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IDW Publishing Reaches “Premier Publisher” Status with Diamond Comic Distributors

Thursday, March 18th, 2010

IDW Publishing, the publisher of the current G.I. Joe comics line-up, has issued a press release stating that Diamond Comic Distributors have awarded them Premier Publisher status, joining Marvel, DC, Dark Horse and Image Comics. “IDW has become the first publisher to advance to “premier” status since the classification was implemented in 1996.” IDW became recognized as the fourth largest comic book publisher last year and they haven’t looked back since. Publishing a large variety of comics which include many licensed properties such as; G.I. Joe, Transformers, Star Trek, A-Team, Doctor Who, Angel, Army of Two and more. The April copy of Diamond’s Previews catalog and PreviewsWorld website will reflect IDW’s new status as a “Premier Publisher”. This is quite an achievement for IDW and is very much deserved.

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A 5-Page Preview of IDW’s G.I. Joe: Operation H.I.S.S. #2

Tuesday, March 16th, 2010

Thanks to IDW Publishing, we have a 5-page preview of the next issue of the Operation H.I.S.S. mini-series. Originally started out as a one-shot that lead into the Rise of Cobra video game, Operation H.I.S.S. is now a 5-issue mini-series. Issue #2 is ALL NEW material and continues were the one-shot (now issue #1) left off. Duke is going deep under cover and runs into a familiar face — this issue is the introduction of Major Bludd into the Rise of Cobra universe! The rest of the Joes are still investigating M.A.R.S. facilities around the world. Written by Brian Reed continues the Operation H.I.S.S. story with art by Agustin Padilla and covers by Joe Corroney and Padilla. This issue will be available on Wednesday, March 17th at your local comic book store.

G.I. Joe: Operation H.I.S.S. #2
Duke goes behind enemy lines to find out the truth about Major Sebastian Bludd. But is Duke a double agent, or has he truly gone turncoat? Meanwhile, Scarlett and team dig deeper into the mysterious M.A.R.S.

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Review of IDW’s G.I. Joe: Origins #13

Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

Terror Drome staff member joshdahl has reviewed this week’s G.I. Joe: Origins #13 for you. The first issue of a 2-part story focuses on Wallace Weems, aka Ripcord. I think most fans can agree that Ripcord has been the focal point of much controversy this past year and to most, it is not good. But that aside, what is IDW’s version of Ripcord like? Written by Scott Beatty and art by SL Gallant, we get the story of Ripcord’s “rebirth” and we find a familiar friend that IDW is hoping fans will like. So read Josh’s review to find out what he thinks of this issue and be sure to pick it up tomorrow, March 10th at your local comic shop. There are two covers, one by Gallant and the other by fan favorite Tom Feister.

“He makes jokes throughout the issue, but he is no Marlon Wayans. He is simply the new comic version of the character. Just like all of the other characters in the new comics are the new comics versions of themselves.”

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A 5-Page Preview of G.I. Joe: Origins #13

Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

Thanks to IDW Publishing, we have a preview of this week’s G.I. Joe: Origins #13. This issue debuts and tells the story of Ripcord in the IDW verse. In the first part of a two-part story, Ripcord finds himself in the middle of a jungle against a small army of well armed terrorists. Find out what happens in the latest Origins issue this coming Wednesday, March 10th. The issue is written by Scott Beatty with art by S. L. Gallant and covers by Gallant and Tom Feister.

G.I. JOE: ORIGINS #13

First appearance of RIPCORD! The latest candidate for G.I. JOE status may already be dead! Meet Wallace Weems, a soldier everybody calls RIPCORD. Lost in a forbidding jungle, Ripcord has one mission: SURVIVE! And if he doesn’t outwit, outfight, and outlast the terrorists hunting him, thousands more might die!

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Terror Drome Interview with COBRA II Writers Mike Costa & Christos Gage

Monday, March 8th, 2010

Recently Terror Drome staff member joshdahl had a chance to interview IDW’s G.I. Joe: COBRA II writing team of Mike Costa and Christos Gage. Following up last year’s hit mini-series, Costa and Gage return with an all new COBRA series and Josh sits down to talk with them about their plans and thoughts behind the creative process of this popular G.I. Joe title. So head on over to the forums and read the interview.

“…I always used to imagine all the terrifying things COBRA must be doing off-screen to make them, you know, evil. Because the truth is that you never really saw them do anything except try to maybe steal some goofy piece of military equipment…”

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Review of IDW’s G.I. Joe #15

Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010

Thanks to staff writer joshdahl, we have an advance review of IDW’s G.I. Joe #15 which is on sale tomorrow, Wednesday, March 3rd. I think one thing that fans can appreciate of Josh’s reviews is his honesty, he’s not going to “sugar coat” it. So what does Josh think of this latest issue on IDW Publishing’s main G.I. Joe title?

“Once again, the Joes don’t really do much of anything. Scarlett goes all “Trinity” on some campus cops, and Duke questions a suspect. Flint breaks a door, and Stalker remembers a comrade. That’s about it.”

Read the rest of Josh’s review of this issue and find out what else he has to say. Is this book worth your hard-earned money?

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A 5-Page Preview of IDW’s G.I. Joe #15

Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010

Thanks to IDW, we have a 5-page preview of this week’s G.I. Joe #15 for you. The story continues as Duke and Scarlett are surrounded after fighting with some masked assailants and still have more problems to deal with it seems as they are about to be arrested. At Destro’s request, Cobra has kidnapped Dr. Orizama to help finish his M.A.S.S. project, that still seems to be causing Destro his fair share of problems of his own. Can Dr. Orizama help finish the M.A.S.S. project? Well Destro’s life depends on it! This issue is written by Chuck Dixon with art by fan favorite Robert Atkins. Covers by provided by David Williams and Atkins. Look for this issue at your local comic shops, Wednesday, March 3rd.

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