G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero ##61
Marvel Comics • G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero (Vol. 1)
Writer
Larry Hama
Interior Artist
Marshall Rogers
Cover Artist
Marshall Rogers
Publication Date
July 1987
Cover Variant
Direct Edition (Spider-Man head in UPC box)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Title: 'Beginnings and Endings.' This issue features a high-stakes mission where G.I. Joe team members Stalker, Quick Kick, and Snow Job are trapped in a Borovian gulag. It is a critical part of the Borovia story arc, known for its grittier, more realistic tone compared to the toy-line-focused issues.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Highly visible yellow price sticker residue/stain on the upper right cover. Visible spine stress lines that break color. Corner blunting on all corners, especially lower right. Mild edge wear and surface scuffing visible through the bag. Slight spine roll apparent.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8 / Graded (CGC 4.0): $15 - $25
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade raw copies range from $5 to $10. High-grade (9.8) copies sell for significantly more ($150+), but this copy does not qualify.
Grading Recommendation
Not worth professional grading. The cost of the grading service (approx. $25-$40) significantly exceeds the current market value of the comic in this condition. The yellow sticker residue is a major grade inhibitor.
Notable Features
Includes a Direct Edition Spider-Man UPC replacement icon. Features art by legendary artist Marshall Rogers. Part of the acclaimed Borovian prison camp storyline.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Marvel Copper Age production. Proper trade dress, period-accurate $1.00 price point, and standard newsprint interior pages consistent with 1987 publishing.