Publishers / Marvel / G.I. Joe, a Real American Hero (1982) / #37
37July 1985
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G.I. Joe, a Real American Hero #37

Marvel · July 1985 · on sale March 19, 1985

First appearance (cover): FlintFirst appearance (cover): Dashiell R. FairebornFirst appearance (cover): Tomax3 variants
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Identification plate

Series
G.I. Joe, a Real American Hero (Marvel, 1982 series)
Issue
#37
Publication date
July 1985
Key date
July 1985
On-sale date
March 19, 1985
Indicia publisher
Marvel Comics Group
Price
$0.75; 0.50 GBP; 1.00 CAD
Pages
36

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Why this issue matters

First appearance (cover) of Flint - the earliest appearance on record is a cover, not an interior story.

First appearance (cover) of Dashiell R. Faireborn - the earliest appearance on record is a cover, not an interior story.

First appearance (cover) of Tomax - the earliest appearance on record is a cover, not an interior story.

First appearance of Xamot - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance (cover) of Footloose - the earliest appearance on record is a cover, not an interior story.

First appearance (cover) of Andrew D. Meyers - the earliest appearance on record is a cover, not an interior story.

The evidence

Claims here come from the story records for this issue, listed under Sources at the bottom of the file. Character hubs with full evidence tables are coming to this site.

Contents

SeqStoryTypePagesCreditsCharacters
0-cover1pencils: Mike Zeck; inks: John BeattyDashiell R. Faireborn First, Flint First, Footloose First, Andrew D. Meyers First, Tomax First
1Twin Brotherscomic story22script: Larry Hama; pencils: Frank Springer; inks: Andy Mushynsky; colors: George Roussos; letters: Rick ParkerCandy Appel, Blowtorch, Bongo the Balloon Bear, Destro, Duke, Dashiell R. Faireborn First, Flint First, Footloose First, Gung-Ho, Timothy P. Hanrahan, William S. Hardy, Conrad S. Hauser, Marvin F. Hinton, Lady Jaye
2The War Continues..promo (ad from the publisher)1pencils: Al Milgrom, John Byrne; inks: Al Milgrom, John ByrneBeyonder, Luke Cage, Human Torch, Invisible Woman, Iron Fist, Mister Fantastic, Peter Parker, Power Man, Danny Rand, Reed Richards, Susan Storm Richards, She-Hulk, Spider-Man, Johnny Storm
3Tips on Ways to Prevent Sexual Abusepublic service announcement1pencils: June Brigman, Jim Mooney; inks: Bob Wiacek, Mike EspositoEnergizer, Gee, Lightspeed, Mass Master, Peter Parker, Alex Power, Jack Power, Julie Power, Katie Power, Spider-Man
4Roger Stern's Old-Fashioned Crunchy-Style Bullpen Bulletinsin-house column1script: Roger Stern; pencils: Jim Starlin; inks: Jim StarlinSyzygy Darklock, Vanth Dreadstar, Oedi, Willow
5-letters page1letters: typeset
6Be Ahead in 1985!promo (ad from the publisher)1letters: typesetPeter Parker, Spider-Man

Printings and variants

EditionHow to tell
Second Printprice 0.75 USD
Canadianprice 1.00 CAD; barcode 0714860206407
Newsstandprice 0.75 USD; barcode 0714860206407

Where to read it

CollectionYear
G.I. Joe Yearbook #21986On eBay ›
G.I. Joe Comics Magazine #131988On eBay ›
Classic G.I. Joe TPB #4
ISBN 978-1-60010462-6		2009On eBay ›
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero Compendium #1
ISBN 9781534371507		2024On eBay ›
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero Kickstarter Compendium #1
ISBN 978-1-5343-8702-7		2024On eBay ›

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Series context

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Sources

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