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Issue 29: Beached Whale
So much fun. Another good scrape and battle between the Joes and Cobra. The looney tune chase with the whale was silly but fun. I love Cobra Commander’s speech about how Cobra’s secretly winning. “Every non-taxpayer is a member of Cobra! We launched 10 new sitcoms to make America dumber!”

Worth noting too, this is the last issue I read during my first read of the series years ago

Issue 28: Swampfire!
Even though the G.I.Joe cast is starting to feel a little cluttered, I’m still glad we can get issues like this where it feels like everyone (or at least everyone featured) gets a moment to shine. From Breaker and the tank emerging from the train to Roadblock lifting the machine gun stuck in place. And who doesn’t love Cobra Commander and is rabble of lackeys who all love to hate each other?

Issue 27: Snake-Eyes: The Origin Part II
PART DEUX??
Very good read that kept me hooked! I like that Snake-Eyes and Scarlett have a bit of a nuanced relationship with one another and that getting Snake on the G.I.Joe team wasn’t as easy as a phone call. Plus it’s exciting that Storm Shadow may not be the black and white villain we once thought him to be!

Issue 26: Snake-Eyes: The Origin
Now this is a comic! Would’ve loved if this had been the 25th issue but c’est la vie. Loved getting all these different perspectives on Snake-Eyes life and the story of him and Storm Shadow! Gripping stuff that keeps the page turning all on its own. Makes me realize how much Snake-Eyes origin movie reinterpreted and changed…and most of it for the worse

Issue 25: Zartan!
A fun issue although it definitely feels more like setup for the next. Bit disappointing for a milestone like 25 issues but still entertaining! Excited to see where the plot with Snake-Eyes and Storm Shadow goes and for Zartan to show his stuff. Junkyard’s a fun addition to the cast as the first animal Joe and I like that his handler’s the one with the muzzle!

Joe count: 25 + 3 and a dog = 28.5

Issue 24: The Commander Escapes!
Thrilling all the way through! Even though it completely negates the previous issue, the tension Cobra Commander’s return to Cobra Command is sure to be something. I’m a little confused as to why the Joes even bothered stopping in Colorado when they were already on a plane back from Italy, but that’s comics. Great action and excited to see Firefly, Wild Weasel, and Zartan!

Issue 23: Cobra Commander Captured At Last!
Great issue! Further cements Duke and Roadblock’s place on the team. Glad to see the newer Joes get some spotlight. Clutch is becoming one of my favorite characters throughout the series. Wasn’t expecting the twist with the Baroness! Hard to tell who’s on who’s side anymore when it comes to Cobra…

Issue 22: Like Chimney Sweepers Come To Dust…
“Everything…that could possibly explode, exploded!” What a great excuse Breaker.
An issue where, on paper, not a lot happens, yet it still feels rich and keeps you gripped til the very end. Shows how strong of a writer Larry Hama is, able to make even mundane chores interesting. Great funerals and what an introduction to Duke & Roadblock!
Joe count: 23 + 2 = 25

Issue 21: Silent Interlude. A classic G.I. Joe story that should be studied for its perfect use of visual storytelling. Not a word of dialogue throughout. A fantastic introduction to Storm Shadow and I love that, even though Snake-Eyes comes to save Scarlett, she frees herself on her own. Plus the twin tattoos of Snake-Eyes and Storm Shadow? A great tease to something more between the two iconic ninja…