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Flashback 01: Daredevil Battles Hitler #1 (1941/1970) 1 FN+ 6.5

The first issue of the Flashback reprint series presents Daredevil Battles Hitler #1 originally published in 1941 by Lev Gleason. Cover pencils by Charles Biro, inks by Bob Wood; Daredevil crashes in on a meeting at Berchtesgaden in which Hitler makes final plans to invade England across the Channel, then has to evade Nazi soldiers seeking to locate and kill him; Meanwhile, British Prime Minister Churchill meets with Daredevil and the Silver Streak and assigns them to watch a mysterious cottage on the Downs, which leads to an all-out naval battle with the enemy. The Claw Double Crosses Hitler, script by Charles Biro, art by Jack Cole; Hitler approaches the Claw to ask his assistance in helping him and the Japanese successfully attack and destroy the British in Singapore; Daredevil poses as a lieutenant of the Claw to get behind enemy lines to stop the attack. Fighting Hitler and His Jungle Hordes; Daredevil and Lance must stop Hitler's plans to conquer Africa from within, aimed at cutting Great Britain off from her colonial empire. The Case of the Secret Code Machine, script by Charles Biro, art by Jack Cole; Dickie is summoned to Washington D.C. with his latest invention: a fool-proof decoding machine; Unfortunately, it is stolen by several Nazi agents, who try and rush it back to Berlin before Dean, Todd and Daredevil can stop them. "Wreck Goering's Sky-Fighters"; Daredevil and Cloud help fight off the murderous Nazi air blitzkrieg with the help of the RAF, including stopping the Nazi Reichsmarshall, who accepts Cloud's proposal to battle it out with each other in the air. "Von Roeder Nazi Sea Raider" starring Daredevil and The Pirate Prince, art by Harry Anderson; vs. Hitler and Admiral Roeder. "The Man of Hate Adolf Hitler - Dictator of Germany," script and art by Bob Davis. 68-pages, full color cardstock covers, 7-3/4-in. x 10-3/8-in. black-and-white interior on white paper stock, saddle-stitched binding. Cover price $3.00.

Flashback 09: Doll Man Quarterly #1 (1941/1970) 9 FN+ 6.5

Staple rust.

The ninth issue of the Flashback reprint series presents Doll Man Quarterly # 1 originally published in 1941 by Quality Comics. "Phantom Swordsman!!"; Doll Man (Darrel Dane) battles The Phantom Duelist (Steve Morton), who makes his first appearance and then dies. "The Vulture!!"; Doll Man battles The Vulture. "Origin of Justin Wright," script and art by George Brenner (as Wayne Reid); Justin receives a telegram summoning him to the offices of Cronin, Fox and DiPreta, where Cronin informed Wright, because it was his 26th birthday, he stood to inherit his parents' fortune; At his boyhood home, while going through some of his parents' possessions, he discovered a red scarf that belonged to his mother; From that moment on, he wore that scarf and a blue suit, vowing to avenge his parents' murder as Just 'N' Right, rounding up two mobsters responsible. "The Framing of Joe Davis"; Doll Man vs. Slats and his gang. "Black Gold"; Doll Man vs. Dr. Rosdick and Professor Weezel. "Red Light of Doom" text story starring Doll Man, written by Robert M. Hyatt. "The Black Gondolier"; Doll Man vs. The Black Gondolier, who makes his first appearance. 68-pages, full color cardstock covers, 7-3/4-in. x 10-3/8-in. black-and-white interior on white paper stock, saddle-stitched binding. Cover price $3.00.

Flashback 30: All-American Comics 24 (1941/1970) 30 FN+ 6.5

The 30th issue of the Flashback reprint series presents ALL-AMERICAN COMICS # 24 (Green Lantern) originally published in 1941 by DC Comics. Green Lantern (by Mart Dellon and Bill Finger), Scribbly and the Red Tornado (by Sheldon Mayer), Mutt & Jeff and Cicero's Cat (both by Bud Fisher), Hop Harrigan, the Atom (by Ben Flinton and Bill O'Connor), Popsicle Pete, Rescue on Mars, Ben Webster, and Red, White, and Blue. 68-pages, full color cardstock covers, 7-1/2-in. x 10-3/8-in. black-and-white interior on white paper stock, saddle-stitched binding. Cover price $3.00.

Forever People (1971 1st Series) 1 CGC 7.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #0156565009

1st full appearance of Darkseid (his 3rd appearance anywhere). Superman guest stars--Odd fact: DC didn't like Kirby's rendition of Superman in this issue, so they had another artist redraw Superman (in the standard Curt Swan fashion of the day) in every panel of the comic! Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia; The Forever People come to earth and are greeted by Superman. A Visit with Jack Kirby by Marv Wolfman. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Forever People (1971 1st Series) 1 CGC 5.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4115420006

1st full appearance of Darkseid (his 3rd appearance anywhere). Superman guest stars--Odd fact: DC didn't like Kirby's rendition of Superman in this issue, so they had another artist redraw Superman (in the standard Curt Swan fashion of the day) in every panel of the comic! Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia; The Forever People come to earth and are greeted by Superman. A Visit with Jack Kirby by Marv Wolfman. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Francis Brother of the Universe (1980) 1A.N CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4389429011

Newsstand Edition. 48-page giant. Cover pencils by John Buscema, inks by Marie Severin. Francis, Brother of the Universe, script by Mary Jo Duffy, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Marie Severin; Biography of St. Francis; Francis is born in Assisi, Italy in the year 1181 or 1182, at the end of the Dark Ages; As he grows up he becomes friend to many nobles, even though he is a member of the middle class; A war with the nearby town Perugia sends Francis into battle; He is captured along with many of his noble friends and imprisoned; Another war is about to start between the Pope and the Roman Emperor, and Francis sees this as a chance to redeem himself. 52 pgs., full color. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Francis Brother of the Universe (1980) 1A.N CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4389429012

Newsstand Edition. 48-page giant. Cover pencils by John Buscema, inks by Marie Severin. Francis, Brother of the Universe, script by Mary Jo Duffy, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Marie Severin; Biography of St. Francis; Francis is born in Assisi, Italy in the year 1181 or 1182, at the end of the Dark Ages; As he grows up he becomes friend to many nobles, even though he is a member of the middle class; A war with the nearby town Perugia sends Francis into battle; He is captured along with many of his noble friends and imprisoned; Another war is about to start between the Pope and the Roman Emperor, and Francis sees this as a chance to redeem himself. 52 pgs., full color. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Frankenstein (1973 Marvel) 1 VG- 3.5

Cover detached at one staple.

Marvel begins its own unique take on the Frankenstein mythos by, in essence, continuing the Mary Shelley story--beginning with the discovery of the monster frozen in ice and bringing it back to life! "Mary Shelley's Frankenstein!" Script by Gary Friedrich, early classic art and cover by Mike Ploog. Cover price $0.20.

Frankenstein (1973 Marvel) 2 VF 8.0

The title says it all: "Bride of the Monster!" Part re-telling of the Shelley classic, part new "Marvel" story. Script by Gary Friedrich, art and cover by Mike Ploog. Cover price $0.20.

Frankenstein (1973 Marvel) 8 FN/VF 7.0

It's the monster versus Dracula in "My Name is Dracula!" Script by Gary Friedrich, pencils by John Buscema, inks by John Verpoorten. Back-up reprint, "The Man Who Can't Be Stopper" with beautiful art by Joe Orlando. Buscema cover? Cover price $0.20.

Freedom Fighters (1976 DC) 3 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4400949005

Written by Martin Pasko. Art by Ramona Fradon, Juan Canale, and Vince Colletta. Cover by Dick Giordano. The Super Sniper; The Freedom Fighters battle a homicidal lawyer who has been transformed into SKRAGG, the SUPER-SNIPER after being bathed in an energy beam by a pair of mischievous alien explorers. 36 pages, full color. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Freedom Fighters (1976 DC) 3 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4380743001

Written by Martin Pasko. Art by Ramona Fradon, Juan Canale, and Vince Colletta. Cover by Dick Giordano. The Super Sniper; The Freedom Fighters battle a homicidal lawyer who has been transformed into SKRAGG, the SUPER-SNIPER after being bathed in an energy beam by a pair of mischievous alien explorers. 36 pages, full color. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Freedom Fighters (1976 DC) 7 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4323359003

Written by Bob Rozakis. Art by Dick Ayers and Jack Abel. Cover by Rich Buckler and Jack Abel. The Emperor of the North Pole; The Freedom Fighters travel to the New York Christmastime attraction SANTALAND, where they find themselves face to face with the evil ELF, and face off against his weapons of choice-deadly doll recreations of the Justice League of America, including Batman, Superman, Supergirl, Robin and Wonder Woman! 36 pages, full color. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

From Beyond the Unknown (1969) 22 CBCS 9.2

Paper: Off white

1st cover 8.5, interior cover 9.2. Double Cover.

Label #21-31C4038-011

Further Adventures of Indiana Jones (1983) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4312772001

Cover art by Terry Austin. The Further Adventures of Indiana Jones, script by John Byrne, pencils by John Byrne (layouts) and Terry Austin (finished art), inks by Terry Austin; Indiana Jones goes after the Ikons of Ikammanen, "statues" of solid gold, after Charlie Dunne is murdered in the attempt; Indiana encounters Edith, Charlie's sister, and Solomon Black, who are both after the Ikons; Edith and Indiana are captured by a cult worshipping the Ikons. 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) 2 CBCS 8.0

Paper: White

Label #22-069BD64-015

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"Shake Hands with Satan!" Guest-starring Daimon Hellstrom (Son of Satan). Story by Gary Friedrich. Art by Jim Mooney and Syd Shores. Cover by Gil Kane. The Spirit of Vengeance will travel to Hell itself and come face-to-face with Satan (Mephisto) in the ultimate showdown of the macabre. Story continued in Marvel Spotlight (1971-1977 1st Series) #12. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 2nd appearance of Daimon Hellstrom (Son of Satan). Cover price $0.20.

Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) 3 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4387735006

"Wheels on Fire!" Guest-starring Daimon Hellstrom (Son of Satan). Story by Gary Friedrich. Art by Jim Mooney and John Tartaglione. Cover by John Romita, Sr. It had to happen, the fateful final showdown with Big Daddy Dawson! Plus, in this issue, Ghost Rider learns how to summon forth his mystical motorcycle! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.20.

Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) 3 VG 4.0

"Wheels on Fire!" Guest-starring Daimon Hellstrom (Son of Satan). Story by Gary Friedrich. Art by Jim Mooney and John Tartaglione. Cover by John Romita, Sr. It had to happen, the fateful final showdown with Big Daddy Dawson! Plus, in this issue, Ghost Rider learns how to summon forth his mystical motorcycle! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.20.

Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) 8 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4387735005

"Satan Himself!" Guest-starring Stunt Master. Story by Tony Isabella. Art by Jim Mooney and Sal Trapani. Cover by Gil Kane. Mephisto (as Satan) takes center stage here as the devil torments Ghost Rider and attempts to seduce and turn one of his allies agianst him. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A # 48 (Kraven the Hunter by Steve Ditko). Cover price $0.25.

Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) 20 CBCS 7.5

Paper: White

1st cover 5.5, interior cover 7.5. Double Cover.

Label #21-2796141-014

First 30-cent cover price - Part 5 of 5 - "Two Against Death!" Guest-Starring Daredevil, Stunt Master and Karen Page. Story by Marv Wolfman. Art by John Byrne and Don Perlin. Cover by Gil Kane and Klaus Janson. Story continued from Daredevil (1964-1998 1st Series) #138. the Spirit of Vengeance must team-up with the Man without Fear to save the beautiful Karen Page from the menacing Death-Stalker! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.30.

Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) 25 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4387918011

"Menace is a Man Called Malice!" Guest-starring Stunt Master. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Don Heck and Tony DeZuniga. Cover by Gil Kane and Steve Leialoha. Ghost Rider takes on the pyromaniac known as Malice! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: One-page Hostess ad, "Spider-Man and Madam Web." Cover price $0.30.

Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) 41 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2797641-002

"The Freight Train to Oblivion!" Story by Michael Fleisher. Art by Don Perlin. Cover by Bob Budianski and Bob Wiacek. After a chance encounter, Johnny Blaze is struck with amnesia. What effect will this have on the Spirit of Vengeance? 32 pages, FC. NOTE: Mr. Fantastic stars in Hostess ad "A Passion for Gold!" Cover price $0.40.

Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) 42 CBCS 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2797641-004

"The Lonesome DEATH of Johnny Blaze!" Story by Michael Fleisher. Art by Don Perlin. Cover by Bob Budianski and Bob Wiacek. Ghost Rider tracks down the rest of the Jackal Gang for some much needed vengeance. Meanwhile, Johnny Blaze can't remember the events of the last few days. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: Iron Man stars in Hostess ad "Iron Man in the Hungry Battleaxe!" Cover price $0.40.

Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) 44 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-2797641-007

Part 2 of 2 - "Cloak of Crimson - Soul of Dust!" Story by Michael Fleisher. Art by Carmine Infantino and Ricardo Villamonte. Cover by Bob Budianski and Bob Wiacek. It's Johnny Blaze vs. the Ghost Rider with both their futures hanging in the balance. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: Thor stars in Hostess ad "Thor Meets the Ricochet Monster!" Cover price $0.40.

Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) 47 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-2797641-012

Last 40-cent cover-price - "The Demon Within!" Story by Michael Fleisher. Art by Don Perlin. Cover by Bob Budianski and Al Milgrom. A dejected Johnny Blazes spirals out of control and hits rock bottom, vowing to never let the Ghost Rider out again! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: One-page Hostess ad, "The Incredible Hulk vs. the Roller Disco Devils!" Cover price $0.40.

Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) 48 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2797641-014

First 50c cover-priced issue - "Wind of the Undead!" Story by Michael Fleisher. Art by Don Perlin. Cover by Bob Budianski and Bob McCleod. Ghost Rider is besieged by monstrous Hell-bats, but things go from bad to worse when he reverts to Johnny Blaze and can't trigger his transformation. How can a mortal man survive such an attack without the power of Ghost Rider? 32 pages, FC. NOTE: Captain Mar-Vell stars in Hostess ad "Captain Marvel Defends the Earth!" Cover price $0.50.

Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) 81N FN+ 6.5

Newsstand Edition. Final Issue - Part 2 of 2 - "The End of the Ghost Rider!" Story by J.M. DeMatteis and Bob Budiansky. Art by Bob Budiansky and Kevin Dzubans. Centurious has captured the soul of Johnny Blaze, weakening Zarathos. The only way to save both their lives is for a hellspawn to make the ultimate sacrifice. Johnny Blaze's future and eternal soul rely on the courage and pity of a demon he has been at war with for years. Get ready for the last ride of the Ghost Rider! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

Ghosts (1971-1982 DC) 1 VG/FN 5.0

Cover art by Nick Cardy. We Challenge You to Read On!, art by Tony DeZuniga; Introduction to the concept of ghosts featuring Abraham Lincoln, Arthur Conan Doyle, and Mark Twain. Death's Bridegroom!, script by Leo Dorfman [as Geoff Brown], art by Jim Aparo; She had waited years for her betrothed, only to have a con man stage a weirdo wedding--until she pulled the last trick on him! Ghost in the Iron Coffin, script by Leo Dorfman [as David George], art by Sam Glanzman. The Tattooed Terror!, script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Sy Barry. The Last Dream!, script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Sy Barry. The Spectral Coachman!, script by Leo Dorfman, art by Tony DeZuniga; Tombstone, Arizona, draws its name from the town graveyard where the greatest badmen of the west are buried. 52 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Ghosts (1971-1982 DC) 37 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4385668012

"Tomb of Fire" (art by Fred Carrillo), "Specters of Silver Cliffs," and "Fear on Ice." Batman and Robin star in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Mummy." Luis Dominguez cover. Cover price $0.25.

Ghosts (1971-1982 DC) 64 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4385668025

Cover by Luis Dominguez. Featuring: 1 page intro story "Ghosts and the Supernatural" written by Murray Boltinoff and drawn by John Calnan & Vince Colletta; 6 page story "Dead Men Do Tell Tales" written by Murray Boltinoff and drawn by E.R. Cruz; 1 page text story "Fading Clue from a Phantom"; 4 page story "The Haunted Cell" drawn by Ken Landgraf & Danny Bulanadi; 6 page story "Flight of the Phantom Airship" drawn by Fred Carrillo. Cover price $0.35.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 1N CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-2CD955B-006

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Newsstand Edition. Giant size issue - "Operation: Lady Doomsday!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Herb Trimpe and Bob McLeod. Cobra is a sinister terrorist organization bent on world domination! There is only one thing standing in their way - GI Joe, the free world's elite strike force and a band of highly trained super soldiers who fight for freedom, justice and the American way. Yo, Joe! 1st appearance of Hawk, Snake-eyes, Scarlett, Clutch, Rock 'n' Roll, Stalker, Breaker, Flash, Grand Slam, Short-Fuse, Grunt, Cobra Commander and the Baroness. Includes back-up story "Hot Potato!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Don Perlin and Jack Abel. Starring Snake-eyes, Scarlett, and Rock 'n' Roll. Also includes a 2-page diagram of "The Pit," the G.I. Joe Command Center. 52 pages, FC. Cover price $1.50.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 1N CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #4357005001

Newsstand Edition. Giant size issue - "Operation: Lady Doomsday!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Herb Trimpe and Bob McLeod. Cobra is a sinister terrorist organization bent on world domination! There is only one thing standing in their way - GI Joe, the free world's elite strike force and a band of highly trained super soldiers who fight for freedom, justice and the American way. Yo, Joe! 1st appearance of Hawk, Snake-eyes, Scarlett, Clutch, Rock 'n' Roll, Stalker, Breaker, Flash, Grand Slam, Short-Fuse, Grunt, Cobra Commander and the Baroness. Includes back-up story "Hot Potato!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Don Perlin and Jack Abel. Starring Snake-eyes, Scarlett, and Rock 'n' Roll. Also includes a 2-page diagram of "The Pit," the G.I. Joe Command Center. 52 pages, FC. Cover price $1.50.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 1N VF 8.0

Newsstand Edition. Giant size issue - "Operation: Lady Doomsday!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Herb Trimpe and Bob McLeod. Cobra is a sinister terrorist organization bent on world domination! There is only one thing standing in their way - GI Joe, the free world's elite strike force and a band of highly trained super soldiers who fight for freedom, justice and the American way. Yo, Joe! 1st appearance of Hawk, Snake-eyes, Scarlett, Clutch, Rock 'n' Roll, Stalker, Breaker, Flash, Grand Slam, Short-Fuse, Grunt, Cobra Commander and the Baroness. Includes back-up story "Hot Potato!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Don Perlin and Jack Abel. Starring Snake-eyes, Scarlett, and Rock 'n' Roll. Also includes a 2-page diagram of "The Pit," the G.I. Joe Command Center. 52 pages, FC. Cover price $1.50.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 1N VG+ 4.5

Centerfold detached at one staple.

Newsstand Edition. Giant size issue - "Operation: Lady Doomsday!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Herb Trimpe and Bob McLeod. Cobra is a sinister terrorist organization bent on world domination! There is only one thing standing in their way - GI Joe, the free world's elite strike force and a band of highly trained super soldiers who fight for freedom, justice and the American way. Yo, Joe! 1st appearance of Hawk, Snake-eyes, Scarlett, Clutch, Rock 'n' Roll, Stalker, Breaker, Flash, Grand Slam, Short-Fuse, Grunt, Cobra Commander and the Baroness. Includes back-up story "Hot Potato!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Don Perlin and Jack Abel. Starring Snake-eyes, Scarlett, and Rock 'n' Roll. Also includes a 2-page diagram of "The Pit," the G.I. Joe Command Center. 52 pages, FC. Cover price $1.50.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 1N VG+ 4.5

Centerfold detached at one staple.

Newsstand Edition. Giant size issue - "Operation: Lady Doomsday!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Herb Trimpe and Bob McLeod. Cobra is a sinister terrorist organization bent on world domination! There is only one thing standing in their way - GI Joe, the free world's elite strike force and a band of highly trained super soldiers who fight for freedom, justice and the American way. Yo, Joe! 1st appearance of Hawk, Snake-eyes, Scarlett, Clutch, Rock 'n' Roll, Stalker, Breaker, Flash, Grand Slam, Short-Fuse, Grunt, Cobra Commander and the Baroness. Includes back-up story "Hot Potato!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Don Perlin and Jack Abel. Starring Snake-eyes, Scarlett, and Rock 'n' Roll. Also includes a 2-page diagram of "The Pit," the G.I. Joe Command Center. 52 pages, FC. Cover price $1.50.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 2 CBCS 9.2 SS Larry Hama

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 12/13/2020. Direct Edition.

Label #21-197E114-007

1st printing - "Panic at the North Pole!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Don Perlin and Jack Abel. Cover by Herb Trimpe. Snake-eyes, Scarlett, Stalker, and Breaker are sent to the arctic to do some recon where they run into special agent Quinn and his Cobra-problem. 32 pages, FC.

Note: 2nd printings were done for most issues from #2-63. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 2 FN+ 6.5

1st printing - "Panic at the North Pole!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Don Perlin and Jack Abel. Cover by Herb Trimpe. Snake-eyes, Scarlett, Stalker, and Breaker are sent to the arctic to do some recon where they run into special agent Quinn and his Cobra-problem. 32 pages, FC.

Note: 2nd printings were done for most issues from #2-63. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 3 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-248C197-010

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1st printing - "The Trojan Gambit!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Herb Trimpe and Jack Abel. Cover by Al Milgrom. Cobra Commander infiltrates the Joe's secret headquarters and unleashes a killer-robot to wreak havoc in their Command Center. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 3 VG/FN 5.0

1st printing - "The Trojan Gambit!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Herb Trimpe and Jack Abel. Cover by Al Milgrom. Cobra Commander infiltrates the Joe's secret headquarters and unleashes a killer-robot to wreak havoc in their Command Center. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 4 FN- 5.5

Water spotting.

1st (only) printing - "Operation: Wingfield!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Herb Trimpe and Jack Abel. Cover by Al Milgrom. Hawk, Grunt, and Snake-eyes infiltrate a survivalist military camp suspected of being funded by Cobras. What they find is far more than they bargained for! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 5 VG/FN 5.0

1/2" Spine split from bottom (chew).

1st (only) printing - "Tanks for the Memories!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Don Perlin, Jon D'Agostino and Mike Esposito. The Joes, without permission, put their high-tech Mobat Tank with top secret weapons in a parade to prove to the high brass that this "souped up" tank can be sent on "sensitive" missions. However, Cobra finds out and put the Joes' confidence to the test! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 6 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4195876008

1st printing - Part 1 of 2 - "To Fail is to Conquer..To Succeed is to Die!" Guest-starring the Oktober Guard. Written by Larry Hama and Herb Trimpe. Artby Herb Trimpe and Jack Abel. Stalker leads an elite team of Joes consisting of Scarlett, Clutch, Steeler, Grand Slam, and Breaker on a mission into Afghanistan where they get into a three way firefight with Cobra and the Oktober Guard, the Russian counterpart to GI Joe. 32 pages, FC NOTE: 1st appearance of the Oktober Guard. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 7 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #22-066EAC8-020

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1st printing - Part 2 of 2 - "Walls of Death!" Guest-starring the Oktober Guard. Written by Larry Hama and Herb Trimpe. Art by Herb Trimpe and Chic Stone. GI Joe and their Russian counterparts, the Oktober Guard, must set aside their differences and work together if they are to stop a Top Secret weapon from falling into the hands of Cobra. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: This issue sports an amazing, dynamic cover. At the time this story was released, the Cold War was at its height and this was truly an amazing sight to behold - America and Russia, fighting side-by-side for the greater good. This is easily one of my all time favorite Joe tales in the history of the franchise. - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 7 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4020854008

1st printing - Part 2 of 2 - "Walls of Death!" Guest-starring the Oktober Guard. Written by Larry Hama and Herb Trimpe. Art by Herb Trimpe and Chic Stone. GI Joe and their Russian counterparts, the Oktober Guard, must set aside their differences and work together if they are to stop a Top Secret weapon from falling into the hands of Cobra. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: This issue sports an amazing, dynamic cover. At the time this story was released, the Cold War was at its height and this was truly an amazing sight to behold - America and Russia, fighting side-by-side for the greater good. This is easily one of my all time favorite Joe tales in the history of the franchise. - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 7 FN+ 6.5

1st printing - Part 2 of 2 - "Walls of Death!" Guest-starring the Oktober Guard. Written by Larry Hama and Herb Trimpe. Art by Herb Trimpe and Chic Stone. GI Joe and their Russian counterparts, the Oktober Guard, must set aside their differences and work together if they are to stop a Top Secret weapon from falling into the hands of Cobra. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: This issue sports an amazing, dynamic cover. At the time this story was released, the Cold War was at its height and this was truly an amazing sight to behold - America and Russia, fighting side-by-side for the greater good. This is easily one of my all time favorite Joe tales in the history of the franchise. - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 8REP.2ND CBCS 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Second Printing.

Label #21-1D24259-029

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This is a second printing. All 2nd printings have a 2nd printing notice on inside at bottom of indicia on first/splash page. 2nd printings were done for most issues from #2 to #63. Cover price $0.75.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 9 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-33DD13B-094

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This issue does not have a Lakeside Tattooz insert (or insert opened and the sample tattoo removed).

1st printing - "The Diplomat!" Written by Steven Grant. Art by Mike Vosburg and Chic Stone. Cover by Mike Esposito and Chic Stone. Scarlett gets the spotlight, as she races against the clock to stop a Cobra assassin. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 10 FN/VF 7.0

1st printing - "A Nice Little Town Like Ours..!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Mike Vosburg and Chic Stone. The Joes have their work cut out for them as they investigate an entire town that is a front for a Cobra operation. Featuring the 1st flashbacks of to Snake-eyes' mysterious past and ninja training. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Dr. Venom. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 10 VG/FN 5.0

1st printing - "A Nice Little Town Like Ours..!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Mike Vosburg and Chic Stone. The Joes have their work cut out for them as they investigate an entire town that is a front for a Cobra operation. Featuring the 1st flashbacks of to Snake-eyes' mysterious past and ninja training. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Dr. Venom. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 11 CBCS 9.4 SS Larry Hama

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 12/13/2020. Direct Edition. Label Error: Signature date may be incorrect.

Label #21-1982DFD-017

1st printing - "The Pipeline Ploy!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Mike Vosburg and Jon D'agostino. More new Joes are introduced: Gung-Ho, Doc, Snow Job, Airborne, and Wild Bill. Plus, who is the mysterious new enemy - Destro and what is the secret of the deadly HISS tanks. Cover price $0.60.