by generalsjoes | Feb 15, 2012 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe 2, G.I. Joe 2: Retaliation, G.I. Joe Comic Reviews, G.I. Joe Comics, G.I. Joe Reviews, IDW
If you’re anything like me, you’re absolutely itching to get invested in the G.I. Joe: Retaliation universe. With so many questions left open from the Rise of Cobra, and such an excitement surrounding this new universe, I for one cannot wait to read more about it.
Well, IDW has come through, as they usually do, with a movie prequel mini-series! The first issue just hit, and you can click the Read The Rest of the Story link below for the full review.
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by generalsjoes | Feb 14, 2012 | 5 Page Previews, Comics and Cartoons, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe 2, G.I. Joe 2: Retaliation, G.I. Joe Comics, G.I. Joe: The Movie, IDW
Tomorrow is the day we finally get our feet wet in the G.I. Joe: Retaliation universe. Hopefully this prequel series is just the beginning of many more offshoot stories that lead up to the film!
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G.I. Joe 2: Movie Prequel #1
John Barber (w) • Salvador Navarro (a & 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. But what unspoken bond do they share? Find out their never-before-revealed secrets in this prequel to the summers most anticipated action movie!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
*Variant covers:
Variant black & white Salvador Navarro cover!
Bullet points
- Leading directly into the hottest movie of the summer, G.I. JOE 2!
by generalsjoes | Feb 10, 2012 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe 2, G.I. Joe 2: Retaliation, G.I. Joe Comics, G.I. Joe Retaliation Toys, G.I. Joe Toys, G.I. Joe: The Movie, IDW, Podcasts, What's on Joe Mind
Just in time for my drive to New York City tomorrow for Toy Fair… Episode 41 of What’s on Joe Mind is now online! Join us as we combine forces with StarJoes and discuss all the latest and greatest G.I. Joe news and information swirling around cyberspace.
StarJoes turns the tables on us a bit and we spend some time in the interview chair, all while talking G.I. Joe: Retaliation and making way too many jokes about the Super Bowl Champions (in Nicaragua, anyway). Check out the latest episode on our Podbean site, or hit up the embedded player below.
Show Notes
How many Patriots jokes can we fit into one episode? We give it our best shot this time as we do our second ever crossover episode, this time with the Ryan and Chuck from the Star Joes Podcast! Now you all have met Chuck before, so this time we get to meet Ryan and learn a little bit more about him and the chemistry between he and Chuck that makes Star Joes a podcast that you should listen to – immediately after our show of course, shameless plug not withstanding. Much of the first half of the show is run by Ryan as we have a mini Star Joes episode including the WOJM guys into their regular show segments. In the second half we are joined by Craig from the Fwooshcast once more and we revert back to WOJM mode starting first with the mailbag where we get an update from our favorite active duty Marine, Will Bell. Will’s tour is now complete and he is home from Afghanistan, but that is not the full story. We also read and answer a letter from Vince who asks how do we feel about being the unofficial voice of the hobby and whether or not we use our respective show powers for what is good and right or use our voices as a bully pulpit to forward any agendas we might have. In the news, we talk about the new Movie 2 toys and the new Movie 2 trailers that we saw during the Super Bowl and we begin to look toward Toy Fair in New York City, home of the World Champion Giants. Trailers, Toys and a beaten Tom Brady. Join us and the fellas from Star Joes…oh, AND Craig too; all on this episode of WOJM! How ’bout them Patriots!?
G.I. Joe: Retaliation
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by generalsjoes | Feb 10, 2012 | 5 Page Previews, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe 2, G.I. Joe 2: Retaliation, G.I. Joe Comics, G.I. Joe: The Movie, IDW
If you’re anything like me, you’re absolutely dying for G.I. Joe: Retaliation news or info. Well, next week we should be getting our first look at the G.I. Joe: Retaliation universe courtesy of IDW’s prequel series, which hits comic stores on Wednesday.
If you’re impatient like I am, good news! Comics Alliance has posted the five-page preview to the series, which catapults you right into a air battle between G.I. Joe and the Red Ninjas! This initial adventure apparently takes place “several years ago…” I do sincerely hope the entire 4-issue limited series doesn’t take place “several years ago” because I was hoping for some bridging between Rise of Cobra and Retaliation. I guess time will tell.
I won’t mirror all the images here, instead you should hit up Comics Alliance for the awesome preview, and be sure to get to your local comic store on Wednesday to buy the full issue and start your G.I. Joe: Retaliation adventures!
by generalsjoes | Feb 9, 2012 | 12" Scale, Customs, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Comics, IDW
Just wanted to post up a reminder… Robert Atkins is still accepting votes for his Cobra Commander custom contest over on his Blogspot page! There are a number of great suggestions there with something for everyone.
Modern era, o-ring, even 12″ formats are all represented, which is awesome. Shame on you customizers for not bringing in a Sigma 6 version. :shifty:
In all seriousness, the offerings are all great, Robert is an awesome guy (and an awesome artist) and even if you’re not going to vote, go check out the entries.
by generalsjoes | Feb 8, 2012 | Comics and Cartoons, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Comic Reviews, G.I. Joe Comics, G.I. Joe Reviews, IDW
I ran a bit behind last week getting the IDW reviews posted, but I don’t intend to make that mistake this week, especially as Cobra Command continues on and we finally get at least a little bit of interaction between Snake Eyes and Storm Shadow.
I’m the last person to complain about a lack of ninja conflict within the G.I. Joe universe, but IDW has really been dragging out the whole Snake Eyes/Storm Shadow dynamic. Apparently they’re moving closer to a resolution here as Snake Eyes wades neck deep into Red Ninja territory.
Click the “Read the Rest of this Entry” link below for the full review!
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