| Issue | #53 |
| Published | November 1986 |
| Cover Price | $0.75 |
| Pages | 36 |
| Editing | Bobbie Chase (Assistant); Bob Harras |
| Notes | Marvel 25th Anniversary Border; 2nd Print exists |
| Genre | war |
| Pencils | Mike Zeck |
| Inks | Mike Zeck |
| Notes | Marvel 25th Anniversary Border; 2nd Print exists |
| Reprinted | in G.I. Joe Yearbook (Marvel, 1985 series) #3 |
| Characters | FEATURE: G.I. Joe--Hawk; Gung-Ho; Sgt. Slaughter; Wet-Suit; Leatherneck; Beach-Head; Roadblock; Rock 'N Roll; Spirit Iron-Knife; Lady Jaye; Flint; Cross-Country; Quick-Kick; VILLAINS: Cobra Commander; Serpentor; Destro; Zartan; Zarana; Zandar; Eels; Cobra Soldiers |
| Synopsis | The Pit is empty and undergoing inspection by Hawk and some top brass when Cobra launches its attack; The Joes fight off Cobra while Hawk blows up The Pit, bringing it down on Cobra Commander and Destro's heads; G.I. Joe is reinstated. |
| Genre | war |
| Script | Larry Hama |
| Pencils | Rod Whigham |
| Inks | Andy Mushynsky |
| Colors | George Roussos |
| Letters | Joe Rosen |