The Trojan Gambit (1983)

The Trojan Gambit
(Marvel Books, 1983)

The Trojan Gambit was released in 1983 by Marvel Books under license from Hasbro. This oversized 64 page comic book measures roughly 8" x 11" and cost $2.95.

The Trojan Gambit reprints reprints Marvel's G.I. Joe #3, #6, and #7 with significant edits and new coloring by Stan Goldberg.

The first story credits Larry Hama (scripter), Herb Trimpe (plot/penciler), Jack Abel (inker), Stan Goldberg (colorist), Jim Novak (letterer), Tom DeFalco (editor) and Jim Shooter (editor in chief). The second story credits Larry Hama (scripter), Herb Trimpe (pencils), J. Abel and J. D'Agostino (inkers), Stan Goldberg (colorist), Diana Albers (letterer) and Tom DeFalco (editor).

The cover is original and was painted by Earl Norem.

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Note: I am merely posting the cover and one unique interior drawing that is very reminiscent of the cover to Marvel's G.I.Joe #4. The comics are still in print in various trades and hardcovers, so please pick those up at your local comic shop!

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Collecting the Art of G.I.Joe: Volume 1 is a 64 page 8"x11" celebration of the art of G.I.Joe: A Real American Hero, while Volume 2, Volume 3, and Volume 4 each clock in at a whopping 78 pages! Together, these four volumes cover the first eight years of G.I.Joe: A Real American Hero and feature every carded figure, vehicle, playset and peripheral painted art. All four volumes feature a foreword by H. Kirk Bozigian, G.I.Joe Brand Manager from 1982-1995. These $35 softcovers feature 80# paper and stunning 11"x16" wrap-around card stock foil print covers!

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The Trojan Gambit(Marvel Books, 1983)

​Collecting the Art of G.I.Joe: Vol.1 (1982-1983), Vol.2 (1984-1985), Vol.3 (1986-1987), Vol.4 (1988-1989)

The Trojan Gambit
(Marvel Books, 1983)

Collecting the Art of G.I.Joe: Vol.1 (1982-1983), Vol.2 (1984-1985), Vol.3 (1986-1987), Vol.4 (1988-1989)