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G.I. Joe: Classics #1
In this explosive first issue, Cobra Command manages to abduct Dr. Adele Burkhart, a controversial scientist privy to pivotal secrets that could spell doom for America! It's up to G.I. Joe to infiltrate Cobra's island base and rescue Dr. Burkhart before it is too late. Will they make it in time or will Cobra succeed? Find out in the issue that started it all!
29 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 26, 2011
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Larry Hama
1,950 books151 followersLarry Hama is an American writer, artist, actor and musician who has worked in the fields of entertainment and publishing since the 1960s.
During the 1970s, he was seen in minor roles on the TV shows M*A*S*H and Saturday Night Live, and appeared on Broadway in two roles in the original 1976 production of Stephen Sondheim's Pacific Overtures.
He is best known to American comic book readers as a writer and editor for Marvel Comics, where he wrote the licensed comic book series G.I. Joe, A Real American Hero, based on the Hasbro action figures. He has also written for the series Wolverine, Nth Man: the Ultimate Ninja, and Elektra. He created the character Bucky O'Hare, which was developed into a comic book, a toy line and television cartoon.
During the 1970s, he was seen in minor roles on the TV shows M*A*S*H and Saturday Night Live, and appeared on Broadway in two roles in the original 1976 production of Stephen Sondheim's Pacific Overtures.
He is best known to American comic book readers as a writer and editor for Marvel Comics, where he wrote the licensed comic book series G.I. Joe, A Real American Hero, based on the Hasbro action figures. He has also written for the series Wolverine, Nth Man: the Ultimate Ninja, and Elektra. He created the character Bucky O'Hare, which was developed into a comic book, a toy line and television cartoon.
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February 1, 2025
Happy G.I. JOE Day!! 🇺🇸
A great start to an awesome comic book series. This is probably my fourth time reading this issue and it still holds up since having read it as a kid. The story is action packed and the artwork is wonderful. On top of that, the female lead, Scarlett, isn't just there to look pretty or get kidnapped. She has some depth and knows what it takes to be a soldier.
An interesting fact I learned a while back: Larry Hama wrote this series and it helped him work through his PTSD that he picked up during the Vietnam War. Hama also had an appearance on the classic TV series, M*A*S*H and I even got to meet the dude and have him sign my copy of G.I. Joe no. 1.
Now you know. And knowing is half the battle, as they say.
Highly recommended!
A great start to an awesome comic book series. This is probably my fourth time reading this issue and it still holds up since having read it as a kid. The story is action packed and the artwork is wonderful. On top of that, the female lead, Scarlett, isn't just there to look pretty or get kidnapped. She has some depth and knows what it takes to be a soldier.
An interesting fact I learned a while back: Larry Hama wrote this series and it helped him work through his PTSD that he picked up during the Vietnam War. Hama also had an appearance on the classic TV series, M*A*S*H and I even got to meet the dude and have him sign my copy of G.I. Joe no. 1.
Now you know. And knowing is half the battle, as they say.
Highly recommended!
February 27, 2025
Balloon exfil to an airborne helicopter? Not the start I was hoping for.
December 30, 2019
Just read my first printing of this classic comic and the story holds up. Great start to an iconic title!
Revisiting my childhood toys brought me back to this title. I’m amazed at how well balanced this title is with just the right amount of action, serious commentary, and humor. I am also amazed at how unsung the original Joes are in the cartoon, yet how important and developed they are in the comic.
Revisiting my childhood toys brought me back to this title. I’m amazed at how well balanced this title is with just the right amount of action, serious commentary, and humor. I am also amazed at how unsung the original Joes are in the cartoon, yet how important and developed they are in the comic.
September 1, 2017
Fun blast from the past
I use to love the old G.I. Joe comics when I was a kid, and although they do show their age, the early issues are still the best (before G.I. Joe started fighting with genetically engineered snake emperors and whatnot).
I use to love the old G.I. Joe comics when I was a kid, and although they do show their age, the early issues are still the best (before G.I. Joe started fighting with genetically engineered snake emperors and whatnot).
July 17, 2018
Great start to a classic comic
Probably the best action comic ever made. Edited. Lost a star because the digital copy lacks all of the extra content from the first issue. No Cutaway of the Pit. The second story wasn't included either. These need to be restored.
Probably the best action comic ever made. Edited. Lost a star because the digital copy lacks all of the extra content from the first issue. No Cutaway of the Pit. The second story wasn't included either. These need to be restored.
February 4, 2022
I was a huge fan of the cartoon series and toys but never got into the comics as a kid. Re-reading them as an adult is just ok. I was hoping for more but it lacks something from the show. Hopefully it gets better as it goes.
May 18, 2024
Re-read 40 years later:
GI Joe rescues a scientist and liberates a tape from terrorists.
As far as debut issues go, this was great. Puts you right into the action with military stories that are way more adult than most comics were at the time. Solid art and it leaves you wanting more. Good stuff!
GI Joe rescues a scientist and liberates a tape from terrorists.
As far as debut issues go, this was great. Puts you right into the action with military stories that are way more adult than most comics were at the time. Solid art and it leaves you wanting more. Good stuff!
June 23, 2017
Who doesn't like classic G I Joe. Nice strong female characters, including the woman who is kidnapped. Nicely diverse cast of characters.
July 7, 2018
GI Joe Saves the Day
Always been a fan of these Great American Heroes, so reading one of the comics always takes me back to childhood. Go Joe!
Always been a fan of these Great American Heroes, so reading one of the comics always takes me back to childhood. Go Joe!
July 19, 2019
Its nice
It is a nice read if you’re bored but it is nothing spectacular. As you have already heard from other reviewers, some pages are missing, and the story itself is also pretty standard, with a stereotypical hostage rescue story. The commander in this is significantly worse than in the tv version. He lacks the zero chill nature of the original and comes off as bland.
It is a nice read if you’re bored but it is nothing spectacular. As you have already heard from other reviewers, some pages are missing, and the story itself is also pretty standard, with a stereotypical hostage rescue story. The commander in this is significantly worse than in the tv version. He lacks the zero chill nature of the original and comes off as bland.
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