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G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero#290
Cover: Freddie Williams II

G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #290

Jan 2022 · IDW · 3.99 USD
“Spotlight: Oktober Guard!”

"Spotlight: Oktober Guard!" delivers a long-awaited origin reveal in G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #290, uncovering how the Oktober Guard were brought back after their presumed deaths in Sierra Gordo—thanks to a surprising role played by Revanche in their cybernetic resurrection. Written by Larry Hama and illustrated by Andrew Lee Griffith, with colors by J. Brown and letters by Neil Uyetake, this issue deepens the series’ lore with a grounded, character-driven tale. The cover, by Freddie Williams II, captures the intensity of the moment with sharp, dynamic detail.

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writer Larry Hama · artist, inker Andrew Lee Griffith · colorist J. Brown · letterer Neil Uyetake · cover Freddie Williams II

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Cast · 22 characters

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writer Larry Hama
artist, inker Andrew Lee Griffith
colorist J. Brown
letterer Neil Uyetake
cover pencils, inks Freddie Williams II

Full plot ⚠ may contain spoilers

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The story of how the Oktober Guard were revived following their apparent deaths in Sierra Gordo is finally revealed - Revanche played a part in providing their cybernetics.

Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).