by generalsjoes | Jun 3, 2014 | 5 Page Previews, Comics and Cartoons, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Comics, IDW
The world of G.I. Joe continues rolling this month with Issue #203 from IDW Publishing! It should be hitting comic stores tomorrow, check out the preview below.
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #203
Larry Hama (w) • S L Gallant (a & c)
While G.I. JOE continues to adjust to their new circumstances, COBRA COMMANDER begins making his play to unite COBRA. However, his serpentine plot has many twists and turns, and with ZARTAN, DESTRO and BARONESS in the mix, the results may be unexpected—and dangerous! All the pieces fall into place in G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #203!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Bullet points:
- Larry Hama sketch variant cover!
Also coming this week is the G.I. Joe: Origins Omnibus! Collecting the first 12 issues of G.I. Joe: Origins, find out how the team got its start.
G.I. JOE: Origins Omnibus, Vol. 1
Larry Hama, Chuck Dixon, J.T. Krul, Marc Andreyko (w) • Mike Hawthorne, Tom Feister, Agustin Padilla, Rick Ketcham, Alex Cal, Andrea Mutti, Klaus Scherwinski, Ben Templesmith (a) • Andrea Di Vito (c)
A new era calls for a new type of fighting force. It’s a time of wars fought in city streets and back alleys, not on open battlefields. Read from the beginning, as the team known as G.I. JOE, is formed to deal with this new breed of warfare.
TPB • FC • $24.99 • 296 pages • 6” x 9” • ISBN: 978-1-61377-867-8
Bullet points:
- Collects issues #0–12 of G.I. JOE: Origins.
by generalsjoes | May 22, 2014 | Comics and Cartoons, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Comics, IDW
Remember all that agonizing lead up time to issue #200 of G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero? Can you believe we’re posting solicitations for issue #205 already? Time flies, huh?
Apparently August is still too early for the “Fall of G.I. Joe”, so we see the aforementioned #205 along with the second issue of Transformers and G.I. Joe. Check out the full solicitations list after the jump.
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by generalsjoes | May 13, 2014 | 5 Page Previews, Comics and Cartoons, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Comics, IDW
Wow, is it time for another issue of G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero already? Not that I’m complaining, I’m always excited about more Hama and Gallant gracing the pages of my favorite book.
It should be hitting comic shops tomorrow, check out the preview below.
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #202
Larry Hama (w) • S L Gallant (a & c)
With two new G.I. JOE headquarters active and ready to go, the Real American Hero team can tackle more threats than ever before! But after COBRA’s failed takeover of the Pit, the villainous organization takes a new tact and prepares for a new direction. Will G.I. JOE be up to the task of taking down the leaner, meaner COBRA? Find out in G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #202!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Bullet points:
- A perfect jumping-on point to this classic series!
- Variant Cover by Larry Hama!
by generalsjoes | May 7, 2014 | Comics and Cartoons, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Comics, IDW, Transformers
Over the past few months we’ve been seeing some inkling of what this issue might shape up to be, and you can tell it’s something that will most likely be either loved or hated, depending on personal preference. When you go headlong with such a unique artistic style, you’re going to necessarily alienate some folks who aren’t fans of that style, but at the same time, you hope to latch onto folks who appreciate it and perhaps reel in some others who might not otherwise check out a “licensed toy book”.
From my limited exposure to the general comic populace, I think they’ve succeeded. I’ve seen many non-G.I. Joe focused comic sites and trade publications praising the work done in Transformers and G.I. Joe #0, which I think is a great thing for the brand at large.
But as a diehard G.I. Joe fan (who also dabbles a bit in Transformers) what did I think? My opinions after the jump.
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by generalsjoes | May 6, 2014 | Comics and Cartoons, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Comics, IDW
It’s tough to argue that probably the most pre-eminent issue of G.I. Joe was issue #21. The silent issue not only kick-started the Snake Eyes/Storm Shadow rivalry, but also redefined the art form of comic story telling, and inspired many others to attempt the same feat (with varying degrees of success).
IDW Publishing is celebrating the 30th Anniversary of this landmark comic event with a special “remastered” and oversized edition of this issue:
“SILENT INVASION! The story that defined a generation – G.I. Joe #21 – remastered from the original art and lovingly recolored to the highest of contemporary standards. This wordless issue introduced the world to Snake Eye’s mysterious nemesis Storm Shadow and his Arashikage Ninja – and they’ve never looked better. Plus, catch an unprecedented glimpse of Larry Hama’s original layouts and Steve Leialoha’s finishes, and a look behind the scenes of the comic’s creation – and at its enduring legacy! Contains all-new commentary by Larry Hama!”
The additional commentary by Larry Hama sounds worth the price of admission in and of itself. Check out the Pre-Order information on Amazon
, this looks like a fun one.
by generalsjoes | Apr 29, 2014 | 5 Page Previews, Comics and Cartoons, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Comics, IDW
Tomorrow marks the final issue in the latest run of IDW’s main G.I. Joe title, with a promised relaunch coming this fall entitled (unironically) “The Fall of G.I. Joe”. It’s not a rebooting of continuity, though, in my understanding, simply the next stage in IDW’s G.I. Joe mythology.
Until then, check out the preview for G.I. Joe #15, which hits stores tomorrow.
G.I. Joe #15
Paul Allor (w) • Steve Kurth (a & c)
THE SEARCH FOR SIREN! The G.I. Joe team is on the hunt for the mysterious COBRA operative codenamed SIREN—but is her song luring them to their doom?
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Bullet points:
- Hashtag stands alone—but will she fall?
- Variant Cover by Freddie Williams III!
