Publishers / Marvel / G.I. Joe, a Real American Hero (1982) / #44
44February 1986
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G.I. Joe, a Real American Hero #44

Marvel · February 1986 · on sale 1985-10-15

First appearance: Doctor MindbenderFirst appearance: BazookaFirst appearance: David L. Katzenbogen2 variants
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Identification plate

Series
G.I. Joe, a Real American Hero (Marvel, 1982 series)
Issue
#44
Publication date
February 1986
Key date
1986-02-00
On-sale date
1985-10-15
Indicia publisher
Marvel Comics Group
Price
$0.75; 0.50 GBP; 0.95 CAD
Pages
36

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Why this issue matters

First appearance of Doctor Mindbender - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Bazooka - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of David L. Katzenbogen - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Airtight - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Crankcase - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Elwood G. Indiana - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Kurt Schnurr - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Heavy Metal - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Sherman R. Guderian - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

The evidence

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Contents

SeqStoryTypePagesCreditsCharacters
0-cover1pencils: Mike Zeck; inks: John BeattyLady Jaye, Alison R. Hart-Burnett
1Improvisation on a Themecomic story23script: Larry Hama; pencils: Rod Whigham; inks: Andy Mushynsky; colors: George Roussos; letters: Joe RosenAirtight First, Baroness, Bazooka First, Crankcase First, Destro, Doctor Mindbender First, Sherman R. Guderian First, Heavy Metal First, Elwood G. Indiana First, David L. Katzenbogen First, Lady Jaye, Anastasia Cisarovna, Alison R. Hart-Burnett, Kurt Schnurr First
2Time is Running Outpromo (ad from the publisher)1pencils: John Romita; inks: John RomitaHobgoblin, Peter Parker, Spider-Man
3-in-house column1script: Jim Shooter
4The War Continues...promo (ad from the publisher)1pencils: Al Milgrom, John Buscema, John Byrne; inks: Steve Leialoha, Tom Palmer, John ByrneAnna Marie, Amara Aquilla, Bruce Banner, Beyonder, The Black Knight, Cannonball, Captain America, Colossus, Doctor Doom, Victor Von Doom, Sam Guthrie, Hulk, Human Torch, Invisible Woman

Printings and variants

EditionHow to tell
Canadianprice 0.95 CAD; barcode 0714860206402
Newsstandprice 0.75 USD; barcode 0714860206402

Where to read it

CollectionYear
G.I. Joe Yearbook #21986On eBay ›
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero [Action Figure 3-Pack Reprint Series] #442005On eBay ›
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero Compendium #1
ISBN 9781534371507		2024On eBay ›

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Series context

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Sources

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