Action Force / G.I. Joe #2/1993

In this pivotal 1983 issue, the Joes regroup in New York as the Commander orchestrates a cunning ruse, briefly seizing control of a laser system to destroy a drug-laden cargo ship bound for Broca Beach—only to vanish before the full consequences unfold. Written by Larry Hama and illustrated by Andrew Wildman, with inks by Bob Downs and Stephen Baskerville and colors by Bob Sharen, the story sets a tense stage for a deeper game, as the Commander shifts from deception to a more dangerous, personal vendetta. The cover, also by Andrew Wildman, captures the moment of high-stakes confrontation.