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G.I. Joe, a Real American Hero#83
Cover: Ron Wagner & Bob McLeod

G.I. Joe, a Real American Hero #83

Feb 1989 · Marvel · 1.00 USD; 1.25 CAD; 0.50 GBP
“Roadpig”

In "Roadpig," the G.I. Joe team regroups at Pit III after a daring escape, only to face a new threat as Cobra launches a surprise assault on what they believe is the Joe base—only to find it abandoned. Meanwhile, a mysterious new Dreadnok named Road Pig slips into the prison, freeing Zarana and Zanzibar in a bold move that throws the Joes off balance. Written by Larry Hama and illustrated by Ron Wagner, with inks by Fred Fredericks and colors by Bob Sharen, this 1989 issue delivers tense action and shifting loyalties, all capped by a striking cover by Ron Wagner and Bob McLeod.

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writer Larry Hama · artist Ron Wagner · inker Fred Fredericks · colorist Bob Sharen · letterer Michael Heisler · cover Ron Wagner, Bob McLeod

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Cast · 37 characters

Full credits

writer Larry Hama
artist Ron Wagner
colorist Bob Sharen
cover pencils Ron Wagner
cover inks Bob McLeod

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The freed Joes return back to the Pit III, Hawk gets a call that Cobra's about to attack their new headquarters. At the jail, as Law is watching over Zarana and Zanzibar alongside Capt. Cohoe, a new Dreadnok, Road Pig, makes his presence known by freeing both Zarana and Zanzibar, and all three escape. Cobra attacks the quonset huts, believing that Joe headquarters is underneath, but they frustrated when nothing was found underneath the remains, since Hawk had the huts moved a mile further away. Billy's mom confronts Jinx at the Presidio wanting to know her son's whereabouts.

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