by generalsjoes | May 7, 2014 | Comics and Cartoons, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Comics, IDW, Transformers
Over the past few months we’ve been seeing some inkling of what this issue might shape up to be, and you can tell it’s something that will most likely be either loved or hated, depending on personal preference. When you go headlong with such a unique artistic style, you’re going to necessarily alienate some folks who aren’t fans of that style, but at the same time, you hope to latch onto folks who appreciate it and perhaps reel in some others who might not otherwise check out a “licensed toy book”.
From my limited exposure to the general comic populace, I think they’ve succeeded. I’ve seen many non-G.I. Joe focused comic sites and trade publications praising the work done in Transformers and G.I. Joe #0, which I think is a great thing for the brand at large.
But as a diehard G.I. Joe fan (who also dabbles a bit in Transformers) what did I think? My opinions after the jump.
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by generalsjoes | May 6, 2014 | Comics and Cartoons, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Comics, IDW
It’s tough to argue that probably the most pre-eminent issue of G.I. Joe was issue #21. The silent issue not only kick-started the Snake Eyes/Storm Shadow rivalry, but also redefined the art form of comic story telling, and inspired many others to attempt the same feat (with varying degrees of success).
IDW Publishing is celebrating the 30th Anniversary of this landmark comic event with a special “remastered” and oversized edition of this issue:
“SILENT INVASION! The story that defined a generation – G.I. Joe #21 – remastered from the original art and lovingly recolored to the highest of contemporary standards. This wordless issue introduced the world to Snake Eye’s mysterious nemesis Storm Shadow and his Arashikage Ninja – and they’ve never looked better. Plus, catch an unprecedented glimpse of Larry Hama’s original layouts and Steve Leialoha’s finishes, and a look behind the scenes of the comic’s creation – and at its enduring legacy! Contains all-new commentary by Larry Hama!”
The additional commentary by Larry Hama sounds worth the price of admission in and of itself. Check out the Pre-Order information on Amazon
, this looks like a fun one.
by generalsjoes | Apr 29, 2014 | 5 Page Previews, Comics and Cartoons, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Comics, IDW
Tomorrow marks the final issue in the latest run of IDW’s main G.I. Joe title, with a promised relaunch coming this fall entitled (unironically) “The Fall of G.I. Joe”. It’s not a rebooting of continuity, though, in my understanding, simply the next stage in IDW’s G.I. Joe mythology.
Until then, check out the preview for G.I. Joe #15, which hits stores tomorrow.
G.I. Joe #15
Paul Allor (w) • Steve Kurth (a & c)
THE SEARCH FOR SIREN! The G.I. Joe team is on the hunt for the mysterious COBRA operative codenamed SIREN—but is her song luring them to their doom?
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Bullet points:
- Hashtag stands alone—but will she fall?
- Variant Cover by Freddie Williams III!
by generalsjoes | Apr 28, 2014 | Comics and Cartoons, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Comics, IDW
While many of the G.I. Joe centric comics are taking a summer vacation, there are still some entries on IDW’s Solicitations list for July, 2014.
Check out the details below!
Transformers VS G.I. JOE #1—SPOTLIGHT
Tom Scioli & John Barber (w) • Scioli (a & c)
SPACE WAR I! Earth makes contact with an alien race—and G.I. JOE is on the front lines of first contact! But when the TRANSFORMERS arrive—their version of “peace” does not match our own…
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Bullet points:
- Variant cover by Rob Liefeld!
- Launching out of the smash-hit FREE COMIC BOOK DAY comic!
- ALL NEW STORY, ALL NEW ART!
- You’ve never seen TRANSFORMERS or G.I. JOE like this!
- Nothing you do can prepare you for the final page!
Transformers VS G.I. JOE #1—Special Order Variant
Tom Scioli & John Barber (w) • Scioli (a) • N/A (c)
Special order a TRANSFORMERS VS G.I. JOE blank sketch cover, and get your favorite artist to draw you a cover! Or, draw one yourself!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Transformers VS G.I. JOE #1—Subscription Variant
Tom Scioli & John Barber (w) • Scioli (a) • James Stokoe (c)
For subscription customers only, a special variant cover by James Stokoe!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #204
Larry Hama (w) • S L Gallant (a & c)
TORPEDO leads a dangerous G.I. JOE rescue mission in Olliestan, and the odds are stacked against the team—will they make the evac in time before they get overwhelmed? A tense game of cat-and-mouse continues in G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #204!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Bullet points:
- Variant cover by Larry Hama!
G.I. JOE, Vol. 3: Siren’s Song
Paul Allor (w) • Alex Cal, S L Gallant, Atilio Rojo, Nicole Virella, Robert Atkins, Chris Evenhuis, Steve Kurth (a) • Steve Kurth (c)
In the aftermath of COBRA’s New York attack, BARONESS leads a new up-and-coming officer called SIREN around the world—and into the past uncovering secrets about the previous Cobra Commander while coming face-to-face with the ruthless current one!
TPB • FC • $17.99 • 104 pages • ISBN: 978-1-63140-012-4
Bullet points:
• Collects issues #12–15.
Offered Again!
G.I. JOE, Vol. 1: Homefront • FC • $19.99 • ISBN: 978-1-61377-705-3
G.I. JOE, Vol. 2: Threat Matrix • FC • $19.99 • ISBN: 978-1-61377-866-1
by generalsjoes | Apr 24, 2014 | Comics and Cartoons, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Comic Reviews, G.I. Joe Comics, G.I. Joe Reviews, IDW
The landmark 200th issue of G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero was the big story what seems like just a few weeks ago, so I was surprised to see the next issue already slated for release this past Wednesday. I was quite pleasantly surprised, I should say, simply because while I enjoyed issue #200, I didn’t feel like it presented an impactful closure to the current story, and I was hoping to see how things continued to evolve.
As it turns out, issue #201 seems like more of a set up issue, but it’s still a quite enjoyable one. Check out the full review after the jump.
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by generalsjoes | Apr 19, 2014 | Comics and Cartoons, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Comics, IDW
Well, sort of. IDW Publishing held their panel at WonderCon today, and in attendance were John Barber and Carlos Guzman, who both have pitched in with editing duties for various G.I. Joe titles over the past few years.
Comic Book Resources was in attendance and there was quite a bit said about the upcoming Transformers and G.I. Joe title by Barber and Tom Scioli, mentioning the Free Comic Book Day issue hitting May 3rd. They also reiterated that G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero will continue as normal.
The “big news” was that the main IDW continuity will pick up in September. We’ve already seen a teaser image and heard the tagline “Fall of G.I. Joe”, so it sounds like this should hit us in September, so keep an eye out for those solicitations.
Check out the full article at Comic Book Resources.
