G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #71

Title: G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero

Issue Number: #71

Publisher: Marvel Comics

Publication Date: May 1988

Era: Copper Age

Series/Volume: Vol. 1

Writer: Larry Hama

Artist/Penciler: Ron Wagner

Cover Artist: Ron Wagner / Bob McLeod

Format: Single Issue Comic Book

Variant/Cover: Newsstand Edition

Printing: 1st Printing

Key Issue/Notable: “Bailout” storyline featuring the G.I. Joe team and Dreadnoks working together to escape Sierra Gordo. Appearances include Destro, Zarana, Wild Bill, Maverick, Crazylegs, the Dreadnoks and Iron Grenadiers.

UPC: 07148602064605

Comic Grade: FN+/VF- (6.5–7.5)

Page Quality: Cream to Off-White

Complete: Appears complete; cover and centerfold are attached at both staples

Condition Notes: Attractive Copper Age copy with strong cover color and good overall eye appeal. Front cover has light to moderate spine wear with several small color-breaking stress marks, minor edge and corner wear, and light handling wear. Interior pages show moderate, even age toning. Both staples remain intact and the centerfold is securely attached. A large aftermarket barcode sticker has been applied directly to the back cover, covering a portion of the advertisement. The sticker is a significant condition defect and is reflected in the assigned grade.

Comic Book Grading Guide

Near Mint (NM) 9.2–9.8: An exceptionally well-preserved comic with excellent eye appeal. May have only very minor manufacturing or handling defects.

Very Fine (VF) 7.5–9.0: An attractive, well-preserved comic showing light wear. May have minor spine stress, small corner wear or other minor defects.

Fine (FN) 5.5–7.0: An above-average copy with moderate wear. May have noticeable spine stress, minor creasing, edge or corner wear, and other small defects while remaining complete and attractive.

Very Good (VG) 3.5–5.0: A well-read copy showing noticeable wear. May have creases, spine wear, small tears, discoloration or other defects but remains complete and collectible.

Good (GD) 1.8–3.0: A heavily read copy with significant wear. May have substantial creasing, tears, spine damage, staining, writing or other defects. The comic remains generally complete and readable.

Fair (FR) 1.0–1.5: A heavily worn or damaged comic. May have significant tears, staining, splits, loose or detached components, missing non-story portions or other major defects.

Poor (PR) 0.5: A severely damaged or incomplete comic with major defects that substantially affect its condition and collectibility.

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