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NOW YOU KNOW WITH YORKTOWNJOE – G.I.JOE MARVEL ISSUE #34 REVIEWED!

July 29, 2018July 17, 2021 Serpentorslair StaffG.I.Joe, G.I.Joe Comics, Larry Hama, Marvel Comics0 comment

Background In Issue 33, the Joes were getting ready to celebrate the grand re-opening of their secret HQ, the Pit. The injured from issue 32 were recovering. A replacement Crimson Guardsman was inserted into the Fred Broca household. And an assassination conspiracy was underway. Feel free to check out the review of Issue 33 in case you missed it. On to the issue The issue begins with two separate scenes, but author Larry Hama will soon intertwine them into a cohesive story. This story is distinct in that it focuses completely on…

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NOW YOU KNOW WITH YORKTOWNJOE – G.I.JOE MARVEL ISSUE #33 REVIEWED!

July 23, 2018July 16, 2021 Serpentorslair StaffCobra Commander, Destro, G.I.Joe, G.I.Joe Comics, Hasbro, Larry Hama, Marvel Comics, Snake Eyes1 Comment

Background In Issue 32, the aftermath of the battle near Snake-Eyes’ cabin was brought to a conclusion. One of the earliest Crimson Guardsmen, Fred did not make it. He was replaced with a look-alike who showed up on the doorstep of the Broca residence just outside the gates of Fort Wadsworth. On the Joe side, new Joes began showing up indicating they were replacements. Feel free to check out the review of Issue 32 in case you missed it. On to the issue The issue begins with preparations for a grand re-opening…

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NOW YOU KNOW WITH YORKTOWNJOE – G.I.JOE MARVEL ISSUE #32 REVIEWED!

June 14, 2018July 15, 2021 Serpentorslair StaffCobra Commander, Destro, G.I.Joe, G.I.Joe Comics, Larry Hama, Marvel, Marvel Comics, Snake Eyes1 Comment

Background In Issue 31, we were left with a cliffhanger. Snake-Eyes cabin was blown up with Timber and the main man inside! Just outside, but well within the blast zone are Destro, Firefly, and a Crimson Guardsman named Fred Broca. Spirit and Airborne from the Joes are there as well. The battle had gone down to the last man, and a bomb had just exploded, gravely depreciating the value of Snake-Eyes‘ cabin. On to the issue The issue begins with the wounded picking themselves up and trying to return to…

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NOW YOU KNOW WITH YORKTOWNJOE – G.I.JOE MARVEL ISSUE #31 REVIEWED!

June 4, 2018July 14, 2021 Serpentorslair StaffCobra Commander, G.I.Joe, G.I.Joe Comics, Hasbro, Larry Hama, Snake Eyes0 comment

Background In Issue 30, there has been a brief battle at McGuire Air Force Base. Cobra Commander narrowly escaped. He had one of his first Crimson Guards Fred Broca beginning surveillance on Fort Wadsworth, but then cancelling that order and recalling him right before the Joe team drove past the front window of his house. At the very end, Firefly and Destro conspire to pretend to be casual with Cobra Commander to put him at ease so they could plot revenge for being left behind in the Everglades in Issue…

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NOW YOU KNOW WITH YORKTOWNJOE – G.I.JOE MARVEL ISSUE #30 REVIEWED!

May 30, 2018July 13, 2021 Serpentorslair StaffComic Books, G.I.Joe, G.I.Joe Comics, Larry Hama, Marvel Comics0 comment

Background At the end of Issue 29, Firefly and Destro exit the battle scene in Florida, and begin their journey back to Cobra headquarters in Springfield. The Master of Disguise Zartan and his insidious (but sometimes incompetent) Dreadnoks had headed North as well. On to the issue The issue begins with Zartan and the Dreadnoks outside the perimeter fence of McGuire Air Force Base in New Jersey. They notice a Dragonfly helicopter flying in and speculate why. Zartan decides to get a better look inside to gather intelligence about Joe…

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NOW YOU KNOW WITH YORKTOWNJOE – G.I.JOE MARVEL ISSUE #29 REVIEWED!

May 6, 2018July 12, 2021 Serpentorslair StaffCobra Commander, G.I.Joe, G.I.Joe Comics, Larry Hama, Snake Eyes0 comment

At the end of Issue 28, the G.I.Joe Hovercraft, the WHALE, was shot up pretty significantly. Destro and Deep Six was badly wounded while successfully shooting down Destro’s Rattler. Firefly had been left behind by Cobra Commander and Wild Weasel. Firefly blew up Zartan’s cabin out of spite. Two local police officers just avoided being inside before he did. On to the issue The issue begins with Cutter limping the WHALE into harbor to make repairs. The locals are making fun of the Joes and giving them a hard time…

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NOW YOU KNOW WITH YORKTOWNJOE – G.I.JOE MARVEL ISSUE #28 REVIEWED!

April 29, 2018July 11, 2021 Serpentorslair StaffCobra, Cobra Commander, Destro, G.I.Joe, G.I.Joe Comics, Marvel Comics, Snake Eyes, Zartan0 comment

Background At the end of the 2 part Origin of Snake-Eyes issues, Zartan, the Baroness, Destro, Cobra Commander, Firefly and Wild Weasel are all in pursuit of the Joe recon team who has given them the slip. Larry Hama intertwined the ongoing story developing in the Florida swamps along with the origin story and the exciting ninja chase. Zartan was frustrated and said it was time to call in the Dreadnoks. The tease for Issue 28 on the last page of 27 was “Enter the Tank-Smashers.” On to the issue…

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NOW YOU KNOW WITH YORKTOWNJOE – G.I.JOE MARVEL ISSUE #27 REVIEWED!

April 23, 2018July 10, 2021 Serpentorslair StaffG.I.Joe, G.I.Joe Comics, Larry Hama, Marvel Comics, Snake Eyes0 comment

Background Snake-Eyes has been shrouded in mystery since the first issue. Issue 26 is the first part of this origin story. Please make sure to read that one first. In addition to the Snake-Eyes origin story, the ongoing covert actions in the Florida swamps near Zartan’s cabin continues. Issue 25 (“Zartan!”) ended with Junkyard coming right to the cabin door. Zartan was brandishing his pistol and was about to put the “stray” out of its misery. Issue 26 ended with Junkyard leading the Cobras into a pit of quicksand. On…

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NOW YOU KNOW WITH YORKTOWNJOE – G.I.JOE MARVEL ISSUE #26 REVIEWED!

April 7, 2018July 9, 2021 Serpentorslair StaffG.I.Joe, G.I.Joe Comics, Larry Hama, Marvel, Snake Eyes0 comment

Background Snake-Eyes has been shrouded in mystery since the first issue. We have hints that he doesn’t wear his mask for fun. The older Joes seem to be more respectful, and newer Joes or strangers seem to gasp in horror at his visual appearance. That being said, there are a lot of questions readers have about the Commando. In more recent issues we are privy to the fact that Snake-Eyes and Storm Shadow, the Cobra ninja, have the same red tattoo symbol on their right forearms. How are these…

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NOW YOU KNOW WITH YORKTOWNJOE – G.I.JOE MARVEL ISSUE #25 REVIEWED!

March 10, 2018July 8, 2021 Serpentorslair StaffCobra Commander, Destro, G.I.Joe, G.I.Joe Comics, Hasbro, Larry Hama, Marvel Comics, Snake Eyes, Storm Shadow0 comment

Background Last issue Cobra Commander escaped due to Storm Shadow’s tenacity and self-sacrifice. During the issue, Major Bludd revealed to Destro and the Baroness that he hid a transmitter in the handle of Storm Shadow’s sword. They were planning to track where Storm Shadow had gone to try and rescue the Commander. They sent Firefly and a man in red known as “the pilot” (Wild Weasel) to the swamps near the Everglades where the transmitter signal was pinging at a shack. As the issue drew to a close, the Commander…

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NOW YOU KNOW WITH YORKTOWNJOE – G.I.JOE MARVEL ISSUE #24 REVIEWED!

February 24, 2018July 7, 2021 Serpentorslair StaffCobra, Cobra Commander, G.I.Joe, G.I.Joe Comics, Hasbro, Larry Hama, Marvel Comics0 comment

Background Last issue Cobra Commander was captured after a series of car chases and international intrigue. Clutch, the Joe’s mechanic and VAMP Driver, as well as Roadblock, the heavy machine gunner capture the Commander. The Baroness, Major Bludd, and Storm Shadow got away in the remains of a parade float. There was also a tease last issue that the Joes might not be able to hold on to their new prisoner. On to the issue On the title page we see some parachutes dropped in a clearing in the…

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NOW YOU KNOW WITH YORKTOWNJOE – G.I.JOE MARVEL ISSUE #23 REVIEWED!

February 19, 2018July 6, 2021 Serpentorslair StaffBaroness, Cobra Commander, G.I.Joe, G.I.Joe Comics, Larry Hama, Marvel Comics0 comment

Background Last issue teased that Cobra Commander was going to get captured in this issue. This issue will continue to develop the main story plot-line. On to the issue. The cover shows a brilliant portrait of Clutch and Roadblock capturing Cobra Commander. This is actually one of my favorite covers of the whole series. On the title page we see Snow-Job precariously poised on the side of a mountain, using binoculars to keep watch over the Baroness who is recovering from her plastic surgeries. Snow Job is using a s…

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NOW YOU KNOW WITH YORKTOWNJOE – G.I.JOE MARVEL ISSUE #22 REVIEWED!

February 10, 2018July 5, 2021 Serpentorslair StaffCobra, G.I.Joe, G.I.Joe Comics, Hawk, Larry Hama, Marvel Comics, Snake Eyes0 comment

Background Major characters (and minor recurring characters) perished in Issue 19. Issue 20 was written by a completely different author and featured a stand-alone story. Issue 21 was the iconic Silent Interlude comic, whose story was told in pictures.This issue will bring us back to the main story plot-line. On to the issue. The cover shows Destro literally playing with toys!! He has a plane and he is strafing Joe figures. Okay, product placement is strong with this one. On the title page we see the Chaplain’s Assistants returning to Fort Wadsworth…

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NOW YOU KNOW WITH YORKTOWNJOE – G.I.JOE MARVEL ISSUE #21 REVIEWED!

February 4, 2018July 4, 2021 Serpentorslair StaffG.I.Joe, G.I.Joe Comics, Larry Hama, Marvel Comics, Scarlett, Snake Eyes, Storm Shadow2 Comments

Background This comic by Larry Hama seems to be more iconic than the actual series. It is visually stunning and there are no words. But there is a story. If you don’t own this issue, you should find it and buy it. If you are a G.I. Joe fan, a ninja fan, or a comic connoisseur, you must see this issue. That being said, I’m going to limit the pictures in this review. Find this issue, open it up, and follow along! On to the issue. On the title page…

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NOW YOU KNOW WITH YORKTOWNJOE – G.I.JOE MARVEL ISSUE #20 REVIEWED!

January 28, 2018July 3, 2021 Serpentorslair StaffClutch, Cobra, Cobra Commander, G.I.Joe, G.I.Joe Comics, Marvel Comics, Snake Eyes0 comment

Background In the previous issue, major and important side characters on both sides died. This issue does not address this in any way. It is as if this issue was not part of the main story line at all. More about that in a moment. Clutch was the first Joe I ever owned in the 3 ¾ line. I didn’t own this comic until much later, and was given a copy by a friend who had ruined his after reading it several times. (I might re-take some of the pictures…