G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #59 (1987) First Print
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #59 is an issue of the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero series from Marvel, released May 1, 1987. Written by Larry Hama with artwork by Mike Zeck. Notable appearances include Tunnel Rat, Jinx (G.I. Joe). This page represents the regular first-print edition. Separate pages are available for the 1 incentive, retailer-exclusive and later-printing variant cover.
"Divergent Paths" After testing a newly developed artillery weapon in Utah, the Joes set up a convoy to transport the weapon to Colorado. Meanwhile a quirky accountant/ tracker named Raptor hopes to prove himself to Cobra Commander by tracking down the Joes through traced payment records linked to a believed base in Colorado. With the help of his trained hawks, Raptor locates the Joes and a Cobra Commander led attack follows.
Key Facts
- 1st appearances of Jinx, a female ninja
- 1st appearance of Tunnel Rat, explosive ordnance disposal specialist
- 1st appearance of Outback, a survival specialist
- 1st appearance of Raptor, a falconer
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