G.I. Joe, a Real American Hero issue 47 was published by Marvel Comics with a cover date of May 1986 at a cover price of 0.75 USD; 0.40 GBP; 0.95 CAD.
The Joes launch a sea assault to rescue the recon team on Cobra Island, as the Baroness fatally shoots Storm Shadow as he aids Snake-Eyes in his escape. Zartan (as Ripcord), is drugged and flown back to the Pit for medical aid, and Doc notices something strange when he sees Zartan’s holographic disguise disappear for a second due to the drugs at the Pit. Ripcord (as Zartan), lands at Springfield airport, tended to by the unsuspecting Dreadnoks.
Main story credits: written by Larry Hama; pencils by Rod Whigham; inks by Andy Mushynsky.
Catalogue note: On-sale date from Amazing Heroes #86. No letters page this issue.
Issue catalogued from the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Contents
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#0 cover 1 pp (untitled)
- Pencils Mike Zeck
- Inks Mike Zeck
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#1 comic story 22 pp Sea Duel
- Script Larry Hama
- Pencils Rod Whigham
- Inks Andy Mushynsky
- Colors George Roussos
- Letters Joe Rosen
Characters: Cobra
The Joes launch a sea assault to rescue the recon team on Cobra Island, as the Baroness fatally shoots Storm Shadow as he aids Snake-Eyes in his escape. Zartan (as Ripcord), is drugged and flown back to the Pit for medical aid, and Doc notices something strange when he sees Zartan's holographic disguise disappear for a second due to the drugs at the Pit. Ripcord (as Zartan), lands at Springfield airport, tended to by the unsuspecting Dreadnoks.
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#2 in-house column 1 pp It's 1986!
- Script Jim Shooter
- Letters typeset
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#3 promo 1 pp Last Chance to Subscribe at Low 1985 Prices!
- Letters typeset
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#4 public service announcement 1 pp Tips on Ways to Prevent Sexual Abuse
- Pencils June Brigman; Jim Mooney
- Inks Bob Wiacek; Mike Esposito
- Letters typeset
Indexer notes
On-sale date from Amazing Heroes #86. No letters page this issue.
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