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Writer(s):
Larry Hama

Penciller(s):
Mike Vosburg

Inker(s):
Jon D'Agostino

Colorist(s):
Christie Scheele - 'Max'

Letterer(s):
Rick Parker

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

Cover Artist(s):
Bob Camp

Rating (out of 10):
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Cover Date: May 1983
Cover Price: US $0.60

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) 2nd Print

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Synopsis:
In Alaska, the GI Joe team is fighting against Cobra to protect an oil pipeline.
New Joe team members show up to help in the fight. An unseen Cobra
specialist (Destro) is trying to steal plutonium from a nuclear power plant.
The Joes are able foil him and prevent Cobra from getting such a powerful
weapon.

Reprinted/Collected in:
Classic G.I. Joe (2009) TPB vol. 02
G.I. Joe Comics Magazine (1986) #4
G.I. Joe, A Real American Hero (1982) TPB vol. 02
G.I. Joe: Best of Destro (2009) TPB vol. 01
Tales of G.I. Joe (1988) #11

Notes:
First indication of new characters for the series
Destro is seen in shadow.
First Appearance: Airborne, Doc, Gung-Ho, Snow Job, Wild Bill & Destro

Baroness and Destro's past are hinted at.

For an indepth discussion on this issue:
G.I.Joe Review - G.I.Joe Review Episode 004

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