Talking Joe: A G.I. Joe Podcast

Talking Joe 218 - Nel Yomtov Interview (G.I. Joe , Transformers, Marvel, Iron Man) alking Joe 218 - Nel Yomtov Interview (G.I. Joe , Transformers, Marvel, Iron Man) We bring you an interview with another significant person from the history of GI Joe - Nelson "Nel" Yomtov. Nel is known for his work at Marvel comics from 1975 to 1996 - as a writer, colourist and editor and more besides. For GI Joe, he coloured issues of GI Joe, GI joe special Missions, GI Joe order of battle & Joe Vs Transformers & also colored the whole 80 issue Marvel run of Transformers, Nel played a critical role in the history of GI Joe, as in his role as Director of Product Development in Marvel's licensing division. He was responsible for GI joe's licensing when it launched in 1982 and was in the room where it happened in the critical early meetings between Marvel and Hasbro. We discuss Nel's journey at Marvel, how he got started, working in licensing, colouring, and editing, plus the K-Otics - the band he was in with Larry Hama.

Based in Indonesia, Chris Lie is a concept artist & founder of Caravan Studio, designing movies' visuals for projects such as such as for Shazam Fury Of The Gods and working with the likes of Netflix, Prime, Disney+, Warner Bros, Skydance. But importantly for us he before then he was an Intern at Devlis Due, and artist on Arashikage Showdown and Sigma Six comics as well as the 25th Anniversary box art and more! Chrs' career journey makes for a fascinating story! Based in Indonesia, Chris Lie is a concept artist & founder of Caravan Studio, designing movies' visuals for projects such as such as for Shazam Fury Of The Gods and working with the likes of Netflix, Prime, Disney+, Warner Bros, Skydance. But importantly for us he before then he was an Intern at Devlis Due, and artist on Arashikage Showdown and Sigma Six comics as well as the 25th Anniversary box art and more! Chrs' career journey makes for a fascinating story! This audio only version of the interview - is more heavily edited without pauses, erms etc Also available on YouTube with talking heads, covers shared on screen etc: https://youtu.be/0KouDjQsmXg Links: https://comicvine.gamespot.com/chris-lie/4040-45414/issues-cover/ http://caravanstudio.com/ https://twitter.com/chrisliecaravan?lang=en

ALKING JOE 216 - Disavowed - Interview with Sam Wells (Devils Due Assistant Publisher) Sam Wells, based in Chicago, started as an Intern at Devils Due Publishing and went on to be Assistant Publisher and has gone on to run the Toy shop, Toy De Jour. This is the more tightly edited audio only verion of the YouTube interview posted earlier. https://youtu.be/m2cCLmmNRA0 During his time at Devil's Due, Sam was involved in a bunch of stuff, but most prominently for us, the readers, as the writer on Special Missions Brazil (a story inspired by the original figures), and the Data Desk profiles. He also had some involvement in the Hasbro approval process, who he has previously described as "a multi headed schizophrenic beast". In this interview we have a deep dive into the Devil's Due years, running from the intern days to the end of Sam's time and Devils Due and beyond. Links: https://www.toydejour.com/ https://www.facebook.com/toydejour https://www.instagram.com/toydejour “A Toy Store Near you” show about Toy De Jour https://youtu.be/ivKwcwKm1BM

With the Skybound November 2023 Solicits , which include the return of ARAH with issue 301, this week's episode is a video summing up the news, with a little bit of my own speculation. Youtube video with images: https://youtu.be/W3_UzkIfMic direct Audio only version http://cast.rocks/hosting/15498/301-preview.mp3 Could we be getting extra unexpected content in 301 Who will be the "one Joe won't survive THIS ISSUE!" (Could Throwdown get Thrown Down a well and forgotten about? (I don't actually talk about this but will welcome your speculation A look at some of the preview art pages G.I. JOE: A REAL AMERICAN HERO #1–LARRY HAMA CUT - speculation on what the Larry Hama cut will mean Who will be have their "1st surprising first Energon Universe appearance!" in Transgformers # 2 Text only write up here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/87973289

TALKING JOE 214 - Disavowed - Special Missions Manhattan Mark and Tim Finn are continuing to look back at the Disavowed era with G.I.Joe America's Elite Special missions Manhattan (Devils Due February 2006) For those reading along, this is collected in G.I.JOE AMERICA'S ELITE: SPECIAL MISSIONS TPB March 2007 collecting Manhattan, Tokyo, Antartica (special missions brazil and “the enemy” were never collected). Special Missions: Manhattan Writer: B. Clay Moore, Artist: Jeremy Haun, Colorist: Dave Bryant, Letterer: Brian J. Crowley, Editor: Mike O'Sullivan Brother's Keeper Writer: Mike O'Sullivan, Artist: Tim Seeley, Colorist: John Rauch, Letterer: Brian J. Crowley P.E.T.S. Story by: Sam Wells, Sean Dove, Mike O'Sullivan and the rest of the Joe-Kers at Devil's Due, Art: Sean Dove, Ross Lowery, Stefano Caselli & Daniele Rudoni, Letterer: Brian J. Crowley

TALKING JOE 213 - Disavowed - G.I. Joe America's Elite “The Past Comes Back” # 5 - 6 backup story (2005) We are continuing our look at the Disavowed era with the backup story “The Past Comes Back” from G.I. Joe America's Elite # 5-6 (Devils Due November/ Dec 2005) . For those reading along, this is also collected in 2007 Trade paperback, Dreadnoks: Declassified Creative Team The Past Comes Back Story: Josh Blaylock, Art: Stanley Lau & Ray Toh of Imaginary Friends Studio, Letters: Steve Seeley, Brian J. Crowley Edits: Mike O'Sullivan

TALKING JOE 212 - Disavowed - G.I. Joe America's Elite # 5 - 8 (2005 / 2006) Mark and Tim are continuing our look at the Disavowed era with G.I.Joe America's Elite # 5-8 (Devils Due November 2005 – February 2006) as the Joe Casey / Stefano Caselli run continues. For those reading along, this is collected in 2006 Americas Elite TPB 1 “The Newest War (0-5)/ 2 Ties that bind 6-12 or2013 TPB Americas Elite vol 1 from IDW 0-6 , vol 2 (7-12) Creative Team: Written by: Joe Casey, Art by: Stefano Caselli (not issue 5), Nelson Blake II, Inks: John Lowe (5) Colors by: Kendrik Lim of ILS (5&6) Hendrick Lim (7) Daniele Rudoni (8) Lettering by: Steve Seeley & Brian J Crowley Edited by: Mike O'Sullivan

All the Talking Joe Jingles, all the time. An un-numbered episode as this is a completely self indulgent set of silliness and definitely not a thoughtful deep dive into a GI Joe comic. TALKING JOE Jingle Medley 4 Its's all the jingles and parody songs created for the show since the last Jingle Medley in May 2022, Larry Hama quote C64 Intro, Let's Talk about SFX, 20 Pages or So, Is it a Serpent Or?, Americas Elite, Dawn of The Red Shadows, Back once again with the GI Joe Master Say Something Nice Freddie Williams, A Real American Bryan, Reading Rainbow, Brandon Jerwa testimonial John Thurmond reading Quotes by SL Gallant cheers- larry hama parody (“Making It up as You Go along”) Sam Moore/ Ugly Ink mongols of cobra island - the wombling song parody Do You Want to Build a clone man? (do you want to build a clone man parody), Techno Techno Techno viper, Baroness Connection (podcast premiere!) A Million Toys (Greatest Showman parody) All the small toys (all the small things parody) Fairytale of the Pit with Falcon & Jinx (Fairytale of New York parody) Skybound Bill Ratner – “now you know”

Talking Joe gets you up to date with the latest San Diego Comic Con 2023 Skybound Energon Universe / G.I. Joe Comics news. I bring you the news from3 of the panels, and include some audio from those panels where available. A big thanks to Phillip Donnelly so getting out the news lave as it happened on the Convention floor. Energon universe Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNPXwLPfudU You can read about the initial Skybound news here https://www.patreon.com/posts/84601419 and watch me and Chris M.A.C.L.O.E.D discuss it here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HrbOJjq3pug What we already know: about the Shared Hasbro Energon Universe: • Void Rivals is the stating point of the universe, which started with issue 1 in June • Transformers #1 October 2023 by Daniel Warren Johnson • Duke #1 December 2023 from Joshua Williamson (DC's Superman, Dark Ride) and Tom Reilly (The Thing), • Cobra Commander #1 January 2024 from Joshua Williamson and Andrea Milana Outside of the Energon universe in its own continuity, G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero written by Larry Hama continues #301 with artist Chris Mooneyham. In November, Skybound will also release G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #1 Larry Hama Cut, a special reprint of the iconic first issue featuring Larry Hama's original, unaltered scripting. One theme that was repeated is that they want letters! Void rivals@skybound.com is the email address, so get writing!

New episode! TJ 210 - Interview with Artist Mathew "Mac Rey" Reynolds. NEATO! Youtube (with us on video and extra images): https://youtu.be/ziuz8_HWJlk Audio Only Podcast (with better sound) at normal Podcatchers, links at https://talkingjoe.co.uk/ Following on from our recent deep dive into the Larry Hama written comic "Spy Hunter and Paper Boy" Mark and Tim Finn took some time to catch up with the artist of the book (and G.I. Joe fan) artist Mathew "Mac Rey" Reynolds. Mathew Mac Rey Reynolds We talk about discovering G.I. Joe as a kid back in 1982, the influence that it has had, early life, comics, art and breaking in to comics. We discuss his big comics projects to date: Vic Falcon (the creator owned project he developed with Larry Hama), Mercenary Sea, Ruff & Reddy, Spy Hunter & Paper Boy, and speculate at the possibility of G.I. Joe in his future.

Its Cobra Convergence 7! And Mark and Tim were interviewed by HCC788 AKA Bryan Stephen. It's a non numbered episode as we are just doing a bit of self-indulgent navel gazing talking about ourselves and the podcast. The YouTube version is here: https://youtu.be/l9xO36Gf30w But its all chat, so the audio only version is just as good! Find out more about CC7 here: https://hcc788.com/ Our CC7 episode on Spy Hunter & Paper Boy came out last week and is available here https://youtu.be/2w5bEAg5ES4

Its Cobra Convergence 7! And Mark and Tim were interviewed by HCC788 AKA Bryan Stephen. It's a non numbered episode as we are just doing a bit of self-indulgent navel gazing talking about ourselves and the podcast. The YouTube version is here: https://youtu.be/l9xO36Gf30w But its all chat, so the audio only version is just as good! Find out more about CC7 here: https://hcc788.com/ Our CC7 episode on Spy Hunter & Paper Boy came out last week and is available here https://youtu.be/2w5bEAg5ES4

Talking Joe 209 - Spy Hunter & Paper Boy review - For Cobra Convergence 7 - The Best Hama Joe comic you've never heard of! Its the annual fan Cobra Convergence 7 where across the month Joe fan creators share new content! And the loose theme this year is spies, so what better tie in than to look at an unknown but GREAT comic from GI Joe Legend Larry Hama with the name SPYHUNTER in the tittle! Find out more about CC7 here: https://hcc788.com/ In this episode of next episode Mark and Tim are talking about what I am calling Larry Hama's best GI Joe comic that you have never heard of, Spy Hunter & Paper Boy, released May 2021. (Even if technically speaking it isn't GI Joe). Released May 2021, Spy Hunter & Paper Boy #1-6 (DC, $3.99 each): a "digital first" (but in reality digital only) comic arriving on DC's digital first channels including ComiXology, with all six issues released on the same day You can find the issues digitally on Amazon (formerly comiXology) link https://t.co/e4xMWUOT2x You can also find the issue in other places if you were to Google "spyhunter paperboy viewcomic" The series is written by Larry Hama with art by Mac Rey, and letters by Pat Brosseau and it features a crossover between two old video game franchises, Spy Hunter and Paper Boy. There are very few details publicly available about the book - all 6 issues were quietly released as "Digital first" in May 2021 without any sort of fanfare or publicity by DC. There was really nothing in the comic itself that explained what the series was or why it existed and never had a print release. This is some of the best GI Joe like work by Hama since his prime in the 80s at Marvel with some stunning art. You can read the series and listen or listen and then read it or just listen, whatever!. There are a few spoilers but we've tried not to go too heavy on details of plot. Mac Rey (artist) - Arkansas resident, Mathew “Mac Rey” Reynolds started out in comics back in the early days of Malibu on books like AIRMAN and THE PROTECTORS, more recently he has worked on THE MERCENARY SEA from Image Comics. And “The RUFF and REDDY SHOW” from DC comics. After working on a creator-owned project called VIC FALCON with G.I. JOE writer Larry Hama, they went on to work together on Spy Hunter & Paper Boy. Spy Hunter: a vehicular combat action game developed by Bally Midway and released for arcades in 1983. The object of the game is to drive down roads in the technologically advanced the fictitious G-6155 Interceptor car and destroy various enemy vehicles with a variety of onboard weapons. Paperboy is an arcade action game developed and published by Atari Games and Midway Games, and released in 1985. The player takes the role of a paperboy who delivers a fictional newspaper called The Daily Sun along a suburban street on his bicycle. The game was ported to many home systems beginning in 1986.

Talking Joe Ep 208 Void Arrival - Void Rivals #1 review Skybound June 2023 with guest Josh Eggebeen This episode was recorded with video so it is relatively visual - particularly on the cover gallery section. The YouTube link is here https://youtu.be/snu2AMOZjq4 However it should still work as audio only. If you are listening audio only let me know what you think. Mark and Tim talk about Void rivals #1 released 14 June 2023 . It's the launchpad of the Hasbro Energon Universe at the new home of GI Joe, Skybound! We are joined by Josh “After Action Report” Eggebeen who tells us all about his scavenger hunt for the issue 1 variant covers – “Gotta catch' em all!” We talk about what we think of this issue, but also what it might mean for the wider Energon Universe. Episode links Cover Gallery - https://leagueofcomicgeeks.com/comic/1370408/void-rivals-1 About the GI Joe animation – “In the Presence of Mine Enemies” http://joeguide.com/summaries/in_the_presence_of_mine_enemies/ After Action Report - http://afteractionreport.net

TALKING JOE 207 - IMAGE/SKYBOUND G.I. JOE COMICS NEWS DISCUSSION - SPOILERS! TALKING FORCE SPECIAL! Welcome to this Full Force and Talking Joe crossover event special TALKING FORCE LIVE, with Christopher McLeod AKA #Diagnostik80 and of course Talking Joe's very own Mark ! We will be breaking down all the recent comic news surrounding Image/Skybound, G.I. Joe, Transformers, Void Rivals and A Real American Hero!! SPOILERS AHEAD!! Video version here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HrbOJjq3pug&t=9s Talking Joe Patreon Article - the story so far with links to all the articles https://www.patreon.com/posts/skybound-story-84601419 TALKING FORCE LIVE SPECIAL!! IMAGE/SKYBOUND G.I. JOE COMICS NEWS DISCUSSION!!

Talking Joe 206 - Disavowed - G.I. Joe America's Elite # 1 - 4 (2005) Mark and Tim are continuing their look at the Disavowed era with G.I.Joe America's Elite # 1 - 4 (Devils Due July-October 2005) , the first arc of the Joe Casey run For those reading along, this is collected in 2006 Americas Elite TPB 1 “The Newest War (0-5) or2013 TPB Americas Elite vol 1 from IDW 0-6 It's the return of some classic jingles in this episode, where the big question being asked is; "does Flint push a push pop?" We really enjoyed the big opener in issue zero, so how does this momentum hold up for the next arc of four issues? Creative Team Written by: Joe Casey, Pencils by: Stefano Caselli, Inks by: Andrew Pepoy, Colors by: Sunder Raj with Carsten Bradley, and Kendrik Lim of Imaginary Friends Studio (issue 3 & 4) Lettering by: Steve Seeley, Edited by: Mark Powers, Associate Editor: Mike O'Sullivan

TALKING JOE 203 - DISAVOWED - AMERICA'S ELITE! #0 “The Newest War” (Devils Due June 2005) YouTube: https://youtu.be/MHgnMgEuQm0 It's the start of an all new era of Talking Joe Disavowed - we have concluded the first phase of the Devils Due era with GI Joe #43 and the end of the Brandon Jerwa era, and

Talking Joe talks to Sam Moore AKA "Ugly Ink" - The Traveller's Guide to Flogoria interview Video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2c3nFK7sR0 Sam Moore is the creator of a new comic - The Traveller's Guide to Flogoria - a sci fi fantasy comic from Scout comics out soon. We talk about Sam's love for GI joe, the collection he keeps in his studio, and how the influence of GI Joe has inspired his work - from Devilfish Orange in his boats, to GI Joe packaging style comic covers, to filecard profiles. More about Ugly ink and Flogoria; http://instagram.com/ugly_ink/ https://www.reddit.com/r/Flogoria/Details to order the book https://www.previewsworld.com/Catalog/APR231822

TALKING JOE 203 - DISAVOWED - ARASHIKAGE SHOWDOWN - WITH JOSH BLAYLOCK Mark and Tim continuing their look at the GI Disavowed era with Arashikage Showdown (Devils Due May 2005) , and Josh Blaylock stops by to contribute some recollections. It's an unusual book format in this week's review being Digest sized, 5 inches by 7.5 inches, black and white, 122 pages. Story: Josh Blaylock, Art: Chris Lie, with Tony Tamai, Anthony Spay, Ramanda Kamarga, Dove McHargue, Letters: Marshall Dillon, , Editors: Mark Powers, Mike O'Sullivan, Graphic Design: Evan Suit, Marshall Dillon Cover: Susan Luo

TALKING JOE 202 - DISAVOWED - SNAKE EYES DECLASSIFIED 2-6 DEVILS DUE 2005 Mark & Tim are finishing* their look at the Brandon Jerwa era of GI Disavowed era with Snake Eyes: Declassified issues 2-6 (Devils Due Sep 2005 -Jan 2006) *But we are hoping to speak to Brandon at some point in the future! Creative Team Story: Brandon Jerwa Pencils: Emiliano Santalucia & Robert Atkins Colors: John Rauch & Jason Jensen Letters: Steve Seeley with Brian Crowley Cover: Emiliano Santa Lucía & Jeremy Roberts #3 Flip Cover: David Witt

TALKING JOE 201 - DISAVOWED - Snake Eyes Declassified 1 DEVILS DUE 2005 Snake Eyes Declassified Mark and Tim are in a shark cage as they continue their deep dive look at the Brandon Jerwa era of G.I. Joe Disavowed with Snake Eyes: Declassified issues 1 (Devils Due Sep 2005) , which came out 2 months after Bandon Jerwa's final issue 43 on the main book. We set the context and some and look at issue 1 in detail this episode - we will cover the remaining issues 2-5 next time. We refer to the Intro sequence of Apocalypse Now Links ( see clip here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-62d-9HLtY) More on this issue: https://www.yojoe.com/comics/declassified/declassified1.shtml Creative Team Story: Brandon Jerwa Pencils: Emiliano Santalucia Colors: John Rauch Letters: Steve Seeley Cover: Emiliano Santa Lucía & Jeremy Roberts

Talking Joe Episode 200 - Squiduenjoe Trivia Quiz anniversary special It's a 200th (numbered) anniversary episode, so It's another Squiduenjoe special, with special guests joining us to answer GI Joe Trivia in our unique quiz. Mark is the quizmaster host, with current and former presenters; Chief, Steve, Tim and friend of the show Bart Simon joining as contestants in the internets most unique GI Joe Trivia quiz show. Diana Davis, Chris McLeod and Thomas "talks Toys" join us with with guest questions. While there is definitely some visual elements to enjoy from the video, you should still be able to follow what's happening as an audio only version. Find the video version on our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6XlppdP-oKDkn0SMSTspA

Latest EP TJ199 - Mark Talking Joe talks with Greg Agustin, Roger Taft and Hawk sanders from the After Action Report Command Files Kickstarter Originally a YouTube Livestream - https://youtube.com/live/bbk8pO1KefU After Action Report: Command Files Volume #1: Unofficial G.I. Joe Character Guide. This first volume of COMMAND FILES is a visual character guide book that features roughly half of all the G.I. Joe Team characters that were toys (scroll down to see the list). Cobra and affiliated characters are not covered. The second volume is a planned Kickstarter project for Summer 2023 (featuring the remaining number of G.I. Joe Team characters). A third volume is planned for 2024 which will cover COBRA & affiliates. Each character entry will have an extensive list of data points and pictures based upon the original file card dossiers with examples of that character's appearance in many different media, including cartoons, comics & movies. Links: KickStarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/josheggebeen/after-action-report-command-files-gi-joe-character-guideAfterAction report https://afteractionreport.net/Greg's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/g_unit2472/?hl=en-gbRising Sun comics: https://www.risingsuncomics.com/

Silent Prelude review YouTube video version https://youtu.be/5GHFNqo04cI Mark and Tim continue to look at the Brandon Jerwa era of the GI Disavowed era with a deep dive look at this fascinating 5 page story which was exclusively included in the Snake Eyes: Declassified and never reprinted. Publisher: Devil's Due Issue Date: April 2006 Series: Snake Eyes: Declassified Issue Number: TPB Story & Breakdowns: Larry Hama, Finished Pencils: Ron Wagner, Colors: Jason Jensen, Editor: Mike O'Sullivan Silent Prelude Snake-Eyes is seeing Scarlett off on a parachute jump. Storm Shadow, in a Cobra CLAW, kidnaps Scarlett out of the air. Snake-Eyes attempts to get her back but fails allowing Storm Shadow to escape with Scarlett. This is the first meeting of Snake-Eyes and Storm Shadow as true enemies.

Mark and Tim spoke with Rod Whigham Sat 3rd March. Rod Whigham is a commercial and comic book artist. He began his career in the mid-1980s, drawing a run on 'G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero' covering most of issues 31-58 , and returning for # 78 and #116-118 the Destro Search and Destroy trilogY YouTube: https://youtu.be/nRPlkbBt-f0 His comics career includes stints on titles at Marvel and DC including The Punisher, Star Trek and the Shadow. And since 2008 Rod has been the artist of the syndicated comic strip 'Gil Thorp'.

TALKING JOE 196 - DISAVOWED - crank! Interview We are continuing our look at the Disavowed era with G.I. Joe with an interview with special guest Chris Crank, AKA Crank! Christopher Crank is a comics letterer currently based out of Cincinnati, OH. He was part of the original Devil's Due crew, as webmaster, forum admin, Flash animation creator, letters page wrangler (for a time) and at the end of the era, letterer. Crank! is now a full time letterer, working on projects such as ITGirl and The Atomics, Revival, Hack/Slash, Rick & Morty, Battlepug, Jonna and the Unpossible Monsters see more credits at https://comicvine.gamespot.com/crank/4040-52438/issues-cover/ Outside of comics you can find him on Twitter (@ccrank), talking about junk at Crankcast and playing music with the Vladimirs and Sono Morti. Crank's Links: Site: http://www.crankcast.com Twitter: @ccrank Instagram: @ccrank_ a On the Patreon site https://www.patreon.com/posts/79234959 is a post are some photos of the Devil's Due offices and a couple of wallpapers that Crank created.

Talking Joe 195 - Disavowed - G.I Joe Master and Apprentice Series 2. Mark is joined by dark apprentices Tim and Jay to continuing our look at the Brandon Jerwa era of GI Joe with Master and Apprentice series two, issues 1-4 (Devils Due February 2005– May 2005) , which were coming out at the same time as # 40 – 42 Union of the Snake / Dawn of the Red Shadows arc. It's the return of GI Jay after a while away, nice to have him back for a special guest appearance! This week … We get lost with Demon faces in the flames We try to figure out why Billy afraid of exploding horses We find out that Jay believes that Japanese girl characters in all fiction can only be named after characters from the 1982 Wolverine miniseries. We try to remember which one is Slice and which one is Dice. We explore how Udon plays a significant role in the making of this book Jay gets carried away with his "Budo, Private Eye" fanfic And an extra serving of waffle as always

Mark and Tim continue to look at the Disavowed era with G.I.JOE VS. THE TRANSFORMERS II #1-4 (Devils Due Sep-Dec 2004/2005) We feature contributions from writer Dan Jolley and aartists Tim Seeley & E.J. Su Creative Team Story: Dan Jolley, Pencils: 1,2&4 Tim Seeley and E.J. Su, , with Tim Seeley Layouts on issue 3 and Emiliano Santalucia and Guido Guidi Pencils Inks: Andrew Pepoy, Coloring: Val Staples, Jeremy Roberts Lettering: Robin Spehar of Dreamer Design, Editor: Mark Powers, Graphic Design by Mike Norton, Military Consultation by Andrew Swenson, More about the series here https://www.yojoe.com/comics/devils-due-gijoe-vs-transformers-ii/

What is our wishlist from the new GI Joe publisher? Mark and Tim Finn are joined by Jason Murrell (Order of Battle) and Bryan Mitchell ("A Real American Bryan") We speculating on future plans for the GI Joe comic at the new publisher, asking 2 key questions- What would we want to see from the Larry Hama written book for 301 and beyond? AND What would welike to see from the new (as yet not officially announced) publisher, beyond the Hama ARAH book? This was originally a YouTube livestream https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izOKKxjFjFY recorded 4th Feb 2023 (before a new publisher has been confirmed). This is audio only - it is much more heavily edited (removing erms pauses etc) and has better audio quality. The video has us on Camera - but it isn't image heavy so you're not missing out by going audio only route.

Mark and Tim continue our look at the Disavowed era with G.I. Joe with an interview with special guest Tim Seeley We never take it easy on the comics when we are doing our reviews (I like to think we keep it to objective criticism - either gushing praise or unfair scorn) but I have a genuine affection for Tim Seeley's art run on GI Joe and it was great to get to talk to him about his time working on GI Joe with Devil's Due. Tim Seeley is an American comic book creator with many credits to his name, which includes writing on books such as Grayson and Batman Eternal, as the co-creator co-creator of the Image Comics titles Hack/Slash , but most importantly as a creator synonymous with the Devils Due Era of GI Joe; most significantly Pencilling most of issue 23-43, and writing the issues of Frontline, Special Missions and the 3rd and 4th Transformers crossovers., and more besides. We talk about Starting at Devils Due & recommending Steve Kurth as artist Bullpen environment of Devils Due A memorable encounter with Larry Hama Moving from Drawing to both writing and drawing The end of his run with issue 43 & launch of Americas elite GI Joe vs Transformers Working with Robert Kirkman back in early 200s - Snake Eyes on the moon! and more besides! This episode will be available as both audio only (more tightly edited) and video (3 talking heads with some extra images to illustrate talking points). My preference would be the audio only which gets rid of al the erms etc.

This is a clip from episode 190 (master and apprentice). Tim talks about his thoughts on seeing Snake Eyes unmasked.

Jim Shooter Interview For the 40th anniversary, Talking Joe continues its look back to the secret origins of GI Joe ARAH. Mark and Tim talk to Jim Shooter, editor-in-chief of Marvel Comics when G.I Joe was launched in 1982. As you will find out, Jim was instrumental to the creation and success of the G.I. Joe comic and the property as a whole. Jim Shooter is an American comics creator, editor, and publisher. He made his start writing Legion of Super-Heroes when he was only fourteen years old, He served as the editor-in-chief of Marvel Comics from 1978 to 1987 and during this time launched G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero in 1982, gave Larry Hama the writing gig and has editor in chief credits up to issue 64. After leaving Marvel he founded several comics companies including Valiant Comics, Defiant Comics and Broadway Comics. YouTube video is here. The audio only version should be broadly the same content - the audio quality is better, and has been edited down more carefuly. The benefit of the video is that we are all on screen and i share a few images on screen, but largely for colour rather than essential for understanding. https://youtu.be/7Hu7UMIajHM We talk about - Licensed Properties at Marvel in the 1980s - The general conditions for Marvel, teetering on bankruptcy, and owners who had no interest in comics. - How Marvel was approached for G.I. Joe and the initial steps to putting together the book. - The parallels and differences with the launch of Transformers at Marvel. - And so much more besides!

TJ 190 - Disavowed - G.I Joe Master and Apprentice Series I Mark and Tim continuing to look at the Brandon Jerwa era of GI Disavowed era with Master and Apprentice series one, issues 1-4 (Devils Due May – August 2004), which were coming out at the same time as # 30-34 the Players and pawns arc. We talk about the artist of this series - Stefano Caselli Tim is confused by a man shaving his beard We ask where's Dojo? We talk about the (potential) death of Wade for the second time in recent issue discussions. Tim monologues on his view regarding how Snake Eye's face should be portrayed Will Tim figure out who Mikhail Derenko becomes? Creative Team Story: Brandon Jerwa, Artwork: Stefano Caselli & Sunder Raj, Lettering: Dreamer Design, Editor: Mark Powers, Graphic Design: Mike Norton, Military Consultation: Andrew Swenson, Covers: Stefano Caselli Blurb: Their names are legend: 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 way... Only a few years ago, the G.I. Joe team had been disbanded, leaving Snake-Eyes with a chance to find peace with his fiancee, 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.

Talking Joe interviews Ron Rudat - G.I. Joe Legend You can choose between the more heavily edited audio version (removing pauses etc) or the YouTube version with added visual content (we are al on camera, and I share some photos etc on screen) YouTube Video here: https://youtu.be/fz3za3_4fPw Audio Podcasts links at https://talkingjoe.co.uk/ Ron Rudat has been associated with GI Joe for over 40 years. He was part of Hasbro's Research and Development (R&D) team and designed every single figure from 1982-1986, and many of the 1987 wave, as well as several vehicles and graphics. Simply put, without Ron, the G.I. Joe characters as we know them, would not have existed. We talk about: Ron's Studio - past & present Civil War re-enactment / shooting Working at Hasbro The horror of presentation meetings The process for designing figures and vehicles Ron's fine art and so much more... More info/ links to things we discuss : Ron Rudat profile at 3D Joes https://www.3djoes.com/ron-rudat.html A real American Book : https://arealamericanbook.com/tag/ron-rudat/ Ron Rudat Fine Art https://fineartamerica.com/profiles/ron-rudat Operation Recall https://www.operationrecall.com/ About Retelo from Operation Recall: https://www.3djoes.com/retelo.html

Mark and Tim are continuing to look at the Disavowed era with a special interview episode. Our special guest is Andrew Swenson, credited as Military Consultation for Brandon Jerwa's era of 25 through to 43, the Master & Apprentice and Snake eyes Declassified mini series We talk about First encounters with G.I. Joe How he was qualified for the "Military Consultation" title, how that role came about and what it involved and as always a whole bunch of chit chat

Talking Joe Ep 187.5 / Outta Timers 19.5 Ben and Chief, the OG Talking Joe originators return for a bonus Christmas Special. I asked for a short contribution for the Christmas special, and they gave me a whole show! Chief and Ben created Talking Joe in 2018 and were the hosts of the first 24 episodes, and reunited for the spin-off Outta Timers podcast. This is the first time they're both back as a duo since Talking Joe episode 24 in May 2019 They talk sour sweets, Christmas movies, Walkmans / Walkmen (?) and most importantly memories of GI Joe toys under the Christmas tree!

TALKING JOE 187 - Christmas special with special guests It's a Talking Joe Christmas Special with a break from our normal comics deep dive. Mark is joined by Tim to talk Christmas Gifts, Traditions and Joe stories with some Musical interludes, with a host of special guests giving their GI Joe Christmas memories and more. Big thanks to all our contributors; Andrew Swenson, Michael Kelly, GI Jay Cordray, Chris McLeod, Carson "3D Joes" Mataxis, Adam Riches, Matt “Mate Mylar” Miller, Bart Simon, Stephen Jubber, Chuck X Goren, Paddy Lennon, Malcham Zidek (aka UndeadOpFigs / Chad LaForce) and Kirk Bozigian! Despite not actually being about GI Joe comics I probably spent more time on this episode than any other due to the amount of editing and extra content created! And there's more- we will be dropping an extra special bonus mini episode on Dec 25th featuring the return of Chief and Ben to Talking joe!

Michael Kelly is the VP, Global Publishing for Hasbro, and Acting Global Franchise Lead – G.I.JOE, starting in 2006 a Senior Publishing Manager, he's been at 16 years at Hasbro including 11 years at the helm of Hasbro's Global Publishing department. Michael has been the guy at Hasbro working with IDW on their G.I Joe publishing since the very start, and so has many years of experience at Hasbro to draw upon in this fascinating interview with Mark and Tim discussing Michael's career & interests, the IDW era of G.I. joe comics, and looking forward to the future. We discuss: What is involved in Michael's job Some behind the scenes on pivotal IDW books like Cobra, Revolution, World on Fire, Death of Snake Eyes We touch on the post-IDW world and potential reprint approach for the future And as always, so much more!

TALKING JOE 185 - Disavowed - G.I. Joe #43 “Dawn of the Red Shadows" Part 2 (2005)

TALKING JOE 184 - ARAH 300 ALL IN PT5 review Mark and Tim talk about issue of G.I. Joe ARAH # 300 released 23rd November 2022 - It's an overlength episode for an overlength issue! - We look at the many variant covers, and hear direct from one of the artists, Ron Salas! - What is the latest with the breakout star of this arc, Geoffrey the Technoviper - Did the issue meet our lofty expectations? What did we make of the big reveals? - Tim predicted with total confidence that Wade Collins was definitely dying in issue 300, so let's find out how Wade “Still Alive” Collins is faring. - And as always, so much more!

TALKING JOE 183 - Disavowed - G.I. Joe #42 “Dawn of the Red Shadows" Part 1 (2005) Links to the latest audio only podcast at https://talkingjoe.co.uk/ We will be talking about issue 300 of ARAH out this week very soon, but in the meantime, we continuing our look at the Disavowed era with G.I. Joe #42 “Dawn of the red shadows” Part 1 (Devils Due May 2005), the penultimate issue from Brandon Jerwa's run. In today's episode mark & Tim Finn are joined by special guest, long suffering listener, Richard Straw (Carol Straw ). Also, another episode, another new opening song. CREATIVE TEAM Story: Brandon Jerwa Pencils: Tim Seeley (Page 1-22), Emiliano Santalucia (Page 23-44) Inks: Cory Hamscher Coloring: Brett R. Smith Lettering: Steve Seeley Editor: Mark Powers Associate Editor: Mike O'Sullivan Graphic Design: Mike Norton Production Assistance: Sean Dove Military Consultation: Andrew Swenson

Mark and Tim Finn are continuing our look at the Disavowed era with G.I. Joe #40 & 41 “Union of the snake” Part 5 & 6 of 6 (Devils Due March & April 2005) Highlights include: · A discussion of the context of the books cancellation announcement in January 2001 and how that might have impacted the book · We really like the cover to issue 41! · Tim really has a problem with General Rey's haircut · And an even bigger problem with the use of a tactical nuke · Killing characters and not “putting the toys back in the box of the next kid” · and as always, so much more!

TALKING JOE 181 - ARAH 299 ALL IN PT4 review Latest episode at https://talkingjoe.co.uk/ Mark and Tim talk about issue of G.I. Joe ARAH # 299 released 19th October 2022 - Do you want to build a clone man? Mark increases his edit work on this podcast by creating another brand new parody song to start the episode (the third in a row). - We talk about the size of the Joe universe - How much more can they fit in before the episode 300 conclusion - Will Wade make it - “The elephant in the bacta tank” - The ongoing adventures of Geoffrey the Technoviper - And as always, so much more!

Larry Hama Interview – Recorded 1st October 2022 Finally – Talking Joe has been able to speak with G.I. Joe legend Larry Hama! At the outset of Talking Joe we always thought picking the brains of the great man would be a show highlight, and he didn't disappoint! We try our level best to ask some new questions for Larry so we skip past the sort of GI Joe #1 and #21 were created in this talk. You have the choice of an audio only version (with extra editing to clean up the audio and get rid of some pauses and pops etc and a bonus introductory jingle). Or the video version https://youtu.be/L5hyrQaLPQc · Early years at Marvel · New York & Larry's favourite cup of coffee · Recent work drawing Breakdowns on DCs books · The inspiration for the voice of Cobra Commander · Exploring “what making it up as he goes along” really means, including approaching the IDW finale of issue 300. · His approach to “writing” · The origin of the I Ching Hexagram tattoo · The convention experience · The issue 21 Silent issue cover and Larry's 40thAnniversary cover reinterpretation to “fix it”. · The origin of the Baroness · Thoughts on the IDW era, Dawn, new characters and representation. He really needs no introduction… Larry Hama is an American comic-book writer, artist, actor, and musician who has worked in the fields of entertainment and publishing since the 1960s. Most importantly he is the person who has been writing GI Joe comics starting with issue 1 in 1982, and has continued (on and off) to present day.

ALKING JOE 179 - ARAH 298 ALL IN PT3 review Mark and Tim are still joined by Jason Murrell, host of the Order of Battle Podcast to talk about issue of G.I. Joe ARAH # 298 released 21st September 2022 - There's a new opening song for all the Wombles fans out there. - We start things off with a positive - There's a new Jingle – “20 Pages or so” - Some ruminating on Revanche - More speculation on what we'll get in 300 - We take a look at the Cobra imp - And more! Link to Order of Battle - https://audioboom.com/channels/5017675

TJ178 Order of Battle & Comics news Mark and Tim are joined by Jason Murrell, host of the Order of Battle Podcast. We discuss the Order of Battle Podcast & some of Jason's G.I. Joe origin story. We then delve into some of the recent happenings in the world of GI Joe comics, including the 40th anniversary hardback collection, Larry Hama's recent ask me anything session and discuss the IDW era of comics a little. Jason will stick around for next week's episode when we cover G.I. Joe ARAH # 298 Links: 40th Anniversary Hardcover. Click "look inside" for a preview https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/711310/gi-joe-a-real-american-hero-40th-anniversary-special-deluxe-edition-by-larry-hama-steve-leialoha-russ-heath-herb-trimpe/ Hasbro at MCM https://toynewsi.com/news.php?itemid=44653&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook Reddit Hama AMA https://www.reddit.com/r/gijoe/comments/xuq0s9/this_is_larry_hama_ama/ Order of Battle https://audioboom.com/channels/5017675

Audio only Podcast version of the interview with Freddie E. Williams II. We talk interlocking covers, his 40th Anniversary, First Strike, G.I. Joe the movie, Batman Black & White & more! YouTube video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fev7NiWaeD0 Freddie E. Williams II is an American comic book writer and artist. He first gained attention in 2005, when he began work with DC Comics on the comic series Robin and on the Eisner Award-winning series Seven Soldiers: Mister Miracle. He has since gone on to work on several crossover series including Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II, He-Man/ThunderCats and Injustice vs. Masters of the Universe. But most importantly he has worked extensively for IDW on GI Joe comics covers including 3 sets of interlocking covers! Freddie's website is https://freddieart.com/

Mark and Tim talk to artist Jamie Sullivan about his record breaking issue 300 cover, 40th Anniversary issue, connecting covers and more. This was originally recorded as a YouTube livestream, so while we illustrate on screen with images, it still works as an audio only discussion. Link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AAep9or-swk Jamie Sullivan is a cover artist for IDW's GI Joe: A Real American Hero comic series, creating nearly 30 covers during IDW's run*, and all manner of other GI Joe projects like Marvel cover recreations, and Hector Garrido package art recreations. Before he boldly goes in a new direction with his comics art, he finished out his IDW run with a wraparound cover to IDW's final issue, 300 featuring 313 distinct characters in a single image, breaking the record for the most characters on a comic book cover previously set by Deadpool issue 27 with 224 characters. *248,256,257,258,259,260, 267, 278, 291, 300 + connecting covers #266-270 “Original 13”, #271-275 "All Hands On Deck" #296-300 "Cobra Command". Plus also the cover to “Complete Silence” (issue 21 reprint) and a page in the 40thAnniversary special. As well as the artist for Toynami's current line of Robotech Toys and limited edition prints. He's worked for companies such as Disney and Marvel and has created art for Lucasfilm's Star Wars. Jamie is the Co-Creator and Artist of the comic book “4 Reasons To Own A Death Ray” and the upcoming series “The Deeply Enthralling Misadventures of My Amputated Toe”. Jamie's attention to detail, inventive composition and deep love for the subject matter he works with is what continues to make him a fan favourite. https://www.facebook.com/JSIandDESIGN https://www.jsianddesign.com/

TALKING JOE 175 Disavowed - DD 38 & 39 We are continuing our look at the Disavowed era with G.I. Joe #38 & 39 “Union of the snake” Part 3 & 4 of 6 (Devils Due January & February 2005) Chris McLoed joins us for the first time on a comics deep dive since Ep 62 march 2020 This week: Mark proves definitively that he know more about GI Joe that Chris. We ask if a Night Viper jump head first out of the back of a helicopter 20 ft in the air without any repercussions. Or standard concussions. More Joe characters die after being introduced for the first time a couple of panels earlier Pardon me boy is that Cobra attacking Fort Hauchuka If you'd never thought about Monkeywrench's accessory before, well here's where you find out what it is and what its capable of. and as always, so much more! Creative Team Story: Brandon Jerwa, Guest Pencils on 38: Emiliano Santalucia,, Tim Seeley on 39 with Inks: Cory Hamscher, Colors: Brett R Smith 38 , Val Staples, 39 Letters: Robin Spehar of Dreamer Designs, Editor: Mark Powers, Graphic Design: Mike Norton, Production Assistance: Sean Dove, Military Consultation: Andrew Swenson

TALKING JOE 174 - ARAH 297 ALL IN PT2 review Audio only at the moment – a YouTube video will be prepared soon. Mark and Tim talk about issue of G.I. Joe ARAH # 297 released 31st August 2022 - We are joined by returning special guest and artist of the issue, Andrew Lee Griffith. - We revisit the BATs and fact check if one of the hand attachments are stacking cups - We talk naked Mongolian warlords - We find out the story behind Netho Diaz's 3 guest pages - And sooo much more.

Talking Joe 173 Pathe-Tic Comics News It's the shortest episode of Talking Joe ever as Mark and Tim discuss some of the recent news in the world of GI Joe comics. We should be back with the full discussion of the latest issue 273 next week (once I've finished editing it). • Issue 300 solicit o final special overlength issue of their long and celebrated run at IDW Publishing! Including special extras, this milestone issue is not to be missed! o In Shops: Nov 23, 2022 SRP: $6.99 o A look at Covers A to G. • Jamie Sullivan record breaking cover o each one of the characters was drawn individually and stitched together digitally & sold o With c 316 characters, this should be a shoe in to break the Guinness world record of 224 set by Deadpool issue 27 • Jay Sullivan prints https://www.facebook.com/JSIandDESIGN • Larry Hama Farley Con footage now online o Part 1https://youtu.be/chD2flmnFzs o Part 2 https://youtu.be/vg3MCEvw740 • Larry Hama cover to Anniversary Special on heritage auction • Roll Out roll call 13th November in Fordingbridge, UK