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G.I. Joe, A Real American Hero (1982) - #10
"A Nice Little Town Like Ours..."
Marvel

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Writer(s):
Larry Hama

Penciller(s):
Mike Vosburg

Inker(s):
Charles Eber Stone - 'Chic'

Colorist(s):
Christie Scheele - 'Max'

Letterer(s):
Joe Rosen

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

Cover Artist(s):
Chris Stone
Mike Vosburg

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Cover Date: April 1983
Cover Price: US $0.60

Issue Tagline: Welcome to Springfield, a nice little town

Format: Color; Standard Comic Issue; 32 pages

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Synopsis:
Snake-Eyes, Scarlett, and Zap are captured by the Baroness and brought to Springfield,
Cobra's headquarters. There Snake-Eyes is subjected to the brainwave scanner that is run
by Dr. Venom. Snake-Eyes past is revealed to Dr. Venom in his search for the GI Joe base.
Scarlett and Zap are in a prison cell with a little boy, who helps them escape. They collect
Snake-Eyes and escape from the town, the boy elects to stay behind.

Reprinted/Collected in:
Classic G.I. Joe (2009) TPB vol. 01
G.I. Joe Comics Magazine (1986) #4
G.I. Joe, A Real American Hero (1982) TPB vol. 01
G.I. Joe: Best of Snake Eyes (2009) TPB vol. 01
Tales of G.I. Joe (1988) #10

Notes:
Springfield Vermont, Cobra's headquarters, first appearance. Brief history of creation Cobra.
Introduction of Billy, Cobra Commander's son.
First appearance of Dr. Venom & the brainwave scanner.
Snake-Eyes use of The Way of the Inner Anvil, a ninja ability to still your breath & heart beat to the semblance of death.
First hints of Snake-Eyes' complicated past.

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