Us Soldier Comic Appraisal

G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #36 (Marvel Comics, June 1985)

This is a vintage Bronze Age comic book titled G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero, issue number 36, published by Marvel Comics in June 1985. The cover features dynamic action art depicting a battle scene with Cobra vehicles, including the purple H.I.S.S. tank, and a character resembling Flint in the upper left corner box. The original cover price is listed at 75 cents. This is a direct market edition as evidenced by the Spider-Man head icon in the barcode box. The item is protected in a thin plastic sleeve but shows significant signs of wear and age. Visible condition issues include heavy spine stress lines (called 'ticks'), multiple creases on the front cover, rounded corners, and significant edge wear. There is noticeable yellowing along the left spine margin. The colors remain relatively vibrant but the physical integrity of the newsprint cover is diminished. This issue is part of the iconic series written by Larry Hama, which was a cornerstone of 1980s pop culture and toy branding efforts between Marvel and Hasbro. The craftsmanship is typical of 1980s mass-market comic production, featuring staple binding and chemical wood pulp newsprint paper which is prone to acidification and fragility over time.