The day has finally come… we see our first solicitations from G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #200, which promises big changes and a new direction for the Marvel title. Larry Hama and SL Gallant have been cranking it up a notch with recent issues, and I’m really looking forward to seeing this storyline resolve itself. Check out the full list of solicitations for March, 2014.
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #200—GEM OF THE MONTH
Larry Hama (w) • S L Gallant (a) • Gallant, Herb Trimpe (c)
This is it: the landmark 200th issue in this long-running series! G.I. JOE returns to the Pit, but things are not as they expected at their homebase. HAWK and DUKE prepare to take the team into a new era, as COBRA’s plans and new threats require a fresh approach. Join the adventure in G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #200 and prepare for the next 200!
FC • 48 pages • $5.99
Bullet points:
· This is it! The landmark 200th issue of A Real American Hero!
· Extra-sized issue, with bonus content!
· Variant cover by Larry Hama!
· Variant Cover by Herb Trimpe!
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #200—Subscription Variant
Larry Hama (w) • S L Gallant (a) • Robert Atkins (c)
For subscription customers only, a special variant Transformers/G.I. JOE “jam” cover with art by Robert Atkins! Connects with Robert’s cover for Transformers: Regeneration One #100, creating one giant Transformers/G.I. JOE image!
FC • 48 pages • $5.99
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #1 (1982) Hundred Penny Press Edition
Larry Hama (w) • Herb Trimpe (a) • Trimpe (c)
In this explosive first issue, COBRA COMMANDER manages to abduct Dr. Adele Burkhart, a controversial scientist privy to secrets that could spell doom for America! It’s up to G.I. JOE to infiltrate COBRA’s island base and rescue Dr. Burkhart before it is too late. Will they make it in time or will COBRA succeed? Find out in the issue that started it all, for only a buck!
FC • 32 pages • $1.00
Bullet points:
· Featuring the first appearance of G.I. JOE and COBRA: HAWK, COBRA COMMANDER, SCARLETT, BARONESS, SNAKE EYES, and many, many more beloved characters!
G.I. JOE: The Cobra Files, Vol. 2
Mike Costa (w) • Werther Dell’Edera, Antonio Fuso (a) • Dell’Edera (c)
As Clockspring becomes more dejected and bitter, Tomax continues to lead him down a dangerous path. Meanwhile, Flint is beginning to doubt his leadership abilities at a time when the Crimson Twin makes his move and the Cobra Files team is left trapped and cornered.
TPB • FC • $19.99 • 124 pages • ISBN: 978-1-61377-918-7
Bullet points:
• Collects issues #5–9.
Offered Again!
G.I. JOE: The Cobra Files, Vol. 1 • FC • $17.99 • ISBN: 978-1-61377-731-2
G.I. Joe #14
Paul Allor (w) • Steve Kurth (a & c)
SIREN’S SONG! The G.I. JOE team goes toe-to-toe with COBRA’s newest agent! SIREN knows all of COBRA’s secrets—and with the eyes of the world on DUKE and the squad, how will they break her spell?
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Bullet points:
· Siren—a student of the darkest recesses of COBRA’s past—strikes!
· Variant Cover by Freddie Williams II
G.I. Joe: Special Missions #13
Chuck Dixon (w) • Paul Gulacy (a) • Gulacy, Will Rosado (c)
DESTRO MUST DIE part four! G.I. JOE brings the fight to DESTRO. Teaming up with an unexpected ally and assaulting DESTRO’s Russian hideout, SCARLETT and the Special Missions team hunt down the nefarious arms-dealer… but can they find him before COPPERBACK gets her revenge?
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Bullet points:
· Chuck Dixon and Paul Gulacy close out DESTRO MUST DIE with an action-packed finale!
· Variant Cover by S L Gallant!