Classic G.I. Joe TPB #14
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join free"Ninjas Own the Night" delivers a sharp, pulse-pounding entry in the IDW G.I. Joe saga, spotlighting a pivotal moment where Megatron’s rebirth reshapes the war’s balance—reengineered by Cobra with Biggles-Jones’s railgun tech and now transformed into a tank, his new form promising unmatched power. Meanwhile, on the shadowed ruins of Cobra Island, a tense alliance forms between Zartan, Destro, the Baroness, and the Joes as they uncover the Commander’s secret plan to resurrect Dr. Mindbender using clone technology, setting the stage for a confrontation that could alter the fate of both sides. Written by Larry Hama and brought to life with dynamic art by Chris Batista, inks by Stephen Baskerville, Don Hudson, Chip Wallace, and Chi Williams, and vibrant colors by Bob Sharen and Witterstaetter, the issue’s cover by JonBoy Meyers, Andrew Wildman, William Rosado, and Tim Tuohy captures the night’s ominous energy.
In "Ninjas Own the Night," Scarlett plays a careful game of deception during a secret dojo training session, masking her true mission for Hawk while pretending to be jealous of Snake-Eyes and the Ninja Force. Meanwhile, Cobra Commander deploys his Night Creeper ninjas on two fronts—one targeting Dr. Biggles-Jones and her research, the other converging on Storm Shadow’s abandoned hideout in New York, sparking concern among the Ninja Force as Snake-Eyes senses something’s amiss.
In "Reversals and Betrayals!", Scarlett and Dr. Biggles-Jones face a pivotal choice as they're offered roles under the Commander’s command, while the G.I. Joe team races to uncover the Night Creepers’ true intentions. With Destro and the Baroness in custody, the Commander reclaims Trans-Carpathia’s ruins, transforming Destro’s castle once more into his fortress of silence and strategy.
In "The Traitor Strikes!", Scarlett and Biggles-Jones are initiated into Cobra under the Commander’s orders, thrust into a dangerous mission to sabotage the Joes’ new rail gun test using Dr. Jones’ modified H.I.S.S. II tank—resulting in what appears to be the deaths of Hawk and Stalker. As the deception unfolds, Snake-Eyes and Storm Shadow grow suspicious of Hawk’s true intentions with Scarlett, while the Baroness and Destro make a daring escape from the Commander’s captivity to gather intelligence for the Joes.
In "Unfoldings!", Snake-Eyes and Storm Shadow are sent on a high-stakes mission to extract Destro and the Baroness from the chaos of the Silent Castle as Cobra closes in. Amid the escalating tension, Snake-Eyes makes a devastating choice that blurs the line between loyalty and deception, while a wounded Megatron’s unexpected arrival adds another layer of mystery to the unfolding crisis.
In "Realignments," Megatron’s rebirth as a tank-mode Decepticon, powered by Cobra’s integration of Biggles-Jones’s railgun tech, sets a new course for the war—but his promise to share Ark secrets and scanned data comes with unseen costs. Meanwhile, on the ruins of Cobra Island, Zartan, Destro, the Baroness, and the Joes uncover the Commander’s secret use of Dr. Mindbender’s clone technology, hinting at a resurrection that could shift the balance of power in ways no one expected.
In "Goin' South," the tension escalates as Megatron's shadow looms over Millville, forcing the Joes to call on the Autobots from Cybertron while Mindbender grapples with the implications of new Cobra tech. Meanwhile, Biggles-Jones confronts Scarlett about her secret role, setting off a quiet but charged moment between them.
In "Sucker Punch," Scarlett finds herself caught in a web of deception as Biggles-Jones, a figure with secrets of his own, draws her into a tense game of trust. With Cobra forces closing in and the Joes struggling to retreat from Millville, the line between ally and enemy blurs—especially when Biggles-Jones vanishes into Megatron’s grasp, leaving Scarlett to wonder who she can really believe.
In "Final Transformations," the fate of the Joes and Autobots hangs in the balance as Megatron, enhanced and relentless, closes in on Biggles-Jones. With Scarlett caught between loyalty and betrayal, and the Commander turning on her, the line between ally and enemy blurs—until Biggles-Jones makes a desperate choice that alters everything. As the Ark takes flight, Sky Dive and Spike slip aboard, determined to stop Megatron’s next move, but the cost of their mission remains unknown.
In "Dark Island," a flashback from Classic G.I. Joe TPB #14, a young Scarlett joins forces with Breaker and Rock N Roll on a high-stakes infiltration of Madame Umbra’s fortress. Tasked with dismantling her network of prisoner-for-cash exchanges funding global terrorism, the trio must navigate treacherous defenses and Umbra’s psychological traps. The mission ends in tragedy, leaving Scarlett with a vow to rise beyond her own weaknesses.
In "Snake-Eyes: The Tale Untold!", a quiet moment on a convoy road becomes a flashpoint of memory when Hawk recalls a pivotal early mission with Stalker—one that nearly didn’t happen due to a tragic helicopter crash, but was pushed forward by Snake-Eyes’ unwavering resolve. The story unfolds as a poignant reflection on loyalty and the weight of duty, rooted in a mission that shaped the Joes long before the world knew their name.
In "Threads and Resolutions," the aftermath of war weaves through quiet moments and sudden turns: Rock N Roll and Stalker honor fallen comrades at Arlington Cemetery, while Mutt and Spirit finally clear their names after the Millville incident. As the Star Brigade prepares for a deep-space mission and the Ninja Force finds a rare peace, Billy’s meeting with Zartan at Destro’s castle takes a dangerous twist—interrupted by Dr. Mindbender and the ever-watchful Cobra Commander, whose shadow still looms over Borovia’s fractured past.
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