Classic G.I. Joe TPB #4
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis fourth volume of IDW's Classic G.I. Joe series collects issues from the original Marvel Comics run, continuing the adventures of the elite counter-terrorist team as they battle Cobra. Featuring classic storylines and artwork from the 1980s, this trade paperback preserves the foundational tales that defined the G.I. Joe franchise in comics.
In "All Fall Down!", the G.I. Joe team is thrust into a high-stakes dual assault on a remote Gulf of Mexico atoll, where Cobra’s secret operation hinges on controlling both sea and sky. As the Joes battle on land and in the air, a tense undercover mission unfolds on a Staten Island ferry, where Fred II and three Cobra agents close in on Scarlett—unaware that Snake-Eyes is right beside her in plain clothes. Written by Larry Hama and illustrated by Rod Whigham, Mark Bright, Bob Camp, and Hama himself, with inks by Andy Mushynsky and Mike Esposito, colors by George Roussos, and letters by Rick Parker, this 2009 IDW trade paperback captures the chaos and courage of the Joes in a story that turns a lost cargo ship into a turning point—thanks to a last-minute call to the Flagg, the Joes’ aircraft carrier. The cover by J. Scott Campbell perfectly frames the storm of action within.
In "All Fall Down!", Snake-Eyes finds quiet solitude at his cabin in the High Sierras, guarded only by the distant watch of Airborne and Spirit. But when Destro, Firefly, and Fred One move on the Commander’s orders, and the Baroness teams up with Bludd and Billy for a deadly betrayal, loyalty and survival hang in the balance.
In "The Mountain!", Snake-Eyes and the G.I. Joe team face a desperate defense on a remote peak as Destro, Firefly, and Fred I launch a brutal assault. Meanwhile, the Baroness and Bludd tighten their conspiracy in Springfield, manipulating Billy into becoming a weapon against Cobra Commander, while new Joes arrive to fill the ranks after losses in the Sierras.
In "Celebration!", Rip-Cord and Blowtorch take Spirit to the mall, where he unexpectedly encounters Fred II—mistaking him for the original Fred I—enjoying a quiet day with his new family. Meanwhile, Destro reveals his true face to the Baroness, and in a shocking twist, stops Billy from killing Cobra Commander by exposing that Billy is the Commander’s long-lost son. The story unfolds amid shifting loyalties and unexpected reunions, as the original Joes are reassigned to new roles, marking a pivotal shift in leadership across the team.
In "Shake Down!", Ace pilots the Skystriker with Lady Jaye at his side, locking horns in a high-stakes aerial dogfight against Wild Weasel, with Baroness manning the guns in the Rattler. The clash of skill and machine leaves both fighters damaged, yet they part with a mutual respect earned in the heat of battle.
In "Dreadnoks on the Loose!" from Classic G.I. Joe TPB #4 (2009), three G.I. Joes on a California furlough for some surfing find themselves in a high-octane chase after stumbling upon the Dreadnoks joyriding on Zartan’s new holographic motorcycle—only to see it crash in the scuffle. When Zartan later tries to retrieve two of his men using a chopper disguised as a bus, the Joes’ capture of Buzzer sets off a chain of twists, including a mysterious passenger who vanishes after landing in Springfield, revealing the true nature of the ruse.
In "All the Ships at Sea!" from Classic G.I. Joe TPB #4 (2009), the Joes are caught in a two-pronged assault across the Gulf of Mexico, battling Cobra on a remote atoll while a separate mission unfolds on a Staten Island ferry. As Fred II and three Cobra agents close in on Scarlett, unaware that Snake-Eyes is disguised beside her, the Joes struggle to hold their ground—losing their cargo ship in the air battle, but finding a lifeline when Cutter calls in the Flagg to rescue them after the land battle.
In "Twin Brothers," Gung-Ho, Ripcord, and Blowtorch lead a mission to deliver balloons to the Arbco Brothers Circus—Cobra’s cover—alongside new recruits Flint and Footloose, while Candy (Bongo) rides shotgun. When they’re ambushed by the Crimson Guard and confronted by the enigmatic Tomax and Xamot, the Joes must outthink their foes in a high-stakes escape. The mission tests loyalty and trust, especially as personal bonds begin to fray under pressure.
In "Judgments," a G.I. Joe team infiltrates a suburban house hiding a Cobra cell, unaware it's the home of Candy's father—until she arrives on scene after the Twins and a Guardsman escape. Meanwhile, another mission unfolds in Sierra Gordo as the Joes race to rescue Dr. Burkhart, while Storm Shadow makes a shocking move by turning on Cobra to save Billy from his own father, who has been interrogating him.
In "Walk Through the Jungle," the G.I. Joes push deeper into the Sierra Gordo jungle on a high-stakes mission to rescue Dr. Burkhart, where Billy begins his training under Storm Shadow’s disciplined guidance. As tensions rise, Duke turns his focus to Candy, probing her about the unexpected Cobra gear found in her father’s home—adding a personal mystery to the already perilous mission.
In "Hydrofoil," Jo and Buzzer find themselves on the run after being separated from the G.I. Joe team and falsely accused of treason, while beneath the ocean, a covert Cobra operation unfolds at a deep-sea base tied to Candy’s mysterious father, Prof. Appel. As tensions rise and the sea floor trembles from unseen forces, the Joes must navigate betrayal and a hidden conspiracy that stretches from the depths to the surface.
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