Written by John Ney Rieber
Art by Javier Saltares; Jason Millet; Andrew Peppy; Cory Hamscher; Transparency Digital; & Dreamer Design
Cover Art by Tom Derenick & Jeremy Roberts
SUMMARY:
DDP (Devil’s Due Publishing) released this untitled issue for November 2004. Despite Destro’s anger over the Baroness’ capture, Cobra Commander assures him that their Omega Black bio-warfare scheme is well in hand. At a Georgetown coffeehouse, Rock n’ Roll and Hawk trade notes before Rock confronts Snake-Eyes. Approaching Quantico, Duke, Scarlett, Roadblock, and Doc guard the captive Baroness aboard a convoy of helicopters. The Joes’ helicopter is assaulted by a mole’s lethal use of COBRA forces posing as U.S. military. The Joes’ other mole is revealed. With the Baroness and the traitor commanding the Joes’ stolen helicopter, it’s up to an abducted Doc to save herself.
REVIEW:
Nicely bolstered by its glossy artwork (and a terrific cover image), this issue packs a wallop for G.I. JOE fans. By concentrating a select group of characters, writer John Ney Rieber does a terrific job continuing the Omega Black storyline. Suffice to say, even if the traitor isn’t a total surprise, this issue is still all-around well-played.
ADDITIONAL CONTENT:
The inside front cover headlines the G.I. Joe and COBRA cast members, as well as provides a summary of the ongoing storyline. The single-page “Devil’s Due Nues” column include an ‘editorial’ by a COBRA Tele-Viper advocating Destro’s candidacy for the U.S. Presidency. Several full-page cover reveals are included, such as G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero # 37 and G.I. Joe: Reloaded # 10 (on the back cover).
BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 8 Stars
