One Of Scorpion's Better Stories
Overall a great issue. The upgrade to the Scorpion's arsenal is done very well. The pacing is excellent, although a few sequences could have been extended. It seemed a bit rushed in places.
The "3 AM" sequence with MJ in (and almost out of) her lingerie is a nice surprise. Just enough to make you take notice without being overdone. I'm surprised the Comics Code accepted it. I'm not complaining mind you. I would've guessed that they would've said "no". Maybe that's why.
There are a few minor criticisms however. It never specified what Musgrave did to earn the medal. Also why is he important enough to kidnap? I know "he's a high ranking general", but what makes him special? The fact he's getting a medal and security may be lax? Another is why did Hammer decide to give the Scorpion this test assignment?
I have no ready answer for these questions, but Michelinie could've used a few caption boxes to explain those points without interrupting the story.
3.5 stars. The inclusion of the elements I mentioned above would've made a better story. It's still one of the best Scorpion stories; it's just missing a few plot points in my opinion.