G.I.Joe Comics For March 2005

G.I. JOE: ARASHIKAGE SHOWDOWN -- DIGEST
Written by Josh Blaylock,
art and cover by Tony Tamai

Once again Devil's Due blazes a new trail‹this time into the manga market! Written to be accessible to new readers, but enjoyable for die-hard fans. "Arashikage Showdown" is a black and white graphic novel for all ages. The Arashikage Ninja Clan is the tie that binds Snake-Eyes, Jinx, and Storm Shadow. They are the last of a once-powerful Clan‹and now, someone is out to steal one of the last objects of their heritage. A relic of great power, the Jewel of the Sun Goddess had been guarded by the Arashikage for centuries. Now, the mysterious gem could give the ultimate power to the forces of evil‹and in doing so, destroy the last remnants of the Clan.

128 pages, black and white, $19.95

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G.I. JOE: MASTER & APPRENTICE VOL.I TPB
Written by Brandon Jerwa, art by Stefano Caselli and Sunder Raj

Snake Eyes. Kamakura. The Silent Ninja Master and his Apprentice, both valued members of the G.I. Joe team. But it wasn't always that wayŠ Only a few years ago, the G.I. Joe team had been disbanded, leaving Snake-Eyes with a chance to find peace with his fiancée, Scarlett. Sean Collins was a bright young career soldier, chosen to serve in an elite unit called Hammer Team. But a bitter twist of fate would bring them together. In one terrible night, both men see all they hold dear shattered at the hands of the terrorist known as Firefly. Neither sees any hope for the future--until Sean seeks the discipline of Ninja teachings. Bound by fate, the two men embark on a quest for justice as Master & Apprentice.

128 pages, $12.95

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G.I. JOE: MASTER & APPRENTICE VOL.II #2
Written by Brandon Jerwa, art by Chris Stevens and UDON, covers by UDON and Andrew Brase

The first series was a surprise hit‹and the follow up will have an even bigger impact on the G.I. Joe mythos. The man called Storm Shadow, seeking to leave Cobra behind him, has taken on an apprentice and begun a new life in Hong Kong. But Junko Akita and Tommy Arashikage have pasts that refuse to die--and may prove to destroy everything they've fought for. Now, she's disappeared--and Storm Shadow must rely upon Jinx and Budo to help track her down. Meanwhile, in Tibet, a shadow falls upon the Red Ninja clan...

32 pages, $2.95

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G.I. JOE: RELOADED #13
Written by Chuck Dixon, art and cover by Nelson Blake and Grafiksismik

He's betrayed everything and everyone he ever believed in -- because he thought it served the greater good. But now, Conrad "Duke" Hauser is confronted by the fact that the revolution he thought he was fighting for only serves a madman's thirst for power. And if that wasn¹t enough for Duke to face, there¹s the prospect of facing the Joes again...

32 pages, $2.95

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G.I. JOE #40
Written by Brandon Jerwa, art and cover by Tim Seeley

"Union of the Snake" Part 5 of 6. The arc that will shatter the Joes¹ world races towards its conclusion! While General Rey wins the trust of his new charges, the decision is made to take extreme action to take Cobra out once and for all. And as Destro reels from personal loss, Cobra Commander activates the Tempest--a doomsday weapon unlike any other--and stands at the very brink of world domination. Meanwhile, the fugitive Snake-Eyes, Scarlett and Duke find a very nasty surprise has followed them to Iceland...

32 pages, $2.95

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COBRA REBORN POSTER
Art by Talent Caldwell

Formerly only available at comic book conventions throughout 2004, this Wizard World exclusive poster, drawn by artist Talent Caldwell, is now available through Previews for the incredible price of $4.95. Supplies limited.

18 inches by 24 inches, $4.95

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