G.I. Joe, a Real American Hero #16
In "Night Attack!", the G.I. Joe team races to defend Washington, D.C. from a surprise Cobra assault under cover of darkness, as Venom attempts to sabotage the Federal Reserve by poisoning the nation’s currency—only to be thwarted by an unexpected move from the Commander. Amid the chaos, the Baroness suffers a critical injury after her H.I.S.S. tank crashes, Bludd prepares to kill Destro on the Commander’s orders, and Hawk is struck down, leaving Destro reeling as Cobra slips away. Written by Larry Hama and illustrated by Mike Vosburg, with inks by Jon D'Agostino, colors by Andy Yanchus, and letters by Joe Rosen, the issue’s cover by Vosburg and D'Agostino captures the tension of a city under siege.
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The Joes try to hold off a night attack by Cobra in Washington, D.C., as Venom poisons the Federal Reserve's money by tainting the ink with his toxin, but fails when the Commander stops him unexpectedly. The Baroness is gravely injured when she crashes her H.I.S.S. tank as Bludd is about to assassinate Destro under the Commander's orders while on its turret, leaving Destro distraught, as Hawk is shot by the Commander as Cobra escapes.
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