G.I. Joe, a Real American Hero #78

In "Payback!", Roadblock and a group of captured Joes—including Storm Shadow, Billy, Grunt’s girlfriend Lola, and Dr. Burkhart—orchestrate a daring rescue to free Hawk and Hollingsworth from Malthus and Hegel, who plan to execute them. With the help of an unexpected ally, the mission takes a sharp turn when Destro exposes a hidden truth on live television, revealing a forged ammo receipt tied to the Cobra Island Civil War. Written by Larry Hama and illustrated by Rod Whigham, with inks by Fred Fredericks and colors by Bob Sharen, this 1988 issue features a cover by Ron Wagner and Bob McLeod.