Thanks to ComicNewsInternational for the heads up, here’s a list of upcoming IDW G.I. Joe books due for release in May, 2010. Some cool new additions including Hearts and Minds #1, featuring Major Bludd and Spirit. As if that wasn’t enough Major Bludd action, the new Operation: HISS book features him heavily as well.
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G.I. Joe: Hearts and Minds #1
Max Brooks (w) • Howard Chaykin, Antonio Fuso (a) • Chaykin, Fuso (c)
From Max Brooks, New York Times bestselling author of WORLD WAR Z and masterful artists Howard Chaykin and Antonio Fuso comes the next generation of G.I. JOE and COBRA.
“I’m a natural tracker, and it’s got NOTHING to do with my heritage. For me tracking’s not a gift, it’s a curse.”—SPIRIT
“Some fight for God, some fight for country. I fight for cash, and don’t you DARE judge me until you know why.” —MAJOR BLUDD
*2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio.
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
G.I. Joe: Hearts and Minds #1 Signed Edition
Max Brooks (w) • Howard Chaykin, Antonio Fuso (a) • Chaykin, Fuso (c)
This special edition is signed by bestselling author Max Brooks!
FC • 32 pages • $9.99
G.I. Joe #18
Chuck Dixon (w) • Alex Cal (a) • Kelsey Shannon, Cal (c)
What starts as a desert survival exercise for the Joes turns into a fight for survival, with COBRA soldiers sent to find the Pit. Unarmed and out of communication, Covergirl, Downtown, and Tripwire must outwit, outlast, and outkill COBRA’s best if they want to stay alive and prevent the disclosure of the Pit’s secret location. The start of an all-new storyline, featuring art by Alex Cal (G.I. Joe Origins: Mainframe).
*2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio.
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
G.I. Joe: Origins #15
Merrill Hagan (w) • Klaus Scherwinski (a) • Tom Feister, Scherwinski (c)
A dangerous political situation is about to explode in the capital city of Venezuela and the only Joe who can help is… SNOW JOB?! Outgunned and out of his element, can Snow Job possibly succeed in a sniper battle on the dangerous rooftops of Caracas?
*2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio.
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
G.I. Joe: Operation Hiss #4
Brian Reed (w) • Agustin Padilla (a) • Joe Corroney, Padilla (c)
With G.I. Joe captured and held prisoner, Major Bludd puts his master plan into action… and makes sure that the Joes take the fall!
*2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio.
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Classic G.I. Joe Volume 8
Larry Hama (w) • Ron Wagner, Randy Emberlin, Marshall Rogers, Fred Fredericks, Rod Whigham (a) • J. Scott Campbell (c)
Completely re-mastered with all-new colors and collected into trade paperback for the first time! The adventures of America’s elite soldiers continue in issues #71–80 of G.I. JOE: A REAL AMERICAN HERO.
TPB • FC • $24.99 • 256 Pages • ISBN: 978-1-60010-655-2
G.I. JOE: Disavowed, Vol. 1
Josh Blaylock (w) • Steve Kurth, John Larter, Eric Wolfe Hanson (a) • Sharp Bros. (c)
The lost missions of America’s elite fighting force are dug up, dusted off, and collected for the betterment of Homeland Security! Volume 1 of DISAVOWED sees the JOES REINSTATED, and then Duke is OUT FOR BLUDD. Don’t miss these tales that the brass doesn’t want you to see!
TPB • FC • $19.99 • 142 Pages • Size • ISBN: 978-1-60010-658-3
Free Comic Book Day – G.I. Joe: Real American Hero #155-1/2
Available on Free Comic Book Day, May 1!
Larry Hama (w) • Agustin Padilla (a & c)
It’s free, it’s awesome, and it’s ALL-NEW! Picking up from where the ORIGINAL G.I. JOE: A REAL AMERICAN HERO comic book ended, issue #155-1/2 is a core fan’s dream come true! Featuring spectacular art from Agustin Padilla, Larry Hama continues his classic G.I. JOE run right here, and RELAUNCHES THE ORIGINAL SERIES!
FC • 32 pages • Free
Spirit better look out for J. Jonah Jameson and his new eye patch!
Is that Disavowed collection from the DDP run? WTH?!
Yes, its the first 5 issues. The Special Missions trade will be the following month I think.