G.I. Joe #2
"Chapter 1" of G.I. Joe (2014, IDW) kicks off with a gripping flashback to the first meeting between Monk and Duke, setting the stage for a tense, character-driven story. Written by Fred Van Lente and illustrated by Steve Kurth, with inks by Allen Martinez, colors by Joana Lafuente, and letters by Shawn Lee, the issue unfolds through a series of high-stakes missions and personal betrayals, including Tunnel Rat and Roadblock foiling a fake bomb, Quick Kick uncovering defective weapons, and the Commander confronting Destro over a past betrayal. The story’s emotional core emerges as Monk escapes, reconnects with his family, and faces a dangerous threat that forces Doc to make a desperate move—while Duke makes a quiet, personal decision that reshapes his future. The cover, by Jamal Igle, captures the tension with a striking, dynamic image.
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The issue begins with a flashback to when Monk and Duke first met. Tunnel Rat and Roadblock stop a terrorist with a bomb, only to find out the bomb was fake. Quick Kick discovers the weapons Zandar and Zanara were selling were useless. The Commander confronts Destro about his betrayal of Monk to Duke. Monk and Duke fight, then are interrupted when the Special Missions team attacks. Monk escapes and meets up with his wife and daughter. Doc pushed her and Aisha into the river, neutralizing the bacterial bomb. Duke relocates his wife to New Mexico.
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