by generalsjoes | May 11, 2012 | Film, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe 25th Anniversary, G.I. Joe Collectors Club, G.I. Joe Comics, G.I. Joe Retaliation Toys, G.I. Joe Toys, G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero, G.I. Joe: Renegades, hasbro, IDW
For G.I. Joe fans who have been following the property for only a few short years, this may come as a surprise, but believe it or not, there was a time, not very long ago, where Roadblock wasn’t a household name. In fact, he wasn’t even on Hasbro’s radar. A victim of lost trademarks, it seemed inevitable that Roadblock would simply fade from the consciousness of the G.I. Joe faithful and no longer be a major part of ongoing canon.
Sure didn’t turn out that way, huh?
I must give credit to long time Joe buddy Todd of Magnum 6 Delta for prompting me to put this post together, and considering the G.I. Joe: Retaliation motion picture on the horizon, and the potential for redefining the core characters of the Real American Hero brand, the timing couldn’t be better. Click the “Read the Rest of this Story” link below to check out the full article.
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by generalsjoes | May 9, 2012 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Comics, G.I. Joe Special Ops, G.I. Joe Video Game, IDW
Woooah, buddy! Just doing some random checking today, and what do I see? The SyFy website for the upcoming G.I. Joe: Special Ops online game has updated with some incredibly cool new character art!
Some big names have been added to the rosters including Cobra Commander, Serpentor, Scarlett, and Sci-Fi! I love that we’re getting a decidedly IDW flavor for both Cobra Commander and Serpentor, with Sci-Fi obviously having his very cool 30th Anniversary elements included. Great, great looking stuff.
Check out the ever growing Special Ops gallery below for all of the great character art to date, including today’s additions! I’m getting very fired up for this game to hit.
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by generalsjoes | May 8, 2012 | 5 Page Previews, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Comics, IDW
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G.I. Joe: Ongoing Vol. 2 #13
Chuck Dixon (w) • Will Rosado (a) • Rosado x 2 (c)
“Deep Terror” begins here! COBRA is digging a miles-deep shaft in the Patagonian wilderness and what they’re digging for could change the world forever and NOT in a good way. The Joes are looking for payback after recent events but will the cuts to their operating budget allow for a mission to the bottom of the world? Also: A new JOE arrives at Fort Baxter!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
*Variant Covers:
Variant Tommy Lee Edwards cover!
Variant Black & White Tommy Lee Edwards cover!
Bullet points:
- An all-new direction for G.I. JOE!
- All the G.I. JOE titles this month have two foil character covers! Collect all six!
by generalsjoes | May 2, 2012 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe 2, G.I. Joe 2: Retaliation, G.I. Joe 25th Anniversary, G.I. Joe Collectors Club, G.I. Joe Comics, G.I. Joe Retaliation Toys, G.I. Joe Special Ops, G.I. Joe Toys, G.I. Joe Video Game, G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero, G.I. Joe: Renegades, G.I. Joe: The Movie, IDW, Podcasts, What's on Joe Mind
Wow, it’s hard to believe that it’s been a full year since the What’s on Joe Mind podcast launched, but the guys certainly know how to celebrate. Episode #52 features not just an interview with Michael Bell to celebrate, but we also opened our phone lines to all of our fans! For over three hours we had a constant stream of callers dialing in to shoot the breeze, ask questions, and just generally have some fun.
Not only that, but we had some old friends stop by and hang out on the show for a little while, which was a really fun, awesome experience.
I just happened to be running a little late for this one, but I should pop up about an hour into the episode, and eventually I don’t sound like I’m talking in a trash can. Listen to this landmark 1 year anniversary episode on Podbean.com, or check it out via the embedded player below. As always, the show notes will be after the jump.
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by generalsjoes | May 2, 2012 | 5 Page Previews, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Comics, IDW
Running about a day late due to some work related craziness… these books should both be hitting today. Interesting to see G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #178 so shortly after issue #177 was released.
Check out the two previews below.
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G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero #178
Larry Hama (w) • S L Gallant (a) • Herb Trimpe, Gallant (c)
Cobra is in trouble! The Blue Ninja clan has infiltrated COBRA’s american stronghold and, even with G.I. JOE’s help, they may not be able to stop the destruction. The leader of the Blue Ninjas, a mysterious cyborg that goes by the codename of BN-001, has arrived in Broca Beach as well. And when he goes after SNAKE EYES and BARONESS, his unmatched skills may finally be too much for the silent Arashikage warrior. Prepare for devastation in the newest issue of G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
*Variant Covers:
- Larry Hama variant sketch cover!
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G.I. JOE 2: Retaliation Movie Prequel
John Barber (w) • Salvador Navarro & Atilio Rojo (a) • Salvador Navarro (c)
Snake Eyes and Roadblock. Perhaps the most dangerous of all the JOEs — their combination of stealth, cunning, power, and raw courage is nearly unmatched. Go figure, these two forces of might can’t always see eye-to-eye. But when Storm Shadow and his ninja enter the picture, these two JOEs will have to put aside their differences if they want to stop the enemy.
TPB • FC • $17.99 • 104 pages • ISBN 978-1-61377-203-4
Bullet points:
- Sets the stage for stars like Bruce Willis, Dwayne Johnson, Channing Tatum, Adrianne Palicki, and the RZA to explode into theaters this summer!
by generalsjoes | Apr 24, 2012 | 5 Page Previews, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Comics, IDW
Looks like a double decker at comic shops this week as Wednesday brings us both the conclusion for the G.I. Joe: Retaliation prequel series and Issue #12 of the ongoing Snake Eyes series which kicks off his new adventures apart from the G.I. Joe team!
Check out the previews for both of these issues below, one sale at comic shops everywhere on Wednesday.
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G.I. Joe 2: Retaliation #4 (of 4)
John Barber (w) • Salvador Navarro (a & c)
The final battle! STORM SHADOW leads his ninja on an attack that threatens to cripple America’s national security! The only men who can stop him are SNAKE EYES and ROADBLOCK—but can they put aside their differences and learn from each other in time? It’s ninja and commando action in the frantic G.I. JOE manner, leading ino the hottest movie of 2012!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
*Variant covers:
Black & white Salvador Navarro cover!
Bullet points:
- Secrets of the new G.I. JOE movie are revealed!
- See ROADBLOCK’s all-new fighting style in action!
- Non-stop G.I. JOE combat!
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Snake Eyes Ongoing #12
Chuck Dixon (w) • Bennie Lobel (a) • Robert Atkins, Andrew Griffith (c)
COBRA COMMAND AFTERMATH! The most dangerous Joe is presumed K.I.A.—but we know different! SNAKE EYES returns to the HARD MASTER to deliver some shocking news as only the silent JOE can. But someone SNAKE EYES cares deeply about has been harmed and someone else is going to have to pay for that. It’s ninja action in the urban jungle and plenty of new surprises!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
*Variant covers:
Black & White Robert Atkins cover!
Bullet points:
- In the aftermath of COBRA COMMAND, everything changes!
- SNAKE EYES as you’ve never seen him before!
- Ninjas fighting in the streets!
