The Real American Heroes Get A New Series With ‘G.I. JOE’ #1 This November.
by Olly MacNamee
Skybound/Image Comics, in collaboration with leading toy company, Hasbro, has announced the debut of all-new ongoing series G.I. JOE #1. Written by Joshua Williamson (Duke, Cobra Commander) with art by Tom Reilly (Duke) and colourist Jordie Bellaire (W0rldtr33) the debut issue is out this November.
“Conrad Hauser, Codename DUKE, has assembled a special force known as G.I. Joe to battle the rising power of the mysterious COBRA in the aftermath of the Autobots and Decepticons’ arrival on Earth. But the enigmatic Cobra Commander has unleashed the power of Energon like never before!
Featuring the First Appearance of an ALL-NEW character and many familiar faces, this is the comic that will change everything you think you know about G.I. JOE…and that’s only half the surprises in store!”
Joshua Williamson enthuses about his and his fellow creators plans:
“Finally! The team is together! The response to the mini-series that led to this moment has been phenomenal, it’s been exciting to see lifelong fans of the iconic series and new readers come together to support G.I. JOE in the Energon Universe. What has come before was just a glimpse into the massive world full of action and drama that we’re bringing with the new ongoing series. Now it’s time to amp up the story as newly formed G.I. Joe and Cobra meet for the first time! Our first issue rocks the Energon Universe in major ways with big moments we’ve been dying to unleash. Tom and Jordie are killing it and bringing the heat with every page. You do not want to miss G.I. JOE#1. Yo Joe!”
Tom Reilly added:
“I’m very excited to return to the Energon Universe with my DUKE squad mates, Josh and Jordie. It’s not every day you get to help build something this big, let alone with some of the best talent the industry has to offer. To be asked to continue building with them is a challenge that I happily accept. We’re going to bring you G.I. JOE like you’ve never seen them before, so get ready for a wild ride! ”
Robert Kirkman even found the time to speak about the new series/;
“I love it when a plan comes together. With the foundation laid, Skybound is primed to expand the Energon Universe with an ongoing G.I. JOE series. Duke,Cobra Commander, Scarlett and Destro have been mere teases of what we have in store. Now Josh, Tom and crew are bringing us a new vision of these beloved characters that will stand next toTRANSFORMERSandVoid Rivals as the cornerstones of the Energon Universe!”
G.I. JOE #1 is out on Wednesday, November 13th.
