by generalsjoes | Nov 24, 2015 | 5 Page Previews, Comics and Cartoons, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Comics, IDW
Can I just reiterate how much I love SL Gallant’s artwork on this book? Even during this short preview I have such an awesome feeling of nostalgia. Great stuff.
Part Two of the COBRA World Order is in stores this Wednesday. Check out the preview below, but more importantly, get to your local comic shop and BUY IT on Wednesday!
G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero #220: COBRA WORLD ORDER Part 2
Larry Hama (w) • S L Gallant (a) • Francesco Francavilla (c)
Once G.I. Joe uncovers more about Cobra’s sinister plot, the villainous organization goes to ground and consolidates its forces. Cobra’s Master Plan is set to begin and G.I. Joe will not be prepared for the epic scale of the coming caranage!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Bullet points:
- COBRA WORLD ORDER heats up!
by generalsjoes | Nov 11, 2015 | 5 Page Previews, Comics and Cartoons, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Comics, IDW
It’s new comic day, and IDW Publishing is hitting us with G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #219! That’s right, the COBRA World Order starts today!
Check out the preview of this latest issue below, and get ready for a wild ride.
G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero #219: COBRA WORLD ORDER Part 1
Larry Hama (w) • S L Gallant (a) • Francesco Francavilla (c)
As suspicious Cobra activity flares up around the globe, Hawk leads a strike team to try and get to the bottom of the sinister organization’s latest plot. But the deeper G.I. Joe digs, the more chilling Cobra’s master plan becomes…
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Bullet points:
- COBRA WORLD ORDER begins—G.I. Joe beware!
by generalsjoes | Oct 13, 2015 | 5 Page Previews, Comics and Cartoons, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Comics, IDW
We’re on the cusp of the next G.I. Joe event, with the COBRA World Order getting ready to kick off! I’d say if you’re reading this page, you probably have a decent idea of where things have been prior to this point, but as a “jumping on” place, IDW is releasing the COBRA World Order Prelude, which outlines all of the converging storylines as we lead into this event, and brings readers up to speed on the current G.I. Joe mythology.
This issue hits stands tomorrow, check out the five page preview below
G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero: COBRA WORLD ORDER Prelude—SPOTLIGHT
Larry Hama (w) • S L Gallant (a) • Paul Pope (c)
It’s zero hour for Real American Hero! This table-setter leads into a mammoth 6-part bi-weekly event kicking off with next month’s RAH #219 and #220! G.I. JOE has been fighting the evil forces of COBRA for decades, but now COBRA is ready to unleash its master plan on an unsuspecting G.I. JOE!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Bullet Points:
- A perfect jumping on point for G.I. Joe fans, new and old!
- Covers from Paul Pope, Francesco Francavilla and Phil Jimenez!
- The 7-part COBRA WORLD ORDER starts here and comnitnues in next month’s now- bi-weekly RAH!
- Part of IDW’s Artist’s Edition Month promotion!
by generalsjoes | Aug 19, 2015 | Comics and Cartoons, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Comics, IDW
IDW Publishing has released their solicitation information for November, 2015, including TWO issues of G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero! This is a great thing for us RAH fans.
COBRA World Order kicks off, check out the solicit info below.
G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero #219: COBRA WORLD ORDER Part 1
Larry Hama (w) • S L Gallant (a) • Francesco Francavilla (c)
As suspicious Cobra activity flares up around the globe, Hawk leads a strike team to try and get to the bottom of the sinister organization’s latest plot. But the deeper G.I. Joe digs, the more chilling Cobra’s master plan becomes…
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero #219: COBRA WORLD ORDER Part 1—Toy Cover Subscription Variant
Larry Hama (w) • S L Gallant (a) • Adam Riches (c)
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Bullet points:
· COBRA WORLD ORDER begins—G.I. Joe beware!
G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero #220: COBRA WORLD ORDER Part 2
Larry Hama (w) • S L Gallant (a) • Francesco Francavilla (c)
Once G.I. Joe uncovers more about Cobra’s sinister plot, the villainous organization goes to ground and consolidates its forces. Cobra’s Master Plan is set to begin and G.I. Joe will not be prepared for the epic scale of the coming caranage!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero #220: COBRA WORLD ORDER Part 2— Toy Cover Subscription Variant
Larry Hama (w) • S L Gallant (a) • Adam Riches (c)
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Bullet points:
· COBRA WORLD ORDER heats up!
by generalsjoes | Dec 17, 2014 | Comics and Cartoons, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Comic Reviews, G.I. Joe Comics, IDW
Today brings us the latest installment in Hama and Gallant’s fantastic continuation of the Real American Hero mythology. I’ve read the latest issue, check out my thoughts below.
GIJOE ARAH 209
Writer: Larry Hama
Artist: SL Gallant
Inks: Brian Shearer
Colors: J. Brown
Letters: Neal Uyetake
Editor: Carlos Guzman
Juggling several different storylines, the Real American Hero book continues at a furious pace, trying to tell the Revanche story, the Sean Collins story, the Serpentor story, and the Crimson Guard story all simultaneously, yet trying to also weave them all together into a cohesive thread.
By and large, Larry Hama has been successful integrating all of the various elements into a decent story, though like the infamous Blue Ninja story arc, I am growing a tad bit weary of Revanche, especially after meeting the apparent head of the company here. I can bridge fantasy, science fiction, and realistic military as well as anyone else, but still seeing a cybernetic dude with a dozen robotic eyes growing from his skin takes me just a bit out of my comfort zone.
I will say, I enjoyed the inner conflict within the Joe team over the apparent attempt at resurrecting Serpentor. Most of them realize what a potential mistake it is, yet Joe and Jane seem adamant to go down that road, which will make things very interesting as they shape up.
Storm Shadow becomes a part of the story again, yet again I find myself curious as to how these Revanche cyber-ninjas could be so powerful in the last story arc, yet now, Storm Shadow can single-handedly dispose of a dozen of them with a few sword swipes.
Gallant continues his trend of classic artwork, nicely capturing the look and feel of the vintage G.I. Joe design aesthetic. The thing I love most, though is his sense of motion. Everything is very dramatic and flows nicely from panel-to-panel, yet the impact shots actually feel like they mean something. It’s an excellent bridge between realism and animation and he seems able to walk that line to perfection, which suits the G.I. Joe story well. After all, G.I. Joe itself walks that line between realism and fantasy, it’s only appropriate that the artwork follow that trend.
This was a good issue. Hama and Gallant continue to do great work bringing those classic elements forward and still telling a great tail. It was good to see characters like Airtight and Bazooka, and I would encourage the creative team to continue exploring those (slightly) less known members of the G.I. Joe team. I was a bit disappointed with the mission in Ireland featuring mostly G.I. Joe mainstays like Duke, Snake Eyes, Scarlett, and Roadblock, and I hope Hama continues to utilize the large and varied roster at his disposal.
A good next step of an issue, though as I said, I am hoping to see some wrap up of the Revanche story line soon.
