Title: Power Struggle
Volume: 02
Script: Michael Higgins
Pencils: Herb Trimpe
Inks: Vince Colletta
Letters: Joe Rosen
Colours: Nel Yomtov

Later Reprinted In: Transformers #269 -272 [UK], GI Joe and the Transformers [Worldwide].

Synopsis: The Joes attack Superion. He tries to disperse them, but is recalled to the Ark by Blaster, who reports Optimus Prime has been killed. Intrigued, the Joes examine what's left of Bumblebee. Meanwhile, Hawk spends the evening with Senator Barbara Larkin, who is one of the committee evaluating Power Station Alpha. Back at the Decepticons HQ, Megatron is morbid despite his victory over Prime. On Cobra Island, Dr. Mindbender is observing the Power Station, which is hijacked by Bombshell. Mindbender has a special electronic helmet which he uses to bring the station under his control, and take towards Cobra Island. GI Joe are tracking the station too, and take off to follow it. Back at home, Anthony is still affected from the Cerebro-Shell, and gets taken to hospital. Cobra send out an airborne escort, but they run into the Joes' pursuit team. The battle comes over Blackrock's cruise ship. Serpentor decides to use the cruise ship passengers as hostages. Hawk agrees, but Cobra attack the ship anyway to further delay them. However, Dirge is still tracking the station. The Joes save the ship, and meet up with Blackrock, who tells them about the Transformers. Meanwhile, Alpha has arrived on Cobra Island, where Dirge and Bombshell transform and talk to Serpentor and Mindbender. Cobra propose an alliance, but also plants a bug on Dirge. The Decepticons return to base, where Shockwave tells of his plan to use Alpha to drain the planet, overheard by Mindbender.