G.I. Joe #23
2003
- Series
- G.I. Joe
- Issue
- 23
- Cover date
- Oct 1, 2003
- Story title
- The Last Stand 2 of 4
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Published in May 1984, G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero issue 23, titled 'The Silent Interlude', was written and illustrated by Larry Hama. This issue was conceived as a narrative experiment within the Marvel Comics series, serving as a showcase for the character Snake Eyes during a solo infiltration mission. Hama designed the story to be told entirely without dialogue, relying solely on visual storytelling and sequential action to convey the plot.
The issue is widely regarded by critics and fans as a landmark achievement in comic book history for its innovative use of pantomime storytelling. By stripping away word balloons and captions, Hama demonstrated the efficacy of comic art as a purely visual medium, influencing subsequent generations of writers and artists. It remains one of the most frequently cited examples of sophisticated pacing and character-driven design within the 1980s G.I. Joe franchise.
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