Marvel Comics: G.I. Joe Vol. 1 #150 (1994)
 
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 issue 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
 
Special giant-sized 150th issue spectacular! The battle you demanded--Snake-Eyes vs. Cobra Commander in "Slam Dance in the Cyber-Castle!" Written by Larry Hama, with art by Phil Gosier and Crusher Wallace. Plus: Marvel's greatest talents team up for an all-star gallery of your favorite Joes and Cobras, featuring pin-ups by Bret Blevins, Tom Lyle, Pat Broderick, Alex Saviuk, Randy Emberlin, Ron Lim and Sal Buscema. Cover by Phil Gosier and Randy Emberlin. Cover price $2.00.