Marvel Comics: G.I. Joe Vol. 1 #114 (1991)
 
No company has exerted a greater influence on the G.I. Joe mythos than Marvel Comics. Spearheaded by writer Larry Hama, the Marvel issues created the personalities and conflicts that have defined G.I. Joe in the ensuing decades. Without Marvel, there would be no Cobra! Holding the G.I. Joe license until 1994, Marvel defined G.I. Joe for a generation of young children and even introduced the first crossover with Hasbro's sister property, The Transformers.
 
The Marvel G.I. Joe A Real American Hero (ARAH) series ran for 155 issues from 1982 until 1994. The main writer and creator was Larry Hama. This series was the lifeblood of the G.I. Joe universe. (In 2010, IDW continued the ARAH series
 
"Metal-Head!" As the Battle of Benzheen comes to a head, a group of Joes face off vs. a new Cobra ally, Metal-Head, who proceeds to make quick work of three Joe vehicles. Before he can be apprehended by the angry Joes, a call to cease hostilities goes out on both sides as the Emir was forced in a secret meeting in a neutral country with Cobra Commander to ally himself with Cobra. Characters: G.I. Joe [Salvo; Rock N Roll; Dusty; Hot Seat; Steeler]; Cobra [Iron Grenadiers [Metal-Head]]. Written by Larry Hama, with art by John Statema and Randy Emberlin. Plus: a Flint dossier drawn by Michael Golden. Cover pencils by Andy Kubert. Cover price $1.00.