G I Joe The Idw Collection Volume 1

"It's a new era with new challenges, and to face these threats the United States military has forged a group of the best of the best, G.I. Joe. Starting with G.I. Joe: Origins, read the whole story from the beginning to learn how the elite team was created and witness their discovery of a shadowy group that keeps popping up wherever trouble strikes." -- Page [4] of cover.

Principally written by Larry Hama; pencils chiefly by Herb Trimpe and Mike Vosburg.

The Cobra Civil War is raging and G.I. JOE is caught dead in their sites as the battle for control pits the most powerful members of Cobra against each other but only one will emerge as the new leader! Collects G.I JOE Season 2 issues #5-8, Cobra #5-8, and Snake Eyes #5-8.

"Volume 6 depicts the beginning of the epic Cobra Civil War - Storytime. Cobra Commander is dead, and a deadly competition ensues among Cobra to find a new leader that places the Joes squarely in their sites."--Page 4 of cover.

It starts here! G.I. Joe explodes out of the gate in their very first adventure! Destro, the twisted-yet-honorable arms dealer from Scotland is planning something big -- a new weapon called the Mass Device that can -- and will -- change the face of warfare forever! Meanwhile, G.I. Joe is under attack in their own secret base of operations! But who could have found -- much less attack -- them! Where has Snake Eyes gone and what is his mysterious connection to G.I. Joe member Scarlett? And under the shadows, whispers of a terrible and powerful organization grow louder. Whispers that say one word over and over... "COBRA."

Presenting IDW's G.I. JOE stories in recommended reading order. Volume 4 contains issues focusing on Zartan and Snake Eyes from the Origins series, Erika La Tene, Serpentor, and Croc Master from the Cobra series, and the JOEs' rush to uncover anything they can about the mysterious organization known as Cobra. Includes Cobra Special #2, G.I. JOE: Origins #16–19, G.I. JOE #18–22, and Cobra II #5–9.

Presenting IDW's G.I. JOE stories in recommended reading order. Volume 3 contains issues focusing on Beach Head and Snow Job from the Origins series, a look into the Hearts and Minds of the JOEs and Cobra, and Chuckles' continuing infiltration of the secret organization. Includes G.I. JOE: Origins #11 and 15, G.I. JOE #13–17, G.I. JOE: Hearts and Minds, and G.I. JOE: Cobra II #1–4.

Presenting IDW's G.I. JOE stories in recommended reading order. Volume 5 details the rise of The Mad Monk, introduces a new JOE, follows a deadly epidemic on a Cobra submarine, and unveils the fatal conclusion to Chuckles' undercover operation! Includes G.I. JOE Origins #20–23, G.I. JOE Special: Helix, G.I. JOE: Infestation, G.I. JOE #23–27, and G.I. JOE: Cobra II #10–13.