G.I. Joe #1
In the explosive opening of IDW’s 2011 G.I. Joe series, the fate of the team hangs in the balance as Cobra’s inner circle reveals a brutal new rule: the next Commander will be the one who eliminates the most G.I. Joes. With tensions flaring and the Joes scrambling to respond, Blacklight strikes with deadly precision—taking out Hammerlock, Apeface, and Dragon in a single, shocking assault. As a figure in Hawk’s uniform returns to base, Storm Shadow prepares to strike, setting the stage for chaos. Written by Chuck Dixon and brought to life by Javier Saltares with inks by Christopher Ivy, colors by Romulo Fajardo Jr., and letters by Shawn Lee, the cover by Zach Howard captures the moment’s intensity.
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A member of Cobra's Council explain to the Baroness, Bludd, Khallikhan, Tomax, Oda, Krake, and Vargas how the new Commander will be chosen. They will compete against each other, and whoever kills the most G. I. Joes will be the next Commander. The Joes plan their next move. Blacklight attacks and kills Hammerlock, Apeface, and Dragon. Someone disguised as Hawk arrives back at the base, and Storm Shadow gets ready to attack.
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