Classic G.I. Joe TPB #13

In "Triptych," three parallel conflicts unfold across the G.I. Joe universe: Flint leads the Joe Eco-Warrios in a high-stakes clash with Cesspool and his Cobra Eco-Warriors on Cobra Island; Headman faces off against the D.E.F., a new anti-drug unit, in a tense showdown on Broca Beach; and the Ninja Force confronts Cobra’s ninjas and the enigmatic Red Ninjas, whose mysterious leader delivers a shocking reveal that leaves the Joes reeling. Written by a team of seasoned creators and illustrated with dynamic precision, this 20-page story blends environmental warfare, urban drug raids, and ninja intrigue into a tightly woven anthology that pushes the G.I. Joe mythos in bold new directions.

In "Diptych," Flint leads a desperate charge against Cesspool and the D.E.F. at Broca Beach, while the town itself remains a hidden Cobra stronghold—its secrets buried beneath the surface as the Joes fight unaware. The story unfolds in two stark, connected halves, each revealing a different side of the same conflict.

In "Firefly!", the enigmatic Red Ninja Warlord’s true identity is finally revealed as the long-lost Firefly, whose past is unraveled through flashbacks that trace his recruitment by Cobra Commander to assassinate Snake Eyes. Now wielding a brainwave scanner, Firefly captures both Joes and Cobra agents alike, setting up a tense confrontation that hinges on his twisted loyalty and hidden motives.

In "Playing with the Big Boys!", the Joes reunite with Joe and Jane in New York, only to find the Commander orchestrating a bold, high-stakes ambush. Using the city’s laser system as a weapon, he strikes a drug-laden cargo ship bound for Broca Beach—just one move in a larger game of deception and escalation. The story unfolds with tense precision, as the Commander vanishes into the shadows, setting the stage for a showdown that’s far from over.

In "Winds of Change!", Hawk and Lady Jaye scramble to secure an escape from Borovia’s chaos at a train station, only to be caught in a deadly misunderstanding when rebels mistake Hawk for a secret police officer and open fire. With the help of the White Clown and Magda, they narrowly evade capture—just as Firefly, deep in the shadows, begins to unravel the secret of Pit III, setting his sights on a new world order from within the Cobra Consulate in New York.

In "Standoff," the G.I. Joe team launches a high-stakes rescue in Borovia to extract Hawk and Lady Jaye from the clutches of the former regime’s secret police. With Firefly’s betrayal unfolding on Cobra Island, the Commander secures the Pit III’s location—only to bury the informant within the freighter’s depths, setting in motion a new threat as the brainwashed Ninja Force awakens to reclaim him.

In "Point and Counterpoint!" from Classic G.I. Joe TPB #13 (2011), Firefly escapes the freighter after being freed by brainwashed Ninja forces, setting his sights on Cobra Island with a plan for revenge as the Commander launches an assault on Pit III.

In "Last Stand," the Commander flees after his defeat, retreating to Cobra Island with his new anti-radar system in tow—only to find Firefly in control, having seized power during his absence. With the Ninja Force freed from brainwashing thanks to Snake-Eyes’s training, they confront Firefly atop the headquarters, leaving the Commander to wonder what comes next, as the Joes at Pit III have their own plans for the stolen technology.

When the G.I. Joes launch a nighttime raid on Cobra Island to recover a crucial anti-radar system, they’re blindsided by a quiet emptiness—Commander Cobra is gone, leaving Firefly in charge with his B.A.T. forces and two mind-controlled ninjas. The mission takes a dangerous turn as the Joes face a foe who’s not just unexpected, but utterly transformed.

In "Recon by Fire!" from Classic G.I. Joe TPB #13, the Joes press on toward Cobra Headquarters on Cobra Island, unaware that Commander has left the mission. As Snake-eyes faces off against Firefly, the traitorous ninja reveals a chilling ambush—uniting the surviving Red Ninjas in a Scorpion formation, a deadly tactic honed by the Arashikage Clan, with Firefly poised as its lethal stinger.

In "Throwdown in the Citadel!", Snake-Eyes confronts Firefly and his brainwashed Red ninjas in a high-stakes showdown at the heart of the citadel, while the G.I. Joes battle Firefly’s B.A.T.S. and the deadly duo of Slice and Dice. With tension crackling and loyalties in question, unexpected alliances begin to form as the tide of battle shifts in unpredictable ways.