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G.I. JOE IS BACK! Cobra's sinister plot to hunt down the disbanded Joes backfired, and brought the

action to their doorstep! In the ensuing melee, Snake Eyes was captured and subjected to Dr. Venom's

brainwave scanner, effectively rendering Snake Eyes an ally of Cobra! At the same time, the scanner's

programming wore off Storm Shadow, as he aided Scarlett in escaping and offered the Joes help in rescuing

his sword-brother. Meanwhile, Hawk spent time in Washington D.C., uncovering COBrA’s subversion of the

U.S. government. and arresting the sleeper agents that hid within Congress. With the core unit back in

action, it's time to get the whole team together!

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Colors by Andrew Crossley

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Special thanks to Hasbro’s Aaron Archer, Michael Kelly, Amie Lozanski, Ed Lane, Joe Furfaro, Jos Huxley, Samantha Lomow, and Michael Verrecchia for their invaluable assistance.

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