G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #1 CGC 9.6 WP 1st Team Appearance of G.I. Joe and Cobra 1st Appearance of Snake-Eyes, Scarlett, Cobra Commander and Baroness Based on the Hasbro Toy Line NEWSSTAND EDITION (Cert 5020)

Why it's Hot:

• Cover art by Herb Trimpe
• 1st Team Appearance of G.I. Joe
• 1st Team Appearance of Cobra, a terrorist organization
• 1st Appearance of Snake-Eyes, an Arashikage-trained ninja
• 1st Appearance of Scarlett, an intel officer
• 1st Appearance of Cobra Commander, leader and founder of Cobra
• 1st Appearance of Baroness, an intel officer of Cobra
• 1st Appearance of Grunt, Breaker, Rock 'N Roll, Stalker, Zap, Short-Fuze, Clutch, Steeler, Hawk and Grand Slam
• Based on the Hasbro toy line — writer and Vietnam veteran Larry Hama originally intended to create a Nick Fury series before Hasbro approached Marvel to launch their 3.75-inch action figures
• NEWSSTAND EDITION
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Synopsis:

The Joes are sent in to rescue Dr. Adele Burkhart from the clutches of COBRA before her secrets are revealed — while Scarlett, Snake-Eyes and Rock 'N Roll race to extract a tape of sensitive information from Colonel Sharif's tightly controlled emirate. The historic debut of Marvel's G.I. Joe universe. Written by Larry Hama with cover and interior art by Herb Trimpe and inks by Jack Abel.