G.I. JOE: The Cobra Files #6

The latest issue of G.I. JOE: The Cobra Files turns its attention on the covert team's leader. Through flashbacks writer Mike Costa and artist Werther Dell'Edera deliver a look at what makes Flint tick and the choices that led him to lead this team and to decide its need to be disbanded as soon as humanly possible.

Given his recent capture and the team's volatile nature which includes two former agents of Cobra, Cobra Commander's son, and a computer programmer who may be losing his grip on reality you can definitely see where Flint is coming from (although his unresolved feelings for Chameleon certainly factor in as well).

To be honest, I've never been that big a fan of Flint who I've always seen as a blander Duke. This issue does a good job in fleshing out and selling the character as the man willing to take the job that needs to be done (whether or not he believes he's a good fit for the assignment). As to whether the team (and comic's) days truly are numbered, I guess we'll just have to wait and see. Worth a look.

[IDW, $3.99]