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R E G U L A R C OV E RA R T B Y A L E X C A L

C O LO R B Y R O M U LO FA J A R D O J R .

C OV E R R IA R T B Y R O B E R T AT K I N SC O LO R B Y S I M O N G O U G H

WRITER: CHUCK DIXON

ARTIST: ALEX CAL

COLORIST: ROMULO FAJARDO JR.

LETTERER: NEIL UYETAKE

EDITORS: JOHN BARBER AND CARLOS GUZMAN

Snake Eyes has joined the ninja clan run by his sword-brother,Storm Shadow. Within the ARASHIKAGE, Snake Eyesmanipulates events to his own ends—his motives a secret toboth Storm Shadow and his former allies in G.I. Joe, who—untilrecently—believed him dead. Learning the truth, the G.I. Joeteam views Snake Eyes as a traitor, and Scarlett—once hisbest friend—orders the silent ninja/commando be dealt with.Meanwhile, Cobra has turned against the Arashikage—attacking Snake Eyes’ teachers, the Hard Master (who theycapture) and the Soft Master (who Snake Eyes secretes away).The Arashikage move on Cobra, seeking payback…

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