Tales of G.I. Joe ##11
Marvel Comics • Tales of G.I. Joe A Real American Hero
Writer
Larry Hama
Interior Artist
Herb Trimpe
Cover Artist
Herb Trimpe
Publication Date
November 1988
Cover Variant
Direct Edition (Spider-man head in UPC box)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
This series reprints earlier G.I. Joe stories in a higher-quality format. Issue #11 reprints the story from G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #11, featuring the first appearance of Doc (Carl W. Greer) and a mission involving a Cobra base in the Alaskan tundra.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress marks, minor corner blunting on the bottom right, slight yellowing to the white edges of the cover, and some surface wear visible through the polybag reflection.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15 | Graded (9.0+): $45 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies of this mid-to-high grade issue typically sell for $8-$12 on eBay. Graded high-grade copies (9.8) can reach $100+, but lower grades see significantly less demand.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of grading would likely exceed the market value of a 7.5 grade copy. Only worth grading if it were a guaranteed 9.8.
Notable Features
Reprint series; features Doc's first story appearance; Spider-Man face in the UPC box indicates a Direct Edition copy distributed to comic shops.
Authentication Notes
The comic appears authentic based on the typical '80s Marvel newsprint aging and ink saturation. The logo design and 'The Amazing Spider-Man' UPC box are consistent with late-1980s Marvel reprints.