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Hasbro, Inc. has reached an agreement with IDW Publishing, creators of the best-selling TRANSFORMERS comic book series, to launch an all-new line of G.I. JOE vs. COBRA comic books. As part of the agreement, IDW will produce a new monthly comic series, as well as deluxe reprints of the G.I. JOE property’s vast comic library, which helped catapult the G.I. JOE vs. COBRA phenomenon more than 25 years ago. IDW also has the rights for trade paperbacks and graphic novels.

The first products from this deal, a new monthly comic book series based on classic G.I. JOE vs. COBRA lore, will be launched with an introductory debut issue in October 2008. Featuring all-new storylines, the comics will portray the epic struggle of the G.I. JOE team against the evil forces of COBRA, while highlighting the brand’s favorite heroes and villains that made kids of the ‘80s today’s fans.

In 2009, IDW will also produce comic series both inspired by and based on the upcoming G.I. JOE live-action major motion picture from Paramount Pictures and Hasbro slated for August 7, 2009, as well as deluxe reprints from the vast G.I. JOE vs. COBRA comic history. The planned IDW comic book projects will be distributed to a wide audience through comic book outlets, trade bookstores and mass retailers.

“We are thrilled at the prospect of expanding our relationship with IDW. They’ve done an outstanding job with Transformers in the comic/hobby segment, national bookstores and mass market chains,” said Matt Gildea, Publishing Director, Hasbro. “IDW would bring that same expertise to the G.I. JOE brand in both new content and the existing G.I. JOE vs. COBRA library. Together, Hasbro and IDW would continue to engage G.I. JOE fans of all ages with amazing graphics and storylines.”

“G.I. JOE will be a perfect extension of the partnership we’ve developed with Hasbro over the past three years,” said Ted Adams, IDW’s President. “We are ecstatic about the opportunity to build upon the great history of the G.I. JOE brand and to present the type of entertainment and storytelling that our readers enjoy from our many licensed properties.”

Author:	Mysterious Stranger [ Thu May 29, 2008 12:17 pm ]
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It's official, IDW has the Joe comic license.

Author:	Tim Elf [ Thu May 29, 2008 12:23 pm ]
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Let's save people having to click the link: Quote: Hasbro, Inc. has reached an agreement with IDW Publishing, creators of the best-selling TRANSFORMERS comic book series, to launch an all-new line of G.I. JOE vs. COBRA comic books. As part of the agreement, IDW will produce a new monthly comic series, as well as deluxe reprints of the G.I. JOE property’s vast comic library, which helped catapult the G.I. JOE vs. COBRA phenomenon more than 25 years ago. IDW also has the rights for trade paperbacks and graphic novels. The first products from this deal, a new monthly comic book series based on classic G.I. JOE vs. COBRA lore, will be launched with an introductory debut issue in October 2008. Featuring all-new storylines, the comics will portray the epic struggle of the G.I. JOE team against the evil forces of COBRA, while highlighting the brand’s favorite heroes and villains that made kids of the ‘80s today’s fans. In 2009, IDW will also produce comic series both inspired by and based on the upcoming G.I. JOE live-action major motion picture from Paramount Pictures and Hasbro slated for August 7, 2009, as well as deluxe reprints from the vast G.I. JOE vs. COBRA comic history. The planned IDW comic book projects will be distributed to a wide audience through comic book outlets, trade bookstores and mass retailers. “We are thrilled at the prospect of expanding our relationship with IDW. They’ve done an outstanding job with Transformers in the comic/hobby segment, national bookstores and mass market chains,” said Matt Gildea, Publishing Director, Hasbro. “IDW would bring that same expertise to the G.I. JOE brand in both new content and the existing G.I. JOE vs. COBRA library. Together, Hasbro and IDW would continue to engage G.I. JOE fans of all ages with amazing graphics and storylines.” “G.I. JOE will be a perfect extension of the partnership we’ve developed with Hasbro over the past three years,” said Ted Adams, IDW’s President. “We are ecstatic about the opportunity to build upon the great history of the G.I. JOE brand and to present the type of entertainment and storytelling that our readers enjoy from our many licensed properties.” Interesting. The deluxe reprints are probably what I'm most interested in. ::holding my tongue on the repetition of "GI Joe vs. Cobra" and the deliberate removal of certain words that should be there::

Author:	joemichaels70 [ Thu May 29, 2008 12:36 pm ]
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Tim Elf & comic news place wrote: ... IDW also has the rights for trade paperbacks and graphic novels....as well as deluxe reprints from the vast G.I. JOE vs. COBRA comic history. ... .this.is.the.best.news.i've.heard.all.month. i love IDW's books. they are quality merchandise.

Author:	Mysterious Stranger [ Thu May 29, 2008 12:57 pm ]
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A couple quotes from Hasbro and IDW over at Newsarama.

Author:	Tim Elf [ Thu May 29, 2008 12:59 pm ]
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Mysterious Stranger wrote: A couple quotes from Hasbro and IDW over at Newsarama. Looks like the exact same press release to me.

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Author:	prime2001 [ Thu May 29, 2008 1:12 pm ]
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So is this a reboot, or what??? I think I'd be happy with a continuation, except for the fact that Lady Jaye is dead. That's the only thing I'd change....but then again, is anyone ever really dead in comics? I wish they would tell us! Transformer's was a reboot when it moved to IDW, if I'm not mistaken. The Dreamwave TF was awesome too! In that case a reboot was not needed. Tell us, please!!!!

Author:	zedhatch [ Thu May 29, 2008 1:22 pm ]
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YES!!!!

Author:	Red Sox [ Thu May 29, 2008 1:32 pm ]
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What exactly does "deluxe reprint" mean?

Author:	nova [ Thu May 29, 2008 1:46 pm ]
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I'll be interested if I can get a direct subscription...having to chace comics via a comic book store with none localy is always a bit more than a pain.

Author:	Marduk [ Thu May 29, 2008 2:03 pm ]
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nova wrote: I'll be interested if I can get a direct subscription...having to chace comics via a comic book store with none localy is always a bit more than a pain. IDW's Transformers books have been done by "series" (Escalation, Devastation, Infiltration, etc), with subscriptions available for each individual series, but not the whole thing. Of course, with a monthly book, that'll probably change. I'd love it if IDW reprinted the Marvel Joe run. Of course, it'd be great if they could continue the issue breakdown from the old trade papers and start where those left off, so I don't have to buy the same five volumes again. I wonder: with IDW holding both TF and Joe... could we see a complete TF:G2 reprint? Not just the Transformers issues, but the ones leading up to the series.... Please-Oh-Please-Oh-Please can we get Simon Furman to write an issue? Just one? Make it starring Snake Eyes and Grimlock and fill it with Furmanisms. Best. Comic. Ever. ~Marduk

Author:	jedsoon [ Thu May 29, 2008 2:31 pm ]
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Interesting! That sounds like more of a nod to the past than i was expecting. Should make a few old-school fans happy! But i look at DD as a reboot, even tho it purported to pick up from the Marvel series. It rarely achieved the feel of the old stories, except when Hama himself was at the helm. I'm up for about anything, tho, be it reboot or fresh start. We'll see how it goes!

Author:	DavAnthony [ Thu May 29, 2008 2:46 pm ]
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Yeah I'm a little unsteady with this but I'm willing to give it a chance. I've enjoyed some of IDW's one shots for Transformers, but honestly the artwork during their monthly serious is horrendous. So I would be concerned about that for GIjoe. I'm not saying DD artwork has been great since it is kind of hit and miss for me. I'm curious to see where they go though and am happy with the fact that DD doesn't have the license. I just never understood why they had so much trouble making GiJoe feel like GiJoe. They had a couple of issues that had that fun feel that the old marvel run had but alot of times it was a lot of buildup and then really very little pay-off. Namely the Serpentor story arc. The right way to do battle comics is Marvel's Cobra Civil War and the Invasion of Springlfield. Even now as and adult I read those and really feel like I'm being pulled and immersed into a story. I like the idea of a reboot as well, I just hope they get a good writer and a good artist. I loved Ron Wagner and felt his stuff was simply the best during the entire Marvel run. I think he's retired but I'd love a style like that. He managed to always make Hawk and Duke look completely different. Really awesomely talented guy.

Author:	ajaman [ Thu May 29, 2008 2:54 pm ]
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Why is everyone excited about IDW having the series? Their art isn't that good (in Transformers) and besides Transformers, I can't even think of another title they have. I like to think that the reprints they were talking about mean they would release the rest of the original Marvel run, as they stopped at volume five years ago. I think I'll be happy if the last what, two issues? of DDP's run actually come out.

Author:	Grand Ole Phil [ Thu May 29, 2008 3:43 pm ]
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IDW's Star Trek looks like an early 90's comic. http://www.idwpublishing.com/titles/sta ... four.shtml Quote: G.I. JOE vs. COBRA comic books. G.I. JOE vs. COBRA phenomenon G.I. JOE vs. COBRA lore G.I. JOE vs. COBRA comic history. G.I. JOE vs. COBRA library Adam West had more pride in his goofy sixties show. Quote: Hasbro and IDW would continue to engage G.I. JOE fans of all ages with amazing graphics and storylines You will believe Duke can fly!

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