G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #164

In "Broken Illusions And Escapes," the stakes rise at PIT III as Cobra Commander orchestrates a diversion through Dr. Mindbender’s attack, enabling Destro and the Dreadnoks to spring the Baroness from captivity. With Spirit seemingly falling to stop a lone B.A.T. rigged with explosives, Snake-Eyes finds unexpected redemption when Storm Shadow uses the Arashikage mindset to break the late Dr. Venom’s hold over him—though Billy remains under Venom’s lingering influence. Written by Larry Hama and illustrated by S. L. Gallant, with inks by Gary Erskine, colors by J. Brown, and letters by Shawn Lee, this pivotal issue blends tense action with emotional weight, all framed by a striking cover by Herb Trimpe and Larry Hama.