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G.I. Joe, A Real American Hero, #49 Newsstand

Published: July 1986

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G.I. Joe, A Real American Hero #49

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Issue Contents:
1 page military
Characters
Credits
Story Notes

Zeck pencils & inks credit confirmed by www.mikezeck.com (15 June 2011).

Serpentor
Story 1 22 pages military

"Somewhere in the Mid-East..."

Storyline

Dr. Mindbender uses the genetic material of the greatest warriors who ever lived (plus Storm Shadow) to create the ultimate Cobra leader, Serpentor. Ripcord (as Zartan) gives the Joes the location of Cobra headquarters located under Springfield, but is discovered and captured before he can escape. General Hawk calls all Joes in for an assault on Springfield, which he leads.

Characters
Credits
Story Notes

1st issue with nearly every Joe for the Springfield attack, except for Ripcord (in Springfield), Grand Slam, Dial-Tone, and Sgt. Slaughter (see character list above). Continues next issue.

Story 2 1 page non-fiction

"Tom DeFalco... has gotten very philosophical ever since he finished reading Secret Wars II."

Credits
Story Notes

In the main text, Jim Shooter talks about the strange goings-on with Tom DeFalco, a recent trip to Denver where he saw the Hit City Band, and some advance info that the New Universe will feature eight new titles. Also includes a checklist of issues currently on sale.

Story 3 1 page
Story Notes

Letters from Stephen Dietz, Scott "Striker" Teerlinck, Lynn Tucker, Mark Bosley, Henry H. Francis, and Marcus Aguinid.

Fight the Price Increase Blues!
Story 4 1 page superhero

"Subscribe to Marvel Comics at only 65¢ per copy!"

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House ad for Marvel comic subscriptions.

Tips on Ways to Prevent Sexual Abuse
Story 5 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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Story Notes

Back page. 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).