I didn't see that coming. I never would have guessed that the strongest of the GI Joe titles from IDW would be the one focused on Chuckles. Christos Gage's thrilling espionage story is only tangentially a GI Joe story though, it is a harrowing undercover spy book, and that's why it is so good. The GI Joe elements are just a bonus. Chuckles' dialogue is a pleasure, it is easy to see why he's rising to the top of the evil organization where he's planted himself (most likely Cobra). What is so fascinating is that by building Cobra up like this, they seem so much more ruthless and dangerous than they used to. If that is Cobra Commander or even Major Bludd that Chuckles is working his way up to, how the hell can you ever laugh at them when they're juggling all these evil plots?
Chuckles' internal monologue is another highlight of the comic, with his internal tension ramping up so high it can't help but affect the reader. The huge plot point at the end was stunning, but when he guiltily reveals his thoughts about seeing his partner and lover captured? Classic comics.
Excellent
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