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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 (432 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):  
Disclose Notes: Double-Sized 1st issue; Printed on nicer paper with glossy cover.
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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
Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
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Cover, Front
Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
Indicia on this Page
Inks over pencils. Colors yet to be added.
 
Interior Page
Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
Indicia on this Page
Splash page, page 1. Inks over pencils. Colors yet to be added. Indicia on page.
 
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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: war
First Line: The ultimate weapon of democracy! Introducing America's sensational new special missions force for the 80's!
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
Colorist(s): ?
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Subject Matter
Genres: war
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 G. I. Joe Weapons Profile: HAL [Character Profile 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)
Subject Matter
Genres: adventure, war
Character(s): Gregor (introduction)
First Line: Quartered in top-secret armored underground bunkers--
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)
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Genres: war
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 G.I. Joe Classified File: The Pit [Character Profile 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)
Subject Matter
Genres: war
Character(s): 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

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Genres: war
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagG.I. Joe Special Treasury Edition #1 published January 1982
as G.I. Joe Classified File: 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)
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Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: war
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagG.I. Joe Special Treasury Edition #1 published January 1982
as G.I. Joe Classified File: 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
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: war
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagG.I. Joe Special Treasury Edition #1 published January 1982
as G.I. Joe Classified File: 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
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: war
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagG.I. Joe Special Treasury Edition #1 published January 1982
as G.I. Joe Classified File: 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)
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Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: war
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 G.I. Joe Weapons Profile: VAMP [Character Profile on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside back cover
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G.I. Joe Weapons Profile: MOBAT

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

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