H0RR0RSH0W Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 I have keeping up to date in my reading of the ARAH GI Joe series and I was wondering what other collectors and forum members see the value and availability of issue #246 being in the next few months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkstar Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 40 minutes ago, H0RR0RSH0W said: I have keeping up to date in my reading of the ARAH GI Joe series and I was wondering what other collectors and forum members see the value and availability of issue #246 being in the next few months. The value will approach cover price or less. The availability will not be an issue. The eye of sauron managed to spot this book before foc and at least 3 retailers did exclusive covers for it, which means the print run is significantly higher than the previous issues. That will be more than enough to offset any artificial surge in demand from speculators, who would rather not be putting their money into a property like GI Joe anyway, as there is never sustained outside interest in the latest ongoing series. Also, as is typically the case with GI Joe, issues 246 isn't a definitive first appearance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comics4All Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 does anyone have a gi joe 1 ARAH from 1982, mid grade or better ,raw or slabbed for sale? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comics4All Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 On 7/19/2017 at 5:50 PM, Mickey7 said: Anyone else grow up with GI Joe in the early/mid 1980's? I almost forgot all about Star Wars during that time frame, as GI Joe really took over my interests. It seemed like most of the boys in my grade school were hooked on GI Joe as well as it was a real phenomenon at that time. Between the awesome toys & toy box artwork, comic books, & cartoons it probably is my best memory of being a kid around that time frame. My question is, if you could pick only one (toys, comic, or cartoon) what was you favorite back then? Tough call. Though I loved the comics & cartoon, I'd say the toys stimulated my imagination and brought me a lot of enjoyment. Gi Joe toys were really good! really complex & well made! it was a great trifecta of toys, comics, & cartoon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OV Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 Some great recent sketches by the legendary Larry Hama! I've always thought the original Cobra villains were unique. Here's the Cobra Eel, Snow Serpent, and Wild Weasel in cockpit! philsbackpack, STORMSHADOW_80 and lordisam 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Sinescu Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 Cool sketches, it's great that Hama does so much for the fans, and I love that focus! I agree that the Cobra guys (and gal) were really one of the wonderful parts of GI Joe. I vividly remember when those 3rd series guys hit with Scrap Iron, Firefly, Wild Weasel and Storm Shadow, I was absolutely floored with how cool they were. They're also one of the reasons the comics in the 20's are such a sweet spot for me. Just when you thought it couldn't get any better, Eels and Snow Serpent just upped the ante the following year (and all the figs came with more accessories than I'd ever thought possible with a figure). The HISS Tank driver was another favorite -- both the vehicle and figure were so unique and fascinating to me as a child! OV and Mickey7 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silent Master Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 SWEET sketches! As always OV you get your hands on some awesome Joe stuff! Jealous as always! OV 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whisp Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 (edited) Still on the hunt for a #129 arah in 9.2 raw or higher to finish my 155 run. Edited January 16, 2018 by whisp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post OV Posted January 24, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted January 24, 2018 Thanks Silent and Martin! It's nice to see you both posting! Here are the other sketches I had done by the great, awesome Larry Hama! I think it's unique to be able to have a comic creator like him, who's devoted decades to building the GI Joe universe, still create sketches for fans. I hope to one day meet him. But then I'll probably be tongue-tied. Here are Road Block, Spirit, Zartan, and Cobra Commander in his original battle gear! STORMSHADOW_80, Martin Sinescu, philsbackpack and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Heckler Posted February 4, 2018 Share Posted February 4, 2018 On 1/16/2018 at 9:58 AM, whisp said: Still on the hunt for a #129 arah in 9.2 raw or higher to finish my 155 run. Do you collect the 1A pricing variants as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whisp Posted February 4, 2018 Share Posted February 4, 2018 (edited) 4 hours ago, The Heckler said: Do you collect the 1A pricing variants as well? I just collect whatever fills the hole be it Canadian or usd priced versions. Edited February 4, 2018 by whisp STORMSHADOW_80 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whisp Posted February 4, 2018 Share Posted February 4, 2018 (edited) Guess one above I attached is a type 1a. Never really thought about it while buying the books and just filling the holes regardless if they american or canadian newstand. Edited February 4, 2018 by whisp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Heckler Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 On 2/4/2018 at 7:52 AM, whisp said: Guess one above I attached is a type 1a. Never really thought about it while buying the books and just filling the holes regardless if they american or canadian newstand. Beautiful book sir. If anyone has a copy of 21 with 75 cents in the cover they are willing to sell/trade, I’m looking for one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comiconxion Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 (edited) This may be the only one of these out there... a G.I. Joe mystery for this group to solve. Can anyone out there tell me who signed this book and why? There's actually a story behind this that Joe fans may find interesting. I'll see if anyone can figure it out first and if not, I'll reveal... HINT: There are clues in the IDW run... Edited February 24, 2018 by comiconxion STORMSHADOW_80 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimebuster Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 Isn't Beto one of the guys who does Love and Rockets? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comiconxion Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, Crimebuster said: Isn't Beto one of the guys who does Love and Rockets? That's what I first thought, but the obvious isn't always the answer... keep up the detective work! Edited February 25, 2018 by comiconxion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comiconxion Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 (edited) On 2/24/2018 at 8:48 PM, comiconxion said: That's what I first thought, but the obvious isn't always the answer... keep up the detective work! Well, since there hasn't been much movement on this thread, I thought I'd post the 2nd clue I stumbled upon - the cover to G.I. Joe #169... any more guesses? Edited February 28, 2018 by comiconxion STORMSHADOW_80 and Knightsofold 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
followtheleader Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 My guess is Trimpe. Someone probably guessed his full name was Humberto. Beto is a common shortened version of that. So it's a funny nickname. Patrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comiconxion Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 2 hours ago, followtheleader said: My guess is Trimpe. Someone probably guessed his full name was Humberto. Beto is a common shortened version of that. So it's a funny nickname. Patrick You are correct! Herb was on vacation and someone started calling him Beto as a nickname. He liked it so he started using it "officially" for a short period of time. You'll see a few Joe covers around this period all signed with the name "Beto" - well, that's actually Herb. I'd never seen another comic signed like this however. But, it came from Herb's personal collection so I know it's legit. Anyone else get a Beto signed Joe comic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
followtheleader Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 10 minutes ago, comiconxion said: You are correct! Herb was on vacation and someone started calling him Beto as a nickname. He liked it so he started using it "officially" for a short period of time. You'll see a few Joe covers around this period all signed with the name "Beto" - well, that's actually Herb. I'd never seen another comic signed like this however. But, it came from Herb's personal collection so I know it's legit. Anyone else get a Beto signed Joe comic? Thought for sure there would be a response like "That's the dumbest guess I've ever heard". Patrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
