G.I. Joe #1
This collection kicks off Marvel's 2002 relaunch of the classic G.I. Joe series, reprinting the first issues that reintroduce the original team lineup—including Hawk, Snake-Eyes, Scarlett, and Stalker—as they face off against the rising threat of Cobra and its enigmatic leader. The volume establishes key early conflicts with Cobra Commander, the Baroness, and Doctor Venom, while also delving into the origins of fan-favorite characters like the silent ninja commando and the hard-edged jungle fighter Kwinn. It sets the stage for the long-running saga of the Real American Hero era with a mix of military action and espionage.
"Operation: Lady Doomsday" kicks off the 2002 G.I. Joe series with a tense, grounded mission as Snake-Eyes, Scarlet, and Zap are captured by Cobra and brought to the heavily controlled town of Springfield. Written by Larry Hama and illustrated by Mike Vosburg, with Chic Stone’s inks, Christie Scheele’s colors, and Joe Rosen’s lettering, the issue builds suspense as Dr. Venom tries to extract intelligence from Snake-Eyes using a brainwave scanner—only to be thwarted. The cover, by J. Scott Campbell, captures the moment’s intensity, setting the tone for a story where trust and escape are as crucial as firepower.
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Snake-Eyes, Scarlet and Zap are captured by Cobra and taken to Springfield, a town controlled by Cobra. A young boy helps the Joes make their escape as Dr. Venom attempts to get the location of Joe headquarters from Snake-Eyes using his brainwave scanner and fails, and Snakes joins up with them later.
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