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Issue: G.I. Joe, A Real American Hero #1
Publication Date: June 1982
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Issues: #1 of 155 Issues (416 Printings)
Title:
Variant: Direct Edition
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Publisher: FlagMarvel
Brand: Marvel Comics GroupView Brand Images4
Indicia Publisher: Marvel Comics Group
On Sale Date: 03/02/1982
Volume: 1
Pages: 52
ISBN:
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $1.50 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 11 (2 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): Tom DeFalco (Editor); Jim Shooter (Editor-in-Chief)
Disclose Notes: Double-Sized first issue; Printed on nicer paper with glossy cover. On-sale date from Amazing Heroes #9.
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: Color
Dimensions: standard Modern Age US
Paper Stock: glossy cover; newsprint interior
Binding: saddle-stitched
Publishing Format: was ongoing series
Format Notes:  
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Cover, Front
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Digital Edition
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Title Page
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Cover, Front
Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
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Inks over pencils. Colors yet to be added.
 
Interior Page
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Adult Image
Title Page
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Splash page, page 1. Inks over pencils. Colors yet to be added. Indicia on page.
 
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The Ultimate Weapon of Democracy! : Introducing America's Sensational New Special Missions Force For The 80's!

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Penciller(s): Herb Trimpe (signed)
Inker(s): Bob McLeod (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: war
Feature(s): G.I. Joe
Character(s): G.I Joe [Steeler; Scarlett; Zap; Flash; Stalker; Grunt]
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagG.I. Joe Special Treasury Edition #1 published January 1982
as G.I. Joe, a Real American Hero Special Treasury Edition [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: FlagG.I. Joe #1 published September 1982
as [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: FlagG.I. Joe Yearbook #2 [Direct] published March 1986
as G.I. Joe Cover Collection [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagG.I. Joe Comics Magazine #1 published December 1986
as [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: FlagTales of G.I. Joe #1 [Direct Edition] published January 1988
as [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: FlagG.I. Joe #1 published May 2002
as [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: FlagG.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #1 [Cover A] published January 2004
as Cover A [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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G. I. Joe Weapons Profile: HAL

Character Profile  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Larry Hama
Penciller(s): Herb Trimpe
Inker(s): Herb Trimpe
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: war
Feature(s): G.I. Joe
Character(s): Grand Slam
Synopsis: Information about the Joes then-newest artillery weapon the H.A.L.- Heavy Artillery Laser.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagG.I. Joe Special Treasury Edition #1 published January 1982
as Heavy Artillery Laser (HAL) [Filler on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside front cover
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Operation: Lady Doomsday

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Larry Hama
Penciller(s): Herb Trimpe
Inker(s): Bob McLeod
Colorist(s): Glynis Wein
Letterer(s): Jim Novak
Subject Matter
Genres: war
Feature(s): G.I. Joe
Character(s): G.I. Joe [Hawk [Clayton Abernathy] (first appearance); Snake-Eyes (first appearance); Scarlett (first appearance); Breaker (first appearance); Flash (first appearance); Grunt (first appearance); Stalker (first appearance); Short-Fuse (first appearance); Grand Slam [also as Grand-Slam; James Barney] (first appearance); Zap [Rafael Melendez] (first appearance); Rock 'N Roll [Craig McConnel] (first appearance); Steeler [Ralph Pulaski] (first appearance); Clutch [Lance Steinberg] (first appearance); Shooter (cameo, named only, first appearance)]; General Flagg (first appearance); General Austin (first appearance); Doctor Adele Burkhart (first appearance); Cobra [Cobra Commander (first appearance); Baroness (first appearance); Gregor (first appearance)]
Synopsis: Cobra has captured a prominent nuclear physicist, and the G.I. Joe team is formed to get her back.
Reprinting
In Issue: FlagG.I. Joe #1 published May 2002
In Content Item: FlagG.I. Joe Special Treasury Edition #1 published January 1982
as Operation: Lady Doomsday [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagG.I. Joe Yearbook #1 [Direct] published March 1985
as Operation: Lady Doomsday [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagG.I. Joe Comics Magazine #1 published December 1986
as Operation: Lady Doomsday [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagTales of G.I. Joe #1 [Direct Edition] published January 1988
as Operation: Lady Doomsday [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagG.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #1 [Cover A] published January 2004
as Operation: Lady Doomsday! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagHundred Penny Press: G.I. Joe: Real American Hero #1 published March 2011
as Operation: Lady Doomsday [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 28
Disclose Notes: Joe character Shooter named as in-house joke for then-EIC Jim Shooter, but later made into real Joe by writer/creator Larry Hama in G.I. Joe Declassified (Devil's Due Publishing, 2006 series) #'s 1-3.
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G.I. Joe Classified File: The Pit

Character Profile  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Larry Hama
Penciller(s): Herb Trimpe
Inker(s): Herb Trimpe
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: war
Feature(s): G.I. Joe
Synopsis: Cutaway diagram of then-G.I. Joe headquarters: The Pit (model 1).
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In Content Item: FlagG.I. Joe Special Treasury Edition #1 published January 1982
as The Pit (G.I. Joe Command Center) [Filler on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagG.I. Joe Yearbook #1 [Direct] published March 1985
as G.I. Joe Classified File: The Pit [Character Profile on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagG.I. Joe Comics Magazine #1 published December 1986
as G.I. Joe Classified File: The Pit [Character Profile on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagTales of G.I. Joe #1 [Direct Edition] published January 1988
as G.I. Joe Classified File: The Pit [Character Profile on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
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...Hot Potato!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Larry Hama
Penciller(s): Don Perlin
Inker(s): Jack Abel
Colorist(s): Glynis Wein
Letterer(s): Rick Parker
Subject Matter
Genres: war
Feature(s): G.I. Joe
Character(s): G.I. Joe [Hawk; Snake-Eyes; Scarlett; Stalker; Rock 'N Roll; Steeler; Clutch]; Colonel Sharif; Guardians of Paradise (villains)
Synopsis: Scarlett and Snake-Eyes are left to fend for themselves in the desert as Rock N Roll is ordered to deliver a sensitive package to Stalker and Clutch waiting to get it back to Hawk. Rock N Roll then returns to save them just as both Scarlett and Snake-Eyes run out of ammo, and all three escape as Stalker and Clutch return to Hawk on a flight back to the States.
Reprinting
In Issue: FlagG.I. Joe #1 published May 2002
In Content Item: FlagG.I. Joe Special Treasury Edition #1 published January 1982
as Hot Potato [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagG.I. Joe Special Treasury Edition #1 published January 1982
as Hot Potato [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagG.I. Joe Comics Magazine #1 published December 1986
as Hot Potato [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagTales of G.I. Joe #1 [Direct Edition] published January 1988
as ...Hot Potato! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 10
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G.I. Joe Classified File: Scarlett

Character Profile  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Larry Hama
Penciller(s): Herb Trimpe (signed)
Inker(s): Al Milgrom (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: war
Feature(s): G.I. Joe
Character(s): Scarlett; Clutch
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagG.I. Joe Special Treasury Edition #1 published January 1982
as Scarlett [Character Profile on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagG.I. Joe Comics Magazine #1 published December 1986
as G.I. Joe Classified File: Scarlett [Character Profile on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagTales of G.I. Joe #1 [Direct Edition] published January 1988
as G.I. Joe Classified File: Scarlett [Character Profile on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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G.I. Joe Classified File: Breaker

Character Profile  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Larry Hama
Penciller(s): Herb Trimpe (signed)
Inker(s): Al Milgrom (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: war
Feature(s): G.I. Joe
Character(s): Breaker
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagG.I. Joe Special Treasury Edition #1 published January 1982
as Breaker [Character Profile on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagTales of G.I. Joe #1 [Direct Edition] published January 1988
as G.I. Joe Classified File: Breaker [Character Profile on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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G.I. Joe Classified File: Flash

Character Profile  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Larry Hama
Penciller(s): Herb Trimpe (signed)
Inker(s): Al Milgrom (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: war
Feature(s): G.I. Joe
Character(s): Flash
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagG.I. Joe Special Treasury Edition #1 published January 1982
as Flash [Character Profile on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagTales of G.I. Joe #1 [Direct Edition] published January 1988
as G.I. Joe Classified File: Flash [Character Profile on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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G.I. Joe Classified File: Stalker

Character Profile  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Larry Hama
Penciller(s): Herb Trimpe (signed)
Inker(s): Al Milgrom (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: war
Feature(s): G.I. Joe
Character(s): Stalker
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagG.I. Joe Special Treasury Edition #1 published January 1982
as Stalker [Character Profile on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagTales of G.I. Joe #1 [Direct Edition] published January 1988
as G.I. Joe Classified File: Stalker [Character Profile on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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G.I. Joe Weapons Profile: VAMP

Character Profile  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Larry Hama
Penciller(s): Herb Trimpe
Inker(s): Herb Trimpe
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: war
Feature(s): G.I. Joe
Character(s): Clutch
Synopsis: Information about the Joes then-newest vehicle the V.A.M.P- Vehicle Attack Multi-Purpose (Mark 1)
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagG.I. Joe Special Treasury Edition #1 published January 1982
as VAMP (Vehicle: Attack/Multi-Purpose) [Filler on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside back cover
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G.I. Joe Weapons Profile: MOBAT

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Larry Hama
Penciller(s): Herb Trimpe
Inker(s): Herb Trimpe
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: war
Feature(s): G.I. Joe
Character(s): Steeler
Synopsis: Back of book information about the Joe team's then-newest tank, the M.O.B.A.T. - Multi-Ordinance Battle Action Tank.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagG.I. Joe Special Treasury Edition #1 published January 1982
as Multi-Ordinance Battle Tank (MOBAT) [Filler on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: back cover

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