For sale today is the rare and out-of-print (oop) IDW Publishing trade paperback (tpb)/graphic novel G.I. Joe/Cobra (Volume 1) by Christos N. Gage and Antonio Fuso, published in 2009. 

  • Collects GI Joe/Cobra (2009 IDW) #1-5. Written by Christos N. Gage and Mike Costa. Art by Antonio Fuso. Cover by Howard Chaykin. G.I. JOE has an enemy. But until now, that enemy has remained hidden. Join undercover agent CHUCKLES on his descent into the world of COBRA. His mission is to obtain valuable intel for the G.I. JOE team, but he just might sacrifice his soul to do it. This volume includes the 5-page prequel, as well as the Xamot and Tomax follow-up! 



I am not a comics grader, but I try to be as thorough as possible when assessing books for any flaws. I don't believe in using a number grade system - to me they are mostly utilized as a method to be ambiguous about exact condition and/or individual imperfections - but I do attempt to describe anything other than minor cover shelf-scuffing/scratching in detail. If a certain flaw discussed below does not mention that it affects inside pages, then it does not.

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This copy is in great overall condition, with a solid spine and excellent inside pages (photo#14 example). Other than one ~1/2" edge indent and a outer quadrant flex/bend, it has few signs of wear, all of which almost entirely affect the book's externals.



**Photo#4: 
-Upper spine corner: Light scuffing, tiny peel where it meets front cover.

**Photo#5: 
-Lower spine corner: Very light scuffing. 

**Photo#6: 
-Front cover top edge: Little if any shelf-scuffing/wear.
-Outer corner: Tiny/light scuff/bend.

**Photo#7:
-Front cover bottom edge: ~1/2" scuff/cover indent/peel near the spine corner (photo#10 w/illumination), otherwise little if any shelf-scuffing/wear.
-Outer corner: Tiny/light scuff/bend.

**Photo#8: 
-Back cover top edge: Little if any shelf-scuffing/wear.
-Outer corner: Minimal wear.

**Photo#9:
-Back cover bottom edge: Little if any shelf-scuffing/wear.
-Outer corner: Tiny/light scuff/bend.

**Additionally: Front cover possesses some light shelf-scratches around it (photo#11 w/illumination). Back cover does as well, although more sparsely (photo#12 w/illumination). Book has a bottom outer quadrant flex/bend, and a lighter top outer quadrant one (photo#13 - might straighten out after being put under a heavy book or something). 


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I both buy to read as well as sell TPBs on here, so I understand how aggravating it is to receive a comic damaged in transit. I always pack books firmly between pieces of cardboard (among other materials/layers) via Gemini Comic mailers or bubble mailers depending on size; usually utilizing boxes for larger lots. If you have any questions or would like any additional photos, feel free to let me know. I'm always happy to combine shipping costs - either message me before completing purchase for a pre-payment price adjustment, or alternatively I can provide a refund afterwards. Thanks, and have an excellent day!