G.I. Comics comic books issue 12

Reprints issues #32-#34. Cover pencils by Mike Zeck, inks by John Beatty. "The Mountain!", script by Larry Hama, pencils by Frank Springer, inks by Andy Mushynsky; The Soft Master intervenes on the mountain and helps Snake-Eyes and Company ward off Destro, Firefly, and Fred I's attack; The Baroness and Bludd continue to plot to kill Cobra Commander, using Billy as the assassin, as he returns to Springfield alongside the Dreadnoks and Storm Shadow; New Joes enter the Pit to replace some members, as Fred I is replaced by Fred II after Fred I's death in the Sierras. "Celebration!", script by Larry Hama, pencils by Frank Springer, inks by Andy Mushynsky; Rip-Cord and Blowtorch take Spirit to the mall where they run across Fred II (Spirit believing he is Fred I) having an outing with his new family; Destro shows the Baroness his true face, and stops the plot to have Billy kill Cobra Commander by revealing that Billy is the Commander's son; Eight of the original Joes (except Snake-Eyes) are promoted to administration and Duke becomes full field commander, as Hawk is promoted to Full Commander and the Pit's commanding officer. "Shake Down!", script by Larry Hama, pencils by Rod Whigham, inks by Andy Mushynsky; Ace, with Lady Jaye as passenger, in the Skystriker has an aerial dogfight vs. Wild Weasel, with Baroness as gunner, in the Rattler in their updated jets; Both combatants leave the area, severely damaged, but head for their respective bases as a sign of respect for the superb air battle prowess of each other. G.I. Joe illustration on back cover, pencils by Mike Zeck, inks by John Beatty. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.50.

G.I. Comics (1945) was a promotional comic distributed by Kingf Features Syndicate for overseas Marines as a section of the Leatherneck Pacific Edition. These comic strips feature Blondie by Chic Young,Smilin' Jack, Terry and the Pirates by Milton Caniff, Donald Duck, Alley Oop, Prince Valiant by Harold R. Foster. 16 pages, full color, newsprint, 7-in. x 10-in.