G.I. Joe #33

In G.I. Joe #33, Rip-Cord and Blowtorch take Spirit to the mall, where he unexpectedly encounters Fred II—mistaking him for the original Fred I—enjoying a quiet outing with his new family. Meanwhile, Destro reveals his true face to the Baroness, and in a shocking twist, stops Billy from killing Cobra Commander by exposing that Billy is, in fact, the Commander’s son. With eight of the original Joes promoted to administration, Duke takes full field command as Hawk rises to Full Commander and assumes leadership of the Pit. Written by Larry Hama and illustrated by Frank Springer, with inks by Andy Mushynsky and colors by George Roussos, the issue’s cover by Mike Zeck and John Beatty captures the tension and shifting dynamics of this pivotal moment.