Featuring the return of the new Snake Eyes--breakout character Dawn Moreno--and the first appearance of Agent Helix in the Real American Hero universe! Following in the bloody footsteps of the smash-hit "Dawn of the Arashikage" story arc comes the newest chapter in Dawn Moreno's journey, joining a special rescue team led by Bombstrike. It's Dawn's first (un)official mission as a JOE... but it may be her last and nobody will ever know. That's because, when Agent Helix is involved, the only option is the Silent Option. Collects the four issue miniseries, plus the short origin story "Codename: Helix."

Snake Eyes. Soldier, ninja. Respected member of G.I. Joe. His real name is classified; his past a blank slate. Finally all previously depicted events are woven together with new tales and secrets to create the definitive origin of one of pop culture's most enduring icons.

This wordless issue introduced the world to Snake Eye's mysterious nemesis Storm Shadow and his Arashikage Ninja - and essays by Mark Bellomo offer a look into the inspiration and creation of this comic book classic.

Picking up where the classic comic series left off, longtime fans can continue following the adventures of their favorite characters from the legendary toy line of the 1980s. While opposing forces--both good and evil--battle to control the young ninja, Dawn Moreno, she fights her own personal war within her fragile mind... one that will change the pages of G.I. JOE: A REAL AMERICAN HERO forever! It's the dawning of a new age, where old meets new, bloody past collides with an even bloodier present... and an ALL-NEW SNAKE-EYES RISES FROM THE ASHES! Collects the storyline "Dawn of the Arashikage" from issues #246-250 of A Real American Hero.

v. 1: "Originally published by Marvel Comics as G.I. Joe: a real American hero issues #1-12"--Copyright page.

Presents six adventures featuring the G.I. Joe team in comic book format, interspersed with character profiles, information on the 1980s animated television program, brief accounts of events between the stories, and other details.