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G.I. JOE #1 kicks off an action packed next chapter for the Energon Universe

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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! It’s all been building to this… G.I. JOE #1!

Story: Joshua Williamson
Art: Tom Reilly
Color: Jordie Bellaire
Letterer: Rus Wooton

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Meet The Cobra Valkyries! Your First Look at G.I. JOE #2

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Skybound, Image Comics, and Hasbro have revealed interior pages and the stacked lineup of variant covers for G.I. JOE #2. From the chart-topping, critically acclaimed creative team of writer Joshua Williamson, artist Tom Reilly and colorist Jordie Bellaire, the new issue of the comic book that promises to introduce a bold new vision of G.I. Joe and Cobra to the Energon Universe will hit comic books shelves on December 18, 2024. 

Cobra Commander unveils the next phase of his plan–meet THE VALKYRIES, the newest Cobra special operatives unit. And as they race to retrieve the mysterious new weapon, will Duke suffer his first failure as the leader of G.I. Joe? 

In addition to the main cover by Reilly, G.I. JOE #2 will feature an open-to-order variant cover by David Finch, Danny Miki and Dave McCaig; the continuation of the 1:10 incentive connecting cover series by David Nakayama; a 1:25 incentive variant by Travis Moore and Adriano Lucas; a 1:50 incentive variant by Otto Schmidt; a 1:100 foil incentive variant by Derrick Chew; and a 1:250 incentive variant by Jorge Corona and Mike Spicer.  

G.I. JOE #2

The full list of variant covers is below: 

  • G.I. JOE #2 Cover A by Tom Reilly (Lunar Code: 1024IM348) 
  • G.I. JOE #2 Cover B by David Finch, Danny Miki & Dave McCaig (Lunar Code: 1024IM349) 
  • G.I. JOE #2 Cover C (1:10 Copy Incentive) (Connecting) by David Nakayama (Lunar Code: 1024IM350) 
  • G.I. JOE #2 Cover D (1:25 Copy Incentive) by Travis Moore & Adriano Lucas (Lunar Code: 1024IM351) 
  • G.I. JOE #2 Cover E (1:50 Copy Incentive) by Otto Schmidt (Lunar Code: 1024IM352) 
  • G.I. JOE #2 Cover F (1:100 Copy Incentive) (Foil) by Derrick Chew (Lunar Code: 1024IM353) 
  • G.I. JOE #2 Cover G (1:250 Copy Incentive) by Jorge Corona & Mike Spicer (Lunar Code: 1024IM810) 

G.I. JOE #1 kicks off an action packed next chapter for the Energon Universe

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G.I. JOE #1

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! It’s all been building to this… G.I. JOE #1!

Written by Joshua Williamson, G.I. JOE #1 is the various pieces of the puzzle coming together to up the G.I. JOE section of the Energon Universe into overdrive. The series Duke, Destro, Cobra Commander, and Scarlett, have all built to this debut which has the JOEs and Cobra clashing over Transformers technology.

Williamson keeps things tight and focused as the comic is really broken up into easy to digest parts that continue the ongoing story but also make it simple for new readers to dive in. There’s the opening showing off this JOE team and its rough dysfunction. A new individual who seems to be on the side of the JOEs. Cobra discovering new weaponry and the debut of the infamous laser weapons. And finally, a clash between the JOEs and Cobra. There’s nothing really groundbreaking in that storytelling but it’s so well done and done in a way that feels like a fresh start and continuation.

Williamson has a talent of catering to long time fans as well as making it easy for new readers to dive in. You quickly get a sense of who everyone is, what their personalities are like, and the various conflicts that’ll rise. And, like its Transformers compadre, the comic does an excellent job of taking classic JOE and mixing it up just enough to be new and fresh.

The series, and the Energon Universe as a whole, has also done an amazing job of creating a cohesive universe that incorporates G.I. JOE, Transformers, and Void Rivals, into a universe that makes sense and feels organic. This is the beginning of the JOES and Cobra and everything for them is just starting out. This is their first real clash that they know of and it’s over Transformers technology. It all makes sense and no moments feel forced or out of place.

Tom Reilly delivers some fantastic art. With color by Jordie Bellaire and lettering by Rus Wooton, the comic delivers the action with sequences that are exciting and fun. The characters as well look fantastic. Baroness, now a JOE, has a solid new design that has me already wanting a toy of this look. Cobra Commander tinkering with his mechanical army/hand leaves me intrigued about the character, adding just a bit more mystery. With high flying sequences that beg to be in a summer blockbuster, G.I. JOE #1 looks action-packed, delivering intense action that enhances every character involved.

G.I. JOE #1 is a hell of a start that’s great for long time fans and new readers. Skybound really has done an amazing job in its Energon Universe building it one chapter at a time and through four mini-series, a fresh new take on a property that has been around for decades. Yo JOE!

Story: Joshua Williamson Art: Tom Reilly
Color: Jordie Bellaire Letterer: Rus Wooton
Story: 8.5 Art: 8.5 Overall: 8.5 Recommendation: Buy

Skybound provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review

Purchase: TFAW – Zeus Comics – Kindle

G.I. JOE #1 kicks off an action packed next chapter for the Energon Universe

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G.I. JOE #1

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! It’s all been building to this… G.I. JOE #1!

Written by Joshua Williamson, G.I. JOE #1 is the various pieces of the puzzle coming together to up the G.I. JOE section of the Energon Universe into overdrive. The series Duke, Destro, Cobra Commander, and Scarlett, have all built to this debut which has the JOEs and Cobra clashing over Transformers technology.

Williamson keeps things tight and focused as the comic is really broken up into easy to digest parts that continue the ongoing story but also make it simple for new readers to dive in. There’s the opening showing off this JOE team and its rough dysfunction. A new individual who seems to be on the side of the JOEs. Cobra discovering new weaponry and the debut of the infamous laser weapons. And finally, a clash between the JOEs and Cobra. There’s nothing really groundbreaking in that storytelling but it’s so well done and done in a way that feels like a fresh start and continuation.

Williamson has a talent of catering to long time fans as well as making it easy for new readers to dive in. You quickly get a sense of who everyone is, what their personalities are like, and the various conflicts that’ll rise. And, like its Transformers compadre, the comic does an excellent job of taking classic JOE and mixing it up just enough to be new and fresh.

The series, and the Energon Universe as a whole, has also done an amazing job of creating a cohesive universe that incorporates G.I. JOE, Transformers, and Void Rivals, into a universe that makes sense and feels organic. This is the beginning of the JOES and Cobra and everything for them is just starting out. This is their first real clash that they know of and it’s over Transformers technology. It all makes sense and no moments feel forced or out of place.

Tom Reilly delivers some fantastic art. With color by Jordie Bellaire and lettering by Rus Wooton, the comic delivers the action with sequences that are exciting and fun. The characters as well look fantastic. Baroness, now a JOE, has a solid new design that has me already wanting a toy of this look. Cobra Commander tinkering with his mechanical army/hand leaves me intrigued about the character, adding just a bit more mystery. With high flying sequences that beg to be in a summer blockbuster, G.I. JOE #1 looks action-packed, delivering intense action that enhances every character involved.

G.I. JOE #1 is a hell of a start that’s great for long time fans and new readers. Skybound really has done an amazing job in its Energon Universe building it one chapter at a time and through four mini-series, a fresh new take on a property that has been around for decades. Yo JOE!

Story: Joshua Williamson Art: Tom Reilly
Color: Jordie Bellaire Letterer: Rus Wooton
Story: 8.5 Art: 8.5 Overall: 8.5 Recommendation: Buy

Skybound provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review

Purchase: TFAW – Zeus Comics – Kindle

Preview: Absolute Wonder Woman #1

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Absolute Wonder Woman #1

(W) Kelly Thompson (A) Harden Sherman
In Shops: Oct 23, 2024
SRP: $4.99

EISNER WINNER KELLY THOMPSON AND BREAKOUT ARTIST HAYDEN SHERMAN REINVENT WONDER WOMAN FROM THE GROUND UP! Without the island paradise…without the sisterhood that shaped her…without a mission of peace…what’s left is the Absolute Amazon!

Absolute Wonder Woman #1

Absolute Wonder Woman #1 is an interesting but mixed debut

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Absolute Wonder Woman #1

Without the island paradise…without the sisterhood that shaped her…without a mission of peace…what’s left is the Absolute Amazon! Absolute Wonder Woman #1 is the second series out for DC’s new “Absolute Universe” and as a debut it doesn’t really hook the reader.

Written by Kelly Thompson, Absolute Wonder Woman #1 is an interesting debut. The second series as part of DC’s newly launched “Absolute Universe,” it remixes the classic character. Thompson drops the readers right in the action during an alien/monster invasion as Wonder Woman swoops in to save the day. In-between the action, readers are taken back to witness Wonder Woman’s back story which differs greatly from what we’re used to.

In this take, Wonder Woman has been whisked away from Themyscira by Apollo to be raised by Circe. We’re teased as to the why but the focus is Circe’s motherhood to Wonder Woman and Wonder Woman’s uncanny abilities. It’s all rather interesting and the art makes it engaging but overall it feels a bit dragged out. Absolute Wonder Woman #1 is a rather slow and at times sluggish debut whose highlight is the storytelling in the visuals.

Hayden Sherman‘s art is interesting with a style that befits the “hellish” origin of this Wonder Woman. There’s a rough, almost metal, aspect to it that gives the story a bit of a rock aspect. With color by Jordie Bellaire and lettering by Becca Carey, this Wonder Woman is a bit darker than the classic counterpart. Overall, it’s entertaining and really fits the character and story but at the same time it doesn’t really pop as memorable. There’s never really a moment that you pause and think she’s a hero. Even then end, when things ramp up to the next level, while looking nice, doesn’t excite.

Absolute Wonder Woman #1 isn’t bad but it also never quite makes the case and hooks the reader. There’s a lot of teasing as to the backstory but overall it’s showing some cracks in the “Absolute” rollout. While we were teased of a world in the All In special, neither Absolute Wonder Woman #1 or Absolute Batman #1 have built off of that. Each comic feels like a standalone world and story and not a breathing world. It feels more like DC’s series of Earth One graphic novels. Each was good but they never really felt like a whole new world. It’s early and we’ll see more of that world as each series progresses but right now Absolute Wonder Woman #1 is entertaining but doesn’t bring the excitement.

Story: Kelly Thompson Art: Hayden Sherman
Color: Jordie Bellaire Letterer: Becca Carey
Story: 7.0 Art: 7.25 Overall: 7.0 Recommendation: Read

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Preview: Absolute Wonder Woman #1

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Absolute Wonder Woman #1

(W) Kelly Thompson (A) Harden Sherman
In Shops: Oct 23, 2024
SRP: $4.99

EISNER WINNER KELLY THOMPSON AND BREAKOUT ARTIST HAYDEN SHERMAN REINVENT WONDER WOMAN FROM THE GROUND UP! Without the island paradise…without the sisterhood that shaped her…without a mission of peace…what’s left is the Absolute Amazon!

Absolute Wonder Woman #1

The Exorcism At 1600 Penn #1 shows the horrors of politics

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Exorcism At 1600 Penn #1

Kelly Doyle has just been elected the first woman president of the United States of America. Boiling political tension could spill over at any second. Having to balance being a mother to two teenagers and navigating the shifting media landscape, all while preventing World War III, has Kelly spread thin. She could never predict that the nation’s hallowed halls would soon become a demonic battleground for good versus evil. The Exorcism At 1600 Penn #1 is a creepy debut that mixes an ominous shadowy mood with today’s vitriol filled politics.

Written by Hannah Rose May, The Exorcism At 1600 Penn #1 is an interesting debut. The story dances around its demonic and traditional horror roots. Instead it focuses mainly on the horror that is modern day politics. I myself have worked in politics for around 25 years, and the vitriol spewed today is factors worse than anything I’ve experienced during my time (and that included dealing with numerous death threats both general and specific). May captures that not necessarily in Doyle’s character but instead her family.

The Exorcism At 1600 Penn #1 is really two stories. President Doyle is thrown into the deep end, dealing with “Havana Syndrome,” a real world oddity that has still never quite had a solid explanation. In this world, the mystery is indeed some sort of sonic weapon being used against US personal and assets leading to horrific results. Doyle is put in a tough spot when a Senator bloviates, demanding decisive military action in response to a mystery that Doyle is attempting to get answers to before deciding what to do.

President Doyle’s family is dealing with their new found roles. Her two children are adjusting to their new school with one child being clearly manipulated by his peers and the other being a bit more stand-offish. But, they’re experiencing something else as one has a seizure that’s hinted might be the actions of demonic forces. What’s a medical mystery and what’s a malevolent force? That’s the initial tease and question in The Exorcism At 1600 Penn #1.

The art by Vanesa Del Rey delivers a look that’s gloomy and moody. It’s not one that balances between a normal experience and then slowly plays with the art to tease the horror lurking behind the scenes, instead, it’s all pretty down and depressing. With color by Jordie Bellaire and lettering by Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou, the art is interesting like that. It goes from dour to worse. And, it works. The story lays out a politics that might be as frightening as the demonic forces teased. Vitriol is spewed online with hyperbolic statements and claims about President Doyle and her family. It’s the reality of today and the art captures that feeding frenzy of hate. The highlighting of the social media statements is interesting and you can feel the hate ooze from the page.

The Exorcism At 1600 Penn #1 is an interesting comic that does what horror often does so well, comments on today’s world. It’s a story whose guts isn’t that far off from reality. It shows us a world where the true horrors are on a screen in our pocket and in our hand.

Story: Hannah Rose May Art: Vanesa Del Rey
Color: Jordie Bellaire Letterer: Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou
Story: 8.0 Art: 8.0 Overall: 8.0 Recommendation: Buy

IDW Publishing provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review

Purchase: Zeus Comics – Kindle

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