CPV Creator Profile

Larry Hama

57 CPVs Creator Category: Writer Notable Age: Copper

Larry Hama is a writer and cartoonist best known for shaping G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero in the Copper Age, where his long-form plotting, file-card character work, and military framing defined the series, and for later writing runs on Wolverine. His name is closely tied to first appearances, character-defining debuts, and key G.I. Joe issues that remain central to collector focus, while his storytelling serves as a reference point for how licensed comics developed lasting continuity and collector interest.

Most Associated CPV Characters

Storm Shadow

Marvel

Daredevil

Marvel

Wolverine

Marvel

Top Larry Hama CPVs

Larry Hama has 57 CPVs in the guide, with G.I. Joe, a Real American Hero #4, #11, #14, #21-22, #25-27, and #43 representing the main highlighted title run. Hama was famously involved in #21 being a "silent issue" — which notably contains the 1st appearance of Storm Shadow. Daredevil #197 stands out for the first appearance of Yuriko Oyama, who later becomes Lady Deathstrike.

G.I. Joe a Real American Hero #21

G.I. Joe a Real American Hero #22

G.I. Joe a Real American Hero #25

G.I. Joe a Real American Hero #26

G.I. Joe a Real American Hero #27

G.I. Joe a Real American Hero #14

G.I. Joe a Real American Hero #11

G.I. Joe a Real American Hero #43

Daredevil #197

G.I. Joe a Real American Hero #4