G.I. Joe, a Real American Hero #109

"Death in the Desert" delivers a tense, high-stakes chapter in the G.I. Joe saga, where captured Joes face a grim fate in the desert wastelands of Trucial Abysmia. Written by Larry Hama and illustrated by John Statema, with inks by Tim Dzon and Randy Emberlin, the issue builds suspense as a misinterpreted order from Cobra Commander leads to tragedy—only for the survivors to fight back with a desperate call for help. The cover by Lee Weeks captures the moment’s intensity, setting up a rescue mission that’s already too late for most.