Joe team and Cobra.
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Artwork: Iconic cover art by Herb Trimpe and Bob McLeod, featuring the team in action alongside the M.O.B.A.T. tank (which gets a detailed tech schematic on the back cover).
Product Specifications:
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Title: G.I. Joe, A Real American Hero #1
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Publisher: Marvel Comics
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Date: June 1982
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Story: Larry Hama
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Art: Herb Trimpe, Bob McLeod, Don Perlin, Jack Abel
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Grade: CGC 8.0 (White Pages)
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Certification Number: 4250817014
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* Graded: CGC 8.0
* Marvel Comics
* 1982
