Dawn Moreno, the former Snake Eyes is on a recon mission in Springfield when she’s confronted by Cobra’s deadliest weapons yet. It’s Dawn vs. Blue Ninjas plus so much more in G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #304.
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #304 continues a hell of a launch arc for the series written by Larry Hama. Continuing his impressive run, the series has pivoted from the previous arc, moving onto the next action packed story which sees factions come together, others prepare for battle, and a new player come to the board.
Hama has done a masterful job of continuing what has been running for quite some time but also providing a point where new readers might want to check out the series with its new publisher. The previous issues have blended what was with what’s coming. G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #304 is squarely in the new arc taking the events of the previous issue to points where some are expected and others not so much. Overall, it’s a dance we’re seeing as Cobra, Serpentor, and G.I. Joe are all jockeying and trying to gain intelligence on each other. It’s an interesting issue seeing the three factions prepare and figure out what to do. Then there’s that ending… and an unexpected player.
What’s great as well is Hama is having some fun with the new formed alliance between Serpentor and Revanche. That’s enhanced by the art of Chris Mooneyham. Mooneyham is joined by Francesco Segala on color, Sabrina Del Grosso as flatter, and Pat Brosseau‘s lettering. The comic’s style has a bit more grit to it than the previous run, giving it a more adult and action packed look. The designs for the new troop types and Serpentor and Cobra Island’s mutated beings are fantastic balancing horror, sc-fi, and G.I. Joe’s grounded aspects. Scenes go from calm to action in no time and the art captures the excitement of it all.
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #304 is another fantastic issue for a series that is a welcome return. Everyone is firing with every release and longtime readers should be excited for the new found energy. New readers will be sucked in by the art and the ease of understanding of what’s going on. The series, despite 300 issues in, feels fresh, and ready to be discovered and enjoyed.
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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