Larry Hama sketch to benefit Wounded Warrior Project on Ebay

Snake Eyes Homecoming Sketch by Larry Hama

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Larry Hama is known as the “godfather of modern G.I. Joe”.  A former soldier himself, this extremely talented writer conveyed a soldier’s perspective in his writing like few others could.  No matter what the situation, readers of G.I. Joe always knew that Hama’s characters thought, felt, and acted like REAL people who were serving [...]

Podcast: What’s on Joe Mind Episode 34 – Retaliation trailer and John Barber

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The guys at What’s On Joe Mind have released Episode 34 of their ongoing podcast series.  Here’s the synopsis according to General Hawk:

It’s the G.I. Joe: Retaliation trailer episode!  Initially we had planned to do a pretty light weight episode and work in a great interview with IDW’s John Barber, but then the [...]

Robert Atkins provides even more Cobra Commander design insights!

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Seriously– JBL has turned into “RobertAtkinsBattleLines” over the past week.  In our proud tradition of talking up his work more than his own mother does, here’s the latest!

Robert’s posted another article at this blog entitled “Cobra Commander Wasn’t Built In A Day” which delves even further into the process of designing the armor [...]

Robert Atkins discusses the new IDW Cobra Commander design! Custom figure contest!!

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Okay, I’m starting to sound like a broken record here with all of the new IDW Cobra Commander love.  However, if there’s one thing that can sell me on a new character design in a comic it is the caliber of the artist– and there are currently non better on Joe than Robert Atkins!

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Robert Atkins unveils more details on Cobra Commander’s new look!

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If you’ve been reading comics from IDW’s era of G.I. Joe then you’re most likely a fan of artist Robert Atkins.  His artwork has graced the pages of the main Joe title in volume 1 and is currently dominating the action in the intriguing Snake Eyes solo series.  It also turns out that he’s [...]

IDW reveals new Cobra Commander in USA Today interview!

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IDW’s G.I. Joe comic franchise took a pretty dramatic turn last year when, in Cobra #12, Joe agent Chuckles ended Cobra Commander’s leadership with a rifle slug.  Now,  nearly one chronological year later, the new Commander will be revealed in G.I. Joe vol 2 #8, which hits stands tomorrow.  It even features a “scratch [...]

Captain America: First Avenger on DVD today!

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No, Captain America hasn’t been rolled into the G.I. Joe brand– but today is the release date for one of the best and most fun super hero movies I’ve seen in a good long while.  Captain America: First Avenger drops into stores today in both DVD and BLU-Ray versions.  If you’re looking for a [...]

Top Ten Comic Issues

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We’re at it again, this time we want to know from all JBL’ers what is your 10 favorite G.I.Joe A Real American Hero issue,s from the Marvel run and the current IDW continuation.  So drop in and let us know which are your favorite and why.  Hop on over to the thread HERE!

G.I. Joe comics this week from IDW – Cobra Civil War #0

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It looks like it’s time to start reading the Cobra Civil War.   IDW has this to say about Cobra Civil War #0

Cobra Civil War #0

G.I. JOE: Cobra Civil War #0 Chuck Dixon, Mike Costa (w) • Javier Saltares, Antonio Fuso, Agustin Padilla (a) • Tom [...]

Classic G.I. Joe vol. 9 hits stores today!

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IDW continues its series of trade paperbacks collecting the original Marvel series with the release of vol #9.

Classic G.I. Joe volume 9

Available this Wednesday, September 1st

Completely re-colored and re-mastered, and collected into trade paperback for the first time! The adventures of America’s elite soldiers continue in issues #81–90 of G.I. [...]