Tales of GI Joe A Real American Hero # 1 (1988) 2-Page The Pit VF/NM (9.0) for Sale

Tales of GI Joe A Real American Hero # 1 (1988) 2-Page The Pit VF/NM (9.0) For Sale

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Tales of GI Joe A Real American Hero # 1 (1988) 2-Page The Pit VF/NM (9.0):
$30.00

For Sale, Tales ofG.I. Joe (A Real American Hero) # 1 ,published by Marvel in 1988.
*NEWSSTAND Version
Description
+Features material original presented in GI Joe (1982 Marvel) #1, incudes bonus material+2-page diagram of "The Pit," the G.I. Joe Command Center.Issue # 1: Featuring material original presented in GI Joe (1982 Marvel) #1 - "Operation: Lady Doomsday!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Herb Trimpe and Bob McLeod. Re-presenting the saga of America's greatest heroes! G.I. Joe - the ultimate weapon of democracy! Featuring a 2-page diagram of "The Pit," the G.I. Joe Command Center. Plus, "Hot Potato!" Written by Hama. Art by Don Perlin and Jack Abel. 48 pages, FC. Cover price $2.25.
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero is a comic book that was published by Marvel Comics from 1982 to 1994. Based on Hasbro, Inc.'s G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero line of military-themed toys, the series has been credited for making G.I. Joe into a pop-culture phenomenon. G.I. Joe was also the first comic book to be advertised on television, in what has been called a "historically crucial moment in media convergence".
The series was written for most of its 155-issue run by comic book writer, artist, and editor Larry Hama, and was notable for its realistic, character-based storytelling style, unusual for a toy comic at the time. Hama wrote the series spontaneously, never knowing how a story would end until it was finished, but worked closely with the artists, giving them sketches of the characters and major scenes. While most stories involved the G.I. Joe Team battling against the forces of Cobra Command, an evil terrorist organization, many also focused on the relationships and background stories of the characters. Hama created most characters in collaboration with Hasbro, and used a system of file cards to keep track of the personalities and fictional histories of his characters, which later became a major selling point for the action figure line.
G.I. Joe was Marvel's top-selling subscription title in 1985, and was receiving 1200 fan letters per week by 1987. The series has been credited with bringing in a new generation of comic book readers, since many children were introduced to the comic book medium through G.I. Joe, and later went on to read other comics. The comic book has been re-printed several times, and also translated in multiple languages. In addition to direct spin-offs of the comic book, several revivals and reboots have been published throughout the 2000s.
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Condition of Comic
The included photos are of the specific comic for sale.
I am not a professional grader, but have 30+ years of experience in collecting comics and staying informed on the latest grading guidance and criteria.The estimated condition of the comic isVF/NM (9.0).Note: Inside, on Page 1, there is a pen notation at the top that says, ""290 $2.00". Some dummy did that, not I.INSIDE PAGES are VERY WHITE.
This grade is an estimate, please make your own assessment before purchasing.If you want any further information or pictures, please ask and I'll do my best to accommodate your request.

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** Lastly, thanks for purchasing my comic book. Collecting comics was a joyful hobby back in the 80's and 90's, and I'm older now and no longer collect and am happy to give them a new home with others who will appreciate them as much I did! **