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07-02-2013, 03:02 PM | #1 |
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07-02-2013, 05:04 PM | #2 |
Super Joe Commander
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I have only collected comics infrequently and sporadically since my initial collecting days in the '80's but, lately I have been trying to find some solid comics to engage my interest again. With IDW's launch of the new main title GI Joe reboot, Special Missions, and the Cobra Files I began collecting again hoping these would satisfy that reading I was missing. I have started collecting some DC titles too- I have enjoyed the stories and the art of those DC titles.
As regards the Special Missions series, so far the story and art are acceptable- with the exception that the character's faces are drawn so badly it is comical. Really, those faces are comically bad. They would be prime recipient candidates for Madam Vail's and Dr. Mindbender's program, 'Operation: High Fashion'. I have to wonder to myself: who allowed those illustrations to pass for professional work? |
07-02-2013, 08:29 PM | #3 |
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I love Gulacy's art. The faces and everything else look great to me. Very stylish and professional. The use of shadow in these excerpts creates a very dramatic atmosphere. He's been working since the '70s for DC, Marvel, Dark Horse, etc. I wish he was drawing Hama's ARAH title instead of Special Missions. That one needs a better artist. The art on that one is low in detail and cartoonish. It looks more suited to Archie Comics. As for the art in the new relaunched G.I. Joe, it's garish in the Liefeld/'90s Image style. As for Cobra Files, I didn't take a very close look, but I think it looked like it was leaning too much like avant-garde Vertigo Comics style, which is wrong for this type of series. I'll take Gulacy's art over the other titles any day.
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07-02-2013, 08:57 PM | #4 |
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I enjoy the artwork in this title a lot more then in the Cobra Files.story telling could use a bit more work though.
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07-02-2013, 09:23 PM | #5 |
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Looks like I have a reason to hit the comic shop manana.
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07-03-2013, 04:59 PM | #6 |
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Found the incentive variant cover at mt comic shop. Surprised they even had it because they never have any variant G.I. Joe covers.
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07-04-2013, 08:38 AM | #7 |
Super Joe Commander
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^^^ I like that cover- very nice.
To be clear- my objection to the regular interior art is limited to just the faces. The drawing style of the eyes, noses and mouths make the faces look ridiculous. Everything else looks fine. |
07-05-2013, 01:20 PM | #8 |
Cobra Soldier
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To me the Cobra Files are the best drawn book. |
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