by generalsjoes | Sep 3, 2010 | Comics and Cartoons, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Comics, G.I. Joe Toys, IDW, Show and Convention Coverage
Just got word from the guys at Apocalypse Comics who are helping with the guests and exclusives available at the New York ComicCon, and there is some cool things afoot for G.I. Joe fans! Check out the release below.
“We will be bring two exclusive variants to this years New York Comic Con. The first is for Transformers #12, and is a homage to the classic Jack Kirby cover of X-Men #1. The second is for GI Joe #23 and is a homage to the unforgetable Apocalypse Now! movie poster. The TF cover features Sideswipe, Prowl, Swoop, First Aid, Brainstorm, Bombshell and Scrapper and the GI Joe cover features Major Bludd and Duke. The reason we have chosen these specific characters to grace the covers is because they were all voiced by legendary voice actor Michael Bell who will be joining us at the convention, signing comics, figures, DVDs etc…
Also joining us at the show will be the artists of both covers, penciler Casey Coller (who also pencilled TF Spotlight Drift, Spotlight Blurr and the Ironhide mini series as well as numerous All Hail Megatron covers) and colorist John-Paul Bove. Casey will be sketching all weekend and John-Paul will be able to color sketches all weekend too as well as both siging comics.
So with three top guests and two awesome Convention Exclusive Covers, make sure you visit the Apocalypse Comics booth (booth #2281) for your collectable must haves!!!”
Awesome news to hear! Cartoon fans should love having a chance to meet and talk with Michael Bell. Check out the exclusive covers below.
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by generalsjoes | Aug 31, 2010 | Comics and Cartoons, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Comics, IDW
If folks have been reading Hearts and Minds throughout the first three issues, they pretty much know what to expect at this point. The fourth issue is more of the same, which is good or bad, based on your perspective.
To avoid unnecessary spoilers, I will continue the review after the “Read the Rest of this Entry” link below.
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by generalsjoes | Aug 31, 2010 | Comics and Cartoons, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Comics, IDW
Talk about polar opposites. Released alongside the deep and understated G.I. Joe: Hearts and Minds #158, this continuation of the classic series from the 90’s makes no assumptions, and continues right along bringing the fight and Larry Hama makes no apologies for that.
The G.I. Joe team continues to be on the run, while Cobra is the government entity leading the charge against them. Remarkably similar to the G.I. Joe: Renegades animated series plotline (though this comic run certainly doesn’t get the A-Team criticism that the cartoon is getting…interesting, that) and has at least as many bullets flying as dialog, unlike the other issue released this same day.
For spoiler reasons, the rest of the review will be posted after the jump.
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by generalsjoes | Aug 30, 2010 | 5 Page Previews, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Comics, IDW
Last week was a down week for G.I. Joe comics from IDW, without a single title getting released, however they’re making up for it this week by releasing two books in one week. Wednesday will see the release of G.I. Joe: Hearts and Minds #4 (featuring Dr. Mindbender and Doc) as well as G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #158. Check out the synopsis and 5-Page previews below.
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #158
Larry Hama (w) • Agustin Padilla (a) • Padilla, Rod Whigham (c)
The scattered Joes converge at their prearranged rally point and launch their last-ditch counterattack against the forces of COBRA. Snake Eyes and Storm Shadow face off, and only one of them walks away from the confrontation. Don’t miss this issue!
*2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio.
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
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G.I. Joe: Hearts and Minds #4 (of 5)
Max Brooks (w) • Howard Chaykin, Antonio Fuso (a) • Chaykin, Fuso (c)
From Max Brooks, New York Times best-selling author of WORLD WAR Z and masterful artists Howard Chaykin and Antonio Fuso comes the next generation of G.I. JOE and COBRA.
“Only an inferior mind cowers in the shadow of morality.”—DR. MINDBENDER
“Time cannot heal all wounds, and neither can I.”—DOC
*2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio.
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
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by generalsjoes | Aug 25, 2010 | Comics and Cartoons, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Comics, IDW
Larry Hama is quite the profilic poster over on his Facebook page, but doesn’t talk about G.I. Joe all that often. Recently he put up a post about his upcoming work on G.I. Joe: Origins #19 and gave us a few minor little tidbits that I’m sure will whet everyone’s appetite for this upcoming issue:
“I took a stab at another silent Snake-Eyes story, but with
more complex visual storytelling and self-imposed parameters like keeping track
of ammo and ordnance expenditures. “Wrote” it and did
layouts. The amazing Joe Benitez did the finished art. It should be
on the stands in September.”
I’m really looking forward to checking this out. Joe Benitez does awesome work, and it sounds like Larry was really invested in the story again this time around. I think we’re in for a nice treat.
by generalsjoes | Aug 20, 2010 | Comics and Cartoons, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Comics, IDW
IDW has passed along solicitation info for their upcoming slate of G.I. Joe comics, hitting local comic shops in November, 2010. Along with these solicitations comes the surprise announcement of a strange new “out of continuity” book called G.I. Joe: Future Noir. This comic is a two issue limited series that looks at an alternate universe of G.I. Joe in a very interesting, anime-influenced style.
I’m sure continuity mavens will be annoyed… we’ll see how it turns out.
Click the “Read the Rest of this Entry” link below to check out all of the full details and the cover images.
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