GI Joe: A Real American Hero #76 (1988) (F)

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GI. Joe: A Real American Hero #76 concludes the "Cobra Civil War" storyline, in which Zartan assassinates Serpentor, leaving the way open for the Cobra leadership to shift. 

Plot summary

  • During the final battle of the civil war on Cobra Island, the Joes and Cobra Commander's forces are caught between Serpentor and Destro's troops.

  • With the conflict raging, Zartan, a member of Cobra Commander's faction, fires an arrow at Serpentor, killing him instantly.

  • This removes Serpentor from the board, allowing Dr. Mindbender to immediately strike a deal with Cobra Commander.

  • The two agree to put their differences aside and ally to defeat Destro.

  • Destro, having achieved his main objective of rescuing the Baroness during the chaos, agrees to a truce and withdraws his forces from the island.

  • Without Serpentor's faction, the Joe forces' deal with him becomes null and void, forcing them to withdraw from the island.

  • In the end, Destro leaves Cobra Island with the Baroness, having accomplished his goals with minimal conflict. The war concludes, and Cobra Commander re-establishes control over the organization. 

GI. Joe: A Real American Hero #76 concludes the "Cobra Civil War" storyline, in which Zartan assassinates Serpentor, leaving the way open for the Cobra leadership to shift. 

Plot summary

  • During the final battle of the civil war on Cobra Island, the Joes and Cobra Commander's forces are caught between Serpentor and Destro's troops.

  • With the conflict raging, Zartan, a member of Cobra Commander's faction, fires an arrow at Serpentor, killing him instantly.

  • This removes Serpentor from the board, allowing Dr. Mindbender to immediately strike a deal with Cobra Commander.

  • The two agree to put their differences aside and ally to defeat Destro.

  • Destro, having achieved his main objective of rescuing the Baroness during the chaos, agrees to a truce and withdraws his forces from the island.

  • Without Serpentor's faction, the Joe forces' deal with him becomes null and void, forcing them to withdraw from the island.

  • In the end, Destro leaves Cobra Island with the Baroness, having accomplished his goals with minimal conflict. The war concludes, and Cobra Commander re-establishes control over the organization.