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G.I. Joe, A Real American Hero (1982) - #27
"Snake Eyes: The Origin Part II"
Marvel

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Writer(s):
Larry Hama

Penciller(s):
Frank Springer

Inker(s):
Andy Mushynsky

Colorist(s):
George Roussos

Letterer(s):
Rick Parker

Editor(s):
Linda Grant
Dennis 'Denny' O'Neil

Cover Artist(s):
Michael Golden

Rating (out of 10):
9.3
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Cover Date: September 1984
Cover Price: US $0.60

Issue Tagline: None.

Format: Color; Standard Comic Issue; 32 pages

There are other versions of this issue in the database:
G.I. Joe, A Real American Hero (1982) 2nd Print

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Letters Column: Postbox: The Pit

Synopsis:
Storm Shadow reveals that he did not kill his uncle, the Hard Master, but believes the job was done by someone in Cobra, which he has infiltrated to find the real killer.

Reprinted/Collected in:
Classic G.I. Joe (2009) TPB vol. 03
G.I. Joe Comics Magazine (1986) #10
G.I. Joe, A Real American Hero (1982) TPB vol. 03
G.I. Joe: Best of Snake Eyes (2009) TPB vol. 01

Notes:
Firefly makes a Malayan Tiger Gate trap (a branch with sharpened spikes tied to a tree. The branch is pulled back so that it will drive the spikes into whoever springs the trap). This might point to Firefly having received military or Special Forces training.

Even before Snake-Eyes' disfiguring injury we are never able to see what he looks like, thus maintaining his aura of mystery.
Scarlett reveals her feelings for Snake-Eyes.

The Everglades chase seems to be missing some panels. On page 11, we are left with the Joes and Cobras facing each other down in a Mexican face-off. Next mention is the very last panel of the comic with Cobra Commander saying that the Joes have disappeared again. There is no intermediate progression of the story. One panel they are there and the next, they have disappeared.

For an indepth discussion on this issue:
G.I.Joe Review - G.I.Joe Review Episode 011

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