+ This is a lot of 10 issues.
+ These are all 1st Printings.
+ 1st Appearance of the Crimson Guard (#29)
+ 1st Appearance of a H.I.S.S. [High Speed Sentry], operating helicopters in this issue (#30)
+ 1st Appearance of Spirit, a tracker (#31)
+ 1st Appearance of Blowtorch, flamethrower operator (#32)
+ 1st Appearance of Lady Jaye, covert specialist (#32)
+ 1st Appearance of Ripcord, a paratrooper (#32)
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero is a comic book that was published by Marvel Comics from 1982 to 1994. Based on Hasbro, Inc.'s G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero line of military-themed toys, the series has been credited for making G.I. Joe into a pop-culture phenomenon. G.I. Joe was also the first comic book to be advertised on television, in what has been called a "historically crucial moment in media convergence".
The series was written for most of its 155-issue run by comic book writer, artist, and editor Larry Hama, and was notable for its realistic, character-based storytelling style, unusual for a toy comic at the time. Hama wrote the series spontaneously, never knowing how a story would end until it was finished, but worked closely with the artists, giving them sketches of the characters and major scenes. While most stories involved the G.I. Joe Team battling against the forces of Cobra Command, an evil terrorist organization, many also focused on the relationships and background stories of the characters. Hama created most characters in collaboration with Hasbro, and used a system of file cards to keep track of the personalities and fictional histories of his characters, which later became a major selling point for the action figure line.
G.I. Joe was Marvel's top-selling subscription title in 1985, and was receiving 1200 fan letters per week by 1987. The series has been credited with bringing in a new generation of comic book readers, since many children were introduced to the comic book medium through G.I. Joe, and later went on to read other comics. The comic book has been re-printed several times, and also translated in multiple languages. In addition to direct spin-offs of the comic book, several revivals and reboots have been published throughout the 2000s.
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Condition
The included photos are of the specific comics for sale. Pics taken without bag and board so you can see the comic better. After pics, comic promptly placed in fresh bag and board and ready to ship.
I am not a professional grader, but have 30+ years of experience in collecting comics and staying informed on the latest grading guidance.
Estimated grades:
#28: VF/NM (9.0)
#29: VF+ (8.5)
#30: VF/NM (9.0)
#31: VF/NM (9.0)
#32: VF- (7.5) Newsstand
#33: NM- (9.2)
#34: NM- (9.2)
#35: NM- (9.2) Newsstand
#36: NM- (9.2)
#38: F/VF (7.0) Newsstand
INSIDE PAGES are WHITE or White to Off-White, depending on the issue. Never been pressed.
These grades are an estimate, please make your own assessment before purchasing.
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Shipping and Payment:
The comic books will come bagged and boarded and packed safely shipped via USPS Priority Mail within 72 hours after payment is received.
** Lastly, thanks for purchasing my comic books. Collecting comics was a joyful hobby back in the 80's and 90's, and I'm older now and no longer collect and am happy to give them a new home with others who will appreciate them as much I did! **