G.I. Joe Special Missions #23 1989

G.I. Joe Special Missions #23, published by Marvel in July 1989, features the debut of new recruit Scoop. The story, titled "Scoop," follows the untested Joe as he joins a team led by Stalker on a perilous mission to Sierra Gordo. Their objective is to rescue "El Jefe" from Destro's Iron Grenadiers, with Scoop tasked to document the operation. However, faulty intelligence leads to an ambush, forcing Scoop to prove himself in combat while still filming the intense battle, highlighting Larry Hama's intricate military details.