by generalsjoes | Jan 10, 2009 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Comics
So…I’ve always been an unabashed Comic fan from day one. Ever since I set my eyes on that huge, oversized Treasury Edition of G.I. Joe #1, I was captivated by the rich history and unique writing style that Larry Hama managed to weave for what was essentially a children’s toy tie-in. As with every licensed property, there were several ups and downs, but for the first 4 or 5 years of the comic history, it was mostly ups. It would be tough to argue that the series in general didn’t go downhill during the 90’s, it most certainly did, for whatever reason. Whether it was Hasbro’s influence, a matter of the material just running its course, or Mr. Hama writing himself into a few corners, I’m not sure. Regardless, the multiple brainwashings, the huge focus on Snake Eyes (and tieing so many characters into his past), and other such events left a bit of a black mark on the legacy of the Marvel series.
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by generalsjoes | Sep 8, 2008 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Comics
EDIT – Okay, apparently I totally misread the press release…turns out Dixon’s book doesn’t continue from the 80’s Hamaverse, it’s a “future” look at the Hamaverse that’s coming up in ’09. Hrm. Weird. Not sure what I feel about that, but I’ll check it out as it gets released…
The news comes from Phil Kost’s excellent JoeReloaded website/forum and comes straight from an IDW Press Release. According to this press release, there will be THREE ongoing G.I. Joe comic book series next year…G.I. Joe overload!
The primary title, simply called G.I. Joe, will be written by Chuck Dixon with art by Robert Atkins…and it takes place in the Hamaverse! Saweet!
Yeah, apparently it’s a future Hamaverse, not the old school Hamaverse, and it’s exploring a new timeline in a future with characters we don’t even know yet. Confused? Yeah, me too.
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