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G.I.JOE BATTLE FILES #2
Neutral (4/10)
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Image Comics/Devil's Due
Writers: Scott Wherle & Josh Blaylock
Pencils: Steve Kurth, Eric Wolfe Hanson, Deon Nuckols, Sigmund Torre, Josh Blaylock, Dan Jurgens, Mark Brooks, Mike Zeck, Joe Benitez, Ben & Ray Lai, & Barbara Schulz
Colors: Hi-Fi Design
Copy editor: Scott Wherle
Price: $5.95 US/$9.25 CAN |
During my junior-high years and into my time at high school, I was wild for books like DC's Who's Who and Marvel's Official Handbook to the Marvel Universe. I loved discovered new characters and new "facts" about ones I already enjoyed. Today, though, I'd rather read stories about these characters, not profile pages. Battle Files focuses on the latter, though, but the book boasts a nice, sleek design and will no doubt be of interest to younger readers who are just discovering the world of G.I.Joe.
This volume details the histories and capabilities of the bad guys... Cobra, its leaders and allies. The resources of the organizations are vast, and it becomes clear that the histories of their members are intertwined with those of a certain group of real American heroes.
Each profile page is accompanied by a single illustration, clearly showing off the character's design. The Devil's Due gang has also managed to recruit a few recognizable names to contribute as well. Mind you, I was looking for something more. A couple of shots either showing each character in action or a pivotal moment in his or her history would have fleshed out the visual side of the book a bit.
One might think that this spinoff limited series would be of interest to longtime fans of G.I.Joe, but I don't see it. The completists might grab it up, sure, but those who just enjoy the property will probably know most or all of this information already. No, this book would serve new readers best, younger readers. Mind you, the steep cover price might scare them off. It's a shame this book wasn't published in a cheaper format; it certainly didn't need the squarebound format.
Note: This comic book was not among this week's new releases.
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