G.I. Joe, a Real American Hero #12

"Three Strikes for Snake-Eyes" delivers a tense, high-stakes mission in G.I. Joe, a Real American Hero #12 (1983), as the Joes race to recover critical missile guidance chips from a Cobra bunker—only to be ambushed and captured. With Kwinn standing in their way and the Baroness bombing the facility, only Stalker, Gung-Ho, and Breaker escape, leaving Snake-Eyes, Kwinn, and Dr. Venom trapped. Written by Larry Hama and illustrated by Mike Vosberg, with inks by Jon D'Agostino and colors by Glynis Wein, the issue builds relentless momentum, ending with the surviving Joes vowing revenge. The cover by Mike Vosberg and Jack Abel captures the moment’s intensity, a striking image of Snake-Eyes in silhouette against the explosion.