Description: For Sale, G.I. Joe (A Real American Hero) # 21, published by Marvel Comics in 1983. This iconic GI JOE issue is hard to find as a 1st Printing. Description + 1st Appearance of Storm Shadow+ Solo story featuring Snake-Eyes, told without any text or dialogue (aka the "Silent Issue") Issue # 26: 1st printing. Direct Edition - "Silent Interlude!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Steve Leialoha. Cobra's deadly new agent - Storm Shadow - has captured Scarlett and brought her to Cobra's stronghold. Only one man has the bravery and skill to rescue her, and his name is Snake-Eyes. Plus, what is GI Joe's black-clad commando's mysterious link with Cobra's super ninja? 36 pages, FC. NOTE: This is the classic "Silent Issue" with the 1st appearance of Storm Shadow. Cover price $0.60.{Source: MyComicshop.com) 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".{Source: Wikipedia} Condition of Comic The included photos are of the specific comic for sale. Pics taken without bags so you can view them better. After pictures, the comics were promptly placed in fresh and board and ready to ship! 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 is: #21: Fine+ (6.5) Notes: Being conservative on the grading due the chipped northeast corner of the front cover. This comic was cleaned and pressed professionally in Spring 2024 and presents handily as ~ VF were it not for the chip. INSIDE PAGES are WHITE to OFF-White. This grade are 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. Shipping and Payment:The comic book will come freshly bagged and boarded and packed safely shipped via USPS Media mail within 72 hours after payment is received. Combined shipping is offered on multiple listings.Will combine shipping on multiple orders. ** 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! **
Price: 92 USD
Location: Mount Prospect, Illinois
End Time: 2024-10-06T14:53:46.000Z
Shipping Cost: 4.55 USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Unit of Sale: Single Unit
Tradition: US Comics
Custom Bundle: No
Vintage: Yes
Format: Softcover
Language: English
Publication Frequency: Monthly
Publication Date: 1983
Superhero Team: G. I. Joe
Style: Color
Personalized: No
Features: First Printing, Boarded, Bagged
Main Character: GI Joe
Artist/Writer: Larry Hama
Character: Snake Eyes, Storm Shadow, GI Joe
Signed: No
Series Title: GI Joe A Real American Hero
Ex Libris: No
Universe: GI Joe
Grade: 6.5 Fine+
Publisher: Marvel
Inscribed: No
Intended Audience: General Audience
Certification: Uncertified
Modified Item: No
Story Title: G. I. Joe A Real American Hero
Publication Year: 1983
Type: Comic Book
Issue Number: 21
Era: Copper Age (1984-1991)
Genre: Army
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States