Karen Traviss Leads A Bold New Series
San Diego, CA (August 27, 2014) – Acclaimed British military science-fiction author Karen Traviss reignites the G.I. JOE franchise with an all-new series. Filled with the kind of gritty realism fans of the author have come to expect, this new take on G.I. JOE is guaranteed to please followers of the classic property and comic readers experiencing it for the first time.
The world has changed and so must G.I. JOE—lead by Scarlett, the once-revered G.I. JOE team faces an unthinkable reality where Cobra has become an unlikely peacekeeping taskforce. Utilizing real-world dangers and politics, this is a G.I. JOE comic the likes of which has never been seen.
“Karen understands the world of men and women in the military,” says IDW Senior Editor John Barber. “She gets what their reality is like—which is why she’s held in such high regard by veterans, as well as fans of character-driven action.
Traviss guides an all-star squad of talent on this monthly series starting with fan-favorite artist Steve Kurth on interior art. With a keen eye for design, Jeffery Veregge provides striking covers to the series. The first issue will feature a subscription variant cover by Cliff Chiang.
“When John [Barber] asked me to write the series, it was one of those spooky coincidences,” said Traviss. “I’d literally just finished writing a scene for my new novel, GOING GREY, where two of the characters – vets now serving as private military contractors – discuss whether having G.I. Joe and Action Man as boys, influenced their choice of career. G.I. Joe is still that iconic after 50 years, because it’s about people, and it’s never shied away from the human reality of warfare. I’m genuinely delighted to have the chance to work on the franchise.”
Look for this new series to infiltrate comic shops this September, and follow IDW Publishing on facebook.com/idwpublishing and @idwpublishing for more news and updates!
Shin Densetsu says
IDW Press Release - The World Will Always Need GI Joe - GI Joe News
blackrazor1 says
I liked her Republic Commando novels, but those books used a lot of UK military slang. She'll need a good editor to keep it from reading like an Action Force title.
Stygian says
My body is ready... but that first cover is pretty meh.
doawork says
Is that Firestar?
orezona says
Those glutes are hypnotizing me...
PinewoodCobra says
I'll give it a try. It is always interesting to see a different take on the Joe property. Some I like and some I dislike.
USAgent says
i'll give it a shot. interiors by steve kurth could be fun -same steve kurth from 88mph GhostBusters? Is this a whole new Joe world or does this story peel off from the current Joe book?
Jay West says
Mr Hebime says
I'm looking forward to it. With the lack of an animated show, I always look for new IDW Joe titles to hold me over.
Galaxy Of Rust says
"lead by Scarlett"
Oh great! Now after I'm done with GI Joe & can't stand it anymore they finally get it right!
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