G.I. Joe (comic)

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G.I. Joe is a 2009-2011 ongoing comic series published by IDW Publishing. The book tells the story of G.I. Joe's initial encounters with, and then burgeoning war against, the terrorist organization Cobra.

G.I. Joe issues:

Overview[edit | edit source]

The story follows G.I. Joe as they first learn about Cobra, suffer attacks, and retaliate. Whilst the two groups fight a secret war across the globe, Cobra's high-ranking members vie for power and control, with figures including the Baroness, Destro, and Dr. Mindbender all coming to blows with each other. The overarching plot for the series revolves around Destro's M.A.S.S. Device, a revolutionary teleportation system with the potential to give Cobra the power to dominate the world.

Creative team[edit | edit source]

The series is written by Chuck Dixon, with art duties mostly shared between Robert Atkins and S.L. Gallant on a rotating basis. Alex Cal draws for a three-issue stint, whilst Allan Goldman assisted Atkins on the final issue. Andrew Crossley is permanent colorist for the book.

The one-shot G.I. Joe: Special was written by Brian Reed with art by Joe Suitor.

Collections[edit | edit source]

  • G.I. Joe Volume 1 (July 7, 2009) ISBN 1600104673 / ISBN 978-1600104671
  • Contains the story "One Word" from issue #0 and issues #1–6.
  • Bonus material includes a cover gallery and the bonus material from issue #0: Robert Atkins' designs for several characters and an interview with writers Chuck Dixon, Larry Hama, Mike Costa, and Christos Gage.
  • G.I. Joe Volume 2 (March 2, 2010) ISBN 1600106099 / ISBN 978-1600106095
  • Contains issues #7–12.
  • Bonus material includes a cover gallery and character designs by Robert Atkins.
  • G.I. Joe Volume 3 (July 27, 2010) ISBN 1600106927 / ISBN 978-1600106927
  • Contains issues #13–17 and Special - Helix.
  • Bonus material unknown.
  • G.I. Joe Volume 4 (December 28, 2010) ISBN 1600107958 / ISBN 978-1600107955
  • Contains issues #18–22.
  • Bonus material unknown.
  • G.I. Joe Volume 5 (August 23, 2011) ISBN 1600100007 / ISBN 978-1600100000
  • Contains issues #23–27.
  • Bonus material unknown.
  • G.I. Joe Omnibus Volume 1 (November 8, 2011) ISBN 1613770669 / ISBN 978-1613770665
  • Contains the story "One Word" from issue #0, issues #1–13, and Special - Helix.
  • Bonus material includes a cover gallery.
  • Contains the stories "One Word" and "In or Out?" from issue #0 and issues #1–5, as well as Origins #1–6 and #8–10.
  • Contains issues #18–22, as well as Cobra: Special #2, Origins #16–19, and Cobra #5–9.
  • Contains issues #23–27 and Special - Helix, as well as Origins #20–23, Infestation #1–2, and Cobra #10–13.