GI Joe Order of Battle #2 1986 VF Vintage Comic

Author: Larry Hama
Art: Herb Trimpe, Joe Delbeato, Bob Wiacek
Cover Art: Herb Trimpe, Bob Wiacek

This special "Yearbook" style issue serves as a comprehensive field guide to the G.I. Joe roster during one of its most popular eras. Rather than a standard narrative, the issue is structured as a series of one-page character profiles, meticulously detailing the specialties, training, and personality quirks of the Joes—from original members like Stalker and Snake-Eyes to newer recruits like Tunnel Rat and the Renegades (Mercer, Red Dog, and Taurus). Each page offers fans a deeper look into the "File Card" lore that Larry Hama famously pioneered. Interspersed among the active roster are somber "In Memoriam" tributes to fallen allies and legends like the Soft Master and the tragic hero Kwinn, grounding the high-adventure tone with a reminder of the team's past sacrifices.