G.I. Joe, a Real American Hero #98
In "He's Back!", the G.I. Joe team faces a shocking twist as the long-dead Commander returns—alive and vengeful—after being felled by Fred VII’s shot. Written by Larry Hama and illustrated by M. D. Bright, with inks by Randy Emberlin and colors by Bob Sharen, this pivotal 1990 issue sees the Commander reclaim his leadership, while tensions rise as Hawk and Hollingsworth confront the Jugglers over the future of the team. The cover by Lee Weeks captures the moment’s intensity, setting the stage for a storm of loyalty, betrayal, and buried secrets.
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With the Joes still in Canada, Fred VII and company in Denver dig up the Commander's remains, but only a bloodied shirt is found. The real deal arrives and explains how he survived Fred's shot from behind, thanks to his truly loyal C.G.'s fixing him up. While recovering, he began to reamass his fortune, and now arrives with Fred and company to bury them alive in the landlocked freighter on Cobra Island, taking leadership once more. Meanwhile, Hawk and Hollingsworth are called by the Jugglers to discuss disbanding the team, given Cobra's a legit organization now, as the Dreadnoks are freed.
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