G.I. Joe, a Real American Hero #52

In "Snap Decisions," Serpentor returns to Cobra Island hailed as a hero, but the Commander sees a threat to his control and sends Zartan and the twins to eliminate him—only for the plan to unravel. Meanwhile, in the Pit, Storm Shadow confronts his past, revealing how he survived the Baroness’s attack, and earns Snake-Eyes’s forgiveness as the key to his cabin is passed on. As Hawk announces the team’s suspension and the Pit’s closure, Cobra prepares a strike on the Joes’ base. Written by Larry Hama and illustrated by Rod Whigham, with inks by Andy Mushynsky, colors by George Roussos, and letters by Joe Rosen, this 1986 issue features a cover by Mike Zeck.