G.I. Joe, a Real American Hero #53

In "Pit-Fall," the G.I. Joe team faces a crisis when a Pentagon investigation casts suspicion on their actions during the Springfield attack, even as Cobra strikes at Ft. Wadsworth. With the Pit under siege and explosives set to destroy it from within, Flint and Lady Jaye race to warn the remaining Joes—only to see their base collapse, trapping the Commander and Destro beneath the rubble. Written by Larry Hama and illustrated by Rod Whigham, with inks by Andy Mushynsky and colors by George Roussos, this pivotal issue sees the Joes' legacy remade, their unit disbanded, and Hawk’s team reformed as a nomad unit. The cover, by Mike Zeck and Joe Rubinstein, captures the chaos of the assault with striking intensity.