The Joes eventually manage to shut down the device and restore order, but the peace is short-lived.

: The story ends on a classic cliffhanger; as the Joes celebrate their hard-won victory, Roadblock and Mainframe receive an alert of a brand-new Cobra threat, ensuring the conflict remains eternal.

: With the world's militaries paralyzed, Cobra forces defeat the G.I. Joe strike team globally. Many Joes, including leader Duke , are captured, leaving the remaining team fractured and on the run. Internal Strife and the Resistance