by generalsjoes | Dec 6, 2012 | Comics and Cartoons, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Comic Reviews, G.I. Joe Comics, G.I. Joe Reviews, G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero, IDW
As I started reading the latest issue of G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero, I was having an internal struggle with myself over whether or not I’d be able to squirrel away the time to review the issue. As I flipped through each page I assessed whether or not I wanted to discuss certain aspects of this story, with Hama’s usual writing skills and Gallant’s impeccable artistic slant.
Even though this issue maintained the level of excellence that I’ve come to expect, I had to judge how much free time I had and when I might get 10 minutes aside to type up a review… I really wasn’t sure.
Then I got to page 19.
Yeah, that made up my mind. Click the Read the Rest of the Story link below to check out the review.
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by generalsjoes | Dec 5, 2012 | Comics and Cartoons, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Comics, IDW
Comic Book Resources spoke with Chuck Dixon, and broke the news that issue #21 of the Snake Eyes & Storm Shadow series (which appears to be its final issue based on what we know of IDW’s plans for their Joe titles in 2013) will pay tribute to the classic Marvel issue #21. As most folks know, issue #21 was a landmark issue featuring absolutely no dialogue, and was also the first issue to build the Snake Eyes and Storm Shadow connection via the Arashikage tattoos on their forearms.
This amazing book made such a lasting impact on those who read it, that the entirety of Marvel Comics actually paid tribute to it with an all silent run of books entitled “Nuff Said”. Some folks also forget about G.I. Joe Yearbook #3 and G.I. Joe #85, which both did the same thing, and I maintain did it just as well as issue #21 did.
At any rate, Dixon breaks the news of the silent issue homage, and does a great interview with Comic Book Resources here. They also speak a bit about the upcoming G.I. Joe: Special Missions title and Dixon’s future plans. All in all, a very good read.
by generalsjoes | Dec 4, 2012 | 5 Page Previews, Comics and Cartoons, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Comics, G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero, IDW
It’s the most wonderful time of the year…
…no, not Christmas…new comic day! And not just new comic day, but new comic day with a new issue of G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero. Hama and Gallant rescue Christmas! This issue hits comic shops tomorrow, but check out the preview below…filled with some old school awesome!
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G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero #185
Larry Hama (w) • S L Gallant (a) • Ron Frenz and Sal Buscema (c)
Things are finally coming to a head between DARKLON and DESTRO! With the two adversaries confronting each other for the first time in years, things could get out of control—fast! Meanwhile, G.I. JOE is in trouble: CLUTCH and ROCK N’ ROLL are trapped in COBRA’s new HQ and a new mission in Benzheen takes a turn for the worse! The villains reign supreme in G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #185!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
*Variant Covers:
Variant Larry Hama sketch cover!
by generalsjoes | Dec 3, 2012 | Comics and Cartoons, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Comics, IDW
We’ve had a flurry of announcements regarding the next iteration of G.I. Joe comics coming out in 2013 with Fred Van Lente at the helm of the flagship book. I just got word from Dynamic Forces that they will also be offering an exclusive version of issue #1 with a signature by Fred Van Lente himself!
For a limited time, this pre-order is only $10.00, but will be returning to the full price of $29.99 on January 1st, 2013. If you’re even considering picking this up, the time is now. Check out the pre-order on DynamicForces.com, and thanks to Dynamite Entertainment for passing the word along.
by generalsjoes | Nov 30, 2012 | Comics and Cartoons, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Comic Reviews, G.I. Joe Comics, G.I. Joe Reviews, IDW
I’ve been slacking in my comic reviews, but when I had a few spare moments this week and wanted to post a review for the IDW Cobra title because it continues to excel and reinvent the G.I. Joe mythology, and manage to do it well. So many fans get so absorbed with the way they view G.I. Joe and how it “should be” I think it’s really refreshing to see someone like Mike Costa rewrite the formula and do it so damned well.
Click the read the rest of the story link below to check out the full review
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by generalsjoes | Nov 27, 2012 | 5 Page Previews, Comics and Cartoons, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Comics, IDW
For a few years now Mike Costa has been turning the world of G.I. Joe and Cobra on its ear and it’s now hard to remember a time when his masterful work wasn’t reshaping the world of the Real American Hero. Cobra #19 hits comic shops on Wednesday as the current iteration of the title roars to its conclusion in preparation for the (re)launch of the title as the Cobra Files in early 2013.
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Cobra #19
Mike Costa (w) • Antonio Fuso (a & c)
The OKTOBER GUARD have made the first move, and it’s up to G.I. JOE to stop them! But with the main G.I. JOE forces focused on tracking down SNAKE EYES, it’s all up to FLINT and the covert G.I. JOE squad to step in—and take down the most dangerous threat the team has ever faced!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
*Variant Cover:
Antonio Fuso variant “rock poster” cover!
Bullet points:
- The OKTOBER GUARD are here—and they want to take down G.I. Joe!
- The biggest story COBRA has ever told!
- The “IDW World Tour” is on! Watch for variant “rock poster” covers of all your favorite titles over the coming months, culminating in a rock festival blowout you won’t believe for San Diego Comic-Con International 2013!
