HISS Tank brings you another advance review, this time for GI Joe Cobra #13, scheduled for release later today! You can check out the preview here, but you’re probably wondering how the issue turned out. So what’s next for Chuckles after taking out Cobra Commander? What compels him to push forward?
Check out how GI Joe Cobra #13 turned out after the jump! GI Joe Cobra #13 Review
Credits
Publisher: IDW Publishing
Writer: Mike Costa & Christos Gage
Art by: Chee & Antonio Fuso
Colors by: Peter Dawes
Letters by: Shawn Lee
Assistant Editor: Carlos Guzman
Editor: Andy Schmidt
Jaws were gaping after GI Joe Cobra #12, so you’re probably wondering how IDW would up the ante between now and Cobra Civil War. While GI Joe Cobra #12 was shocking, the same momentum carries into GI Joe Cobra #13. If you thought the death of Cobra Commander was shocking, just wait until you read this issue!
This issue kicks off with Chuckles taking Tomax hostage. Why? Chuckles needs access to places where only Tomax can take him. It also helps that none of the Vipers will listen to Tomax, so Chuckles has the edge.
However, in the fashion of previous issues, nothing is predictable, and for Chuckles, obstacles get in the way, One big obstacle comes in the form of Big Boa. What ensues is trash talking coupled with a skillfully drawn sequence of hand to hand combat. The outcome? A shock, but one in which you ought to see for yourself.
Chuckles does not leave each scene unscathed in this issue. This issue embodies his indomitable spirit, his constant struggle to come out on top. Through monologue, we learn what truly compels him to succeed.
While Tomax was predominantly in the beginning of the issue, Xamot shows up towards the end. Xamot professes how similar he and Chuckles are, crediting him for his transformation. Yet there is a staunch difference, evidenced by how this issue ends….
This is definitely one of the most pivotal issues of GI Joe from IDW that I’ve read so far. Characterization is a very strong point for this issue. During the course of this series we’ve witnessed Xamot and Chuckles transcend Cobra. With this issue, we see who truly comes out on top. Along the way we see just how strategic Chuckles is, as well as his adaptability.
The artwork looks a bit different, yet familiar. Antonio Fuso teamed up with Chee for this issue, and it pays off rather well. The inks look more refined and detailed. The visual effects are well placed, and the color choices by Peter Dawes accentuate the fight scenes very well.
You definitely should read this issue. Not only was it very entertaining, but I think it should be recommended reading before reading the upcoming Cobra Civil War books. By skipping this issue, you’re missing out on a huge, key moment, one in which Chuckles has a direct hand in. I definitely want a new figure of Chuckles after reading this issue. So don’t miss out on GI Joe Cobra #13!
Shin Densetsu says
HISS Tank Reviews GI Joe Cobra #13 - GI Joe News
ArcticCG says
Very interesting, I will go to my LCS and pick this up.
The Commander says
Just finished it and damn that was a great story arc!
Jay West says
Great story. Hate to see the one character go, but darn it was good.
Stormgard says
Yes.
The artwork bothred me though - it didn't seem quite the same is in previous issues and I think that distracted from the fact that this is the culmination of a great great story.
I'm glad to see that "Cobra" will continue with a new series. The SE I could give or take. I just hope the new Joe series that ties in with the two others has the same level of mature "character depth stuff". A little more in the way of firefights and cool vehicles would be good. I hope they do more than just kill off a bunch of Joes though.
oliverbox says
Simply the best storyline since IDW has taken the helm. The bit with Scoop was not great, but all the Chuckles stories have been really well written.
Sad to see the end of such a great character this soon.
Shin Densetsu says
Sad to see the end of such a great character this soon.
Stormgard says
I'm not too bothered about losing main characters at this point.
Characters can always be revived in other books with separate storylines - look at Lady Jaye for instance.
If the occasional loss of a great main character makes us care about characters more that's not such a bad thing. Especially since there is no shortage of Joes and Cobras they could be focusing more on. I really like how the Cobra series has taken some ridiculous or forgetable old characters no one really cared about and made them important and believable. Who thought that someone like say, Big Boa could be even remotely interesting.
Even Crystal Ball seemed plausible in his little cameo.
Who's next, Raptor or Cesspool? LOL!
Stormgard says
The only character I didn't like in the series was Skullbuster - I thought he was unrealistically badass, and there's no way Cobra (or even G.I.Joe) can have a training regime that tough.
Jay West says
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