You happy now, Mysterious Stranger? I got the terminology right… :shifty:
The following is a list of items scheduled for distribution from IDW in August, 2009…a lighter month, to be sure.
G.I. JOE: ORIGINS #6
Chuck Dixon (w) • Augustin Padilla (a) • Padilla, Tom Feister (c)
The five-part series has become an ongoing, with rotating creative teams! On a mission to prevent a terrorist attack in a far-flung corner of the world, Scarlett’s former, civilian life and her new hard-ass life collide. Now, in the middle of a white-hot operation with the fate of millions in the balance, Scarlett decides which friend lives and which one dies. 2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio.
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
G.I. JOE #8
Chuck Dixon (w) • SL Gallant (a) • Howard Chaykin, Robert Atkins (c)
No one holds the Baroness against her will… not even Destro. Scarlett remains on trial and the evidence is mounting. Mainframe and Snake Eyes on a roadtrip? The Joes invade the relocated Castle Destro only to find someone—or something—deadly at home. Jam-packed and action-wracked as this hard-charging series roars to new heights. 2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio.
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
G.I. JOE SPECIAL: HELIX
Brian Reed (w) • Joe Suitor (a) • Suitor, David Williams (c)
INTRODUCING A BRAND-NEW JOE! G.I. Joe is the best of the best. But that’s not good enough for Hawk. Enter Special Agent HELIX: a deadly young woman who may well define the future of G.I. Joe’s combat operations—if Duke can keep her alive long enough. This special tale ties in with the new G.I. JOE videogame! 2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio.
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
What Helix? There is no Helix. :shifty
AT LAST!!! He got the term right! Of course now I have to actually comment about the solicitations… *sigh*
Origins becoming an ongoing I think is a good thing. If it was anyone else but “The Man” himself writing I’d be worried. But it’s Larry Hama so it’ll be good. And any chance to get more Rock ‘n’ Roll stories (since he’s been ignored so far in the main title) is a good thing in my book.
The main title I’m finding lacking somewhat. Not sure what exactly I’m not feeling about it but there is something a little off. Maybe it’s that so much is happening in so few pages that I’m feeling short-changed. But I’m willing to stick it out and see where it goes. This issue sounds like more of the same, lots going on, so hopefully things pick up between now and then.
Helix. Well we can always use more female Joes so I guess she’ll do.
I do wish IDW would get off this multiple cover kick. Are they really selling more copies just because they are doing multiple covers? If that’s what it takes to keep the Joe comics alive then I fear for longevity of this line.