IDW Publishing has posted a teaser image of their upcoming G.I.Joe vs Transformers Cross Over series on their Facebook Page with the following tag line –
The crossover of the century is coming next summer! Introducing Transformers/G.I. JoeAre you looking forward to this latest version of the G.I.Joe vs Transformers story? Sound off on the Hisstank Forums! San Diego, CA (October 11, 2013) – Two of the most popular comic book franchises of all-time, TRANSFORMERS and G.I. JOE, will be going head-to-head in a brand-new ongoing series debuting next summer! Written and drawn by comic luminary Tom Scioli (Godland, American Barbarian) with co-writer and TRANSFORMERS veteran John Barber (TRANSFORMERS: ROBOTS IN DISGUISE, FALL OF CYBERTRON), these classic characters will explode off the page like never before!
Based on the iconic Hasbro brands, this stand-alone series is set to explore the intriguing encounter between these starkly different teams. Cosmic in scale, the series will utilize Scioli’s unique artwork to traverse the perils of space and pit the G.I. JOE team against the ominous threats of CYBERTRON. Featuring the characters synonymous with both TRANSFORMERS and G.I. JOE this will be a team-up for the ages!
“This is a dream project for me,” says Barber, “and I’m blown away by the imagination and the unique take that Tom Scioli is bringing to this project. It harkens back to classic comic traditions—and to the origins of the TRANSFORMERS and G.I. JOE characters—but feels constantly, irrepressibly new!”
“This feels like the comic I was born to make,” says Scioli. “We’re asking big questions. Is war an inevitable condition of life? What is free will? What is the future of man and machine as the line between them becomes increasingly blurred? The G.I. JOE team is trained to deal with dangerous situations and this is the ultimate test of their training. The TRANSFORMERS characters push the boundaries of what shapes life can take in this infinite universe of ours. Perhaps it will be a machine that teaches us what it is to be human.”
Both brands have found immense success over the decades with action figures, feature films, cartoons, comics and more; and have each found unique and avid fanbases. With influential and iconic characters, the TRANSFORMERS and G.I. JOE brands are globally renowned as multi-media powerhouses.
“We’ve been waiting for the right opportunity for this event, and the anniversary of both TRANSFORMERS and G.I.JOE in 2014 is definitely the perfect time,” said Michael Kelly, Hasbro’s Director of Global Publishing. “We are very excited to be working with IDW on this project, and I for one can’t wait to read the next chapter of this adventure.”
The event of the year begins next summer only at IDW!
C.I.A.D. says
IDW Publishing G.I.Joe vs Transformers Teaser Image - GI Joe News
Nemesis*Prime says
OMG! It's about damn time we got another Joe/TF crossover, and a potentially ongoing one?! Very exciting news.
ndb says
I think this concept has been done to death but I'll read it.
CrimsonGuard101 says
now if it would spawn a cartoon and then a movie...and then the most awesome toy line... ever....i can die a happy man...but not till then...
Stormgard says
Lord, this has been done to death so many times now.
skinny says
About time, and it looks like it will be ARAH style, I wonder if they will have Larry Hama and Simon Furman co-write it. Now that would rock.
C.I.A.D. says
You both just gave my imagination a heart attack.
CrimsonGuard101 says
Jay West says
This is pretty big news. Still holding at 4 Joe ongoings. Crazy. I don't ever want Transformers in my main Joe comic verse, but a stand alone continuity is fine.
ozzie92 says
CrimsonGuard101: RESOLUTE all the way!!! I'm right there with ya... :(
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