Creators: Larry Hama (writer), Chris Mooneyham (art)
Story: A high-tech blimp approaches the Pit as Snake-Eyes and Dawn return and put on their ear protection for small-arms training. Before the Joe team can shoot it down, the blimp begins a sonic attack on the Joes, disabling most. Dawn and Snake-Eyes then don jet packs and take the fight to the airship, eventually overcoming their foes.
Writing: This is a special "anniversary" issue of the original Silent Interlude (G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #21) which appeared 300 issues ago. Like that original issue, this one has no word "balloons", however, Hama is able to craft an interesting story without using any text.
Art: Mooneyham is on top of his game in this issue. With the story relying solely on his art, he really brings his A game. Details are crisp and the colors are spot-on. We can easily tell who each classic Joe character is and see some classic vehicles throughout the story. It does seem a bit more graphic as Dawn and Snake-Eyes are fighting off the intruders than your standard GI Joe comic.
Overall: A very strong story, even without any text or speech. We can clearly see what's going on, see who people are and all the different details of the Pit. The only downside, really, is it's hard to place this when according to the timeline.
