Favorite 1st issue of G.I. Joe?

stopdead · 12-09-2024, 03:50 PM

#301 is beautifully illustrated, but it's impossible to say no to ARAH #1.

BizCopperhead · 12-09-2024, 04:57 PM

Gi Joe Yearbook #1 - The profiles are the best part. All of my favorites in that book.

flashtronaut8 · 12-09-2024, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stopdead

#301 is beautifully illustrated, but it's impossible to say no to ARAH #1.

I had the large-size version of ARAH #1 and managed to hold onto it until I was in college, when a water leak claimed it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by BizCopperhead

Gi Joe Yearbook #1 - The profiles are the best part. All of my favorites in that book.

I never had the opportunity to own that one as a kid, but it intrigued me.

shishi · 12-10-2024, 10:29 AM

Not necessarily the best in terms of content, but seeing the DDP comic on the shelves felt special after all those years without a GI Joe comic.

Josh Z · 12-10-2024, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by flashtronaut8

I had the large-size version of ARAH #1 and managed to hold onto it until I was in college, when a water leak claimed it.

I still have my original copy of the oversize Treasury Edition from 1982. It's tattered to hell and some pages are falling out from countless re-reads, but I love it.

Sithlord13 · 12-10-2024, 01:22 PM

The original for me. It?s genuinely a good comic as well as a good introduction.
Ithe reloaded first issue was pretty good too

flashtronaut8 · 12-10-2024, 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shishi

Not necessarily the best in terms of content, but seeing the DDP comic on the shelves felt special after all those years without a GI Joe comic.

That's quite true. I remember that moment as well.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Josh Z

I still have my original copy of the oversize Treasury Edition from 1982. It's tattered to hell and some pages are falling out from countless re-reads, but I love it.

Awesome! To me, that kind of wear and tear is the sign of a great comic or book.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sithlord13

The original for me. It?s genuinely a good comic as well as a good introduction.
Ithe reloaded first issue was pretty good too

I need to go back and re-read Reloaded. I think what sets the Marvel run apart, is that LH educated us while we read. It wasn't only an action story, it wasn't only a toy advertisement. He made use of his talents and interests and (maybe) expected kids to keep up.

AWOL · 12-11-2024, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Sithlord13

the reloaded first issue was pretty good too

Which first issue? The series started oddly with Cobra Reborn #1, followed by G.I. Joe Reborn #1, then continuing on in G.I. Joe Reloaded #1.

View Poll Results: Do you have one favorite first issue of G.I. Joe/ARAH comics?
ARAH #1 (Marvel 1982, Hama/Trimpe)	23	85.19%
G.I. Joe #1 (DDP 2001, Blaylock/Kurth)	0	0%
G.I. Joe #1 (IDW 2009, Dixon/Atkins)	2	7.41%
ARAH #155.5 (IDW 2010, Hama/Padilla)	0	0%
ARAH #301 (Skybound 2023, Hama/Mooneyham)	0	0%
G.I. Joe #1 (Skybound 2024, Williamson/Reilly)	0	0%
I can't choose one.	2	7.41%
I came here to learn, lurk, argue, chat, other.	0	0%
Voters: 27. You may not vote on this poll

12-09-2024, 04:57 PM	#12
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12-09-2024, 08:53 PM	#13
flashtronaut8 Once An Overlord Join Date: May 2021 Location: At the corner of Wild Blue & Yonder. Posts: 8,027	Quote: Originally Posted by stopdead #301 is beautifully illustrated, but it's impossible to say no to ARAH #1. I had the large-size version of ARAH #1 and managed to hold onto it until I was in college, when a water leak claimed it. Quote: Originally Posted by BizCopperhead Gi Joe Yearbook #1 - The profiles are the best part. All of my favorites in that book. I never had the opportunity to own that one as a kid, but it intrigued me. __________________ G.I. Joe Expanded/Classified Series Checklist \| Current Classified leaked images \| '80s figures not yet in Classified \| Joe's Place: All G.I. Joe collectors and fans welcome "May the wings of liberty never lose a feather." - J. Burton

12-10-2024, 01:22 PM	#16
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12-10-2024, 01:38 PM	#17
flashtronaut8 Once An Overlord Join Date: May 2021 Location: At the corner of Wild Blue & Yonder. Posts: 8,027	Quote: Originally Posted by shishi Not necessarily the best in terms of content, but seeing the DDP comic on the shelves felt special after all those years without a GI Joe comic. That's quite true. I remember that moment as well. Quote: Originally Posted by Josh Z I still have my original copy of the oversize Treasury Edition from 1982. It's tattered to hell and some pages are falling out from countless re-reads, but I love it. Awesome! To me, that kind of wear and tear is the sign of a great comic or book. Quote: Originally Posted by Sithlord13 The original for me. It?s genuinely a good comic as well as a good introduction. Ithe reloaded first issue was pretty good too I need to go back and re-read Reloaded. I think what sets the Marvel run apart, is that LH educated us while we read. It wasn't only an action story, it wasn't only a toy advertisement. He made use of his talents and interests and (maybe) expected kids to keep up. __________________ G.I. Joe Expanded/Classified Series Checklist \| Current Classified leaked images \| '80s figures not yet in Classified \| Joe's Place: All G.I. Joe collectors and fans welcome "May the wings of liberty never lose a feather." - J. Burton

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