G.I. Joe Special Missions ##2
Marvel Comics • G.I. Joe A Real American Hero: Special Missions Vol. 1
Writer
Larry Hama
Interior Artist
Herb Trimpe
Cover Artist
Herb Trimpe
Publication Date
December 1986
Cover Variant
Direct Edition (Spider-Man Icon)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features the story 'Words of Honor.' The G.I. Joe team (Roadblock, Recondo, and Gung-Ho) take part in a mission in a fictional South American country to track down a Nazi war criminal. Key characters: Roadblock, Recondo, Gung-Ho.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress with small color breaks, slight corner blunting on top right/bottom right, minor edge wear along the top, and light surface scuffing on the cover glossy finish.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $10; Graded (CGC 9.8): $60 - $80
Recent Sales
Raw copies in similar condition typically sell for $4-$12 on eBay. CGC 9.8 copies have recently sold in the range of $65-$85.
Grading Recommendation
Not worth professional grading for investment purposes. The cost of grading exceeds the market value for a Mid-High grade non-key issue. Recommended only if for personal collection preservation.
Notable Features
Marvel 25th Anniversary logo in the top left corner. Direct edition indicated by the Spider-Man face in the UPC box. This was a spin-off title from the main G.I. Joe series focusing on more realistic military operations.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1986 Marvel production. Paper stock is standard newsprint which shows typical light aging. Ink density and registration of the 25th Anniversary border match known authentic copies.