G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #254
In "Special Missions Part Four: Destro," the tension mounts as Destro showcases MARS' advanced technology to the wary Sheik Ali in the desert region of Qnrrh. When an unexpected assault cripples Ali's defenses, Destro and the Baroness step in to save his life—only for Ali to misinterpret the event as a calculated test of strength. Written by Larry Hama and illustrated by Netho Diaz with inks by Alisson Rodrigues and Jagdish Kumar, this issue deepens the intrigue with a twist that reveals Destro's true hand behind the chaos. The cover, by Marcelo Ferreira, captures the high-stakes atmosphere of the desert conflict.
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In Qnrrh near Trucial Abysmia and Benzheen, Destro demonstrates MARS' technology to the skeptical Sheik Ali. A sudden attack on Ali's base compromises his defenses, resulting in Destro and the Baroness saving Ali's life. Ali assumes Destro planned the attack to prove his superior technology and grants him a defense contract. Destro informs Baroness he actually hadn't planned the attack but had given information to Ali's power-hungry brother in Pakistan, resulting in the attack.
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