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NOW YOU KNOW WITH YORKTOWNJOE – G.I.JOE MARVEL ISSUE #71 REVIEWED!

Background Issue 70 saw a lot of action in Sierra Gordo. There was political intrigue and shoot-outs as well as self-sacrifice on behalf of others. Feel free to check out the review of Issue 70 in case you missed it. (You can catch up on other “Now You Know With YorktownJoe” reviews there as well!) On to the issue The issue begins where the previous issue ended with the Joe’s dealing with the aftermath of the plane crash. Thrasher the Dreadnok is badly injured and Wild Bill is trying to help him. Zarana and…

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NOW YOU KNOW WITH YORKTOWNJOE – G.I.JOE MARVEL ISSUE #68 REVIEWED!

Background Issue 67 saw the return of the Joe’s, forgiveness, reconciliation, workplace violence, workplace hugging, jokes, and deep philosophical discussions. Feel free to check out the review of Issue 67 in case you missed it. (You can catch up on other “Now You Know With YorktownJoe” reviews there as well!) On to the issue The issue begins with a C-130 taking heavy fire over the Frusenland International Airport. The Baroness is leading the attack from the turret of a H.I.S.S. tank. She is wearing a stylish white winter parka over her traditional black outfit.…

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NOW YOU KNOW WITH YORKTOWNJOE – G.I.JOE MARVEL ISSUE #64 REVIEWED!

Background Issue 63 continues the story arc of the ill-fated mission in Borovia. Billy is reunited with Storm Shadow who is unmasked and wearing a suit. Cobra seems to be onto Joe operations in Utah and the Presidio. And we are briefly mourning the loss of Scarlett and Snake-Eyes. But that seems to be a trick of some sort that might get sorted out in the future issues. Feel free to check out the review of Issue 63 in case you missed it. (You can catch up on other “Now You Know With…

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NOW YOU KNOW WITH YORKTOWNJOE ISSUE G.I.JOE #49 REVIEWED!

Background Issue 48 had a lot going on! It was sad to see them cart Storm Shadow away. It was satisfying that Zartan has gone from an impostor to a prisoner. Time will tell what happens with Ripcord. Sgt. Slaughter has already become an excellent addition to the team. Feel free to check out the review of Issue 48 in case you missed it. (You can catch up on other “Now You Know With YorktownJoe” reviews there as well!) On to the issue This issue begins with Destro and Dr. Mindbender getting into trouble…

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NOW YOU KNOW WITH YORKTOWNJOE – G.I.JOE MARVEL ISSUE #13 REVIEWED!

Background This is a continuation of a story arc, specifically carrying over from Issue 12, Three Strikes for Snake-Eyes. If you haven’t read the issue, or my review of the issue, I highly suggest you start there before proceeding here. But to each their own! On to the issue. The issue begins where issue 12 left off with the aftermath of the Baroness and Scar-Face bombing the little island and bunker into oblivion. This is important because 3 fairly important characters were still on the island at the time:• The…

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