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Writer(s):
Larry Hama

Penciller(s):
Frank Springer

Inker(s):
Andy Mushynsky

Colorist(s):
George Roussos

Letterer(s):
Rick Parker

Editor(s):
Linda Grant
Dennis 'Denny' O'Neil

Cover Artist(s):
Mike Zeck

Rating (out of 10):
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Cover Date: December 1984
Cover Price: US $0.75

Issue Tagline: None.

Format: Color; Standard Comic Issue; 32 pages

There are other versions of this issue in the database:
G.I. Joe, A Real American Hero (1982) 25th Anniversary Reprint

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Letters Column: Postbox: The Pit

Synopsis:
The Dreadnaughts attack an airfield.
Billy is caught nosing through Cobra files by the Baroness and Major Bludd, who plan to use him to assassinate Cobra Commander.

Reprinted/Collected in:
Classic G.I. Joe (2009) TPB vol. 03
G.I. Joe Comics Magazine (1986) #11
G.I. Joe, A Real American Hero (1982) TPB vol. 03

Notes:
Really get to see Zartan and the Dreadnoks in action for the first time. Cobra is sure that Joe headquarters is at McGuire Field, and plan an attack. The vengeful boy Billy teams up with the traitorous Baroness and Major Bludd. Crimson Guardsman "Smith" goes to work.

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