G.I. Joe #27
In "Paradigm Shift," a small G.I. Joe team undertakes a high-stakes mission behind enemy lines, infiltrating the Red Ninja Clan to rescue their captured comrade T'Jbang and capture the elusive Cobra Commander. Written by Brandon Jerwa and illustrated by Tim Seeley, with inks by Cory Hamscher and colors by Brett R. Smith, this 2004 issue delivers tense espionage and brutal combat, culminating in Snake-Eyes claiming a shocking new role as the clan’s leader—ushering in a dramatic shift in the balance of power. The cover, by Tim Seeley and Andrew Pepoy, captures the moment’s intensity with striking precision.
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A small Joe team is sent to infiltrate the Red Ninja Clan to both rescue T'Jbang, who is their prisoner, and capture Cobra Commander, who is hiding out with them. They accomplish the former but fail at the latter and, in the course of the battle, Snake-Eyes defeats the head Red Ninja and becomes the leader of the clan.
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