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#57. Strange Bedfellows


~Short Summary~
Flint and Lade Jaye go to Scotland to find Destro. Destro has returned to his family business, M.A.R.S., to discover that an imposter has been running the company in his recent absence. The real Destro then makes a deal with the Joes; they help him get his title back and he will give them the plans for the Cobra Terror Drome.

~Notes of Interest~
History of M.A.R.S. and Destro's family.
M.A.R.S. (Military Armaments Research Syndicate)
First hint of Destro's army.
First Appearance of Sergeant Major
~summary courtesy yojoe.com~



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'Special Missions'


#8. Ambush


~Short Summary~
LOCATION: Southeast Asia near Thailand
The Joe team is sent by a manipulative CIA agent to capture or kill a traitor who has defected over the border with a secret computer chip.

~Notes of Interest~
The individual Special Mission issues influence on the main series fluctuates from being a completely separate story to having a minor influence or is a direct continuation from the regular Marvel series.
First Appearance of CIA Agent Anderson.

~Major Players~
Main Mission Joes: Beach Head, Flint, Footloose, Leatherneck, Low Light, Tunnel Rat, Wet Suit
Support Joes: Duke, Lift Ticket, Wild Bill
Special Missions Only Characters: CIA Agent Anderson, Theron Portland
~summary courtesy yojoe.com~



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I Loved this one because it Gave alot of Face time for Flint & Lady Jaye!!!

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