Tales of G.I. Joe ##5
Marvel Comics • Tales of G.I. Joe (1988 series)
Writer
Larry Hama
Interior Artist
Herb Trimpe
Cover Artist
Herb Trimpe (original art); newer frame art unknown
Publication Date
May 1988
Cover Variant
Regular / Newsstand Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A reprint of G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #5. General Flagg leads G.I. Joe in a battle against Cobra's MOBAT tank in Central Park, New York. Key characters include Scarlett, Snake Eyes, Stalker, and Cobra Commander.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Significant damage in the upper left corner near the corner box where paper has been torn or scraped away (roughly white patch). Visible spine stress with color-breaking ticks. Significant corner blunting and edge wear on the right side. Minor creases visible on the lower right area.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $2.00 - $5.00 / Graded: Not economically viable for grading ($15.00 - $25.00 in high grade)
Recent Sales
Comparable low-to-mid grade issues of this reprint series sell for $3.00 - $6.00 in bulk lots or discount bins.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading service exceeds the market value of the book, especially given the significant cover damage in the upper left.
Notable Features
This is part of the 'Tales of G.I. Joe' series which reprinted the original 1982 ARAH series on higher quality Baxter-style paper. Features a UPC barcode noting it as a newsstand edition.
Authentication Notes
The paper stock and print quality are consistent with Marvel's late 1980s reprint series. No signs of reproduction or counterfeiting, though the cover damage is notable.