G.I. JOE SPECIAL MISSIONS ##2
Marvel Comics • G.I. Joe Special Missions Vol. 1
Writer
Larry Hama
Interior Artist
Herb Trimpe
Cover Artist
Mike Zeck
Publication Date
December 1986
Cover Variant
Direct Edition (Spider-Man head in UPC box)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
First series spinoff of the main G.I. Joe title focusing on elite strike team operations. This issue features the Joes (including Roadblock and Recondo) on a mission in a jungle environment against Cobra elements.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Very minor spine stress ticks; slight blunting on the bottom right corner; some light edge wear visible on the left spine; minor surface scuffing possible but cover gloss remains high.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $15 | Graded (9.8): $60 - $80
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar mid-to-high grade condition have sold between $8 and $18. Graded 9.8 copies have recently sold in the $75 range.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless for personal collection. The cost of grading ($30-$50) roughly equals the market value of the comic in this condition. A professional press could potentially nudge it to a 9.2 or 9.4.
Notable Features
Marvel 25th Anniversary border/logo; Mike Zeck cover art; Spider-Man face in the UPC box indicating a Direct Edition market copy.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1986 printing; correct paper stock and ink saturation for the era; the 'MZ/DJ' signature of Zeck/Johnson is present on the lower left of the artwork.