by generalsjoes | Mar 4, 2009 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Comics, IDW
I think we all knew the first issue of the COBRA limited series was coming out in March, but I’m not sure we knew when in March it would arrive at comic stores. Well, we know now.
According to the big-ass sponsorship wallpaper from IDW on Comic Book Resources’ Robot 6 blog, the arrival date is March 18. Cool to see IDW sponsoring a pretty major comic oriented blog, and even more cool to see they’re plastering G.I. Joe images on it. Love it, and I cannot wait for the first issue of COBRA. I have a sneaking suspision people are going to really be blown away by this book.
by generalsjoes | Mar 3, 2009 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Comics, IDW
IESB.net comes through with images of the upcoming Rise of COBRA prequels from IDW Publishing. Each issue is a solo story focusing on Duke, Destro, Baroness, and Snake Eyes respectively, with an additional Snake Eyes follow up following the film’s release. According to the announcement, Issue #1 is scheduled for release next Tuesday, March 11th!
Check out the article and the images at IESB here, or you can also check out the gallery below.
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by generalsjoes | Mar 2, 2009 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Comics, IDW
Newsarama is filled with G.I. Joe related nuggets today as they spoke with both Chuck Dixon and Robert Atkins at MegaCon this weekend, and report about that conversation here.
Chuck Dixon is the writer and Robert Atkins is the penciller for the ongoing G.I. Joe title and both had an extensive conversation with the folks from Newsarama about the title and what’s coming in the future. There are a number of very interesting comments and quotes scattered throughout the interview, which honestly has me pretty optimistic about the direction this new G.I. Joe universe is taking.
Do yourself a favor and check out the interview here, and keep a close watch on IDW happenings, I think we’re in for a fun ride.
by generalsjoes | Mar 2, 2009 | Comics and Cartoons, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Comics, IDW
Bookspot Central, a site focused on covering fictional writing spoke with Mike Costa, who is writing the upcoming “G.I. Joe: COBRA” title from IDW, focusing on Chuckles going undercover within the COBRA organization. It promises to be a darker and more intense look at the terrorist organization.
To see what he had to say, check out the interview here.
My favorite quote about the book without a doubt is this one:
“For me, the biggest thing I’m trying to do is to figure out how an organization like Cobra would actually operate in the world today. And the biggest question there is “what is their goal?” That was the question I had to answer for myself before I could move any further, because “world domination” is the goal that the original Cobra had and, come on, that’s a goal that just doesn’t make any sense. What does it even mean? And even if someone was so insane and motivated that they could create a multi-national organization to that end… How do they make it work? What’s the plan? Who would work for them, and what would their motives be? Why would you strap a helmet on your head and engage an elite American military unit in combat so some guy who doesn’t even know your name can “rule the world?” That’s inherently ludicrous.”
COBRA’s goals throughout the comic run have always been pretty vague and ambiguous. I’m very happy to hear that Mr. Costa (and Mr. Gage) are at least taking a look at things from this angle and considering the motivations behind COBRA doing what they do. That and the promised “darkness” of this title are both really appealing to me. Can’t wait.
Thanks to The Terror Drome for leading us to this information!
by generalsjoes | Mar 2, 2009 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Comics, IDW
Wondercon was held this weekend, with IDW in attendance, and they spoke a bit about their G.I. Joe titles. Newsrama was there as well and gives us a full report here. Some items of note were as follows:
- There will be a 4-issue “prequel” mini-series leading up to the film, written by Chuck Dixon and with art by SL Gallant
- Each issue will focus on a different character: Duke, Destro, Baroness, and Snake Eyes
- The mini-series will start in March and go through June
- After the film a Snake Eyes “follow up” is planned, co-written by the actor playing Snake Eyes in the film, Ray Park. The other co-writer is Kevin Van Hook, and SL Gallant will be doing the art chores for that issue as well.
I’m actually very excited about this…beginning this month we could be getting some interesting insight into the movie universe. Pretty cool! Thanks to Shin Densetsu of HissTank for the info!
by generalsjoes | Feb 27, 2009 | Comics and Cartoons, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Comics
Reports in from M6D of Magnum6Delta.com that the GIJoeClub exclusive comic book Direct to COBRA: Ambush in the Swamp is shipping now!
It features a number of characters pulled from the Collectors’ Club library of exclusives, as well as several characters from the Valor Vs. Venom, and Direct to Consumer days, as well as some nice character profiles of the DTC Outback, Falcon, Copperhead, Airtight, and Demolisher.
Written to tie in with the latest DTC Wave 4 exclusive figures available at the GIJoeClub.com shop, Falcon, Outback, Airtight, Night-Viper, Munitia, COBRA Officer, and Python Patrol Copperhead.
Check this thread at JoeSightings, or this thread at JoeBattleLines for more information.
You can also buy this comic now at the GIJoeClub.com shop!