A Cobra convoy heads into a frozen & abandoned forest. Inside one vehicle is a captured G.I. Joe. Their mission appears to have no obstacles in its way. Little do they know there is one man waiting to re-route them. His name is ROADBLOCK. Armed with a .50 cal machine gun, some would say the odds are not in his favor. They would be silently wrong.
G.I. JOE: A REAL AMERICAN HERO – ROADBLOCK #1 by Andrew Krahnke and Francesco Segala (IMAGE COMICS/SKYBOUND) continues its homage series of silent missions with another spotlight chapter.
Let’s enjoy the silence and see what happens now!
G.I. JOE: A REAL AMERICAN HERO – ROADBLOCK #1 by Andrew Krahnke and Francesco Segala (IMAGE COMICS/SKYBOUND)
*** POSSIBLE SPOILER WARNING ***
Krahnke brings out the best of the physical presence of the fan-favorite Joe. Knowing his knack for rhyming during combat, this is a new side of Roadblock. The feel is an all business approach. Seeing the convoy shocked when a tree falls in their way speaks loudly. The reaction of Cover Girl compliments it with a quick smirk. It doesn’t take long for the bullets to start flying. A near full page image of Roadblock crashing the party sets off events & never looks back.
The action is unapologetic in its silence. There is a sequence of panels showing a Cobra soldier being choked out. How the art focuses on his fading eyes indicates the brutal method of attack. After the rescue attempt is completed, the story is far from over. Krahnke sends in another classic COBRA soldier to intercept.
This allows for a moment Roadblock fans have been waiting for. Another near full page brings out the big guns. It takes readers into an action packed close. There are great combat scenes with much fanfare behind them. This moves the story along to its finish. The art depicts a more light-hearted ending than some may think. In this case, its’ a perfect way to enjoy the silence.
OVERALL GRADE: 9/10
The latest installment of “Silent Missions” brings out the big gun of G.I. Joe lore. Krahnke and Segala deliver on a vintage action adventure which is sure to please. No dialogue needed. This series speaks for itself.
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