by generalsjoes | Sep 16, 2009 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Comics, IDW
The seventh installment of G.I. Joe: Origins hit comic shops today and already various Joe sites are reporting their opinions on this issue, focusing on Mainframe and finally starting to lead us down the path towards COBRA. Check out the various links below to see what your peers thought about this issue:
My own thoughts? I liked it, over all. Mainframe has really separated himself as a unique character here and has come out of the shell of the generic tech geek that we’ve seen in the past. I like his rapport with Snake Eyes, and I like his new attitude. I also LOVE what they’re doing with COBRA here. Insinuating that it’s an organization that has existed for generations, and that it secretly funnels money through face companies…it almost sounds like the illuminate in a way, but in a very cool way. Interesting take.
by generalsjoes | Sep 12, 2009 | 5 Page Previews, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Comics, IDW
The 5-Page preview for G.I. Joe: Origins #7 has now been posted. This issue focuses on Mainframe, who actually plays a much more critical role on the team than he has in years past. Part conspiracy theorist, part computer expert, Mainframe really has some very interesting character about him, and I’m really looking forward to this issue! Check out the five page preview below.
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by generalsjoes | Aug 15, 2009 | 5 Page Previews, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Comics, IDW
Phil from JoeReloaded has let us know that he has posted a 5-page preview for G.I. Joe Origins #6 right here. Of course, I’ve also mirrored it below. Scarlett is the focus of this one…
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by generalsjoes | Aug 13, 2009 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Comics, G.I. Joe Reviews, IDW
I know it’s been a little while since I recapped some of the various reviews for IDW’s latest releases, but considering that I was all pumped up for the Helix one-shot and also considering the main G.I. Joe title is starting to pick up some steam, I figure I can pop some links out there to check these reviews out. My own personal take?
Helix was a really, REALLY fun read. The pacing was great, the art was honestly fantastic. I was actually pretty surprised, the tone of the story was very dark and serious, and Helix wasn’t really the showcase I expected. She did a lot more undercover work and a lot less martial arts stuff than I expected, and for an issue that was supposed to dive into her background, it didn’t do a whole lot in that regard. I was also a bit confused as to where in continuity this particular story is supposed to take place. Duke and Hawk were obviously in their IDW style, but they already know all about COBRA (which they don’t yet in the main series) and I was a bit perplexed about that. It was still a great read, though.
The main G.I. Joe title is picking up some steam as well, as we get a look at Flint, and see some COBRA Troopers for the first time. The story moves along at a much brisker pace than the previous 6 issue arc, and I’m really liking the whole Snake Eyes/Scarlett/Mainframe angle with COBRA as an urban myth. That is an awesome angle. Chuck Dixon really hit on something interesting there. But, if you want to read some other thoughts, check out the links below:
by generalsjoes | Aug 11, 2009 | 5 Page Previews, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Comics, IDW
Thanks to Phil Kost from JoeReloaded for posting a couple of 5-page previews for upcoming IDW Comics this week, the highlight of which (for me, anyway) is the Helix special! Ever since we first got a glimpse of that kick ass cover and the awesome figure I’ve wanted to see her in action…looks like this Wednesday I get my wish. Check out the previews below for that, and G.I. Joe #8 as well!
Helix Special
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G.I. Joe #8
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by generalsjoes | Jul 31, 2009 | 5 Page Previews, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Comics, IDW
Phil from JoeReloaded lets us know that he’s got a special sneak preview of the upcoming eighth issue of G.I. Joe: Origins. Check it out at his site, or take a peek at the mirrored images below.
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