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IDW G.I. Joe Solicitations for August, 2009

by | May 21, 2009 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Comics, IDW

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

G.I. Joe #5 reviews from the web

by | May 21, 2009 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Comics, IDW

Once again, I haven’t had time to do a comic review, though I have purchased and read issue #5…and yet again, find myself a bit frustrated with the long, drawn out story…the main series just hasn’t progressed in 5 months.  While Origins, COBRA, and even the movie prequels tell compelling stories at a brisk pace, the main title continues to sort of plot along.  It’s a shame, because the art is outstanding, and the writing is great.  Dialog feels natural, the military jargon jives with what I’d expect…but there’s just….nothing….happening.  But what do other sites around the web have to say?  Here are two reviews to kick it off:

Some more new items revealed from overseas…

by | May 20, 2009 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Toys, G.I. Joe: Resolute, G.I. Joe: The Movie

Once again an overseas eBayer has debuted some new images of potential upcoming product for the Rise of COBRA toyline.  All of this is unconfirmed and can only be considered rumor at this point, but among the images shown were:

  • Battle Damage Storm Shadow
  • Duke (Accelerator Suit)
  • Resolute Snake Eyes w/ a movie Snake Eyes head
  • Storm Shadow red and white repaint
  • The Doctor
  • Reactive Armor Ripcord

I’d say this is a clear indication that we will see Resolute Snake Eyes in at least some form during the movie line…but I have to admit, the head sculpt is one of my favorite parts about the figure…I really hope we don’t lose that in the process.  The rest of this stuff has been seen in some form or function before, but with the paint apps, I am absolutely loving that battle damaged Storm Shadow.  Loving it.  I have no idea what’s up with those big ass metallic gauntlets, but the figure is cool, just the same.  Hasbro continues to really raise the bar, and take some potentially limited designs and ramp them up into very nice looking toys.  I’m really looking forward to building the “core team” of movie-accurate Joes and COBRA’s, and even random stuff like the battle damaged Stormy is very appealing.  Images are mirrored below, courtesy of the guys at The Terror Drome.

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