G.I. Joe: Special #1

"Beginnings and Endings..." kicks off with a tense, high-stakes mission in Borovia as Stalker, Snow Job, Outback, and Quick Kick race to extract a U.S. newsman accused of espionage—only to learn he’s already been traded. With their contact Spigou dead and the team wounded, Stalker makes a hard choice: Outback must escape to carry their story back, while the others hold the line. Meanwhile, a personal reckoning unfolds as the Commander, having chosen to leave Cobra for Billy’s sake, faces a brutal end at the hands of Fred, whose loyalty has turned to vengeance. Written by Larry Hama and illustrated by Todd McFarlane, with inks by Mark A. Nelson and colors by Chi, this 1995 Marvel special blends gritty action with emotional weight, all framed by a striking cover by Phil Gosier and Scott Koblish.