G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero # 115 1991 VF

G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero # 115 published by Marvel Comics in August 1991, concludes the "Benzheen Conflict" (Trucial Abysmia) storyline. The issue is titled "Counting Coup!", a reference to a Native American tradition where a warrior touches an enemy with a stick to prove bravery without necessarily killing them. 

The story focuses on a high-stakes aerial reconnaissance mission: 

• The Mission: After Ace and Dogfight return to the USS Flagg in a badly damaged plane, General Hawk suspects Cobra is building secret installations.
• Surveillance: Hawk dispatches Slipstream and Captain Jeffries (Ghost Rider) in the stealth X-19 fighter to fly over Benzheen.
• Discovery: The mission successfully captures photographic proof that Cobra has violated their agreement with the Emir by establishing Terror Dromes on-site.
• The Escape: Ghost Rider flies the stealth fighter at low altitude through heavy anti-aircraft fire and spotlights to escape the darkened city after Cobra Commander cuts the power. 

Character Debut & Key Appearances

• First Appearances: This issue marks the first appearances of Rampart, Aero-Viper, Hurricane, and Adder.
• Other Characters: Features Hawk, Lady Jaye, Keel-Haul, Backblast, Cobra Commander, Wild Weasel, and the Night Creepers. 

Creative Team

• Writer: Larry Hama
• Artist: John Statema (Pencils) and Randy Emberlin (Inks)
• Cover Artist: Ron Wagner