G.I. Joe, a Real American Hero #55
In "Unmaskings," a small team of G.I. Joes launches a daring raid on the Terror-Drome to rescue Snake-Eyes, but the mission turns perilous when Stalker is wounded—forcing Snake-Eyes to stay behind to ensure their escape. Meanwhile, Destro and Cobra Commander, disguised as civilians, find themselves unexpectedly drawn into a quiet town where a sheriff recognizes Billy, the Commander’s son, from a photo he carries—revealing a past the Commander thought buried. Written by Larry Hama and illustrated by Rod Whigham, with inks by Andy Mushynsky and colors by George Roussos, this 1987 issue features a cover by Mike Zeck and John Beatty.
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A small group of Joes infiltrate the Terror-Drome to rescue Snake-Eyes, and Stalker is wounded in the attempt, so Snake-Eyes stays behind to cover their escape. Destro and Cobra Commander escape The Pit, man disguises and go cruising, and the Commander finds his son, Billy, (severely injured from issue #43), after a sheriff recognizes him from a photo Billy had on his person as his dad even in disguise. Grunt leaves the Joes after his tour of duty is up with them.
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