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.