With the Joe team coming up empty after the
invasion of Springfield, USA, the Pentagon decides to disband the team and
confine all personnel to their barracks in order to avoid a PR crap-storm. Only
Cobra doesn’t know of the status of the Joes and has sent the Dreadnoks to
destroy the heroes once and for all. (In volume 5, it’s revealed that Buzzer
knows where the Pit is located. Hint: its right where Cobra destroyed it about
30 issues prior. Oh, yeah, the Pit was rebuilt over its old remains.)
Okay- this issue
inadvertently addresses a problem I’ve had with the series and allowed great
action, art, and adventure to bury it deep down in my subconscious. Why would
you rebuild your top-secret Army base right where your most hated enemies
destroyed it before? And why hasn’t Cobra put 2-and-2 together and set a squad
of Crimson Guardsmen to check to see if the Pit is still operating as if
nothing ever happened?
I like the drama
of Hawk trying to reestablish the team and prove that Springfield was housing a
secret Cobra base. I also liked being introduced to more of Zartan’s Dreadnoks,
including his pink haired brother and sister. I had forgotten about the
brother, but I remember having a Zarana figure. It’s good to see her finally
make an appearance.
The story is
building up to an epic battle between the Joes, Dreadnoks, and Serpentor. I
cannot wait to see what happens next!
Worth Consuming.
Rating: 8 out of
10 stars.
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