Larry Hama

Larry Hama is an American comic-book writer, artist, actor, and musician who has worked in the fields of entertainment and publishing since the 1960s.

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Castle of Frankenstein #9

Gothic Castle Publishing Co 1966 Vol. 1
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First published work in the comic book industry by Larry Hama

Tap cover and swipe to view the one-page story titled 'The Box'

Chilling Adventures in Sorcery #5

Red Circle Magazines 1974 Vol. 1
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Planet of Vampires #1

Atlas (Paramount) 1975 Vol. 1
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After a long journey, six astronauts return to Earth to find the planet destroyed by biological warfare and inhabited by barbarians and vampires

Inspired by The Planet of the Apes

Wulf the Barbarian #1

Atlas (Paramount) 1975 Vol. 1
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1st appearance of Wulf the Barbarian, a character modeled after Thor

Wulf the Barbarian #2

Atlas (Paramount) 1975 Vol. 1
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Creepy #106

Warren 1979 Vol. 1
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Eerie Magazine #103

Warren 1979 Vol. 1
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Eerie Magazine #105

Warren 1979 Vol. 1
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Eerie Magazine #108

Warren 1980 Vol. 1
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Eerie Magazine #109

Warren 1980 Vol. 1
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The Empire Strikes Back Weekly #136

Marvel UK 1980 Vol. 1
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The Empire Strikes Back Weekly #137

Marvel UK 1980 Vol. 1
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The Empire Strikes Back Weekly #138

Marvel UK 1980 Vol. 1
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The Empire Strikes Back Weekly #139

Marvel UK 1980 Vol. 1
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Conan the Barbarian #117

Marvel 1980 Vol. 1
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Cover art featuring Darth Vader versus Princess Leia

Star Wars #48

Marvel 1981 Vol. 1
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Oversized reprint of G.I. Joe #1

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1st team appearance of G.I. Joe

1st appearance of Snake-Eyes, an Arashikage-trained ninja (G.I. Joe)

1st appearance of Scarlett, an intel officer (G.I. Joe)

1st appearance of Grunt, an infantry trooper (G.I. Joe)

1st appearance of Breaker, a communications officer (G.I. Joe)

1st appearance of Rock 'N Roll, a machine gunner (G.I. Joe)

1st appearance of Stalker, a ranger (G.I. Joe)

1st appearance of Zap, a bazooka soldier (G.I. Joe)

1st appearance of Short-Fuze, a mortar soldier (G.I. Joe)

1st appearance of Clutch, a Vamp operator (G.I. Joe)

1st appearance of Laser, a rifle trooper (G.I. Joe)

1st appearance of Steeler, a tank commander (G.I. Joe)

1st appearance of Hawk, a field commander (G.I. Joe)

1st appearance of Grand Slam, an artillery specialist (G.I. Joe)

1st team appearance of Cobra, a terrorist organization

1st appearance of Cobra Commander, leader and founder of Cobra

1st appearance of Baroness, an intel officer (Cobra)

Writer and Vietnam veteran Larry Hama intended to create a Nick Fury series but after being approached by Hasbro to launch their 3.75-inch action figures, the Fury Force concept was applied to G.I. Joe

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1st appearance of Kwinn, a tracker and mercenary of Inuit descent

Bizarre Adventures #32

Marvel 1982 Vol. 1
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First published story in the comic industry by Ann Nocenti

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1st team appearance of the October Guard: Colonel Brekhov, Schrage, Horror Show, Stormavik, Lieutenant Daina

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Cover art by Joe Jusko

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1st appearance of Dr. Venom

Daredevil #193

Marvel 1983 Vol. 1
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Daredevil #193

Marvel 1983 Vol. 1
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1st cameo appearance of Destro, a weapons dealer

1st appearance of Doc, a military medic

1st appearance of Gung-Ho, a marine

1st appearance of Airborne, helicopter trooper

1st appearance of Snow Job, snow trooper

1st appearance of Wild Bill

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2nd cameo appearance of Destro

1st appearance of Torpedo

G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #13

Marvel 1983 Vol. 1
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1st full appearance and cover of Destro, a weapons dealer

1st appearance of Ace, pilot of the Sky Striker

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1st cameo appearance of Major Bludd

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1st full appearance of Major Bludd

1st appearance of Cover Girl, the second female Joe member

1st appearance of Tripwire, an explosives expert

Epic Illustrated #20

Epic 1983 Vol. 1
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1st cover appearance of Major Bludd

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Death of Kwinn

Death of Dr. Venom

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1st appearance of Storm Shadow, a former ally of Snake Eyes and the Young Master of the Arashikage Clan

Solo story featuring Snake-Eyes, told without any text or dialogue

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1st appearance of Duke

1st appearance of Roadblock

Generic Comic Book #1

Marvel 1984 Vol. 1
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