G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #243
In G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #243, the Joes make a desperate escape from a compound in Trucial Abysmia, commandeering militia vehicles to flee. With one vehicle damaged and the ambassador’s guards down, the ambassador makes a final stand to buy time for the team’s rendezvous, facing the pursuing militia alone. Written by Larry Hama and illustrated by S. L. Gallant, with inks by Brian Shearer, colors by J. Brown, and letters by Neil Uyetake, the issue’s cover by Gallant captures the tension of that harrowing moment.
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The Joes in Trucial Abysmia escape the compound by stealing militia vehicles. One vehicle is damaged and the ambassador's guards are shot. To provide time for the Joes to make their rendezvous with his wounded men, the ambassador sacrifices his life to kill the pursuing militia.
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