by generalsjoes | Oct 7, 2010 | 5 Page Previews, Comics and Cartoons, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Comics, IDW
From early indications, things look like they’re ramping up in the main G.I. Joe title with issue #23. Rumored to introduce Storm Shadow (something the cover certainly seems to back up) and also featuring Agent Helix for the first time in the mainstream title.
Well, the five-page preview confirms the Helix angle, but we have yet to see where Storm Shadow factors in. I’ve made it clear how much I love the way Helix looks in action figure form, and I find her backstory to be very interesting…but I will admit this five-page preview has me a bit put off. She’s definitely got a “Mary Sue” vibe going on here that I’m not crazy about. Her first appearance, and she’s instantly humiliating the biggest bad ass on the Joe team? Uhhh… anyway.
Check out the five page preview below, I’ll definitely give Dixon a chance to win me over here, I do love Helix, and I hope they can do some cool things with her without making her too indestructible. Personally, I’m looking more forward to the Stalker angle here than others.
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G.I. Joe #23
Chuck Dixon (w) • Robert Atkins (a & c)
M.A.S.S. DESTRUCTION, Part 1: Helix arrives in the Pit to join the Joes’ struggle against the threat known as COBRA, and proves she’s tough enough in combat with the deadliest Joe. Also, Stalker and his team go mano a mano in a fight to the death with a COBRA strike team.
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
by generalsjoes | Sep 28, 2010 | 5 Page Previews, Comics and Cartoons, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Comics, IDW
Tomorrow is new comic day, and IDW is gracing us with a pair of G.I. Joe related books in the form of the second G.I. Joe: Cobra Special, this time featuring Chameleon. The second book is the fifth issue of G.I. Joe: Hearts & Minds with a look at the Cobra Trooper and G.I. Joe member Blowtorch. Check out the five-page previews for both below.
G.I. Joe: Cobra Special #2
Mike Costa (w) • Antonio Fuso (a & c)
Her name is Chameleon, and she is the Joe’s newest recruit in COBRA II. Now we see the rest of her story—her recruitment, her first mission, and her mysterious connection to… well, you only THINK you know who we’re talking about, as Mike Costa and Antonio Fuso attempt to outdo their previous, critically celebrated Special.
This extra-length Special features an all-new G.I. Joe prose story from the upcoming G.I. Joe: The Cobra War prose anthology!
FC • 40 pages • $4.99
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G.I. Joe: Hearts and Minds #5 (of 5)
Max Brooks (w) • Howard Chaykin, Antonio Fuso (a) • Chaykin, Fuso (c)
From Max Brooks, New York Times best-selling author of WORLD WAR Z, and masterful artists Howard Chaykin and Antonio Fuso comes the next generation of G.I. JOE and COBRA.
“We are the nameless, faceless legion, but once, we were human beings.”—COBRA RECRUITS
“I destroy darkness. I create fire.”—BLOWTORCH
*2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio.
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
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by generalsjoes | Sep 21, 2010 | 5 Page Previews, Comics and Cartoons, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Comics, IDW
The issue hits comic stores tomorrow, and serves as an homage to the original “Silent Issue” from back in the day. There have been countless homages to that legendary comic, but it seems like Larry Hama is really diving into this one to make it something special. What will be the end result? Guess we’ll find out when I post the review tomorrow.
Check out the preview below!
G.I. Joe: Origins #19
Larry Hama (w) • Joe Benitez (a) • Tom Feister (c)
Larry Hama returns along with super-star Joe Benitez (Superman/Batman) and it’s a SILENT ISSUE with SNAKE EYES! Not to steal from Stan but, “ ‘Nuff said.”
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
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by generalsjoes | Sep 14, 2010 | 5 Page Previews, Comics and Cartoons, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Comics, IDW
It’s Tuesday, which means new comic day is tomorrow, and we’ve got a 5-page preview for the latest installment of the fantastic G.I. Joe: Cobra book that hits comic shops. If you told me that a comic which placed a focus on characters like Croc Master and Venomous Maximus (!!11!!??) would do sell with such intense conviction, I would have thought you were nuts. But Mike Costa and Christos Gage seem to be doing the impossible. The next character on their slate is Skullbuster as we take what is sure to be a fascinating look at what it takes to become a Cobra Range-Viper.
To wet your appetite, here are the first five pages of the 8th issue.
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G.I. JOE: Cobra #8
Mike Costa, Christos N. Gage (w) • Sergio Carrera (a) • Antonio Fuso (c)
Delve inside Cobra’s brutal, punishing training methods as we learn what it takes to become a Range Viper under the supervision of the apex predator known as Skull Buster. If you fail your final exam, there are no make-ups… only a shallow grave. And if you pass… well, that just might be worse.
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
by generalsjoes | Aug 30, 2010 | 5 Page Previews, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Comics, IDW
Last week was a down week for G.I. Joe comics from IDW, without a single title getting released, however they’re making up for it this week by releasing two books in one week. Wednesday will see the release of G.I. Joe: Hearts and Minds #4 (featuring Dr. Mindbender and Doc) as well as G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #158. Check out the synopsis and 5-Page previews below.
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #158
Larry Hama (w) • Agustin Padilla (a) • Padilla, Rod Whigham (c)
The scattered Joes converge at their prearranged rally point and launch their last-ditch counterattack against the forces of COBRA. Snake Eyes and Storm Shadow face off, and only one of them walks away from the confrontation. Don’t miss this issue!
*2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio.
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
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G.I. Joe: Hearts and Minds #4 (of 5)
Max Brooks (w) • Howard Chaykin, Antonio Fuso (a) • Chaykin, Fuso (c)
From Max Brooks, New York Times best-selling author of WORLD WAR Z and masterful artists Howard Chaykin and Antonio Fuso comes the next generation of G.I. JOE and COBRA.
“Only an inferior mind cowers in the shadow of morality.”—DR. MINDBENDER
“Time cannot heal all wounds, and neither can I.”—DOC
*2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio.
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
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by generalsjoes | Aug 10, 2010 | 5 Page Previews, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Comics, IDW
Tomorrow is new comic day, and if nothing else, IDW has made it so a new G.I. Joe title is released nearly every week, which is pretty cool to see. This week it’s the mainstream Joe title that gets it’s 21st issue. Issue #21 in G.I. Joe lore has become a special trademark, and this time around appears to be no different. If the 5-page preview is any indication, we’ll be treated to another silent issue, though there appear to be far less ninjas involved this time.
Check out the gallery below.
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G.I. Joe #21
Chuck Dixon (w) • Alex Cal (a) • Kelsey Shannon, Robert Atkins (c)
Action at crush depth as Shipwreck and his crew board a massive COBRA submarine to take control. But the clock is ticking as a nuke set in a deep underwater trench could blow, killing them and dooming Scarlett and Ripcord. This special image and its incentive cover pay homage to the classic G.I. Joe #21 “silent issue” from yesteryear!
*2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio.
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
