Written by legendary G.I.JOE writer Larry Hama, this 3-issue mini-series chronicles the creation of G.I.JOE, a highly-trained special mission force dedicated to stop COBRA.
G.I.JOE: DECLASSIFIED introduces "Shooter" to the G.I.JOE mythology, who was only seen briefly in one panel of the first issue of the G.I.JOE: A Real American Hero #1 by Marvel Comics in 1982. "Sparks", another Joe formerly seen only on a few episodes of the original animated series, also makes an appearance.
The entire series takes place before and during the events of the same Marvel Comic.