G.I. Joe A Real American Hero #331 — Larry Hama and Lee Weeks pit Snake-Eyes against himself
Larry Hama returns to script, Lee Weeks handles art. The most iconic soldier in the franchise faces an impossible dilemma: Snake-Eyes versus Snake-Eyes. A high-stakes chapter in the Image run that demands attention.
There are certain names in comics that carry their own gravity, and Larry Hama is one of them. His voice is woven into the DNA of G.I. Joe, and seeing him back in the script chair for Image’s run is a event in itself. But this isn't just a nostalgia play; it’s a sharp, high-wire act that puts the series on its most personal footing yet. When Hama writes, he doesn't just tell you what happens—he makes you feel the weight of every choice.
The premise here is deceptively simple but terrifying in its implications. We are looking at a scenario where Snake-Eyes, the silent master of ninjutsu and the heart of the team, is caught in a situation where he is in danger from his own reflection. The solicitation promises a clash that is truly internal and external: Snake-Eyes versus Snake-Eyes. It’s a mirror held up to a soldier who has spent his life defined by his code, forcing him to confront a version of himself that threatens to undo everything he stands for.
What makes this issue a must-read right now is the creative synergy. Lee Weeks, known for his atmospheric, character-driven art on titles like Batman, brings a haunting visual language to this conflict. Paired with Dave Stewart’s cover and the interior polish of Paul Pelletier, Tony Kordos, and Francesco Segala, the book feels both grand and intimate. You can see the tension in the linework, the way the silence of our protagonist is rendered in heavy shadows and sharp angles.
If you’ve been following the Image run, this issue acts as a crucial pressure point. It’s easy to get swept up in the larger geopolitical maneuvers of the G.I. Joe universe, but this story zooms in on the man who has always been the most dangerous weapon in the box. It’s a reminder that before the tactics and the explosions, this is a story about a man’s identity. And when that identity is the threat, the stakes are absolute.
Keep an eye on the variant situation here. Lee Weeks’ cover work on this title has been generating serious buzz, and copies with his specific art on the front are moving through the system quickly. It’s a great piece of art that stands on its own, but the real treasure is the story inside. Trust me on this one—when Hama turns his gaze on Snake-Eyes, you don’t just read the issue, you survive it.