G.I. Joe, A Real American Hero #45 Vol. 1 1986 Marvel Comics Alpine, Quick-Kick

"1st Appearance of Alpine / Albert Pine (GI Joe) 1st Appearance of Quick-Kick / MacArthur Ito (GI Joe) 3rd Appearance of Flint / Dashiell R. Faireborn (GI Joe) Mike Zeck Cover Art In Search of Candy Ripcord disobeys orders and parachutes onto Cobra Island looking for info on the missing Candy (Prof. Appel also wanting the same information from the Commander), and in a fight with Zartan, Ripcord is wounded, with Zartan taking his place to fool the Joes who have been sent to retrieve him. Storm Shadow and Snake-Eyes learn that Zartan killed The Hard Master and head to Cobra Island for revenge as Hawk is made Commander In Chief of the G.I. Joe team due to Austin stepping down after his heart attack. Note: Hard Master's killer is revealed to be Zartan. Snake-Eyes and Storm Shadow fight together for the first time against Cobra. Hawk gets promoted to Brigadier General and commander in chief of the GI Joe team. General Austin retires." First Appearance of Alpine First Appearance of Quick-Kick Condition Notes: All comic books, trading cards, collectible card game (CCG/TCG) cards, sports cards, non-sports cards, magazines, and related collectibles are sold in pre-owned/vintage condition unless otherwise stated. Due to age, handling, storage, and manufacturing variations, items may show normal signs of wear including but not limited to corner wear, edge wear, surface scratches, print defects, spine ticks, creases, discoloration, centering variations, dents, indentations, soft corners, or other imperfections. Any major defects noticed during inspection will be disclosed in the listing description and/or shown in photos when applicable. Please review all photos carefully, as photos are considered part of the item description and condition details. Raw (ungraded) cards and comics are sold as-is, and any stated condition is the seller's opinion only. Buyers should perform their own evaluation and grading assessment prior to purchase. The seller does not guarantee any specific grade from third-party grading services, including but not limited to Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA), Beckett Grading Services (BGS), Certified Guaranty Company (CGC), or any other grading organization. Differences in grading opinions may occur. Unless specifically stated, sealed products are sold as collectibles and no guarantees are made regarding contents, rarity, card distribution, autograph pulls, inserts, or manufacturer collation. Items are sold exactly as pictured and described. All items are packaged carefully and shipped securely using appropriate protective materials to help minimize the risk of damage during transit. Feel free to message with any questions prior to purchase.