Publishers / Marvel / The G.I. Joe Order of Battle (1986) / #2
2January 1987
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The G.I. Joe Order of Battle #2

Marvel · January 1987 · on sale 1986-08-26

First appearance: Tunnel RatFirst appearance: Nicky LeeFirst appearance: Outback1 variant
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Identification plate

Series
The G.I. Joe Order of Battle (Marvel, 1986 series)
Issue
#2
Publication date
January 1987
Key date
1987-01-00
On-sale date
1986-08-26
Indicia publisher
Marvel Comics Group
Price
$1.25; 1.50 CAD
Pages
36

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Why this issue matters

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

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

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

First appearance of Stuart R. Selkirk - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

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

First appearance of Felix P. Stratton - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

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

First appearance of Seymour P. Fine - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

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

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

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

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

The evidence

Claims here come from the story records for this issue, listed under Sources at the bottom of the file. Character hubs with full evidence tables are coming to this site.

Contents

SeqStoryTypePagesCreditsCharacters
0The Official G.I. Joe Handbook Part 2cover2pencils: Herb Trimpe; inks: Bob Wiacek; colors: Paul BectonVarujan Ayvazyan First, Gregory B. Boyajian, Hector X. Delgado, Brian M. Forrest, Eric W. Friestadt, Chuck X. Goren, William S. Hardy, Marvin F. Hinton, Charlie Iron-Knife, MacArthur S. Ito, Daniel M. LeClaire, Nicky Lee First, Edward W. Leialoha, Craig S. McConnel
1G.I. Joe Order of Battletable of contents1letters: typeset
2Mercercharacter profile1script: Larry Hama; pencils: Herb Trimpe; inks: Joe Delbeato; colors: Paul BectonMercer First, Felix P. Stratton First
3Muttcharacter profile1script: Larry Hama; pencils: Herb Trimpe; inks: Joe Delbeato; colors: Paul BectonJunkyard, Mutt, Stanley R. Perlmutter
4Outbackcharacter profile1script: Larry Hama; pencils: Herb Trimpe; inks: Joe Delbeato; colors: Paul BectonOutback First, Stuart R. Selkirk First
5Quick Kickcharacter profile1script: Larry Hama; pencils: Herb Trimpe; inks: Joe Delbeato; colors: Paul BectonMacArthur S. Ito, Quick Kick
6Recondocharacter profile1script: Larry Hama; pencils: Herb Trimpe; inks: Joe Delbeato; colors: Paul BectonDaniel M. LeClaire, Recondo
7Red Dogcharacter profile1script: Larry Hama; pencils: Herb Trimpe; inks: Joe Delbeato; colors: Paul BectonRed Dog First, David Taputapu First
8Rip Cordcharacter profile1script: Larry Hama; pencils: Herb Trimpe; inks: Joe Delbeato; colors: Paul BectonRipcord, Wallace A. Weems
9Roadblockcharacter profile1script: Larry Hama; pencils: Herb Trimpe; inks: Joe Delbeato; colors: Paul BectonMarvin F. Hinton, Roadblock
10Rock 'N Rollcharacter profile1script: Larry Hama; pencils: Herb Trimpe; inks: Joe Delbeato; colors: Paul BectonCraig S. McConnel, Rock 'n Roll
11Rockycharacter profile1script: Larry Hama; pencils: Herb Trimpe; inks: Joe Delbeato; colors: Paul BectonRocky Balboa
12Scarlettcharacter profile1script: Larry Hama; pencils: Herb Trimpe; inks: Joe Delbeato; colors: Paul BectonShana O'Hara, Scarlett
13Sci-Ficharacter profile1script: Larry Hama; pencils: Herb Trimpe; inks: Joe Delbeato; colors: Paul BectonSeymour P. Fine First, Sci-Fi First
14Sgt. Slaughtercharacter profile1script: Larry Hama; pencils: Herb Trimpe; inks: Joe Delbeato; colors: Paul BectonRobert Rudolph Remus, Sgt. Slaughter
15Shipwreckcharacter profile1script: Larry Hama; pencils: Herb Trimpe; inks: Joe Delbeato; colors: Paul BectonHector X. Delgado, Shipwreck
16Short Fuzecharacter profile1script: Larry Hama; pencils: Herb Trimpe; inks: Joe Delbeato; colors: Paul BectonEric W. Friestadt, Short-Fuze
17Slip-Streamcharacter profile1script: Larry Hama; pencils: Herb Trimpe; inks: Joe Delbeato; colors: Paul BectonGregory B. Boyajian, Slip-Stream
18Snake-Eyescharacter profile1script: Larry Hama; pencils: Herb Trimpe; inks: Joe Delbeato; colors: Paul BectonSnake-Eyes, Timber
19Snow Jobcharacter profile1script: Larry Hama; pencils: Herb Trimpe; inks: Joe Delbeato; colors: Paul BectonHarlan W. Moore, Snow Job
20Spiritcharacter profile1script: Larry Hama; pencils: Herb Trimpe; inks: Joe Delbeato; colors: Paul BectonCharlie Iron-Knife, Spirit
21Stalkercharacter profile1script: Larry Hama; pencils: Herb Trimpe; inks: Joe Delbeato; colors: Paul BectonStalker, Lonzo R. Wilkinson
22Steelercharacter profile1script: Larry Hama; pencils: Herb Trimpe; inks: Joe Delbeato; colors: Paul BectonRalph W. Pulaski, Steeler
23Tauruscharacter profile1script: Larry Hama; pencils: Herb Trimpe; inks: Joe Delbeato; colors: Paul BectonVarujan Ayvazyan First, Taurus First
24Toll-Boothcharacter profile1script: Larry Hama; pencils: Herb Trimpe; inks: Joe Delbeato; colors: Paul BectonChuck X. Goren, Tollbooth
25Torpedocharacter profile1script: Larry Hama; pencils: Herb Trimpe; inks: Joe Delbeato; colors: Paul BectonEdward W. Leialoha, Torpedo
26Tripwirecharacter profile1script: Larry Hama; pencils: Herb Trimpe; inks: Joe Delbeato; colors: Paul BectonTormod S. Skoog, Tripwire
27Tunnel Ratcharacter profile1script: Larry Hama; pencils: Herb Trimpe; inks: Joe Delbeato; colors: Paul BectonNicky Lee First, Tunnel Rat First
28Wet-Suitcharacter profile1script: Larry Hama; pencils: Herb Trimpe; inks: Joe Delbeato; colors: Paul BectonBrian M. Forrest, Wet Suit
29Wild Billcharacter profile1script: Larry Hama; pencils: Herb Trimpe; inks: Joe Delbeato; colors: Paul BectonWilliam S. Hardy, Wild Bill
30Zapcharacter profile1script: Larry Hama; pencils: Herb Trimpe; inks: Joe Delbeato; colors: Paul BectonRafael J. Melendez, Zap
31In Memoriam: Bongo the Balloon Bearillustration1pencils: Herb Trimpe; inks: Joe Delbeato; colors: Paul BectonCandy Appel, Bongo the Balloon Bear
32In Memoriam: Kwinnillustration1pencils: Herb Trimpe; inks: Joe Delbeato; colors: Paul BectonKwinn
33In Memoriam: The Soft Masterillustration1pencils: Herb Trimpe; inks: Joe Delbeato; colors: Paul BectonSoft Master
34Stretch Your Savings by Subscribing Now.promo (ad from the publisher)1letters: typesetMister Fantastic, Reed Richards

Printings and variants

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Sources

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