G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #1 – Newsstand Edition - 1st Appearance of Snake-Eyes & Cobra Commander – CGC 9.0 – 1982 (Marvel)

📌 Condition Note: Minor spine stress lines and small stain on lower back cover. Presents bright and clean overall with strong color and structure.

📖 Comic Details:
A landmark 1980s Marvel debut introducing G.I. Joe, America’s elite strike force created to battle the terrorist threat of Cobra. This newsstand edition marks the first comic appearance of multiple fan-favorite characters in the franchise that defined a generation.

🖌 Stories & Credits:
Written by Larry Hama
Art by Herb Trimpe & Bob McLeod
Backup Story “Hot Potato!” by Larry Hama, Don Perlin & Jack Abel
Published by Marvel Comics, June 1982
Page Quality: White Pages
CGC Certified #4636567001 – Newsstand Edition

✨ Key Features / Reason to Buy:
• 1st appearances of Hawk, Snake-Eyes, Scarlett, Cobra Commander, Baroness, and more
• Based on the iconic Hasbro toy line that inspired decades of comics, cartoons, and collectibles
• Giant-size premiere issue with “Operation: Lady Doomsday!”
• Features a two-page diagram of “The Pit,” G.I. Joe’s command center
• Classic Herb Trimpe cover art and dynamic Larry Hama storytelling

💎 Collectible Appeal:
A cornerstone 1980s key issue and the definitive G.I. Joe origin comic—essential for fans of military action, pop culture history, and vintage Marvel collectibles.