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G.I. Joe, A Real American Hero, #37 Newsstand

Published: July 1985

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G.I. Joe, A Real American Hero #37

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1 page military
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Twin Brothers
Story 1 22 pages military

"Excuse me, could you tell us where to find the private party for the Young Executives for Community and Home?"

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Three Joes (Gung-Ho, Ripcord, Blowtorch) run into the Crimson Guard, and their leaders, Tomax and Xamot, while delivering balloons to the Arbco (Cobra anagram) Brothers Circus with Candy (Bongo), as new members Flint and Footloose are introduced to the Joes. The twins escape, and Candy breaks up with Ripcord.

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Crimson Guardsmen mistakenly drawn as H.I.S.S. drivers this issue due to Crimson Guard figure not yet released by Hasbro for 1985 figure toyline release at time issue was sent to press and published.

The War Continues..
Story 2 1 page superhero

"As the Beyonder seeks the true meaning of life."

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House ad for [gcd_link_series](3045), with cover previews of [gcd_link_issue](76327), [gcd_link_issue](40450), [gcd_link_issue](40418), and [gcd_link_issue](40428).

Tips on Ways to Prevent Sexual Abuse
Story 3 1 page advocacy; superhero

"Your body belongs to you, and you have a right to decide how and when anyone touches you!"

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Public Service Announcement by Marvel and the National Committee for Prevention of Child Abuse. Includes an offer to obtain a copy of [gcd_link_issue](39469) for $1.00 (or more).

Roger Stern's Old-Fashioned Crunchy-Style Bullpen Bulletins
Story 4 1 page non-fiction

"Jim's not here..."

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In the main text, Roger Stern explains why he's writing this month's Bulletin page instead of Jim Shooter, and talks about the Ithaca-10 comic convention. Includes the Hype Box featuring synopses on [gcd_link_issue](76326), [gcd_link_issue](40218), [gcd_link_issue](46478), and [gcd_link_issue](40003), as well as a checklist of issues currently on sale. Also includes a house ad for [gcd_link_series](3013), with an illustration taken from the cover of issue #1.

Story 5 1 page
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Letters from Kenneth Jarzen, Chris Murphy, The Elf, Archie DePietro, Mark Switzer, Tony Young, and Matthew Burns. Also includes a small house ad for [gcd_link_series](2460) at the bottom of the page.

Be Ahead in 1985!
Story 6 1 page superhero

"Pay only 52¢ a copy for a Marvel Subscription!"

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House ad for Marvel comic subscriptions.