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Title: The Comics
Post by: Ben on July 21, 2010, 04:31 AM
So, is anyone picking up GI Joe #156 today? I've been out of IDW's current comics, but I have been obsessively reading the Marvel reprints, so I'm really looking forward to this.


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Title: Re: The Comics
Post by: efranks on July 21, 2010, 09:13 AM
Thanks for the heads up, I forgot this was coming out today.  I may have to swing by the LCS and grab one.

I haven't been reading the Joe comics regularly, but I've slowly been filling in my Image/DDP run as well as the early IDW stuff.  Once I finish catching up, I'll be reading through the series.

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Title: Re: The Comics
Post by: Brian on July 21, 2010, 11:33 AM
So, is anyone picking up GI Joe #156 today? I've been out of IDW's current comics, but I have been obsessively reading the Marvel reprints, so I'm really looking forward to this.


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Yeah, this is where I'm jumping back into Joe comics to give them a try again.  I've read them off and on over the past couple years, but just couldn't get too into them - at least enough to spend $3.99 an issue on - but, like you Ben, I've been picking up the trades of the old Marvel stuff and reading through those, so I'm looking forward to this new series as well.
Title: Re: The Comics
Post by: Ben on July 23, 2010, 03:03 AM
Picked up ish #156 yesterday and read it at lunch. It's a really good start-off point for a new series, which I guess this is, more or less. Lots of people die, which I figure would have happened a lot more often in the Marvel series if they were able to throw the Parental Advisory warning on the cover like this book.

I'd recommend picking it up. I think it has lots of potential.
Title: Re: The Comics
Post by: Ben on August 6, 2010, 01:27 PM
Issue #157, out this last Wednesday:

(http://www.hisstank.com/gi-joe-news/attachment.php?do=fullview&attachmentid=11822)

I won't get to the comic shop til Saturday morning, but I'm liking the series so far.
Title: Re: The Comics
Post by: Brian on August 6, 2010, 02:17 PM
I haven't gotten this week's yet either, but really liked #156 too.  Like I said, I've read Joe stuff off and on for the past few years - and nothing has really grabbed me.  This felt like a return to the Joe I remember, and I hope it continues.
Title: Re: The Comics
Post by: Ben on August 31, 2010, 02:16 AM
Oh hai look, issue #158 out this Wednesday, 9/1/10:

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Title: Re: The Comics
Post by: spiderpumpkin on September 1, 2010, 12:17 AM
Can't wait to read it.  However, I'm waiting for the first trade before I buy issue 156 and beyond.  That way when all the Classic GI Joe TPB are released I'll have the newest volumes to add to the set.
Title: Re: The Comics
Post by: Sprry75 on September 1, 2010, 05:55 PM
Can't wait to read it.  However, I'm waiting for the first trade before I buy issue 156 and beyond.  That way when all the Classic GI Joe TPB are released I'll have the newest volumes to add to the set.

Ditto.  I am pacing myself on buying the Classic TPBs so that I won't have to wait too long....
Title: Re: The Comics
Post by: Ben on September 1, 2010, 10:47 PM
I've been stuck on Volume 6 of the TPBs since 7 is out of print and neither of my LCS' are able to order it. I went ahead and got 8 and I'll get 9 soon, since these are moving pretty fast.
Title: Re: The Comics
Post by: spiderpumpkin on September 2, 2010, 04:53 AM
Try Barnes and Noble.  I've seen all volumes at BN stores except 8 which is newer.  Maybe on their site?
Title: Re: The Comics
Post by: Ben on September 2, 2010, 11:28 PM
I checked their site, and the only one not in stock is 7. My local store doesn't seem to be carrying it, because they needed to make room for the twenty copies of Watchmen they'll never sell.

I even checked Amazon, and it was $50 (http://www.amazon.com/Classic-G-I-Joe-Graphic-Novels/dp/160010598X/ref=sr_1_8?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1283484253&sr=1-8), which is absurd, but it was close to $200 on that site a few weeks ago. I wish I'd have taken a screen capture; it's difficult to believe unless you've seen it.

But I'll sit here and whine on the internet, and it'll be sitting in my pullbox this weekend because IDW finally shipped some more.  ::)  :)
Title: Re: The Comics
Post by: P-Siddy on September 3, 2010, 12:08 AM
I guess I didn't realize that the Marvel comics were continuing. And right where they left off? I might have to get back into these since I have all the originals from the childhood days. I remember going to The Core in Cedar Falls all the time (though it was Oakleaf and on University back in the day)
Title: Re: The Comics
Post by: Sprry75 on September 3, 2010, 11:41 PM
Wow, I had no idea Volume 7 was such a commodity.  Is this because the first printing was notoriously filled with re-lettering typos?  I wonder if IDW has quit printing Vol. 7 but will re-release it with corrections.  Because I'm sure not dropping fifty bucks for it.
Title: Re: The Comics
Post by: Ben on September 4, 2010, 12:27 PM
I've waited so long for it, I'm about to just buy the single issues from the 80s. I was at the Chicago Comic-Con a couple weeks ago, and I found all of them, but I didn't get them. I thought I could find a dealer that had 7, but of course, I didn't.
Title: Re: The Comics
Post by: P-Siddy on September 4, 2010, 06:49 PM
The only downside to those bound volumes is that they don't include the short comics like in issue #1 and 50. But those don't have any influence on the main storyline.
Title: Re: The Comics
Post by: spiderpumpkin on September 11, 2010, 03:07 AM
I didn't realize this.  I haven't read the single issues since I was kid. 

The only downside to those bound volumes is that they don't include the short comics like in issue #1 and 50. But those don't have any influence on the main storyline.
 
Title: Re: The Comics
Post by: P-Siddy on September 21, 2010, 02:40 PM
I also realized that they don't include any of the 4 yearbooks as well. 2-4 had original storylines, with one having a reprint of issue 1. Actually, I believe the 3rd one has a resolution to a plot from the main line. I haven't read them in awhile either. But I do plan to hit the comic store and pick up the lastest issues of RAH. It seems like they are going back to the realistic uniforms (unlike Scarlett's circus ninja outfit) and I hope that they get rid of some of the outrageous characters and widdle back on the ninja overload that they put in towards the end of the first run. If there are deaths, I might get my wish.
Title: Re: The Comics
Post by: Ben on September 23, 2010, 10:24 PM
Classic Vol. 7 at Smalljoes! (http://smalljoes.com/cgi-bin/pgen.cgi?Stage=10&CatId=105&Item=GICOMTPB07)

I ordered it from them late last week, and got it today. It's nice to get it for that price. I've only read ten pages of issue #61 so far, and already noticed at least three spelling errors.  :-\
Title: Re: The Comics
Post by: P-Siddy on September 28, 2010, 01:20 PM
I've only read ten pages of issue #61 so far, and already noticed at least three spelling errors.  :-\

My local library has it and there's ne on the first page! Yikes!

I picked up the 3 new issues of RAH! Awesomeness there. I was thinking there'd be some Joe deaths involved and more Joes involved in the recent plots.  I'm sure that'll change soon.

Also, some advice: Are other titles pretty good in connection to the new RAH line? Do the Origins match up? I did read the Declassified issues regard the original 9 Joes and thought that was good. What do you recommend?
Title: Re: The Comics
Post by: Ben on September 28, 2010, 11:13 PM
I actually don't read any of IDW's other Joe titles. I did for a little bit, but I didn't think there was enough going on in each issue to justify the $4 cover price. IIRC, the continuity was rebooted completely, so Hama's RAH run in the 80s and now have no bearing on what IDW is doing now.

I have heard that the Cobra series is very good, and I'm thinking of jumping on board with that with some TPBs. Origins keeps going, and honestly I'm wishing I'd stayed with that book. But the regular Dixon Joe book kind of soured me on new Joe comics.
Title: Re: The Comics
Post by: P-Siddy on September 29, 2010, 11:46 AM
Thanks for the advice, II. I'll just stick with the reboot then. It's nice to have them pick up where they left off 16 years ago. I was hoping to see some Joes die in the first few issues, especially with the shoot on sight order out for them. But I suppose with Hasbro still guiding it, they don't want to kill off someone they want to issue down the road.

Since I started out late, I missed out on the variant issue I wanted for 157 (the Cobras by the HISS) at the local comic shop. I wonder if The Core would have them in CF. Might have to drop by when I'm down in the area next, whenever that may be.  :-\
Title: Re: The Comics
Post by: Sprry75 on September 30, 2010, 07:49 PM
I kind of like the new IDW comics.  I just do the TPB route and have volumes 1 and 2, but it's pretty cool and updated.  It tries a little too hard to be gritty for the sake of grittiness sometimes, but overall, I really enjoy them.  The old ones are corny as hell and nostalgic, but all in all, the new Gi Joe comics aren't bad at all (not worth $4 each, but like I said, TPBs make it a lot more economical if you have the patience).
Title: Re: The Comics
Post by: spiderpumpkin on October 10, 2010, 08:11 PM
The only downside to those bound volumes is that they don't include the short comics like in issue #1 and 50. But those don't have any influence on the main storyline.

Bought Special Missions TPB #1 the other day and it has the Special Missions story from issue 50.
Title: Re: The Comics
Post by: P-Siddy on October 17, 2010, 02:04 PM
The only downside to those bound volumes is that they don't include the short comics like in issue #1 and 50. But those don't have any influence on the main storyline.

Bought Special Missions TPB #1 the other day and it has the Special Missions story from issue 50.

That's cool they did that. I'm glad they aren't leaving any of the story out.

I'm still waiting for the new issue of RAH. I believe it comes out next week, but that's almost a month and a half between issues. To sate my appetite, I managed to score a 155 1/2 and read it yesterday!
Title: Re: The Comics
Post by: Ben on October 17, 2010, 04:18 PM
Yeah, IDW plays fast and loose with scheduling. Special Missions Vol.2 came out this last week, so I'm sated as far as Joe comics go for now.
Title: Re: The Comics
Post by: Sprry75 on December 18, 2010, 11:12 AM
Why the sudden(?) drop in price for Classics Vol. 7 TPB?  Was there finally more printings?  This one used to go for $50-$70, and now you can get it for $15 off Amazon.
Title: Re: The Comics
Post by: Ben on December 18, 2010, 03:32 PM
My guess is they finally printed more, since my LCS has a couple in stock after months of waiting. About time, too.  :)
Title: Re: The Comics
Post by: Ben on December 24, 2010, 05:28 PM
Volume 10 is out this week. Just picked it up at my LCS.  :)
Title: Re: The Comics
Post by: spiderpumpkin on December 27, 2010, 08:22 PM
Picked up Special Missions at Borders with a 50% off in-store coupon a while back.  Still haven't picked up Classic Volume 9 or 10.  Can't wait volume 10 because I've never read anything over 100.

Still holding off the new issues beyond 155 1/2 in anticipation for the first trade.
Title: Re: The Comics
Post by: Brian on January 22, 2011, 11:06 AM
I haven't been reading the current Joe comics for a bit now (although thinking about starting up again recently), but it looks like there was a pretty big event in this week's G.I. Joe: Cobra #12.  Big SPOILER (http://splashpage.mtv.com/2011/01/20/gi-joe-comics-cobra-commander/) ahead.
Title: Re: The Comics
Post by: Sprry75 on February 1, 2011, 11:01 PM
Can somebody fill me in on the IDW Continuity?  Which series connects the old Marvel/Larry Hama comics?  And all the Chuckles side stories and Origins, and other titles fit in with the Chuck Dixon/M.A.S.S. Device storyline? 

Me is so confused.
Title: Re: The Comics
Post by: P-Siddy on February 1, 2011, 11:44 PM
The Marvel/IDW continuity ones are "A Real American Hero" which is still being written by Hama. That's all I focus on.
Title: Re: The Comics
Post by: P-Siddy on February 1, 2011, 11:46 PM
I think ARH's plots do not entwine with the other lines out there, either.
Title: Re: The Comics
Post by: efranks on February 23, 2011, 01:39 PM
I've been rereading my old Marvel comics over the last week or so.  My goal is to read the whole series through before getting into the IDW ARAH series.  I have read some of the IDW Origins and Cobra books, but stopped when I got to the gaps in my collection and started on the Marvel series.

The early Joe stories from Marvel are kind of interesting because the first 10 books or so really start out before we get into the toy crossovers.  There's a lot of goofiness in those books that I never noticed before, like a board listing what Joes were going on a mission, but during the mission one of the Joes ends up being a totally different character.  There are also a couple books where people flip back and forth, alternately calling Stalker either "Stalker" or "Ranger."

I'm now up to about issue 16 I think.  Now we're getting into the "toy" issues as they're standardizing the Cobra and Joe vehicles and each of the last 2 or 3 books has introduced new Joes that were coming in the toy line, so less green shirt and more specialized outfits.

One of the funniest things, the book I just read was where Cobra invades Washington to plant a toxin in the Treasury Department.  Gung-Ho and some other Joes go to stop them, and one of the Joes is Torpedo.  He's running around the Treasury building in a wetsuit with flippers and his mask on!  It's so ridiculous. 

It's been so long since I've read these that I forgot what they were like.  I must have only been 12 or 13 maybe when these issues came out.  Still, they're fun, just a lot of goofy.

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Title: Re: The Comics
Post by: P-Siddy on February 23, 2011, 01:50 PM
Ahh, issue 16. I love the panic the Joes get when Cobra unloads a bunch of 'paratroopers' only to find out their miniture toy soldiers.
Title: Re: The Comics
Post by: Biffette on January 1, 2012, 12:57 PM
Anyone still reading these?  With all the different Joe lines I have to constantly re-check the covers while I am reading to recall which universe the story is in! 

The new scratch-off cover is an awesome gimmick and was very successful with me, I bought two so I could scratch one off and leave the other intact.  I experienced a real child-like thrill scratching off that mask.  They should do something like that more often, and wouldn't it have been cool if different covers had different people under the mask, distributed in random assortments?
Title: Re: The Comics
Post by: efranks on January 1, 2012, 02:14 PM
After finishing the Marvel run I read the new ARAH IDW releases and now I'm starting on the new ongoing series after having filled in the gaps on my runs.

I'm not up to the new Cobra Civil War series yet.

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Title: Re: The Comics
Post by: spiderpumpkin on January 1, 2012, 02:50 PM
Anyone still reading these?  With all the different Joe lines I have to constantly re-check the covers while I am reading to recall which universe the story is in! 

The new scratch-off cover is an awesome gimmick and was very successful with me, I bought two so I could scratch one off and leave the other intact.  I experienced a real child-like thrill scratching off that mask.  They should do something like that more often, and wouldn't it have been cool if different covers had different people under the mask, distributed in random assortments?

Which comic had the scratch-off?
Title: Re: The Comics
Post by: Biffette on January 2, 2012, 04:38 AM
GI Joe Cobra Civil War #8
Title: Re: The Comics
Post by: P-Siddy on February 13, 2012, 05:21 PM
I found out that A Real American Hero's Yearbook/Annual got delayed. I thought it was supposed to be released this week, but I don't see it on any lists. Anyone know of the new release date?
Title: Re: The Comics
Post by: Brian on April 16, 2013, 02:29 PM
Is anyone reading the current GI Joe books and can give me some advice?  What's the best reading out there these days?  I've picked up the first issues of the new series (just titled GI Joe), and it has been alright so far.  I know the Real American Hero stuff is still continuing as well, but I'd be a bit behind on that to catch up.  There's also some other offshoot titles I believe (Special Missions, Cobra Files, etc).  Anyways, I'm mostly a fan of the classic Joes, which seem to be represented in both - and Snake Eyes in particular (who surprisingly, I don't see anywhere in recent solicits).  Just wondering if anyone had any advice on what's the best read out there these days.  Am I best off catching up on the RAH trades and then continuing on with the newer stuff, or starting fresh with the new series?
Title: Re: The Comics
Post by: Ben on April 21, 2013, 01:50 PM
I'd stick with Larry Hama's book. The IDW series seems to keep rebooting every two years, and it's kind of lame. Fred Van Lente's regular series is entertaining so far, though there's only two issues out. Chuck Dixon's Special Missions is so far meh, but it does continue his series/continuity. I haven't read Cobra Files yet, but if it's like the Cobra series at all, I'll probably enjoy it, but it is a little dark at times.

Hama's book is IMHO the best, with recent issues featuring the Red Shadows, which is pretty neat.

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