G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #242
In G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #242, the tension escalates as the Collins family escapes under the cover of the Dreadnoks, while Zartan, Storm Shadow, Granny Demon, and Snake Eyes confront Dawn about her true identity. Meanwhile, in Trucial Abysmia, a sudden attack on the U.S. Embassy forces four Joes to hold the line—only to see their extraction helicopter go down. Written by Larry Hama and illustrated by S. L. Gallant with inks by Brian Shearer, colors by J. Brown, and letters by Neil Uyetake, this issue delivers high-stakes action and shifting loyalties, all wrapped in Gallant’s dynamic cover art.
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Disguised as Vipers, the Collins family are spirited away safely by the Dreadnoks while Zartan, Storm Shadow, Granny Demon and Snake Eyes confront Dawn about her identity. Doctor Venom realizes Zartan has betrayed Cobra Commander. In Trucial Abysmia, the US Embassy is attacked by insurgents and four Joes are sent to defend the compound until extraction, but the extraction helicopter is shot down.
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