G.I. Joe #42
In "Dawn of the Red Shadows Part One," the G.I. Joe team faces a growing threat as suspicions fall on Wilder Vaughn, while internal tensions flare—Flint and Jaye clash, and Eden's radical actions spark deadly violence against aid workers. With Scarlett, Snake Eyes, and Kamakura on the front lines protecting Hawk, and Duke and Flint racing to uncover the truth from Reggie, the mission takes a devastating turn when Reggie is murdered and the team is ambushed. Written by Brandon Jerwa and illustrated by Tim Seeley, Emiliano Santalucia, and Cory Hamscher, with colors by Brett R. Smith and letters by Steve Seeley, this pivotal issue features a cover by Tim Seeley and Andrew Pepoy, and marks a turning point in the conflict with a 4.50 USD cover price in 2005.
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The Joes believe that a man named Wilder Vaughn is behind the threat of Red Shadows that Hawk informed them about. Flint and Jaye fight. Eden incites violence, which causes killings of humanitarian aid workers. The Jugglers are skilled by General Harring. Scarlett, Snake Eyes and Kamakura are deployed again to protect Hawk. Duke and Flint go to Reggie for information about the Red Shadows, but he is killed by Eden. Jaye and Scarlett search his hard drive while Hawk, Rey, Flint and Duke discuss the command structure. Flint and Jaye are attacked by Eden, who injures Flint and kills Jaye.
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