G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #171

"Operation: Darklon" delivers a tense trio of threads in G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #171, where the Joes launch a high-stakes mission to capture the enigmatic Darklon—only to find themselves wounded in the process. As Lady Jaye and Darklon both fall in battle, Chuckles presses Sneak Peek on his mysterious assignment in Darklonia, while Snake-Eyes, Billy, and Storm Shadow uncover the origins of the Russian Arashikage clan, just as they’re ambushed by Blue ninjas. Written by Larry Hama and illustrated by S. L. Gallant, with inks by Gary Erskine and colors by J. Brown, this 2011 IDW issue features a cover by Gallant and Hama, capturing the mission’s urgency in bold, dynamic detail.