G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #181
In G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #181, written by Larry Hama and illustrated by S. L. Gallant, Cobra’s latest scheme unfolds with dangerous precision—engineering Darklon’s escape from the Pit, unaware that the G.I. Joe team may have orchestrated it. As Muskrat, Ambush, and Outback are manipulated into driving the Hammer into the desert, Darklon remains hidden beneath, while Pale Peony secretly allies with the Dreadnoks in a bid to seize the Krytron and break free from Cobra’s control. The cover, by Ron Frenz and Sal Buscema, captures the tension of this high-stakes maneuver.
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Cobra engineers Darklon's escape from the Pit, not realizing G.I. Joe allowed it to happen; Muskrat, Ambush & Outback are used as pawns, driving the Hammer into the desert while Darklon hides beneath it. Meanwhile, Pale Peony links up with the Dreadnoks to locate the Krytron and break away permanently from Cobra.
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