Tales of G.I. Joe ##10
Marvel Comics • Tales of G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero
Writer
Larry Hama
Interior Artist
Mike Zeck
Cover Artist
Herb Trimpe (reprint of Mike Zeck original)
Publication Date
October 1988
Cover Variant
Direct Edition (Spiderman head in UPC box)
Printing
First Printing (of this edition)
Comic Description
This issue reprints 'A Real American Hero' #10. It features the G.I. Joe team (Snake Eyes, Scarlett, and Zap) infiltrating a Cobra-controlled town. It introduces the concept of Springfield, the secret home base of Cobra in the United States.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress visible along the left edge. Slight blunting on the top right corner. The cover gloss appears well-maintained within the bag. Subject to vertical alignment, the book looks flat but shows minor manufacturing edge wear.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5.00 - $12.00; Graded (CGC 9.8): $60.00 - $80.00
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar condition have sold between $6 and $10 on eBay. NM copies sometimes reach $15 due to the popularity of the original story content.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of grading (approx. $25-$35) exceeds the current market value of a 9.0 specimen. It is a reprint series, which typically holds significantly less value than the original 1983 G.I. Joe #10.
Notable Features
Reprint of the classic 1983 issue featuring the first 'Springfield' storyline. Direct Market edition with Spider-Man logo in the UPC box. Features Cobra Vipers on the cover.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Marvel modern-age reprint. Print quality and paper stock are consistent with 1988 Marvel production. No signs of restoration or counterfeiting.