G.I. Joe, A Real American Hero, #26 Second Print
Published: August 1984
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Issue Contents:
At Last! The Strangest Secret of All!
Characters
- Thomas S. Arashikage ( Universe)
- Snake-Eyes ( Universe)
- Lonzo R. Wilkinson ( Universe)
- Snake-Eyes' unnamed twin sister (photograph)
Credits
- Pencils: Mike Zeck
- Inks: Bob Wiacek
Story Notes
Zeck pencils credit confirmed and Wiacek inks credit supplied by www.mikezeck.com (15 June 2011). Original indexer listed Larry Hama as penciler & Steve Leialoha as inker.
Snake-Eyes: The Origin
"Zartan's lair, in the Florida Everglades..."
Storyline
The origins of Snake Eyes and Storm Shadow, and their connection, is revealed. In the Everglades, the hunters become the hunted as Junkyard appears to lead Cobra right to the Joes, but actually leads them into quicksand.
Characters
- Clayton M. Abernathy ( Universe)
- Thomas S. Arashikage ( Universe) [Origin]
- Baroness ( Universe)
- Cobra Commander ( Universe)
- Destro ( Universe)
- Firefly ( Universe)
- Hard Master ( Universe) [Flashback] [Death]
- Hawk ( Universe)
- Junkyard ( Universe)
- Edward W. Leialoha ( Universe)
- Mutt ( Universe)
- Shana O'Hara ( Universe)
- Stanley R. Perlmutter ( Universe)
- Scarlett ( Universe)
- Tormod S. Skoog ( Universe)
- Snake-Eyes ( Universe) [Origin]
- Soft Master ( Universe)
- Stalker ( Universe)
- Storm Shadow ( Universe) [Origin]
- Torpedo ( Universe)
- Tripwire ( Universe)
- Wild Weasel ( Universe)
- Lonzo R. Wilkinson ( Universe)
- Zartan ( Universe)
- Anastasia Cisarovna ( Universe)
- James McCullen Destro XXIV ( Universe)
Credits
- Script: Larry Hama
- Pencils: Larry Hama
- Inks: Steve Leialoha
- Colors: George Roussos
- Letters: Rick Parker
Story Notes
Storm Shadow is revealed as Snake-Eyes' sword-brother in the Arashikage Clan. His first name is revealed as Tommy, and his last name in Japanese loosely translates as his Cobra code-name - Storm Shadow.
"A tragic mistake...!"
Characters
- Bruce Banner (mainstream Universe)
- Chief Examiner (mainstream Universe)
- Hulk (mainstream Universe)
Credits
- Script: Jim Shooter
Story Notes
In the main text, Jim Shooter talks about the new Questprobe limited series in conjunction with Adventure International video games, and the fact that the three Direct Market titles of [gcd_link_series](2600), [gcd_link_series](2562) and [gcd_link_series](2514) are being cancelled but will restart again as regular distributed titles. Includes a small cover preview of [gcd_link_issue](39007). Also includes the Hype Box featuring synopses of [gcd_link_issue](76225), [gcd_link_issue](39022) and [gcd_link_issue](39006), as well as a checklist of Marvel issues currently on sale.
Characters
- Energizer (mainstream Universe)
- Gee (mainstream Universe)
- Lightspeed (mainstream Universe)
- Mass Master (mainstream Universe)
- Alex Power (mainstream Universe)
- Jack Power (mainstream Universe)
- Julie Power (mainstream Universe)
- Katie Power (mainstream Universe)
- Aelfyre Whitemane (mainstream Universe)
- Whitey (mainstream Universe)
Story Notes
Letters from Salvatore B. Barrera Jr., Peter Pachal, Thomas Wheeler, Bobby Cleaver, Anthony Padilla, John Toth, Jon Lubin, Sean Cahill, and Andrew Zerrlaut. Also includes a house ad for [gcd_link_issue](39006) at the bottom of the page.
Bonus Certificate from Marvel!
Characters
Credits
- Pencils: John Byrne
- Inks: John Byrne
Story Notes
House ad for Marvel comic subscriptions.