Who’s allied with who? Who’s making a move on who? With four different groups all making moves, G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #303 is a fun issue that begins the next arc.

There feels like there’s a new energy when it comes to G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero. While the series continues the story Larry Hama began so many years ago, with a new art team and new publisher, it feels a bit fresh. G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #303 continues the chaos that has been stewed the last few issues as the various forces make their moves.

Serpentor Khan has a new ally with Revanche and is quick to put it all to work and a test as various teams make their move to test out capabilities and also see what others are up to.

Hama makes the issue feel like a game of chess in some ways with each group making moves and attempting to figure out what the opposing force is up to. This leads to some exciting moments and an ending that’s a clear fake out. There’s also something kind of fun and intriguing with Serpentor teamed with Revanche, an almost classic horror movie monster force teamed with advanced AI. It’s a combo that works and works well.

That’s partly due to Chris Mooneyham. With color by Francesco Segala, flatter Sabrina Del Grosso, and letterer Pat Brosseau, the comic looks fantastic. The Joes look like their classic serious self but it’s Revanche and Serpentor’s forces that stand out. Revanche has a great look to them, invoking some familiar technology based villains. Serpentor’s forces have a tinge of horror to them but it’s not over the top distracting. Instead it looks more like a disease that’s corrupted those infected.

G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #303 is a solid comic. It’s somewhat predictable in some ways but enjoyable and fun. The art is top notch and it moves the story arc along with some pretty big moments that’ll play out for some time. It’s not too late to dive into this next step for G.I. Joe and it’s well worth the dive in.

Story: Larry Hama Art: Chris Mooneyham
Color: Francesco Segala Flatter: Sabrina Del Grosso Letterer: Pat Brosseau
Story: 8.5 Art: 8.5 Overall: 8.5 Recommendation: Buy

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