G.I. Joe: Rise of Cobra: Setting the Stage - EA Edition

In 2009, IDW released this single-issue prequel comic to the G.I. Joe: Rise of Cobra film, serving as a direct bridge between the movie and an associated Electronic Arts video game. Written by a team including Chuck Dixon, the story establishes key character motivations and plot threads leading into the game's events. Though a brief tie-in, it offers a focused look at the early moves of Cobra's scheme, connecting two major media adaptations of the franchise for fans of both the film and the interactive experience.