Snake-Eyes entered into a rigorous life of training and concentration and proved even better than Tommy, but sometimes let Tommy save face in fights. He left America for Japan and joined Tommy's family business - the Arashikage ninja clan run by Tommy's uncles, the Hard Master and the Soft Master, and Tommy himself, known as the 'Young Master'. He was often spat at and called a baby killer by strangers. Snake-Eyes found life back in America difficult due to the public backlash against the war and the soldiers who fought in it. The veteran, who also died, was the brother of the future Cobra Commander. Four hours later a young lieutenant, later to be the Joe commander Hawk, arrived late to inform Snake-Eyes that his family had been killed when their car was hit by one driven by a stoned-out veteran. When Snake-Eyes returned home he found no one waiting for him at the airport. Believing Snake-Eyes to be dead, Stalker ordered the helicopter to withdraw but Storm Shadow charged out and saved Snake-Eyes's life. Snake-Eyes was hit and the photo was damaged by a bullet. As they headed to be picked-up by a helicopter the patrol came under fire. During a mission the LRRP was attacked and only Snake-Eyes, Stalker and Storm Shadow escaped. Throughout his time in Vietnam Snake-Eyes treasured a photo of his sister, believing that so long as no harm came to it he would be okay. The latter talked of his uncle's business in Japan that he would join after the war and was hinting there was a place for Snake-Eyes.

He struck up a strong friendship with Storm Shadow, then known as 'Tommy'. The others were Wade Collins, Dickie Saperstein and Ramon Escobedo. Two men who would later become important in his life also served in the very same patrol, Stalker and Storm Shadow.

Joe Team, he was a soldier serving a tour of duty in the Vietnam War as a member of a LRRP. Snake-Eyes came from a close-knit family consisting of him, his twin sister and their parents. 1.4 Action Force (British) Comics continuityįiction Comics A Real American Hero continuity Marvel Comics continuity The Vietnam War.

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