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G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero – Sssilent Missions: ZARTAN #1 (IMAGE COMICS/SKYBOUND ENTERTAINMENT)

In 1983, Marvel Comics released G.I. Joe #21 by Larry Hama. The issue was entitled “Silent Interlude”. It is legendary not because its’ the first appearance of Storm Shadow.The Snake-Eyes driven story stood out for another reason.

The story had no dialogue.

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SHREDDER #7 (IDW Publishing)

Coming off of a great opening story arc, Shredder is back with the next arc in this on-going series from IDW Publishing. Agent Avon seems to have turned on the Shredder after the events of the initial arc. However, Shredder is too busy trying to put together a new clan to regain his power in the criminal underworld to even care.

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SMILE: FOR THE CAMERA #2 (IDW PUBLISHING)

After the crazy death of Cami, Freja who watched it happen starts to see some crazy things. At the same time Ivy and the rest of the girls are facing down Fashion Month and the stress that causes. Will this unseen curse continue to cause havoc, or will the fashion industry get them first?

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G.I. JOE #21 (IMAGE COMICS/SKYBOUND ENTERTAINMENT)

It has been a minute since fans saw one Shana O’Hare grace the Energon Universe.

Last time readers saw Scarlett, she was going on a mission to find Jinx. This led to her involvement with The Arashikage. It also brought one of the most notorious characters of G.I. Joe lore into the EU. His name is STORM SHADOW!

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BATWOMAN #2 (DC COMICS)

Kate Kane has her work cut out for her.

Batwoman has been dealing with some internal issues. On the recommendation of her cousin Bruce Wayne, she finds herself in the care of Dr. Sidaris. It’s too bad that trouble has found her while she’s healing. A mysterious cult is trying to run amuck in Petalon, Greece. Their manipulations have struck a chord with Kane. They have no idea who they just picked a fight with!

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