G.I. Joe #40
In "Union of the Snake: Part Five," the G.I. Joe team faces escalating threats as tensions explode between allies—Shipwreck and Mercer clash, and Rey learns his brother has vanished. With Cobra Commander preparing the Tempest for a devastating chemical strike and the Joes racing to stop him, betrayal looms as Gibbs' true allegiance is revealed and a shocking attack leaves Scanner wounded. Written by Brandon Jerwa and illustrated by Tim Seeley, with inks by Cory Hamscher and colors by Brett R. Smith, this pivotal issue delivers high-stakes action and shifting loyalties, all capped by a striking cover by Tim Seeley and Andrew Pepoy.
Sell my copy
Have this issue — or a whole collection? Get a fair offer from us, skip the marketplace fees and the hassle.
We Buy Collections ▸Cast · 40 characters
Full credits
Full plot ⚠ may contain spoilers
▸ Reveal full plot — may contain spoilers
Rey informs Barrel Roll that his brother is missing then breaks up a fight between Shipwreck and Mercer. Cobra Commander gathers all the Coil agents on Cobra island before vacating to Badhikstan. The Tempest is prepared; the Commander will use it to rain a chemical weapon down on the earth. Duke, Scarlett, Scanner and Snake Eyes set up base in Island. General Rey and the Joes nuke Cobra Island, killing the Coil agents left behind. Ramirez is killed after delivering information to Colton. Gibbs is supplying Cobra withintelligence. Mikhail Derenko stabs Scanner.
Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).