G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero Compendium #1
"Operation: Lady Doomsday" kicks off in G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero Compendium #1 (2024), a landmark collection spotlighting a pivotal mission from the original series' run. Written by Larry Hama and illustrated by Frank Springer, with inks by Andy Mushynsky and Pat Redding, this story sees Zartan infiltrate McGuire Air Force Base under the mistaken belief it’s the Joes’ true headquarters—setting off a chain reaction that forces the team into a tense defense when the Dreadnoks launch a surprise assault. The cover, a dynamic collaboration by Andy Kubert and Mike Zeck with inks by Kubert and Bob Wiacek, captures the high-stakes clash perfectly.
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Zartan believes McGuire Air Force base is the Joes' headquarters and infiltrates to confirm, causing the Commander to recall the Guard agent surveilling Ft. Wadsworth (home of the Pit). Hawk is tipped off when the Joes at McGuire return and see the real deal there, causing an assault force to be sent to McGuire to repel any attack. The Joes defend the base when the Dreadnoks attack instead of just making an opening for the Cobra strike force, spoiling the element of surprise. Billy is caught looking into Cobra documents by the Baroness and Bludd and offer him a spot in the resistance.
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