COBRA RESURGENT! Cobra Commander begins a new era of COBRA. But are his enemies one step ahead?
As a reminder of where each faction stands, it's a useful issue. But it stands out more than that because it highlights the kind of regular distrust and lack of real loyalty that exists among many. There are just too many vying for top-level control to make it functional, hence how it keeps splitting and breaking away. Each faction has its own thing to offer, and the Joes are always the most in danger when the enemy works together. But as we see here, they're split so well at this point and fighting each other that it can go only so far. It's fun and getting a handle on everyone works well, especially with such great character artwork and playfully working with the various settings they're all in. Read Full Review
Hama working on GI Joe wont ever cross over into being boring or mediocre, but there wasnt a ton of substance this outing. Chalk it up as an interlude before the story picks back up strongly likely next issue. Read Full Review
G.I. JOE: A REAL AMERICAN HERO #323 trades action for intrigue and fumbles the exchange. The foundational concept, a three-way power struggle for control of a fractured Cobra organization, possesses legs, but Hama buries it under speeches that mistake exposition for drama. Cobra Commander's monologue could work as subtext revealed through action; instead it functions as a briefing scene. The cyborg sleeper agent concept deserves an issue of its own. Pelletier and Segala maintain professional execution, but character faces flatten when dialogue becomes the focus. This installment reads as necessary setup for upcoming confrontations rather than a satisfying story in its own right. Read Full Review
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