by generalsjoes | Aug 27, 2014 | Comics and Cartoons, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Comics, IDW
The World Will Always Need G.I. Joe
Karen Traviss Leads A Bold New Series
San Diego, CA (August 27, 2014) – Acclaimed British military science-fiction author Karen Traviss reignites the G.I. JOE franchise with an all-new series. Filled with the kind of gritty realism fans of the author have come to expect, this new take on G.I. JOE is guaranteed to please followers of the classic property and comic readers experiencing it for the first time.
The world has changed and so must G.I. JOE—lead by Scarlett, the once-revered G.I. JOE team faces an unthinkable reality where Cobra has become an unlikely peacekeeping taskforce. Utilizing real-world dangers and politics, this is a G.I. JOE comic the likes of which has never been seen.
“Karen understands the world of men and women in the military,” says IDW Senior Editor John Barber. “She gets what their reality is like—which is why she’s held in such high regard by veterans, as well as fans of character-driven action.
Traviss guides an all-star squad of talent on this monthly series starting with fan-favorite artist Steve Kurth on interior art. With a keen eye for design, Jeffery Veregge provides striking covers to the series. The first issue will feature a subscription variant cover by Cliff Chiang.
“When John [Barber] asked me to write the series, it was one of those spooky coincidences,” said Traviss. “I’d literally just finished writing a scene for my new novel, GOING GREY, where two of the characters – vets now serving as private military contractors – discuss whether having G.I. Joe and Action Man as boys, influenced their choice of career. G.I. Joe is still that iconic after 50 years, because it’s about people, and it’s never shied away from the human reality of warfare. I’m genuinely delighted to have the chance to work on the franchise.”
Look for this new series to infiltrate comic shops this September, and follow IDW Publishing on facebook.com/idwpublishing and @idwpublishing for more news and updates!
by generalsjoes | Aug 25, 2014 | Comics and Cartoons, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Comics, IDW
At least partly.
The majority of the images and details for November’s G.I. Joe releases has been revealed by IDW Publishing, though they didn’t post the retail cover for G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #208 and I don’t see anything for Transformers vs. G.I. Joe.
As for the rest of it, check out the list below… in spite of myself, I’m getting excited for the next new iteration of the main G.I. Joe title, and of course, Real American Hero continues to blow me away. Click the “Continue Reading” link to check out the full solicitation list.
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by generalsjoes | Aug 24, 2014 | 50th Anniversary, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Collectors Club, G.I. Joe Comics, G.I. Joe Toys, Podcasts, What's on Joe Mind
Yes, the recording schedule has been a bit hap hazard, especially with no real news to talk about, but that’s changed over the past few weeks as the news for G.I. Joe has had a resurgence, especially with the 50th Anniversary line being released to retail! We also talk about our favorite Marvel Comics Covers and talk Coil Con.
Not only that, but we talk to Carson of 3D Joes about his exciting 3D Joes Poster Kickstarter Campaign!
Check out our Podbean Page or the embedded player below for the latest episode and the Show Notes are after the jump.
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by generalsjoes | Aug 5, 2014 | Comics and Cartoons, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Comics, IDW
The next iteration of IDW Publishing’s main G.I. Joe title is set to launch again in September, promising a dramatic new look at the G.I. Joe universe. It’s a world where Cobra is seen as a legitimate security force and G.I. Joe has been drastically downsized.
Karen Traviss joins Steve Kurth on the reigns of G.I. Joe, and we get a glimpse at this new world that we’ll be seeing.
IDW has previewed the ashcan on their Facebook page, I’ve mirrored just a couple of the images below. Check out Facebook for the rest!
by generalsjoes | Aug 5, 2014 | 5 Page Previews, Comics and Cartoons, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Comics, IDW
New comic day is tomorrow, and we have two IDW comics to look forward to… the newest installment of Real American Hero (yay!), and one collection of America’s Elite issues from Devils’ Due.
Check out the previews of these releases below.
G.I. JOE: America’s Elite, Disavowed, Vol. 4
Mike O’Sullivan, Mark Powers (w) • Tim Seeley, Javier Sicilia, Mike Bear (a) • S L Gallant (c)
A former teammate turned enemy seeks the answers for a past that is hidden from even himself, and the Baroness, one of the Cobra’s most deadly members, is at large and visiting violent retribution on all her enemies.
TPB • FC • $19.99 • 136 pages • ISBN: 978-1-63140-078-0
Bullet points:
- Collects issues #19–24 of G.I. JOE: America’s Elite.
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #205
Larry Hama (w) • S L Gallant (a & c)
Torpedo and his team race against the clock in the mountains of Olliestan, with Dr. Adele Burkhart in tow. Will they make it out in one piece or will the pursuing insurgents take down our Real American Heroes?
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Bullet points:
- Sketch variant cover by Larry Hama!
by generalsjoes | Jul 22, 2014 | 5 Page Previews, Comics and Cartoons, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Comics, IDW, Transformers
Perhaps one of the most divisive comics in IDW’s history launches their first issue tomorrow at local comic shops everywhere! John Barber and Tom Scioli bring us the next generation of Transformers and G.I. Joe joint history. Check out the preview below.
Transformers VS G.I. JOE #1—SPOTLIGHT
Tom Scioli & John Barber (w) • Scioli (a & c)
SPACE WAR I! Earth makes contact with an alien race—and G.I. JOE is on the front lines of first contact! But when the TRANSFORMERS arrive—their version of “peace” does not match our own…
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Bullet points:
· Variant cover by Rob Liefeld!
· Launching out of the smash-hit FREE COMIC BOOK DAY comic!
· ALL NEW STORY, ALL NEW ART!
· You’ve never seen TRANSFORMERS or G.I. JOE like this!
· Nothing you do can prepare you for the final page!
