Creators: Joshua Williamson (writer), Tom Reilly (artist), Jordie Bellaire (colorist), Rus Wooton (letterer)
Story: The Joe team sent to retrieve Doctor Monev/Doctor Venom try to outrun the Crimson Twins in the Stinger but Duke eventually surrenders in order to keep civilians from getting hurt or killed. Meanwhile, Stalker and Cover Girl try to retrieve the brainwave scanner but they too are unsuccessful and captured. In Springfield, Destro and Mercer are examining the body of the Cobra-La assassin Cobra Commander killed and are curious about it and its weapons, though they wish to keep it a secret that they have the body. Clutch, meanwhile, looks on. The city is evacuated to Destro's compound (with Clutch leaving also) and Destro is upset about it. Cobra Commander reassures him that his plans are progressing, with Dr. Monev and his Brainwave Scanner, they can make a "brainwave bomb" to make people obey Cobra and the test subjects will be the G.I. Joe team. The Baroness is flustered they are captured but Duke reassures her that they are where they need to be.
Writing: A lot of fast-paced action for the first half of this issue. We see the team with Dr. Monev trying to outrun the Stinger and its missiles on their motorcycles and then they need to fight some troops. I like the idea that Duke is aware of civilians and is willing to surrender instead of risking civilian casualties. Having Stalker reopen one of his previous wounds was also nice as it reminds us that they are just people and aren't just forgetting about previous injuries or that they magically disappear. While this issue does have some good action, Williamson is able to keep the plot moving forward as well without getting too caught up in all the action.
Art: Reilly and Bellaire are still putting out some good art. I've always been a fan of the classic vehicles and seeing a Stinger and HISS in the story was pretty neat. They do use a lot of blue (in the beginning) and red (later on) shadowing in the issue. I feel at times it kind of takes away a bit from the details of the characters (though there are times when it works too).
Overall: Another strong entry in the series. Williamson is able to keep his story moving forward with out getting bogged down and spinning his wheels. At the same time, we get some good action sequences as well. He's able to also keep us in suspense to want to read the next issue (what's Duke's plan, what will Destro find out about the assassin's body? Will the Baroness ever betray the team?).
