G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero Compendium Set Pre-order Store
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One last chance to get the definitive hardcover collections of the original G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero comics + the exclusive Kickstarter Add-ons from the most funded comics Kickstarter campaign ever!
Latest Updates from Our Project:
🖐️ 5 Days Left! 🖐️ Another Stretch Goal Unlocked! + Surprise Add-on! + Another Cool G.I. Joe Project!
over 1 year ago
– Fri, Jun 21, 2024 at 09:48:59 AM
Yo Backers!
Happy Friday everyone! We are entering the FINAL weekend of this incredible G.I. Joe campaign, and we have another meaty update for you, including our 20th unlocked stretch goal and another cool G.I. Joe project we think you'd enjoy!
Yesterday we unlocked the special Kickstarter Exclusive reprint of G.I. Joe: ARAH #21 with this incredible Andy Kubert cover! Now, ALL physical pledges will include this comic printing you can't get anywhere else at no additional cost!
LIMITED EDITION ADD-ON REVEALED!
But wait there's more! We also revealed a special variant edition with the uncolored Andy Kubert inked cover! We thought Andy's inks looked so stunning, we wanted to make this variant cover available to backers looking to score an ultra rare printing. Add it on to your pledge now for just $15+shipping, because once the campaign is over, it's gone forever!
How do I add add-ons?
What a great question! To upgrade your pledge or explore the add-ons, please follow the instructions below:
1. Make sure you’re logged into Kickstarter 2. Click on "Manage My Pledge" 3. Click on "Edit Reward" 4. From here, you can upgrade your pledge or add-on as many additional rewards as you'd like!
And if you do, you'll also be helping us make our way toward the penultimate stretch goal of the campaign...This next stretch goal is featuring a reprint for one of the rarest G.I. Joe comics ever. If you hit this next stretch goal, a special reprint of G.I. Joe Special #1 with newly restored art will be available to all physicals pledge tiers! Own a piece of G.I. Joe history! (More below.)
The winners are in! The next six cards that Rod Whigham, Ron Wagner, and Lee Weeks will be drawing are....
JOE
-Wet Suit
-Wild Bill
-Zap
COBRA
-Copperhead -B.A.T. -Crimson Guard
Congratulations to all who voted!! Maybe one day we'll get a Chuckles card... And remember, these cards will be added to the JOE and COBRA card sets, which means each set totals 12 cards! That's 25 possible cards including the Storm Shadow card you get for free if you sign up for our mailing list and back any physical tier. Make sure you secure yours today!
Today in Special Ops Archives, ARAH series editor Alex Antone gives us the inside scoop about G.I. Joe Special #1 (our next stretch goal) and how it involves Image co-founder Todd McFarlane!
What’s the first thing you think of when you think of G.I. Joe Special #1?
Alex: In 1990, Marvel printed the interiors of this issue with a new cover that homages McFarlane's famous Spider-Man run. They called it G.I. Joe Special #1. It’s one of the rarest and most coveted G.I. Joe comics in existence!
What do you think is the most unique aspect of this issue?
Alex: As legend goes, in 1987, Todd McFarlane, now known as the creator of SPAWN, was originally hired to draw ARAH #61 (after drawing issue 60), but for reasons known only to a select few, his work was shelved and the issue was redrawn by Marshall Rogers and Danny Bulandi.
Tell our friends here how we’re celebrating this landmark issue!
Alex: Fun fact: This issue has been recently restored by Skybound from the ground up! Hope you enjoy!
Another Incredible G.I. Joe Project: Creating G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero!
Finally, we know you can't get enough of G.I. Joe, so we wanted to share the love and make you aware of another AWESOME G.I. Joe project that has been under lock and key at “The Pit” for years!
Dan Klingensmith recently finished his significant undertaking of cataloging the creation of the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero brand in a 15-volume book set! Outside of discussing the history of G.I. Joe, Dan Klingensmith takes you on a journey on how G.I. Joe action figures, vehicles, and playsets came to be in the 1980s and 1990s.
With 1000+ pages printed in the USA, the Creating G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero book series showcases internal designs and prototypes that were never meant to be seen by the public, the inspiration and influences behind the different figures and vehicles from the designer’s perspective, alternate names that Larry Hama created when writing a character’s file card, information pulled directly from internal memos regarding decisions or changes made, and insider stories from those who worked on the G.I. Joe brand. This series would not have been a success if it were not for the support Dan received from the many members who worked on the Joe brand at Hasbro!
To see additional sample pages and to purchase the books, please click here! There is a great deal going on right now for the full set of 15 books that include 3 slipcases to hold this wealth of knowledge!
If you are in the Dallas area this weekend, please stop by and see Dan and several members of the Hasbro team that helped bring G.I. Joe to life in the 80s and 90s! Also attending this show is Larry Hama! Stop by to talk to him about his involvement with our epic project! Click here for more details!
We have 5 days left so make sure to keep spreading the word about this campaign, time is almost up! Make sure you tell your friend and family to get in on the action before it's too late! Final weekend!
YO JOE!
-Team G.I. Joe
Got questions? We want to know! Because knowing is...well, you get it.
❗Larry Hama AMA❗Join Skybound Insiders For A Chance To Win A Signed G.I. JOE: ARAH #1 Larry Hama Cut
over 1 year ago
– Thu, Jun 20, 2024 at 10:08:37 AM
Yo Backers!
Larry Hama AMA starts in one hour!
It's happening! The legendary Larry Hama will be doing an AMA on reddit in one hour at 11am PT, 2pm ET. Here's the link RIGHT HERE. Get your questions in now!
JOIN SKYBOUND INSIDERS FOR A CHANCE TO WIN!
We have a special offer for you to continue the G.I. Joe experience this year!
Do you like exclusive, first-look access to your favorite media and chances to win insanely rare collectibles? If yes, we’ve got something for you. Now is the PERFECT time for G.I. JOE fans like yourselves to sign up for Skybound Insiders. (And it’s totally free!)
If you sign up for Insiders at https://insiders.skybound.com, you’ll be entered for a chance to win the amazing June giveaway — a copy of G.I. JOE: A REAL AMERICAN HERO Issue #1 – The Larry Hama Cut, signed by the legendary writer himself.
This definitive edition of G.I. JOE’s very first issue restores Larry Hama’s original, unedited dialogue for the first time ever in print. Not to mention it’s also the first comic book appearance of Snake Eyes, Scarlett and Cobra Commander. This is a crown jewel of G.I. JOE prized collectibles. The kind of thing that Cobra would try to steal.
As a reminder, G.I. JOE: A REAL AMERICAN HERO backers can get up to 50,000 bonus points to jumpstart their benefits as well.
Note: Please use the same email account you used for this Kickstarter campaign to sign up for Insiders to ensure that bonus points get credited properly. Your bonus points will be automatically credited to your Insider account on or around July 10.
You asked for even more cards by Rod Whigham, Ron Wagner, and Lee Weeks and we earned 'em together! And once again, YOU GET TO CHOOSE who is featured on each card! Once again, Top 3 Joes and top 3 Cobras win!
Don't Forget!! 🗳️ Voting ends TONIGHT, hit the VOTE NOW button above to make your voice heard!
We are SO CLOSE to unlocking the next stretch goal... stay tuned for more exciting announcements!
☝️One Week Left! Have you voted yet? 🗳️ "The Silent Issue" Inspiration + Another Project For G.I. Joe Fans!
over 1 year ago
– Tue, Jun 18, 2024 at 11:20:38 AM
Yo Backers!
The countdown is on: this campaign ends IN ONE WEEK! We can't thank you enough for making this campaign epic! You continue to unlock stretch goal after stretch goal, and we are making GREAT progress on the next one already! At this rate we may hit it this week!
See below for more great stories from the legendary Larry Hama and for information about another amazing G.I. Joe book we think you may enjoy!
We're well on our way toward unlocking this special reprint of the most famous G.I. Joe issue of all-time! Printed on gorgeous newsprint, this kickstarter exclusive edition will never be printed again...a very rare collectible indeed!
You asked for even more cards by Rod Whigham, Ron Wagner, and Lee Weeks and we earned 'em together! And once again, YOU GET TO CHOOSE who is featured on each card! Once again, Top 3 Joes and top 3 Cobras win!
Don't Forget!! 🗳️ Voting ends Thursday at 9pm PT, hit the VOTE NOW button above to make your voice heard!
Today on Declassified, Larry Hama walks us through balancing the fantastic with the real world elements of G.I. Joe, inspiration behind the legendary G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #21 "The Silent Issue," why at times Cobra may seem sympathetic, and more!
Another Incredible G.I. Joe Project: THE ART OF G.I. JOE: A REAL AMERICAN HERO!
Finally, we know you can't get enough of G.I. Joe, so we wanted to share the love and make you aware of another AWESOME G.I. Joe project in case it wasn't already on your radar!
R. Carson Mataxis and company have been cataloging the brand’s action figures, vehicles, playsets, print content, peripheral products, and more for over a decade on 3DJoes.com. From this archive sprung The Art of G.I.JOE: A Real American Hero Omnibus Hardcover.This massive tome includes decades of artistic flair and business strategy in one captivating 712 page book. The Art of G.I.JOE: A Real American Hero was created, designed, and produced by Carson with the help of Brian Sauer, Chad Hucal and former Hasbro executives and G.I.JOE designers, illustrators, and sculptors. The Omnibus can be purchased RIGHT HERE. It's incredibly comprehensive and detailed, and there's only 2,500 sets left!
We have 8 days left so make sure to keep spreading the word about this campaign, time is almost up! Make sure you tell your friend and family to get in on the action before it's too late!
❗️New Stretch Goal: Exclusive "Silent Issue" Reprint!❗️ Larry Hama AMA + Card Voting Continues 🗳️ Legendary Joe Artist Ron Wagner!
over 1 year ago
– Mon, Jun 17, 2024 at 03:38:40 PM
Yo Backers!
Happy Monday! Hope everyone had a good Father's Day! Today is packed with MASSIVE updates! We unlocked 3 new stretch goals over the weekend, which means we just revealed a brand new one--and it's big! That, and WAY more, below!
Thanks to your support, we've added ALL THREE of these 6x8'' archival quality prints FOR FREE to every physical pledge!
And if you want more, don't forget, this print set is also available as an ADD-ON! So pick up an extra set for yourself...or a friend!
And next up...
Whoa!!! That's right, a Kickstarter-Exclusive reprint of the most famous G.I. JOE Issue EVER! Let's go get it!!
You asked for even more cards by Rod Whigham, Ron Wagner, and Lee Weeks and we earned 'em together! And once again, YOU GET TO CHOOSE who is featured on each card! Once again, Top 3 Joes and top 3 Cobras win!
Don't Forget!! 🗳️ Voting ends Thursday at 9pm PT, hit the VOTE NOW button above to make your voice heard!
ANNOUNCEMENT: LARRY HAMA is doing an AMA!
Finally, we are so excited to announce Larry Hama will be doing an AMA this Thursday, June 20th at 11am PT / 2pm ET!
We'll hit you with the link as soon as it's live! Get your questions ready for the man, the myth, and the legend!
In today’s Artists on the Front Line, we chat with Ron Wagner, one of the flagship cover and interior illustrators that worked on A Real American Hero’s initial run.
What do you think is the most underrated issue or cover you worked on?
Ron: My favorite issue was the one that the late Russ Heath inked over my pencils [issue #64]. He was a childhood hero of mine. I loved his Sgt. Rock art! It was a great thrill for me.
Who is the G.I. Joe or Cobra character that you feel you didn’t get to draw enough of? Why do you find that character so interesting?
Ron: I always liked Destro and the Baroness. I always find the bad guys more interesting.
You obviously worked with the legendary Larry Hama. Are there any anecdotes or stories you have from working with him?
Ron: Larry, was the first Editor at Marvel to give me work. When I first called him to ask for an appointment to show him my portfolio, fresh from graduating the Kubert School, he said, "I want to see 22 pages of continuity or I don't want to see you." I answered, "I have them!" and I went in to see him. He gave great advice about what I was doing wrong, and said if I did 5 pages of good super hero stuff he would show it to every Editor there.
-- See you tomorrow, troops! We have 9 days left so make sure to keep spreading the word about this campaign, time is almost up!
