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G.I. Joe, a Real American Hero#71
Cover: Ron Wagner & Bob McLeod

G.I. Joe, a Real American Hero #71

May 1988 · Marvel · 1.00 USD; 1.25 CAD; 0.50 GBP
“Bailout”

In "Bailout," the G.I. Joe team and their longtime adversaries, the Dreadnoks, form an unlikely alliance to escape the chaos of Sierra Gordo. With Destro aiding El Jefe in reclaiming his nation from the N.A.B.M., the stakes rise as General Villavaca loses control and a desperate escape unfolds. Written by Larry Hama and illustrated by Ron Wagner, with inks by Randy Emberlin and colors by Bob Sharen, this 1988 issue features a cover by Ron Wagner and Bob McLeod.

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writer Larry Hama · artist Ron Wagner · inker Randy Emberlin · colorist Bob Sharen · letterer Joe Rosen · cover Ron Wagner, Bob McLeod

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writer Larry Hama
artist Ron Wagner
colorist Bob Sharen
letterer Joe Rosen
cover pencils Ron Wagner
cover inks Bob McLeod

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The Joes and Dreadnoks team up to get out of Sierra Gordo, as Destro helps El Jefe regain control of Sierra Gordo from the N.A.B.M. General Villavaca loses his, allowing El Jefe to regain his country back. Chip of the N.A.B.M. attempts to escape with most of the country's money, but he loses his life when he attempts to take over his personal seaplane, stolen by the Joes and Dreadnoks filled with refugees, and is overtaken by an injured Thrasher, who kicks him out of the plane while in flight.

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