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We have with us the IDW November 2020 G.I. Joe Solicitations.

This November we will see…

  • G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #277 – Cover A: Shearer
  • G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #277 – Cover B: Gallant
  • Snake Eyes: Deadgame #5 – Cover A: Liefeld
  • Snake Eyes: Deadgame #5 – Cover B: Liefeld
  • G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero Trade Paperback Vol 24: Snake Hunt
  • G.I. Joe Castle Fall – Cover A: Evenhuis
  • G.I. Joe Castle Fall – Cover B: Williams II

Find out more information about each title (and their covers), after the jump.

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SAN DIEGO, CA (July 8, 2020) – The highly anticipated SNAKE EYES: DEADGAME comic book series written and illustrated by superstar creator Rob Liefeld (X-Force, Deadpool) is almost here! Hitting stores next Wednesday, the first issue of IDW Publishing’s G.I. JOE comic book spin-off is being supported by a combined 36 Retailer and Convention Exclusive covers, including 9 covers illustrated by Liefeld himself!

“G.I. JOE is a storied franchise that has entertained fans across multiple generations! It was my first toy, and my passion for these characters and this world has run deep since I was a young boy consumed with all things ‘Joe’,” says Liefeld. “The opportunity to write and draw Snake Eyes, and adding all-new characters, challenges, and consequences to the pantheon of G.I. JOE has been the highlight of my career to date! I’m thrilled to release SNAKE EYES: DEADGAME #1 into the world courtesy of Hasbro and IDW! The support from fans has been incredible!”

Snake Eyes has long been the most mysterious member of the G.I. JOE team, but within the pages of DEADGAME, he’ll finally be forced to play his hand! How long can he keep his past classified… and what deadly secrets will come back to haunt him?

“Rob Liefeld and Snake Eyes were destined to come together,” says John Barber, IDW’s Editor-in-Chief. “We could not be more excited to have one of comics’ all-time most iconic artists take a stab — pun very much intended — at telling a tale of one of the world’s most iconic characters.”

“Rob Liefeld’s unique take on the G.I. JOE franchise is truly the very definition of ‘event comics,’ guaranteed to generate fan excitement and attract lots of foot traffic to comic shops,” says Chris Ryall, IDW’s President, Publisher, and CCO. “We are extremely grateful for our retail and convention partners who have recognized SNAKE EYES: DEADGAME as one of Summer 2020’s biggest titles and supported this launch so enthusiastically.”

The first issue of SNAKE EYES: DEADGAME will arrive in stores on July 15. To reserve your copy, please contact your local comic shop or visit www.comicshoplocator.com to find a store near you.

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Artist Jonboy Meyers is letting us know that the exclusive variant cover for Snake Eyes: Deadgame #1 is up for pre-order via his official website.

Snake Eyes: Deadgame from Rob Liefeld & Chad Bowers

Snake Eyes has long been the most mysterious member of the Joes, but how long can he keep his past classified when he’s forced to play his hand? Will he get a lucky roll? Or will the deadgame finally catch up to him?

Bullet point(s):

  • Exclusive Limited Print Dress Variant Cover (Snake Eyes with New Helmet Black Background)
  • Exclusive Limited Print Virgin Variant Cover (Snake Eyes with Classic 80’s Helmet with Visor White Background)

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After announcing a halt to the distribution of comic books due to the ongoing global pandemic, Diamond Comic Distributors plans to resume distribution of new weekly product. A letter sent to publishers and retailers reads, in part:

While there are many steps and conversations that need to happen between today and resuming distribution of new weekly product, we are currently targeting mid- to late-May with the hope that, as an industry, we can all work toward that timeframe. Of course, as we have all seen, target dates sometimes need to be adjusted in this ever-changing new-normal. But we cannot wait for firm dates. We have started the planning process and are having these important conversations with publishers and retailers so that once we have more clarity, we are in a position to restart and scale operations over time.

Product that was originally scheduled for release on April 1st and 8th will be distributed over a longer period, allowing publishers to work with printers to deliver new product without further interruption.

Review the letter in its entirety at Bleeding Cool, then share your thoughts about this news on the HISSTANK boards!

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IDW has announced a ‘Pencils Down‘ for most (if not all) of its writers and artists due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Mr. Larry Hama has left the following Facebook post regarding the announcement by the publisher:

“ Just got ‘pencils down’ on a storyline I’ve been doing for 275 issues. This is a hiatus at present. I am wrapping up the end of ‘Snake Hunt’ so that it will be ready to go into the chute once the smoke clears.”

Comic industry is one of the industries which has been affected hard by the pandemic due to its distribution nature. With essential services taking up the front lines, comic book publishers are stepping back as a support and to minimize the loss.

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We have received a press release from IDW Publishing President, Publisher and Chief Creative Officer Chris Ryall which announced the following plans in response to the distribution news from Diamond:

  • For the next three months, IDW will be offering 60-day no-fee returnable terms for all items on Final Order Cutoff (FOC) corresponding to the weekly on-sale dates from March 18th to June 24th.
  • IDW is announcing the suspension of May releases corresponding to OSD dates from May 6th to May 27th.
  • IDW will reduce its overall publishing line for products originally scheduled through July, with a focus on releasing our biggest projects in special editions to help drive traffic to stores through the summer.

Read the full press releases from Diamond and IDW, after the jump.

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We have with us the IDW June 2020 G.I. Joe Solicitations.

This June we will see…

  • Snake Eyes: Deadgame – Cover A: Liefeld
  • Snake Eyes: Deadgame – Cover B: Liefeld
  • G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero: Complete Silence
  • Cobra: The Last Laugh Trade Paperback 
  • G.I. Joe #10 – Cover A: Evenhuis
  • G.I. Joe #10 – Cover B: Williams II

Find out more information about each title (and their covers), after the jump.

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Rob Liefeld Gives Fans the First Look at SNAKE EYES: DEADGAME

Snake Eyes has long been the most mysterious member of the G.I. JOE team, but within the pages of DEADGAME, he’ll finally be forced to play his hand! How long can he keep his past classified… and what deadly secrets will come back to haunt him?

“G.I. JOE was my first obsession. Those were the toys in the sandbox with me, kung fu grip, eagle eye, I had them all. G.I. JOE is a world of characters that I have always aspired to participate in,” says Liefeld. “Snake Eyes was a profound influence on my creating Deadpool. Producing this series is an all-time bucket list achievement for me.”

“I’ve seen Rob’s excitement about G.I. JOE for years,” says John Barber, IDW Editor-In-Chief. “I’m thrilled and amazed to see it all finally coming together in the biggest SNAKE EYES comic book in decades — maybe ever! There’s a real electric charge in the air every day as new pages come in — every one seemingly topping the last!”

The first issue of SNAKE EYES: DEADGAME will arrive in stores in June 2020.