by generalsjoes | Dec 22, 2009 | Comics and Cartoons, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Comics, G.I. Joe: The Movie, IDW
With the IDW Solicitations earlier this morning, I noticed that the cover for G.I. Joe: Operation HISS was distinctly movie-themed, and now we know why. IDW has posted a press release about the upcoming Operation: HISS Limited Series, and how it continues the storyline from the blockbuster G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra film.
IDW releases story continuation of 2009 blockbuster movie
This February, IDW explores what follows the dramatic ending of this summer’s smash-hit movie, G.I. JOE: The Rise of Cobra. Under license by Hasbro, Inc., G.I. JOE: Operation H.I.S.S. focuses on two of the brand’s main characters, SCARLETT and SNAKE EYES, as they combat the latest plot of the evil and menacing COBRA organization.
The war against COBRA has only just begun as writer Brian Reed (G.I. JOE Special: Agent Helix) unveils the return of the wildly popular STORM SHADOW character and introduces a sinister new character, brought to life by the dynamic art team of Augustin Padilla and Alex Cal, from the popular G.I. JOE: Origins series. G.I. JOE: Operation H.I.S.S., a five-part miniseries, draws readers into a world of danger that threatens to corrupt the heroic G.I. JOE team member, DUKE. Joe Corroney (Star Trek: Mirror Images) provides the variant covers to the hottest title yet to spin out of G.I. JOE: The Rise of Cobra.
“The G.I. JOE: The Rise of Cobra publishing program has been one avenue of support for the film’s storyline-until now. With Operation H.I.S.S., we chart new territory and are adding to the strong mythology developed for the film,” said Andy Schmidt, IDW’s G.I. JOE editor. “This series is not about filling in holes and tying up loose ends, it’s about big, over-the-top action while emphasizing what makes these characters great.”
In this latest G.I. JOE adventure, DUKE goes undercover to infiltrate COBRA and encounters MAJOR BLUDD, who makes his first appearance in IDW’s comics.
G.I. JOE: Operation H.I.S.S. #1 (of 5) ($3.99, 32 pages) debuts in February. Diamond order code: DEC09 0888
by generalsjoes | Dec 22, 2009 | 5 Page Previews, Comics and Cartoons, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Comics, IDW
Just in time for Christmas, G.I. Joe: Origins #10 hits this week, and thanks to The Terror Drome and Comics Continuum, here’s mirrored images of the 5-page preview below!
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by generalsjoes | Dec 22, 2009 | Comics and Cartoons, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Comics, IDW
IDW has revealed the latest solicitations for March 2010, and thanks to Comics Continuum, the G.I. Joe books can be seen below the jump.
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by generalsjoes | Dec 14, 2009 | Comics and Cartoons, Customs, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Comics
Anyone who’s been following The Fwoosh or the latest Fwoosh CustomCon has no doubt noticed the excellent Spooks and Fury Force entries that JoeCustoms submitted. Well, now we find out the end result! The JoeCustoms (and JoeCanuck) crew have all worked together and will be auctioning these amazing custom boxed sets off, then will give 100% of the proceeds to charity! A great way to celebrate the holiday season. Check out all of the details below.
JoeCustoms.com is auctioning off their CustomCon entries for charity, the eBay link is right here. They will be donating 100% of the proceeds to the Hasbro Children’s Hospital’s Child Life Services program. This program provides toys, games, and activities, as well as, in hospital schooling for the patients. Check out the details of that great cause here.
If you missed CustomCon on TheFwoosh, here are the entries below:
Spooks is an excellent comic series written by Larry Hama for Devils’ Due, so there are obvious connections to the Joe fan in all of us. Fury Force was reportedly the initial “pitch” that G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero was pulled from when the comic first got off the ground. Some great pieces and awesome parts of history that will certainly appeal to Joe fans of all ages.
by generalsjoes | Dec 14, 2009 | Comics and Cartoons, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Comics, Podcasts
G.I.Joe Review Episode 031
(29:41) The guys review G.I. Joe: Special Missions #2.
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by generalsjoes | Dec 13, 2009 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Comics, IDW
To go along with the announcement that Free Comic Day from IDW would involve G.I. Joe #155 1/2, Chris Ryall’s RyallTime blog reveals that it’s just the beginning…
“Diamond recently released information on the Gold-level sponsors for Free Comic Book Day in May 2010. Our book for that level is G.I. JOE 155-1/2, an all-new story that picks up where the old Marvel series (which stopped at issue 155) ended. The book leads into a new REAL AMERICAN HERO series that starts with issue #156. The online cover image wasn’t the final version, though–that one is pictured right here, with art by Augustin Padilla, who’s doing the interiors on this new book. The inimitable Larry Hama scripts, of course.”
Very cool news for the Marvel fans out there. It’ll be interesting to see how everything gets juggled, but it’ll be cool to see where this thing goes.