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Preview: G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero #325

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G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero #325

(W) Larry Hama (A) Chris Mooneyham, (C) Francesco Segala (L) Pat Brosseau

Two new Joes, Downrange and R.C., make their FIRST APPEARANCE as Duke and Roadblock lead a dangerous cover op into Borovia. 

‘R.C.,’ file name Hector M. Salazar is the new Drone Operator. He hails from Boyle Heights in East LA, and he is to unmanned remote-control aircraft and land robotics what Roadblock is to the Ma-Deuce.

‘Down Range’ file name Hillevi S. Väisänen, is the Scout Sniper. Daughter of a legendary hunting guide from Redwing, MN, it has been said that she can split a Popsicle™ stick at 200 yards with iron sights on a National Match M-21 in 7.62 NATO.

G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero #325

G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero – Hama Files Edition #49 features the origin of Serpentor!

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One of the most demanded G.I. Joe issues ever returns in a new printing featuring the first appearance of the Cobra Emperor who changed everything – SERPENTOR!

But what are the shocking secrets behind Destro and Dr. Mindbender’s plan to create the ultimate soldier?

Story: Larry Hama
Art: Rod Whigham
Ink: Andy Mushynksy
Color: George Roussos
Letterer: Joe Rosen

Get your copy now! To find a comic shop near you, visit http://www.comicshoplocator.com or call 1-888-comicbook or digitally and online with the links below.

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TWO New Joes Make First Appearances in G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero #325

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Skybound , Image Comics, and Hasbro have revealed a first look at interior pages and variant covers for G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero #325, a special anniversary issue of the smash hit series from iconic series writer Larry Hama, artist Chris Mooneyham, colorist Francesco Segala and letterer Pat Brosseau. This milestone issue of the iconic series arrives in comic book shops on February 11, 2026. 

Two new Joes, Downrange and R.C., make their FIRST APPEARANCE as Duke and Roadblock lead a dangerous cover op into Borovia. 

‘R.C.,’ file name Hector M. Salazar is the new Drone Operator. He hails from Boyle Heights in East LA, and he is to unmanned remote-control aircraft and land robotics what Roadblock is to the Ma-Deuce.

‘Down Range’ file name Hillevi S. Väisänen, is the Scout Sniper. Daughter of a legendary hunting guide from Redwing, MN, it has been said that she can split a Popsicle™ stick at 200 yards with iron sights on a National Match M-21 in 7.62 NATO.

Issue #325 features a main cover by Andy Kubert and colorist Laura Martin, an open-to-order variant cover with a black and white version of Kubert’s main cover, the continuation of the 1:10 incentive Gears of Joe cover series by Steve Beach, an anniversary wraparaound cover by iconic G.I. JOE artist Rod Whigham and colorist Mike Spicer, an open-to-order variant featuring the two new Joes by Chris Mooneyham, and a first-of-its-kind blank sketch file card cover to round out the lineup. 

G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero #325

The full list of variant covers is below: 

  • G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero #325 Cover A by Andy Kubert & Laura Martin (Lunar Code: 1225IM0351) 
  • G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero #325 Cover B by Andy Kubert (Lunar Code: 1225IM0352) 
  • G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero #325 Cover C (1:10 incentive) (Gears of Joe Variant) by Steve Beach (Lunar Code: 1225IM0353) 
  • G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero #325 Cover D (Anniversary Wraparound) by Rod Whigham (Lunar Code: 1225IM0354) 
  • G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero #325 Cover E by Chris Mooneyham (Lunar Code: 1225IM0355) 
  • G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero #325 Cover F (Blank Sketch File Card) (Lunar Code: 1225IM0356) 

Preview: G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero – Rise of Serpentor

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G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero – Rise of Serpentor

(W) Larry Hama (A) Michael Golden, Rod Whigham, Herb Trimpe
In Shops: Sep 28, 2022
SRP: $59.99

Discover the history of one of the most notorious members of Cobra with this collection of stories from the original 1980s comics! Created by a secret cabal of Cobra scientists who combed the tombs, sarcophagi, and relics of the great despots of history to produce a clone with the military genius of Napoleon, the ruthlessness of Julius Caesar, the daring of Hannibal, and the fiscal acumen of Attila the Hun into the ultimate Cobra Emperor-Serpentor! This oversized hardcover collection contains the G.I. Joe Yearbook #2 (March 1986) story “Triple Play,” A Real American Hero issues #46-53 (April 1986-November 1986) that detail the creation of the infamous character, and Special Missions #1-2 (October 1986-December 1986).

G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero - Rise of Serpentor

Review: G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero – Best of Storm Shadow

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G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero – Best of Storm Shadow

When it comes to conflicted antagonists, it seems as though Marvel may have cornered the market. You can see this in three of their biggest movies. In Black Panther, Erik Killmonger  is nothing what he seems. We find out that he’s T’Challa’s cousin, and by the end of the movie, audiences were as conflicted as he was. In Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings,  the Manadarin is a father who longs for his dead wife. It’s a grief that pushes him to unleash an ancient evil. In Thor: Love & Thunder, Gorr The God Butcher, doesn’t kill because of sheer hate, but out of grief, when a God denied him the right to bring his daughter back to life.

Comic book fans will tell you that there’s so many great villains to discover in comics. There is more than a variety of characters that cannot be painted into being a hero or a villain. Take for instance Storm Shadow, from G.I. Joe whose journey in comics is very complex. He was an assassin for Cobra than came to be a soldier for Joe. Just like Snake Eyes, his first true allegiance is to the Arashikage ninja clan. In this collection of stories, G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero – Best of Storm Shadow,  we find out just what makes him such a fan favorite.

In “Judgments”, Storm Shadow  is in a moral quandary  where he  disagrees with the rest of COBRA on a prisoner, eventually betraying and helping the prisoner escape. In “The Tenth Letter”, Storm Shadow helps G.I. Joe liberate a Gulag where Snowjob is kept captive. In  the next story, through a diabolical plan  of Copbra Commander, they weaponize the one man who they did not have an answer for, Snake Eyes. In the last story, we get an origin story about Snake Eyes before there was G.I. Joe, as we get a picture of a complex ma, who found it hard to assimilate to infantry life.

Overall, G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero – Best of Storm Shadow is a collection that actually highlights two of the best characters in this classic franchise. The stories by Hama are fun. The art by the different creators are gorgeous. Altogether, a collection that will have fans wanting to watch old episodes of the 80s cartoon.

Story: Larry Hama Art: Rod Whigham, Ron Wagner, Agustin Padilla, Andrew Lee Griffith
Ink: Andy Mushynsky, Randy Emberlin Color: George Roussos, Bob Sharen, J. Brown
Letterer: Rich Parker, Joe Rosen, Chris Mowry, Neil Uyetake
Story: 9.0 Art: 9.0 Overall: 9.0 Recommendation: Buy

IDW Publishing provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review

Purchase: TFAW – Zeus Comics – comiXology/Kindle

Preview: Star Trek: First Contact

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Star Trek: First Contact

Written by Rick Berman, Brandon Braga, Roland D. Moore, John Vornholt
Art by Terry Pallot, Rod Whigham
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In honor of First Contact Day, IDW is thrilled to present a special digital edition of STAR TREK: FIRST CONTACT, the official comic tie-in to the beloved movie. When the Borg attempt to alter the history of the universe by traveling back in time to stop Earth’s first encounter with alien life, it’s up to Captain Jean-Luc Picard and the crew of the Enterprise to stop them… if they aren’t assimilated first! Adapted by writer John Vornholt and artists Rod Whigham and Terry Pallot from the story written by Rick Berman, Brannon Braga & Roland D. Moore.

Star Trek: First Contact

Challenge of the Super Sons and Star Trek: First Contact Highlight Today’s New Digital Comics

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There’s four new comics on comiXology from DC, Harlequin, Magnetic Press, and IDW. Get a new issue of Challenge of the Super Sons or celebrate “First Contact Day” with a special digital edition of Star Trek: First Contact! Get shopping or check out the individual issues below.

Challenge of the Super Sons (2020-) #11

Written by Peter J. Tomasi
Pencils Evan Stanley
Inks Evan Stanley
Colored by Luis Guerrero
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It’s a knock-down drag-out brawl for the ages! Felix Faust and Vandal Savage are hell bent on dissecting the time-travelling Super Sons to unlock the secrets of the future the boys possess – but not if the young sorceress Rora has anything to say about it! Superboy and Robin team-up with their new mega-magical ally in battle for not just their own lives – but time itself! Great Scott!

Challenge of the Super Sons (2020-) #11

Impetuous

Written by Lori Foster
Art by Miyuki Yamaguchi
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Carlie, a diligent teacher, is dragged to a costume party in a daring outfit her friend made her wear. At the party, she is persistently pursued by Tyler, a known playboy. Tyler is her friend’s brother-in-law, but he doesn’t realize that it’s actually “boring old Carlie” under the mask. Knowing she’d normally never have a chance with a guy like him, Carlie happily allows herself to be seduced. The next morning, Carlie leaves without revealing her identity and Tyler becomes determined to find the woman in the mask!

Impetuous

Star Trek: First Contact

Written by Rick Berman, Brandon Braga, Roland D. Moore, John Vornholt
Art by Terry Pallot, Rod Whigham
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In honor of First Contact Day, IDW is thrilled to present a special digital edition of STAR TREK: FIRST CONTACT, the official comic tie-in to the beloved movie. When the Borg attempt to alter the history of the universe by traveling back in time to stop Earth’s first encounter with alien life, it’s up to Captain Jean-Luc Picard and the crew of the Enterprise to stop them… if they aren’t assimilated first! Adapted by writer John Vornholt and artists Rod Whigham and Terry Pallot from the story written by Rick Berman, Brannon Braga & Roland D. Moore.

Star Trek: First Contact

Wahcommo Vol. 1 #4

Written by Luis Nct
Art by Luis Nct
Cover by Luis Nct
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Having reunited at the vault, Fox and Kaya experience the true horrors of their people’s past, witnessed as ghostly visions — echoes of history — that would otherwise drive most others mad. But ghosts aren’t the only thing they need to beware of. There be giants, too!

Wahcommo Vol. 1 #4

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Preview – Hellraiser Masterpieces #3

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HELLRAISER MASTERPIECES #3

Written by John Rozum & Erik Saltzgaber
Drawn by Mark Texeira & Mike Hoffman & Bo Hampton & Rod Whigham
SC, 32pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
COVER: James Martin
Diamond Code: OCT110914

Straight from Hell, it’s another dose of classic Hellraiser horror ripped from the pages of Marvel Comics’ Hellraiser series — shipping twice this month! Re-presenting, in the mode of DR. WHO CLASSICS, never-before-reprinted tales from some of comicdom’s premiere talents! This issues is three stories of grotesquery and high strangeness from John Rozum (XOMBI), featuring the art of Mark Texeria (GHOST RIDER) and Bo Hampton (BATMAN)! No other comic features these kind of sleek and intelligent horror stories told in the Hellraiser tradition!