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G.I. Joe, A Real American Hero, #44 Newsstand

Published: February 1986

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G.I. Joe, A Real American Hero #44

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1 page military
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Improvisation on a Theme
Story 1 23 pages military

"Somewhere in the desert near Las Vegas..."

Storyline

A group of new Joes and Lady Jaye are on training maneuvers when they are captured by Cobra using experimental plant spores, and Cobra's new ally, Dr. Mindbender wishes to test them vs. his new weapon and the B.A.T.s (Battle Android Troopers) in an abandoned junkyard. The new Joes turn the tables, however, and Lady Jaye tells them they passed their test vs. Cobra with flying colors.

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Dr. Mindbender is initially referred to as Dr. Brain-Wave twice in the first half of the story, but his name changes to Dr. Mindbender without explanation from page 15 onwards. This is the first time where Lady J is called "Lady Jaye". Story given an extra page at the expense of the letters page.

Time is Running Out
Story 2 1 page superhero

"Order now and a 13 issue subscription can be yours for only $6.50-- only 50¢ per issue."

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House ad for Marvel comic subscriptions. The image is taken from the cover of [gcd_link_issue](20261), but the Green Goblin has been re-worked into the Hobgoblin, and there is a small rework of Peter Parker's face.

Story 3 1 page non-fiction

"The Official Marvel Comics Try-Out Contest... began more than a year ago."

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Inside back cover. In the main text, Jim Shooter announces the winners of The Official Marvel Comics Try-Out Contest, each of whom will receive a professional assignment for Marvel. The winners are: *Plotter and Scripter:* Chuck Duffie *Penciler:* Mark Bagley *Inker:* Doug Hazlewood *Letterer:* Robin Riggs *Colorist:* P. Jeanine Pasda Also includes a checklist of issues currently on sale.

The War Continues...
Story 4 1 page superhero

"As the Beyonder rejects humanity and the Earth shudders beneath his insane fury."

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Back cover. House ad for [gcd_link_series](3045), with cover previews for [gcd_link_issue](76333), [gcd_link_issue](41207), and [gcd_link_issue](41212).