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G.I. Joe, A Real American Hero, #39 Newsstand

Published: September 1985

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G.I. Joe, A Real American Hero #39

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1 page military
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The War Continues...
Story 1 1 page superhero

"It's all-out combat with the Avengers and Alpha Flight... and romance with the Dazzler."

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Inside front cover. House ad for [gcd_link_issue](76329), [gcd_link_issue](40670), [gcd_link_issue](40643), [gcd_link_issue](40654), and [gcd_link_issue](40645). Includes a cover preview of Secret Wars II #4.

Walk Through the Jungle
Story 2 22 pages military

"Deep in the jungles of Sierra Gordo..."

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The Joes continue their rescue of Dr. Burkhart in Sierra Gordo from hostile forces aided by the Tucaro Indians, as Billy is trained by Storm Shadow in the ninja arts. Meanwhile, Duke questions Candy about the Cobra equipment found in her dad's house (last issue).

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Story 3 1 page non-fiction

"Thursday, March 14, Morrie Kuramoto died at age 64."

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  • Morrie Kuramoto
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In the main text, Jim Shooter gives an obituary to Morrie Kuramoto, and includes a self-caricature of Morrie. Also includes the Hype Box featuring synopses of [gcd_link_issue](40443), [gcd_link_issue](75842), [gcd_link_issue](40464), and [gcd_link_issue](272229), as well as a checklist of issues currently on sale.

Story 4 1 page
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Letters from David Hunter, Lisa Staton, Danny Boyd, Sarah Haggerty, Bobby Farrington, Matthew O'Brien, Tom Ewers, Private Allan Pihl, and CPL. Anthony S. Toledo.

Be Ahead in 1985!
Story 5 1 page superhero

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

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House ad for Marvel comic subscriptions.