G.I. Joe Special Missions ##7
Marvel Comics • G.I. Joe Special Missions Vol. 1
Writer
Larry Hama
Interior Artist
Herb Trimpe
Cover Artist
Herb Trimpe
Publication Date
October 1987
Cover Variant
Direct Edition (Spider-Man head in UPC box)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
The story titled 'the Last Jet' features G.I. Joe team members Chuckles and Lady Jaye as they infiltrate a Mediterranean island to retrieve a high-tech experimental jet before it falls into the hands of Cobra or other hostile forces.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good/Fine (CGC 5.0)
Condition Details
Moderate wear visible along the spine including multiple color-breaking spine ticks. Significant purple/pink discoloration or staining along the lower left edge. Top right corner appears blunt. Some surface scuffing and minor edge wear consistent with a mid-grade comic.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8 | Graded (9.0+): $30 - $50
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar mid-grade condition have sold for between $2 and $6 on secondary markets like eBay. High-grade (NM) copies occasionally reach $15.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of grading (shipping and fees) would exceed the market value of the comic. It is best kept as a reader copy or part of a run filler.
Notable Features
Features the G.I. Joe character Chuckles on the cover. Direct edition indicated by the Spider-Man face in the barcode box. Part of the popular spin-off series focusing on more realistic/clandestine military operations compared to the main Areal American Hero title.
Authentication Notes
The comic appears to be an authentic 1980s direct edition Marvel publication. The paper stock shows natural aging (slight off-white appearance), and the printing dot patterns for the era are visible on the cover art.