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G.I.Joe Vs. The Transformers (2 of 6)

Short Summary
Now that Cobra has made itself known to the world by attacking several chemical plants. The GI Joe team forms and former Viper Mercer is included. Bumblebee and Wheeljack stay hidden as automobiles. Meanwhile, the hateful relationship between Cobra Commander and his personal gun named Megatron increases. Destro causes trouble for the team with Cobra's newest menace, Soundwave.

Notes of Interest
A 6 issue Mini-Series set in an alternate continuity.
The Transformers are not in their traditional character designs. They transform into Cobra vehicles.
Major Players
The Joes: Clutch, Duke, Doc, General Flagg, Flint, Gung-Ho, Hawk, Lady Jaye, Leatherneck, Lifeline, Mainframe, Mercer, Quick Kick, Recondo, Roadblock, Rock n Roll, Scarlett, Shipwreck, Snake-Eyes
Autobots: Bumblebee, Cliffjumper, Ironhide, Jazz, Optimus Prime, Ratchet, Wheeljack
Cobra: Baroness, Cobra Commander, Destro, Dr. Mindbender, Major Bludd
Decepticons: Dirge, Frenzy, Laserbeak, Megatron, Ratbat, Ravage, Rumble, Skywarp, Starscream, Soundwave, Thundercracker
Creative Team
Story: Josh Blaylock, Pencils: Mike S Miller, Inks: Armando Durruthy and Cory Hamscher, Colors: Lynx Studio, Letters: Dreamer Design, Graphic Design: Mike Norton, Military Consultation: Tilman Goins, Cover: Mike S Miller

Long Summary
On Cobra Island, Cobra Commander and his side arm, Megatron, are having a conversation. Cobra Commander has been able to trap Megatron in the gun form, and is using him to gain information about the Transformers. The energy the Transformers run on, Energon has to be obtained in order to mount a full scale attack, which Cobra Commander is hoping for. Dr. Mindbender is hacking into Optimus Prime's brain and connects it into the network. Optimus Prime is able to access the network before they shut him down.
As the Joe team members are assembled, Snake-Eyes with his destroyed face, dead family and a ninja skill is also included in the team. Snake-Eyes proceeds to whip Roadblock and Quick Kick's butt in a mock fight. Gen. Flagg, Hawk, Duke, Flint and Lady Jaye enter the room to introduce Mercer. A former Cobra Viper that was with Cobra Commander when he discovered the ark that contained all of the Transformers. And he has shown the US government where that ship was hidden.
At the NSA headquarters, Mainframe is given a note about some serious internet activity.
Wheeljack and Bumblebee are in there traditional automobile designs and hiding amongst the car population. They are aware of the Cobra attacks on the different chemical plants, and figure out that Cobra is trying to make Energon.
Destro makes his entrance on Cobra Island, and his company MARS has been one of the main financial contributors to Cobra, and has come to view the Transformers. Dr. Mindbender introduces him to Soundwave.
Summary by Josh Eggebeen
Number 2, July 2003

G.I.Joe Vs. The Transformers (2 of 6)
	Short Summary Now that Cobra has made itself known to the world by attacking several chemical plants. The GI Joe team forms and former Viper Mercer is included. Bumblebee and Wheeljack stay hidden as automobiles. Meanwhile, the hateful relationship between Cobra Commander and his personal gun named Megatron increases. Destro causes trouble for the team with Cobra's newest menace, Soundwave.
Notes of Interest A 6 issue Mini-Series set in an alternate continuity. The Transformers are not in their traditional character designs. They transform into Cobra vehicles.
Major Players The Joes: Clutch, Duke, Doc, General Flagg, Flint, Gung-Ho, Hawk, Lady Jaye, Leatherneck, Lifeline, Mainframe, Mercer, Quick Kick, Recondo, Roadblock, Rock n Roll, Scarlett, Shipwreck, Snake-Eyes Autobots: Bumblebee, Cliffjumper, Ironhide, Jazz, Optimus Prime, Ratchet, Wheeljack Cobra: Baroness, Cobra Commander, Destro, Dr. Mindbender, Major Bludd Decepticons: Dirge, Frenzy, Laserbeak, Megatron, Ratbat, Ravage, Rumble, Skywarp, Starscream, Soundwave, Thundercracker
Creative Team Story: Josh Blaylock, Pencils: Mike S Miller, Inks: Armando Durruthy and Cory Hamscher, Colors: Lynx Studio, Letters: Dreamer Design, Graphic Design: Mike Norton, Military Consultation: Tilman Goins, Cover: Mike S Miller
Long Summary On Cobra Island, Cobra Commander and his side arm, Megatron, are having a conversation. Cobra Commander has been able to trap Megatron in the gun form, and is using him to gain information about the Transformers. The energy the Transformers run on, Energon has to be obtained in order to mount a full scale attack, which Cobra Commander is hoping for. Dr. Mindbender is hacking into Optimus Prime's brain and connects it into the network. Optimus Prime is able to access the network before they shut him down. As the Joe team members are assembled, Snake-Eyes with his destroyed face, dead family and a ninja skill is also included in the team. Snake-Eyes proceeds to whip Roadblock and Quick Kick's butt in a mock fight. Gen. Flagg, Hawk, Duke, Flint and Lady Jaye enter the room to introduce Mercer. A former Cobra Viper that was with Cobra Commander when he discovered the ark that contained all of the Transformers. And he has shown the US government where that ship was hidden. At the NSA headquarters, Mainframe is given a note about some serious internet activity. Wheeljack and Bumblebee are in there traditional automobile designs and hiding amongst the car population. They are aware of the Cobra attacks on the different chemical plants, and figure out that Cobra is trying to make Energon. Destro makes his entrance on Cobra Island, and his company MARS has been one of the main financial contributors to Cobra, and has come to view the Transformers. Dr. Mindbender introduces him to Soundwave. Summary by Josh Eggebeen
Number 2, July 2003

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