G.I. Joe, a Real American Hero #45

In "In Search of Candy," Ripcord defies orders and leaps onto Cobra Island in a desperate bid to find answers about the missing Candy, unaware that Zartan is already waiting. As the Joes scramble to recover him, a wounded Ripcord is replaced by the cunning imposter, setting off a chain of betrayal and vengeance. With Storm Shadow and Snake-Eyes learning the truth about the Hard Master’s death, and Hawk stepping into command after Austin’s heart attack, tensions rise across the island. Written by Larry Hama and illustrated by Rod Whigham, with inks by Andy Mushynsky, colors by George Roussos, and letters by Joe Rosen, this 1986 Marvel classic features a cover by Mike Zeck and John Beatty.