CATALOG RECORD
G.I. Joe, A Real American Hero #48
first appearance of Sgt. Slaughter
WHY COLLECTORS WANT IT
- Sgt. Slaughter (G.I. Joe, Robert Rudolph Remus) — introduction
Dates
- Cover date
- June 1986
- On sale
- February 18, 1986
- Pages
- 36
Values
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Editions and covers (3)
Copies of #48 are not all the same book. Here is how to tell each one apart.
- Direct edition75¢ cover
Direct
No UPC barcode in the corner box: direct editions show artwork, a logo or a blank box there.
Source ↗ - Newsstand edition75¢ cover
Newsstand
A UPC barcode in the cover's corner box.
Barcode 0714860206407 · shared with another edition
This edition’s page - Canadian price edition0.95 CAD cover
Canadian
Printed cover price 0.95 CAD.
Barcode 0714860206407 · shared with another edition
This edition’s page
Creators
Stories
- Slaughter · 22 pages
Storm Shadow is apparently confirmed dead and Dr. Mindbender saves his remains for his DNA. Cobra agents remind the U.S. it's in their best interests to open relations with Cobra, or the island could be used by their enemies to hit the U.S.. Zartan makes an escape attempt after Doc finds who he truly is after a blood test is done (and Ripcord's call to the base while under Dreadnok watch), but he's stopped by new recruit Sgt. Slaughter. The Jugglers tell Hawk that Cobra Island is now off limits to the Joes.
Publisher’s description
Storm Shadow has been killed by The Baroness -- shot in the head. Dr. Mindbender has Storm Shadow's body taken away to use his DNA in upcoming genetic experiments. Zartan, now fully recovered from his battle wounds and still disguised as Rip-Cord, attempts to escape from the Joe's infirmary at The Pit (GI Joe Headquarters). Using his chameleon powers he shape shifts, assuming the identity of differnt Joe's. Ultimately he is knocked-out by Sgt. Slaughter who makes his 1st appearance. Mean while Rip-Cord, recovering from battle wounds and disguised as Zartan, attempts to track down his girlfriend, Candy.
Characters
Reprinted in
The Transformers (1984), G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero: Rise of Serpentor (2022), G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero Compendium (2024), G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero Kickstarter Compendium (2024)