G.I. Joe, a Real American Hero #19

In "Joe Triumphs!", the G.I. Joe team races to outwit Cobra’s latest scheme, setting a trap by fabricating a fake headquarters over the real Pit while misleading their enemies with a quarantine ruse tied to Scar-Face’s cure. Written by Larry Hama and illustrated by Mike Vosburg, with inks by Jon D'Agostino and colors by George Roussos, this pivotal 1984 issue delivers high-stakes action and emotional weight as the Joes fight to protect their base—only to face devastating losses. The cover, by Herb Trimpe and Steve Mitchell, captures the intensity of the battle that defines the issue.