G.I. Joe Special Missions ##1
Marvel Comics • G.I. Joe Special Missions Vol. 1
Writer
Larry Hama
Interior Artist
Herb Trimpe
Cover Artist
Herb Trimpe
Publication Date
October 1986
Cover Variant
Direct Edition (Spider-Man head in UPC box)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Spin-off from the main G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero series. This issue features a mission where a G.I. Joe team (Wet-Suit, Torpedo, and others) infiltrates a downed Russian bomber in the Baltic Sea to retrieve a top-secret encryption device before the October Guard can.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Prominent red price sticker on the top right corner (major value detractor). Visible spine stress marks/color-breaking ticks. Corner blunting on bottom left. Multiple surface creases visible under light. Mild edge wear.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $12; Graded (CGC 6.0): $30 - $45
Recent Sales
Raw copies in similar condition with stickers or shelf wear typically sell for $8–$10. High-grade 9.8 copies can exceed $150.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The price sticker and spine wear likely cap the grade at 6.0-7.0. The cost of grading exceeds the market value of the book in this condition.
Notable Features
First issue of the first G.I. Joe spin-off series. Features the Soviet October Guard team. Part of the 'Marvel 25th Anniversary' cover border celebration. Direct Edition Spider-Man UPC icon.
Authentication Notes
Appears to be an original 1986 newsprint copy. Ink saturation and paper aging are consistent with Marvel's mid-80s production standards.