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02-20-2013, 10:40 PM | #11 |
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What a piece of crap. I'm extremely disappointed. I don't even know if I can read the second issue. I'll be referring to this as "Affirmative Action Joe."
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02-20-2013, 11:25 PM | #12 |
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I liked it. Solid writing from Van Lente. I wasn't sure about the direction at first, but if it works like this issue, then it won't be bad at all. Hashtag was ANNOYING and will probably continue to annoy me. Overall solid first issue. The Adventure Team nods show that Van Lente knows his Joe history. Duke and Cover Girl is a new one. Like Colton, crusty old soldier. Should be interesting.
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02-21-2013, 02:14 AM | #13 |
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You think lines like: "Asian brothers." And "o.M.g" are solid pieces of writing?
Van lente just took away the tone that idw has been building for so long..hope this just fades away, or is just a whole new continuity. If this book was its own spin, and not building off of Dixon's work, I would like it. But the fact that a unit called: "The adventure team" ever existed in the universe is absolutely ridiculous. They've turned it into a cartoon again. I do like the issue, and the idea..but as a separate continuity. |
02-21-2013, 02:39 AM | #14 |
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I agree that it could work as a separate continuity. I kept thinking this would make an excellent introduction to the Sunbow cartoon version of GI Joe where they were more like super heroes, and the general public knew all about them and their battles with Cobra.
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02-21-2013, 06:24 PM | #15 |
Crimson Guard
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It sounds bad. I like his writing on the Marvel Adventures stuff.
I'm not bothered by Doc's daughter replacing him. While other Joes his age want to continue being on active duty, Doc might not want to do it anymore. They don't all need the same motivations and don't need to make the same decisions regarding their status with GI Joe. I'm so behind on the IDW comics (I'm probably a dozen trades behind, due to all the numerous titles), I'm certainly not going to jump into this one. |
02-21-2013, 07:41 PM | #16 |
Iron Grenadier
Join Date: Dec 2011
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Here is my review, just posted it on my blog:
I have to say, I liked Van Lente’s story. For me, GI Joe was never the top secret organization that it has been portrayed as recently. I didn’t think the Joes had fake birth certificates and gave up their former lives to join. This comes mainly from the Sunbow cartoon series, as characters such as Roadblock and Flint had episodes involving their families. So, with that background, I like that GI Joe was exposed in a “Wiki-leaks” reveal. I haven’t quite decided how I feel with the publicity stunt that the US government seems to be making with the Joes. Making them wear certain uniforms, selecting “the right mix of ethnicity, gender, and service branch” to market the Joes is a different take, and one I do not think the government would take. Like Duke, I also have a hard time with the “celebrity soldier” concept. However, it does make Shipwreck complaining about his uniform and code-name more understandable. I read quite a few negative comments about that, but I would complain too if I was made to wear something I didn’t want to or be called something I didn’t want to be called. I like that they are aware of the awkwardness of the ‘celebrity soldier’ and the marketing the the government seems to be implementing. Although, I don’t know about acknowledging making GI Joe toys. But, its a small issue and doesn’t detract from the comic/story overall. Joe Colton replacing General Hawk as the figurehead is a good tie in. Unless they were to decide to make a new general character, Colton was a good choice to ‘command’ the Joes as a senior leader. The nod to the Adventure Team and Coltons strong, aka kung fu grip, was also fun. I am hoping there is a nice future tie in with the Adventure Team. I like the update to Polly, who instead of a talking parrot, is now a UAV. The new Doc as the old Doc’s daughter is also nice and brings in Joe from other continuities. Another controversial topic is Aruna Singh, or Hash Tag. A young, twenty-something battlefied journalist/blogger. People seem to hate her online. The Joes also seem to dislike her and the entire idea of her. But, I don’t hate it. First, the fact that there is dislike coming form the Joes themselves, means that Van Lente has some big things planned for Hash Tag, that we should like. Second, the Joes previously had Scoop, who was very similar. The fact that Hash Tag blogs, tweets, and uses social media updates the journalist aspect. Something that we should not expect to have stayed with the static, traditional role. Especially with the world we live in today of 24 hour news. I was so excited to see Windmill piloting the Skystorm X-Wing, but was filled with dread of his impending doom. And I hated that he died (or appears to be dead) within 4 pages. He only lasted 4 pages?!?!? I would really like to see other Joes be brought in with the main cast and live longer than 4 pages. I also questioned how Duke was captured, as that is not in the comic, but they don’t have room for everything. Now on to the art, another controversial topic. I would love it if people waited a few issues before condemning the art. I do not mind the outfits. I even think Roadblock looks great in his. I loved seeing the WORMS and the MAGGOT. The backgrounds by Kurth are amazing and really drew me into the story. One grip I do have with Kurth, is inconsistency in drawing the faces of characters. Joe Colton went from looking like an old, but strong-jawed leader to a crazy old grandpa on the next. But, I am willing to give it time to develop in future issues. I also thought the Baroness looked way hotter in Cobra; maybe I was spoiled there. One last thing to cover, is the cover itself. Or at least Cover A. It is ugly. Joes on steroids. However, B, Sub, RIA, and RIB are all good covers. In fact, I really like the RI cover with the origin story of GI Joe. I have to say I am very excited about this, both the new direction of the comics and me starting to discuss them a lot more. I bought all 5 covers. While I do not plan on buying every variant cover from here on out, I will get the ones that catch my eye. This is a great jumping on point for anyone who was not previously reading the IDW Joe comics. I definitely recommend it as a good read.
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02-21-2013, 11:40 PM | #17 |
The Viper is Not Coming
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in the words of Hashtag...OMG.
This issue was racist, sexist, had multiple continuity errors, had references to a tv show that isn't at all accurate, had characters that are supposed to be highly intelligent officers use words like "dumb" and "Asian brothers". This was just a huge mess. I was wondering if maybe the writers or artist may not be at fault and it could be idw editors...NO...the writer, artist, colorist, and the editor are all at fault here. They all should be ashamed...this is AWFUL. I'm just blown away this got published. and let's not even talk about the dramatic debut of Windmill or why a former fashion model is bottom heavy and has weirdly proportioned arms. wow. this was just a bigger mess than I ever thought it coulda been. |
02-22-2013, 01:35 PM | #18 |
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in the words of Hashtag...OMG.
This issue was racist, sexist, had multiple continuity errors, had references to a tv show that isn't at all accurate, had characters that are supposed to be highly intelligent officers use words like "dumb" and "Asian brothers". This was just a huge mess. I was wondering if maybe the writers or artist may not be at fault and it could be idw editors...NO...the writer, artist, colorist, and the editor are all at fault here. They all should be ashamed...this is AWFUL. I'm just blown away this got published. and let's not even talk about the dramatic debut of Windmill or why a former fashion model is bottom heavy and has weirdly proportioned arms. wow. this was just a bigger mess than I ever thought it coulda been.
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02-22-2013, 03:55 PM | #19 |
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It sounds bad. I like his writing on the Marvel Adventures stuff.
I'm not bothered by Doc's daughter replacing him. While other Joes his age want to continue being on active duty, Doc might not want to do it anymore. They don't all need the same motivations and don't need to make the same decisions regarding their status with GI Joe. I'm so behind on the IDW comics (I'm probably a dozen trades behind, due to all the numerous titles), I'm certainly not going to jump into this one.
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02-22-2013, 04:47 PM | #20 |
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CBR gave the issue 1 and a half stars: Review: G.I Joe #1 - Comic Book Resources |
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