Credits
Writer(s):
Larry Hama
Penciller(s):
Rod Whigham
Inker(s):
Andy Mushynsky
Colorist(s):
George Roussos
Letterer(s):
Joe Rosen
Subject Matter
Genres:
war
Feature(s):
G.I. Joe
Character(s):
G.I. Joe [General Hawk; Duke; Snake-Eyes; Scarlett; Roadblock; Quick-Kick; Bazooka; Recondo; Shipwreck; Rock 'N Roll; Lady Jaye; Alpine; Flint; Barbeque; Heavy-Metal; Deep-Six; Airtight; Footloose; Crank-Case; Ripcord [as Zartan]; Blowtorch; Steeler; Grunt; Flash; Gung-Ho; Trip-Wire; Short-Fuse; Breaker; Mutt and Junkyard; Snow-Job; Zap; Doc; Cover Girl; Wild Bill; Airborne; Ace; Spirit; Torpedo; Beach-Head; Stalker; Leatherneck (first appearance); Slipstream (first appearance); Lift-Ticket (first appearance)] Storm Shadow; Cobra [Cobra Commander (leader); Serpentor (first appearance); Destro; Baroness; Dr. Mindbender; Tomax; Xamot; Dreadnoks [Buzzer; Ripper; Torch]; Firefly; Televiper; Scrap-Iron; Cobra Soldiers; Cobra Officers]
Synopsis:
Dr. Mindbender uses the genetic material of the greatest warriors who ever lived (plus Storm Shadow) to create the ultimate Cobra leader, Serpentor. Ripcord (as Zartan) gives the Joes the location of Cobra headquarters located under Springfield, but is discovered and captured before he can escape. General Hawk calls all Joes in for an assault on Springfield, which he leads. To be continued...
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:
Miscellaneous
Pages:
22
Notes:
1st issue with nearly every Joe for the Springfield attack, except for Ripcord (in Springfield), Grand Slam, and Sgt. Slaughter (see character list above). Continues next issue.