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G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: April 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero series? Start with "G.I. Joe:Siege of Serpentor" (1988) and follow publication order through all 5 books.
The complete G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
G.I. Joe:Siege of Serpentor
1988
Invisibility Island (By: Lynn Beach)
1988
G.I. Joe: Jungle Raid
1988
Fool's Gold (By: S.M. Ballard)
1988
The Sultan's Secret (By: Peter Lerangis)
1988
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