Joe hq is being mothballed, snakeeyes receives a letter from the. Relating the characters to their appearances in the various comic book series, vol. Joe, a real american hero marvel, 1982 series cover thumbnail for g. The success of the main title led marvel comics to produce a secondary title, g. He is best known to american comic book readers as a writer and editor for marvel comics and idw publishing, where he writes the licensed comic book series g. Much of its success is to be credited to larry hama. Dont really want to have to read a bunch of decades old comics. Larry came up with the names for the figures, vehicles and wrote the filecards that came on the back of the cards.
If you have found something that is not seen on this page, please add it to this list. A real american hero story line with the original characters and writing larry hama. Featuring spectacular art from agustin padilla, larry hama continues his classic g. See more ideas about gi joe, comics and comic covers. It was unique at the time in that it was a comic book series that was promoted on television commercials which also supported the toy line. Returning is none other than the man who started it all, larry hama. Please expect a shipping delay as we adhere to cdc guidelines for covid19 preparedness. A real american hero silent option miniseries more news. This 155 issue series is considered to be one of the longestrunning comic book tieins to a toy line. Joe run right here, and relaunches the original series. This 155issue series is considered to be one of the longestrunning comic book tieins to a toy line. The series began publication in 1982 and lasted 155 issues. A real american hero vol 1 155 marvel database fandom.
This category features an extensive back issue selection of gi joe comic books published by idw since 2008. Joe 1995 series cobra commander manages to abduct dr. This template will categorize articles that include it into category. It was based on the a real american hero concept of g. Joe a real american hero comic book series, published by marvel comics, was the first time hasbros property was worked into an actual fiction series. Lady doomsday and hot potato attribution writers larry hama pencillers herb trimpe inkers bob mcleod letterers jim novak colorists nel yomtov cover artists herb trimpe editors tom defalco publication information publisher marvel comics publication date june 1982 pages 38 general information continuity a real american hero series g. Over 155 issues, the a real american hero comic told an evolving story about the toys on the shelves.
We have a gigantic back issue selection of gi joe comic books featuring hundreds of stories from the classic gi joe 3 34 mythos that collectors and fans have come to love since 1982. Larry hama returns to script real american hero even as cobra wins the bid to provide internal security for a terroristbeleaguered usa. Joe gi joe, 1 comic january 1, 1994 see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The series was written for most of its 155issue run by comic book writer, artist, and. Larry hama continues his original and groundbreaking g. Joe and transformers, toy books had a life expectancy of 12 years.
The success of the marvel comics series throughout the 1980s and into the 1990s is undeniable. Larry hama is known as the father of the 3 34 gi joe figures he had nothing to do with the 12 gi joe of the 19601970s. Absolutely our favorite issue from marvels 1980s series of this toy franchise that goes back to the 1950s. The 80s live on in this allnew series that spins out of the free comic book day issue 155 1 2 and hearkens back to the beloved joe comics from your childhood. A real american hero comic book ended, real american hero is a core fans dream come true. Featuring spectacular art from agustin padilla, larry hama. Joe has been the title of comic strips and comic books in every decade since 1942. A real american hero is a comic book that was published by marvel. Please do not spoil content of next issues report spoiler. The book spawned several spinoffs before waning popularity of the series and the toys led to the comics cancellation in 1994 after 155 issues a great run for any comic book.
Joe and the transformers 19871987 4 issues action force 19871988 50 issues g. Tiein comics rarely last longer than a couple of years and a handful of issues, making the long tenure of this series even more impressive. A real american hero comic book by idw 274 issues, 582 covers jun 1982 to feb 2020. Joe is the mark against which all other comics are measured. A real american hero comic book by idw title details. This page contains a list of all the comics included in g. After putting out issue number 155 1 2 for free comic book day 2010, idw continued the series with issue number 156. A real american hero, which was supported by a marvel comics series of the same name.
Please fill out the following form to report an issue missing from the database. A real american hero is a comic book that was published by marvel comics from 1982 to 1994. Adele burkhart, a controversial scientist privy to secrets that could spell doom. You know, its not such a big deal these days to do a silent issue, but this was groundbreaking stuff in 1984. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans.
As an 8 year old kid, id have to tag along on my mothers weekly grocery shopping trips in hopes of scoring the latest issue from the comic spindle. Joe was also the first comic book to be advertised on television, in what has been called a historically crucial moment in. Special missions spinoff also published by marvel, vol. Sierra muerte miniseries idw showcases allnew snake eyes in g. Joe comic book lasted for 155 regular issues, as well as four yearbooks that recapped the years events in the regular series.
Larry hama wrote the entire series save for a few issues by guest writers. Cover and story pages taped, slightly effects art and story. Get the best deals on other modern age superhero comics when you shop the largest online selection at. Larry hama is an american comic book writer, artist, actor, and musician who has worked in the fields of entertainment and publishing since the 1960s. A real american hero line of militarythemed toys, the series has been credited for making g. This issue was an idw special for free comic book day, and was available for free on may 1st, 2010 at comic book shops all over north america. A real american hero last edited by pikahyper on 080618 12.
Joe comics, but i fell in love with the whole fascinating world of comic books altogether. He also wrote all 155 issues of the gi joe comic book which spanned from june 1982 to december 1994. Order of battle 19861987 4 issues action force annual 1987 1 issue g. The issue opens as wade collins is having a flashback to his days in the long range recon patrol lrrp in vietnam. But, like many of the collectibles from the 80s and 90s, they lost quite a bit of value over time. Joe reappeared in the 1980s as a promotional comic book, produced by marvel comics. This issue was an idw special for free comic book day, and was available for. From publishers such as marvel, image, devils due, and idw. Idws free comic book day offering for next year is g. Plus an amazing cover gallery, featuring many of the best covers in. Bright closed out his run on the book with the first part of the story and then john statema took over with one issue drawn by ron garney.
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