by generalsjoes | Jun 7, 2012 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Comics, IDW
If you’re like me and you visit IDW’s Snake Eyes and Storm Shadow artist Robert Atkins on a regular basis, you no doubt noticed that he’s been a flurry of activity this week! He had some very interesting commission requests, and he’s been posting up pieces of his work over the past several days.
Well over the past couple of days he posted the completed images and they’re pretty incredible. A very eclectic group of characters and some great art by Mr. Atkins as well. This combined commission piece is over FOUR FEET wide. Colorist on the Snake Eyes title Simon Gough as even colored the G.I. Joe half already, and I’ve mirrored both images below.
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Along with this, Robert has posted a fantastic commission of Snake Eyes in his Commando uniform! Everyone’s pretty used to seeing the Joe ninja in his visor and skin-tight spandex these days, this is a great departure. Check out that image below.
If you’re not hitting up Robert Atkins’ blog on a regular basis, you really should be. He’s been doing a lot of great Avengers work alongside his G.I. Joe stuff, and with him picking back up on Snake Eyes and Storm Shadow last week, you can bet more G.I. Joe content will be coming.
Check it out!
Also for folks wanting to see Robert in person, he will be attending the following conventions! Put ’em on your calendar:
by generalsjoes | Jun 6, 2012 | Comics and Cartoons, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Comic Reviews, G.I. Joe Comics, G.I. Joe Reviews, G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero, IDW
Ugh, I’ve been lagging again. With the furious onslaught of G.I. Joe: Retaliation news and so much other stuff happening in my personal life and the fandom, I’ve just lost step a bit with my IDW reviews, but I’m going to endeavor to get back up to speed if at all possible.
Hopefully no one thinks a lack of reviews is any indication of my enjoyment of what IDW is doing, because it is not. I’m still thoroughly enjoying the roller coaster ride of the Real American Hero title especially, though I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t at least a little bit happy to see this Blue Ninja saga coming to an end.
To read my full review of what is advertised as the “Conclusion” to the Blue Ninja saga click the Read the Rest of the Story link below.
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by generalsjoes | Jun 5, 2012 | 5 Page Previews, Comics and Cartoons, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Comics, IDW
A big week for G.I. Joe comics this week with not only G.I. Joe #14, but also Real American Hero #179, and Volume 1 of the Cobra Command series all hitting on Wednesday! I’ve got previews for all three books below.
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G.I. JOE #14
Chuck Dixon (w) • Will Rosado (a) • Will Rosado, Tommy Lee Edwards (c)
“Deep Terror, part 2!”
Under-staffed, under water, and under the gun! The new stripped-down Joe team battles a very public Cobra as Dr. Mindbender drills on the ocean floor—but what’s he looking for? And how will Scarlett and her team escape?
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
*Variant Covers:
Black & White Tommy Lee Edwards cover
Bullet points:
- An all-new direction for G.I. JOE!
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G.I.JOE: A Real American Hero #179
Larry Hama (w) • S L Gallant (a) • Herb Trimpe, Gallant (c)
THE FINAL SHOWDOWN! The Blue Ninja Clan begins its final assualt on Cobra’s homebase, and Cobra Commander, Baroness, Snake Eyes, Duke, Scarlett and Stalker are all caught in the fray! This is the explosive conclusion to the Blue Ninja saga that you’ve all been waiting for. Things will never be the same for G.I. Joe and Cobra after G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #179, don’t miss it!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
*Variant Covers:
Larry Hama variant sketch cover!
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G.I. JOE: Cobra Command, Vol. 1
Chuck Dixon (w) • Alex Cal (a) • Dave Wilkins (c)
The Cobra Civil War is over but there’s no risk of a peace outbreak. “Cobra Command” starts here as the new Cobra Commander kicks off his reign with total war as he invades a sovereign nation with all the military might under his power.
TPB • FC • $17.99 • 104 pages • ISBN 978-1-61377-221-8
Bullet points:
• Includes issues #9 of all three ongoing series of G.I. JOE, Cobra, and Snake Eyes, as well as G.I. JOE #10.
by generalsjoes | Jun 1, 2012 | Canadian Joe Con, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Comics, IDW
One annual standard of the Canadian JoeCon is the excellent comic that goes along with it, and this year we get a great surprise with it! IDW artist Robert Atkins will be drawing the cover for this year’s Canadian JoeCon comic!
The details are below:
Robert Atkins to illustrate the 2012 Canadian Joe Con Comic book cover! A limited amount of these comics will be available online and at the con itself. Don’t forget to email Robert Atkins today via our “GUESTS” link to the left and order your own art to be picked up at the con! Plan early to get into the con faster by booking your tickets at the link below! All purchased tickets via BrownPaperTickets will get you into Friday night for FREE!
Tickets will only be available online until July 10th.
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/245185
August 10th and 11th at the Sheraton Toronto, and make sure you keep your eyes on CanadianJoeCon.com for the latest details and information about the Canadian JoeCon!
by generalsjoes | May 29, 2012 | 5 Page Previews, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Comics, IDW
This is the day! Robert Atkins brings his talents back to the pages of IDW’s G.I. Joe universe with the 13th issue of Snake Eyes and Storm Shadow. Apparently going back to their roots in a way, the book takes an apparent look back at the early days of the Arashikage sword brothers’ relationship.
Looks like a “must read” book for the IDW universe. Check out the advanced preview below, and pick up the issue this week in comic stores everywhere!
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by generalsjoes | May 21, 2012 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Comics, IDW
Still showing no signs of slowing down, IDW has sent along the solicitations for August, 2012, including a slew of different G.I. Joe themed releases. All titles seem to be continuing to go strong, including some reprints and the long awaited Field Manual.
Click the read the rest of the story link below to check out the full details.
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