G.I. Joe, a Real American Hero [25th Anniversary Action Figure Reprint Series] #21
In "Silent Interlude," a 1984 freebie from Hasbro's 25th Anniversary Action Figure Reprint Series, Scarlett is taken during a routine parachute drop and delivered to Destro's Castle as a gift to Cobra Commander. With her capture known only to Snake-Eyes, the silent operative must infiltrate the fortress undetected, where a shocking connection emerges—Storm Shadow bears the same tattoo on his forearm as Snake-Eyes, hinting at a shared past. Written and drawn by Larry Hama, with inks by Steve Leialoha and colors by George Roussos, the issue unfolds with tense precision. The cover, a striking piece by Ashley Wood, captures the moment of high stakes and silent tension.
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Storm Shadow has captured Scarlett while she was on a routine parachute drop exercise and brought her to Destro's Castle as a present to Cobra Commander. Snake-Eyes learns of her capture, and has to sneak in stealthily to rescue her. During the rescue, we learn that Storm Shadow is related to Snake-Eyes somehow based on both of them having the same tattoo on their right forearms.
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