Marvel Released March 1986

G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #45 (1986) First Print

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G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #45 is an issue of the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero series from Marvel, released March 1, 1986. Written by Larry Hama with artwork by Mike Zeck. Notable appearances include Alpine, Quick Kick. This page represents the regular first-print edition. Separate pages are available for the 2 incentive, retailer-exclusive and later-printing variant covers.

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Published March 1986
Pages 32

Two new Joes join the team. Snake-Eyes and Spirit are supposed to bring them on their first mission, but Snake-Eyes is distracted by a message from the Soft Master. Meanwhile, Ripcord ejects from a Sky-Striker above Cobra Island and proceeds on a mission of his own devising.

Key Facts

  • 1st appearance of Quick Kick, silent weapons specialist
  • 1st appearance of Alpine, a mountaineer

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Cover art for G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #45
Quick Kick action figure
Alpine action figure
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