Story: It’s full blown action as MASK tries to rescue Scott Trakker (Matt Trakker's son) from the clutches of V.E.N.O.M. (Vicious Evil Network of Mayhem). Nash Gorey with the Outlaw shows up as well. While Miles Mayhem and VENOM are forced to retreat, they do end up with something valuable.
Writing: This issue is mainly just fast-paced action. We get to see all the current MASK and VENOM characters and vehicles going at it. Nash Gorey and the Outlaw are introduced, a couple of later additions to the toy line. General Flagg also makes an appearance, along with mentions of Energon, which help keep the series connected to both the ongoing G.I. Joe and Transformers series. While this is mainly an action issue, it leaves off on a couple of nice cliffhangers. It’s also nice to see that Matt is more than just a super scientist type, he also studies people and can figure out how they’ll react.
Art: Really solid art. Not only do we get to see the vehicles in action, we get to see them switch modes. Bright colors really help remind us that this started out as an animated television series, even though the comic hits a bit more serious tones.
Overall: A really fun issue that keeps the pacing fast and finishes off the first arc of the comic series.