G.I. JOE: A REAL AMERICAN HERO #FCBD Edition
Devil's Due Publishing (DDP) • G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero (Devil's Due)
Writer
Brandon Jerwa / Josh Blaylock
Interior Artist
Tim Seeley
Cover Artist
Tim Seeley
Publication Date
May 2004
Cover Variant
Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A special promotional issue released for Free Comic Book Day 2004. It features a main story titled 'Echoes' involving Cobra Commander and the Dreadnoks (Zartan, Zarana, Zandar), and a backup story featuring the Defex series.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Visible minor spine stress ticks that may break color; slight corner blunting on the bottom left; light surface wear on the dark portions of the cover; some edge wear visible near the top; blank mailing or price label over the bottom left artwork.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8; Graded (CGC 9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies range from $1.00 to $10.00 depending on condition. High-grade graded copies rarely appear in auction but typically sell for the cost of grading plus a small premium.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The market value of this specific Free Comic Book Day giveaway is generally lower than the cost of grading fees (approx $30-$50).
Notable Features
Free Comic Book Day exclusive; features the DDP era of G.I. Joe characters; includes a preview/feature for 'Defex'; no UPC barcode on front cover (blank white box).
Authentication Notes
Authentic DDP publication from 2004. Features the classic 'DDP' logo in the top left corner and typical high-gloss paper stock used for FCBD titles in the mid-2000s.