Creators: Larry Hama (writer), Paul Pelletier (penciler), Tony Kordos (inker), Francesco Segala (colorist), Sabrina Del Grosso (flatterer), Pat Brosseau (letterer)
Story: The Joe teams have to deal with three of its members (Snake-Eyes, Dawn, and Sean) having an "easter egg" leftover by Dr. Venom in the original Snake-Eyes' memory as they attack any Joes near them. The crew at the Pitt (Duke, Stalker, Dial-Tone and Mainframe) are able to contain Dawn in the Pitt and inform Helix and Beach Head what's going on but can't reach Scarlett as Snake-Eyes attacks her. Scarlett is able to hold him off and head outside but encounters a bear. In Darklonia, Beach Head and Helix are able to trick Sean in taking out the blue ninjas and finally Snake-Eyes is able to overcome the programming. Meanwhile, at Destro's castle, a certain raider of tombs discovers something.
Writing: Again, I think it's pretty cool that Hama is pulling the Dr. Venom card after decades of him being gone. And the Joes having to try to fight some of their most accomplished ninjas is scary for them and you can tell they're worried. I'm not too sure how having Lara Croft in the series will work out.
Art: A lot of good action going on, between Scarlett vs. Snake-Eyes, Sean vs. Blue Ninjas and even a grizzly bear vs. Timber and Scarlett! The forest scenes towards the end are really nice, with Scarlett running, Snake-Eyes chasing, rain coming down and a bear getting in the way.
Overall: While a plot-light issue, this one has a lot of nice ninja action going on and the end does hint at a few things to come (including a certain freighter locked away on Cobra Island a long time ago).
