This is the issue I’ve
been waiting for. A look at the selection process for becoming a Joe. I’ve
heard that the Navy SEAL program is the toughest there is. Well, this induction
process makes that one looks like applying for the mail carrier exam.
Larry Hama really did
his research in this issue which concludes with a raid on an armory. Is this
raid part of the recruits’ final training or is there a more devious motive
behind this attack of Cobra commandos? You’ll just have to read and decide for
yourself.
This is one of my
favorite issues in the series with an amazing amount of attention to detail.
OKAY- wait. I’ve got
to fault one thing and I think its Hasbro’s fault and not Larry Hama. There’s a
recruit in this issue called Budo. He’s of Asian descent. As you may know, Joes
come from all branches of the military. So tell me, which branch do the samurai
come from? This guy wears full ancient warrior gear. It even looks like he
wears sandals. This just doesn’t seem like they type of General Issue that the
US army would approve of? This is yet another reason I started to see GI Joe as
less of a really cool war toy and more far-fetched than is realistically
possible. Regardless, the story was good, but the line is starting to show
signs of trying too hard and coming up short.
Worth Consuming.
Rating: 8 out of 10
stars.
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