G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #18
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeVolume 18 of IDW's G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero series continues Larry Hama's long-running storyline, collecting issues from the 2017 relaunch. This installment picks up with the ongoing conflict between the Joes and Cobra, featuring familiar faces like Snake Eyes, Storm Shadow, and the Baroness as they navigate new threats and shifting alliances. The volume advances the saga of the Arashikage clan and the fallout from previous battles, staying true to the classic military adventure tone of the franchise.
In this pivotal issue of G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero, Storm Shadow, Snake Eyes, Granny Demon, and Zartan stand firm against Cobra’s assault on a community center housing the mysterious Brainwave Scanner. Meanwhile, in Darklonia, Roadblock, Spirit, and Grosz battle the relentless Blue Ninjas, while Dawn’s desperate attempt to extract memories from Snake Eyes leads to an unexpected and dangerous turn—locking him into the Scanner as punishment. The story unfolds with tense standoffs and escalating stakes, all under the sharp, dynamic art of S. L. Gallant and Brian Shearer, with a cover by John Royle and Jagdish Kumar that captures the chaos in bold, striking detail.
In "null," Tunnel Rat, Torpedo, and Alpine team up with Leila to rescue Bombstrike from the Red Shadows, their mission deepened by her growing resolve after witnessing Bombstrike’s courage. Meanwhile, Ace strikes hard against Red Laser’s Blue Ninjas, while Stalker, Zap, and Storm Shadow capture Red Laser—though Zartan’s hunt for Dawn presses on, unrelenting.
In "null," Zartan tests Dawn in a brutal sparring match, weaponizing her memories of Snake Eyes to unsettle her—only for her to turn the tide with a shocking act of vengeance, leaving Storm Shadow shaken by what her rage has revealed.
In "null," Sneak Peek infiltrates Darklonia with a covert team, only to find the resistance leader is his long-lost lover, Katya—rekindling old flames in the midst of war. Meanwhile, Cobra's grip tightens as Wade and his wife are captured, while Heather slips away into the shadows, and Storm Shadow recalls a time when Snake Eyes was consumed by fury. Cobra Commander’s attempt to eliminate Destro ends in failure, leaving the future of the Serpentor-led alliance hanging in the balance.
In "null," Storm Shadow, Snake Eyes, and Zartan press on in their hunt for Dawn, while the Joes in Darklonia launch a daring assault on a Revanche facility. As Roadblock, Spirit, and Grosz provide cover for their escape, Dawn herself infiltrates the same base, seeking to heal her fractured mind—offering a fragile alliance with Heather, who promises to help her reach the Brainwave Scanner in exchange for saving her parents.
In a tense stand against Cobra’s relentless assault, Storm Shadow, Snake Eyes, Granny Demon, and Zartan defend the Community Center housing the Brainwave Scanner, while Roadblock, Spirit, and Grosz battle Blue Ninjas in Darklonia. With tensions rising, Dawn’s attempt to extract Snake Eyes’ memories fails, leading her to place him in the Scanner as punishment—unaware of the mind that soon slips through its circuitry.
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