The
classic Marvel run on GI Joe is just about over. But before we close the book
on the epic battle of Joes and Cobra we’ve got even more former allies of the
Joes becoming mind slaves to Cobra. Has Scarlett turned Cobra? Why is Doctor
Mindbender back? And are those Transformers?
That’s
right, Megatron returns thinking that the transforming Castle Destro is another
Transformer stuck on earth. Now Cobra Commander and the Decepticons have teamed
up in hopes of making a deal of some sorts. Let’s just say that Megatron gets
the mother of all up-grades. And yes- this is a sequel to the GI Joe Meets the
Transformers miniseries. I wish I had known that, as I have not read that YET!
Lastly,
the series takes a break from the war between Joes and Cobra to focus on
several Joes and their origins. Most importantly is the origin of how Snake
Eyes got his stripes. We learned issues ago how it came to be Snake Eyes lots
his ability to talk and became friends with Storm Shadow and Stalker. Now we
learn why Snake Eyes wears a mask and how he came to fall in love with
Scarlett. Also, this story arc focuses on Snake Eye’s first rescue of his twin
sister’s former fiancée. That story is probably the best of this volume.
The
art is quite poor. It really reflects the poorly anatomized artwork of the
early 1990s. I can understand drawing all the guys with barrel chests and girls
to look like they are smuggling watermelons under their shirt. But this
disproportioned style makes everyone look like they’ve got withered hands and
tiny toothpick legs. I hate it!
It’s
not my favorite volume, but that’s mostly for the art. The majority of stories
are quite good. I would say the Transformers reteaming in the weakest of the
book, but even they were entertaining.
Worth
Consuming
Rating:
8 out of 10 stars.
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