Tales of G.I. Joe ##11
Marvel Comics • Tales of G.I. Joe A Real American Hero!
Writer
Larry Hama
Interior Artist
Mike Vosburg (Pencils), Jon D'Agostino (Inks)
Cover Artist
Herb Trimpe
Publication Date
November 1988
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition (Spider-Man head UPC box)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A reprint of the original G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #11 from 1983. The story, titled 'The Pipeline Ploy!', features G.I. Joe team members Snow Job, Doc, Airborne, and Gung-Ho as they attempt to protect the Alaskan Pipeline from a Cobra assault led by Destro.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress marks (ticks), slight corner blunting on the top left, minor surface wear visible on the yellow background. The book appears flat with good color vibrancy but shows typical handling wear for its age.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $10 / Graded (9.0+): $30 - $50
Recent Sales
Recent auctions for raw copies in similar mid-to-high grade typically range from $4 to $12. Graded copies of this specific reprint series have lower turnover than the original 1982 series.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. This is a reprint of G.I. Joe #11 from 1983. The cost of grading (CGC/CBCS) would likely exceed the market value of the book. It is best kept in a bag and board for personal collection.
Notable Features
Reprints the first appearance of Snow Job, Doc, Airborne, and Gung-Ho. Contains the Spider-Man head logo in the UPC box, characteristic of Direct Market editions from this era.
Authentication Notes
Consistent with 1988 Marvel interior newsprint stock and cover gloss. Proper staple placement and correct color registration for the period.