Tales of G.I. Joe ##7
Marvel Comics • Tales of G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero!
Writer
Larry Hama
Interior Artist
Herb Trimpe
Cover Artist
Herb Trimpe
Publication Date
July 1988
Cover Variant
Direct Edition (Spider-Man head in UPC box)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
This issue is a reprint of G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #7. It features the story 'Walls of Death,' where Stalker and a Russian soldier must work together to survive after being trapped behind enemy lines in the October Guard's territory.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress marks visible on the left edge. Light corner blunting on the top right. Cover gloss appears high, and the white area of the Spider-Man box is clean without significant foxing.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15 | Graded (9.8): $60 - $90
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales for mid-to-high grade copies typically fall between $8 and $12. Higher graded CGC copies infrequently hit the market as this is a reprint series.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless for personal collection sentimental value. Commercial value does not typically cover the cost of grading fees for this specific issue as it is a reprint (Tales of G.I. Joe reprinted the original 1982 series).
Notable Features
Reprints the first appearance of the October Guard (originally from G.I. Joe #7). Features Direct Edition Spider-Man icon box. This series was used to keep the early, out-of-print stories available for new readers in the late 80s.
Authentication Notes
All indicators suggest a genuine 1988 Marvel publication. Correct paper stock sheen for late 80s Marvel, standard staple placement, and correct color registration on the red masthead.