Comic License Revealed

[Recondo]

Didn't see a thread on this so here it is

HASBRO, INC. reaches agreement with IDW Publishing to launch new G.I. JOE Comics

Deal includes various New mini series and reprints of fan-favorite storylines


PAWTUCKET, R.I. (May 29, 2008) – Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS) has reached an agreement with IDW Publishing, creators of the best-selling TRANSFORMERS comic book series, to launch an all-new line of G.I. JOE vs. COBRA comic books. As part of the agreement, IDW will produce a new monthly comic series, as well as deluxe reprints of the G.I. JOE property’s vast comic library, which helped catapult the G.I. JOE vs. COBRA phenomenon more than 25 years ago. IDW also has the rights for trade paperbacks and graphic novels.

The first products from this deal, a new monthly comic book series based on classic G.I. JOE vs. COBRA lore, will be launched with an introductory debut issue in October 2008. Featuring all-new storylines, the comics will portray the epic struggle of the G.I. JOE team against the evil forces of COBRA, while highlighting the brand’s favorite heroes and villains that made kids of the ‘80s today’s fans.

In 2009, IDW will also produce comic series both inspired by and based on the upcoming G.I. JOE live-action major motion picture from Paramount Pictures and Hasbro slated for August 7, 2009, as well as deluxe reprints from the vast G.I. JOE vs. COBRA comic history. The planned IDW comic book projects will be distributed to a wide audience through comic book outlets, trade bookstores and mass retailers.

“We are thrilled at the prospect of expanding our relationship with IDW. They’ve done an outstanding job with Transformers in the comic/hobby segment, national bookstores and mass market chains,” said Matt Gildea, Publishing Director, Hasbro. “IDW would bring that same expertise to the G.I. JOE brand in both new content and the existing G.I. JOE vs. COBRA library. Together, Hasbro and IDW would continue to engage G.I. JOE fans of all ages with amazing graphics and storylines.”

“G.I. JOE will be a perfect extension of the partnership we’ve developed with Hasbro over the past three years,” said Ted Adams, IDW’s President. “We are ecstatic about the opportunity to build upon the great history of the G.I. JOE brand and to present the type of entertainment and storytelling that our readers enjoy from our many licensed properties.”


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About Hasbro

Hasbro (NYSE:HAS) is a worldwide leader in children's and family leisure time entertainment products and services, including the design, manufacture and marketing of games and toys ranging from traditional to high-tech. Both internationally and in the U.S., its PLAYSKOOL, TONKA, MILTON BRADLEY, PARKER BROTHERS, TIGER, CRANIUM and WIZARDS OF THE COAST brands and products provide the highest quality and most recognizable play experiences in the world.



ABOUT IDW PUBLISHING

IDW is an award-winning publisher of comic books, graphic novels and trade paperbacks, based in San Diego, California. As a leader in the horror, action, and sci-fi genres, IDW publishes some of the most successful and popular titles in the industry including: Hasbro’s The Transformers, television's #1 prime time series CBS’ CSI: Crime Scene Investigation; Paramount's Star Trek; Fox's Angel; Hasbro's The Transformers, and the BBC's Doctor Who. IDW’s original horror series, 30 Days of Night, was launched as a major motion picture in October 2007 by Sony Pictures and was the #1 film in its first week of release. In April 2008, IDW released Michael Recycle, the first title from its new children’s book imprint, Worthwhile Books. More information about the company can be found at http://www.idwpublishing.com

[shlappyguy]

So, for people who would know... Is this a good thing?

[X-factorz]

cool...thanks for posting this

[Cobra-La]

Thanks for the news. This confirms the long running rumor. Now we just need to find out what they're going to do in terms of story and continuity.

[Cataclizm1]

IDW tells pretty good stories with TFs. Unfortunately they charge $3.99 an issue. Marvel and DC charge $2.99 usually. I didn't buy the last JOE series so I dunno what the cover price was.

Hopefully they start a new continuity, or reboot it. Enough of this Lady jaye is dead crap.

[Nemesis*Prime]

G.I. Joe AND Transformers under one roof again . . . this could get interesting.

[slim19722]

Cool, also seems like we can expect to see the rest of the Marvel reprints too.

[Deckard]

well to put forth the glass if half empty view here, IDW is know for incoherent storylines, no sense one shots and being late with getting issues out. Hopefully G.I. Joe will be better than what they've done with transformers and hopefully they WILL reboot and not just follow this really butchered continuity where Cool people have died and dumb ones havent :>

[xFlintx]

I think the first issue should open up with Lady Jaye and Flint in bed, whenre Flint wakes up and said I just had a horrible dream, and you died. Then they could just restart from the end of Marvel

[vadersquest]

This could be interesting. I got into the last series late, around WW3 story line. I read the first series and I felt it was fragmented, not near as good as the Marvel run. I have high expectations for this series and maybe a partial reboot would be good. I say they start the series 10-15 years after the marvel run. At least that way we would have some continuity and like someone else said, some deaths were wrong. I would love to have Lady J back and Hawk as the commander in charge again. Just my 2 cents.