G.I. Joe Special Missions at 40: Marvel’s Forgotten War
SERPENTORSLAIR.COM EXCLUSIVE • 40TH ANNIVERSARY RETROSPECTIVE G.I. Joe’s Forgotten Second War: How Marvel’s Special Missions Changed the Franchise 40 Years Ago In 1986, while millions of children watched G.I. Joe battle Cobra on television, Larry Hama and Herb Trimpe were creating something different: dangerous covert operations, morally complicated enemies, and military adventures where victory sometimes came at a terrible price. By Adam Jared — SerpentorsLair.com FounderNovember 11, 2026 G.I. Joe: Special Missions #1, October 1986 cover date. Artwork by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. Marvel Comics/Hasbro. Image sourced from Mike…
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