G.I.Joe A Real American Hero #32 1985 Marvel Comics

Condition: Raw - Read

Era: Modern

Edition: Direct

Publisher: Marvel Comics

Writer(s): Larry Hama

Illustrator(s):   

Inker: Andy Mushynsky

Penciller: George Roussos

Cover Artist: Frank Springer

Artitsts: Rick Parke

Year: 1985

Key Issue: First Appearance: Ripcord (Wallace A. Weems), Lady Jaye (Allison R. Hart-Burnett), Recondo (Daniel M. LeClaire), Blowtorch (Timothy P. Hanrahan)

G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #32, published by Marvel Comics in February 1985, is a pivotal and action-packed installment in the legendary military adventure series written by Larry Hama. Titled "The Mountain!", this issue plunges readers into the rugged Sierra Nevada wilderness, where wounded G.I. Joe operative Snake-Eyes lies unconscious after a brutal confrontation. With survival hanging in the balance, the mysterious Soft Master—a reclusive martial arts sage—emerges from the shadows to aid the injured Joes and Cobras alike. As blizzards rage and tensions mount, alliances blur and old vendettas resurface, making this a story of endurance, honor, and the thin line between vengeance and justice.

The issue masterfully weaves together multiple storylines: while Spirit and Airborne struggle to keep Snake-Eyes and Timber alive, Cobra operatives Destro and Firefly form an uneasy truce with the Joe team after being stranded in the mountains. Meanwhile, back in Springfield, a shocking conspiracy unfolds as Major Bludd and the Baroness manipulate young Billy into attempting an assassination on Cobra Commander during a high-profile rally. The tension escalates when Zartan and the Dreadnoks are recruited as Cobra Commander’s new personal guard—only for Storm Shadow to dramatically reappear, having escaped from Alcatraz using nothing but sheer will and ingenuity.

With stunning artwork by Frank Springer and inks by Andy Mushynsky, G.I. Joe #32 delivers dynamic combat sequences, emotional depth, and rich character development that defined the series’ reputation for mature, realistic storytelling. The issue also marks the first appearances of key characters like Blowtorch, Recondo, Lady Jaye, and Rip-Cord, expanding the G.I. Joe roster during one of the franchise’s most formative arcs. Whether you're a longtime collector or discovering the classic Marvel run for the first time, this issue is a must-read chapter in the epic saga of G.I. Joe vs. Cobra.

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