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G.I. Joe#8
Cover: Norman Saunders

G.I. Joe #8

Feb 1952 · Ziff-Davis · 0.10 USD
“The Ice Boats”

In "The Ice Boats," Wendy steps into a male-dominated world when she joins the WAF, determined to prove she can handle the job—only to find herself unexpectedly indispensable when the Air Corps realizes they can't replace her. Written by Paul S. Newman and brought to life with crisp, expressive art by Dan DeCarlo and Rudy Lapick, this 1952 classic captures a moment of quiet defiance and unexpected recognition. The cover by Norman Saunders perfectly frames her determined spirit amid the frosty backdrop of wartime duty.

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writer Paul S. Newman · artist Dan DeCarlo · inker Rudy Lapick · cover Norman Saunders

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cover pencils, inks Norman Saunders

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Wendy joins the WAF to take over a man's job, but once the Air Corps spotted her in uniform they wanted to take over the girl for whom no one could find a replacement.

Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).