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G.I. Joe, A Real American Hero, #23 Newsstand

Published: May 1984

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G.I. Joe, A Real American Hero #23

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Issue Contents:
1 page war
Characters
Credits
Cobra Commander Captured at Last!
Story 1 22 pages military

"In the shadow of the Ober-Gabelhorn near the Italian border of Switzerland..."

Storyline

In Switzerland the Baroness gets full plastic surgery reconstruction and a new costume as Major Bludd attempts to blackmail Cobra Commander for his role in the Baroness's 'accident' and Destro's failed assassination (issue 16). The Joes have Bludd on surveillance as the Commander appears, and a wild chase ensues. The Joes lose Bludd, but gain a captured Commander instead.

Characters
Credits
Story Notes

Probably due to the dual inkers, Roadblock's mustache appears and disappears throughout the issue. Letters typo also states Hawk as Hank in one sequence.

Story 2 1 page non-fiction

"Last month... I ran out of space just as I was about to describe the best part of the Marvel Editors West Coast Trip!"

Story Notes

Jim Shooter gives more details on the editors' time away in California, including a photo of the editors with Mickey Mouse. Also includes the Hype Box showcasing [gcd_link_issue](76314), and the Might Marvel Checklist of issues on sale. Jim Shooter names Vince Colletta as the "official" photographer for the editors' trip to California in the previous Bullpen Bulletins page.

Story 3 1 page
Story Notes

Comments about previous Joe issues on top 3/4 of page. Letters from Kenny Everhart, Thomas Wheeler, Christopher John Oswalt, Robert Connolly, Michael Schiavetta, Matt McCarthy, and Craig Stewart.

U.S. Postal Service Statement of Ownership, Management, And Circulation
Story 4 0 pages
Story Notes

Annual statement of ownership and circulation of G.I. Joe comics by Marvel Comics as required by 39 U.S.C. 3685 on bottom 1/4 of letters page. Total Number Copies Printed (net press run): Average number of copies each issue during preceding 12 months: 354,335. Single issue nearest to filing date: 363,962.