G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #12
In "The Death of Snake Eyes Part 1," the aftermath of a brutal ambush leaves Snake Eyes presumed dead, forcing his comrades to devise a desperate plan. With Snake Eyes' identity at risk, Sean steps into the role, traveling to the fallen warrior’s cabin with Scarlett while a covert operation unfolds to maintain the illusion. The tension mounts as Cobra closes in, and a tragic turn at the Collins family home sets the stage for a reckoning—cover by Antonio Fuso, written by Larry Hama and illustrated by S. L. Gallant.
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Throwdown has been left disfigured and muted. Hawk asks Sean to fake his death and assume Snake Eye's identity, lest Cobra learn Snake Eyes was killed. As Snake Eyes, Sean goes to Snake Eyes' cabin with Scarlett. Cobra sends Night Creepers to attack them but a squad of Joes helps Sean win the fight to encourage Cobra's belief in Snake Eyes' survival. The Collins family goes to Sean's funeral, alerting Cobra of their whereabouts; Firefly blows up the Collins house.
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