G.I. Joe, a Real American Hero #86

In "... Not Fade Away!", the G.I. Joe team joins forces with the original G.I. Joe to stop Cobra—disguised as Iron Grenadiers—from seizing a powerful laser defense system. When Cobra steals the critical control disks, the Joe team must act fast, culminating in a daring strike that destroys the drone carrying the data. The revelation that the original Joe is still alive—and his quiet moment with Jane—adds a poignant weight to the mission, leaving the team with a deeper understanding of their legacy. Written by Larry Hama and illustrated by Marshall Rogers, with inks by Randy Emberlin and colors by Bob Sharen, the issue’s cover by Ron Wagner and Bob McLeod captures the tension and history of the moment.