G.I. Joe, a Real American Hero #126
In "Firefly!", the enigmatic Red Ninja Warlord finally unmasking as the long-lost Firefly, uses a brainwave scanner to capture both G.I. Joe and Cobra forces in a shocking twist. Flashbacks reveal his origins—how Cobra Commander recruited him to assassinate Snake Eyes, and how Zartan was later sent to finish the job after Firefly’s failed attempt. Written by Larry Hama and illustrated by Andrew Wildman, with inks by Randy Emberlin and colors by Bob Sharen, this pivotal issue deepens the mystery of Firefly’s past and his twisted allegiance. The cover, also by Andrew Wildman, captures the intensity of the reveal.
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Firefly's revealed as the mysterious Red Ninja Warlord from issue 124 and gets the drop on both the Joes and Cobra agents by capturing them all to brainwash to his will via a brainwave scanner. We also learn how he escaped the freighter he was trapped in alongside everyone else in issue #98 by Cobra Commander. Also revealed is Firefly's origins, as he was originally recruited by the Commander in flashbacks to assassinate Snake Eyes, and how Zartan was later brought in to complete the job after Firefly witnesses a ninja challenge involving Snake Eyes showing he would've been no match for him
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