Classic G.I. Joe Vol. 3 (v. 3) [Paperback]

Larry Hama (Author, Artist), Steve Leialoha (Author), Mike Vosberg (Author), Jon D'Agostino (Author), Russ Heath (Author)

Book Description

The classic Marvel Comics G.I. Joe gets new life in this third collection of must-have stories! The original Marvel Comics adventures of America's elite special-mission force continues with a special silent issue featuring Snakes Eyes and Scarlett, mysterious twin tattoo's, a funeral for a friend, and plastic surgery for a wounded enemy. Plus the origins of Snake Eyes revealed! This action-packed volume collects G.I. Joe issues #21-30.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: IDW Publishing (May 19, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1600104231
• ISBN-13: 978-1600104237
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 6.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #273,929 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars at the heart of the Snake-Eyes saga, June 16, 2009

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matt (the reading room) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Classic G.I. Joe Vol. 3 (v. 3) (Paperback)

Having read these back when they first came out back in the early 80s, I was captivated by the whole ninja thing (so big at the time) and the nuanced story line of Larry Hama with its sympathetic treatment of Vietnam vets, seemingly prescient look at terrorism and just good overall artwork. Volume three was especially exciting to read because it contains issues 21, 24, 25 and 26, which present the background to the mysterious Snake-Eyes and Storm Shadow (Arashikage). Very cool if you `get it' and probably a little juvenile if you do not `get it' (in which case I wonder why you are reading this at all).

Certainly some good 1980s story-telling here and the artwork jumps off the glossy pages. Very much worth having to enjoy it all over again.

Here are a couple books that might make the ninja story line even more interesting and meaningful: The Ninja and Their Secret Fighting Art and Secrets from the Ninja Grandmaster: Revised and Updated Edition

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another excellent Volume!, May 22, 2009

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James Lewis "yenrab" (Raleigh, NC USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Classic G.I. Joe Vol. 3 (v. 3) (Paperback)

Volume 3 is a collection of the Marvel comic issues 21-30 from March 1984 - December 1984. This volume is very beautiful with great, bold colors on each page.
These 10 comics introduce the following characters: Storm Shadow, Duke, Roadblock, Firefly, Wild Weasel, Zartan, Buzzer, Ripper, Torch, Cutter, Mutt & Junkyard, Tripwire, Deep Six, Timber, Crimson Guard, and Spirit(yes, there could be others I missed). Larry Hamma was the scripter on all the issues in this volume.
Issue 21 is "the silent issue" and it is without a word. A lot of ninja stuff going on. Pretty cool issue.
Overall I see no errors or missing pages. If you grew up in the 80s like me and want to reconnect with the comics, check out this volume. I have the original comics and so this is a great way to read them without messing up the originals.
Keep in mind to those that may think these collect newer comics; they are not. These comics are around 25 years old and this volume brings them back to life beautifully.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Full-color reprints of Marvel's 1980s series G.I. Joe #21-30, September 7, 2009

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K. W. Schreiter (Conshohocken, PA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Classic G.I. Joe Vol. 3 (v. 3) (Paperback)

This full-color IDW 240-page trade paperback reprints the issues #21-30 of the 1980s Marvel Comics "G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero" series with original cover dates of March to December 1984. G.I. Joe is an elite US counterterrorism strike force that are secretly headquartered beneath an army chaplain's motor pool and locked in a struggle against the stateless terrorist organization Cobra. Creator Larry Hama wrote all issues and provided the art breakdowns for the famous "silent" issue #21. The varied team of artists includes Mike Vosburg, Frank Springer, Steve Leialoha, Russ Heath and Marie Severin, and Dennis O' Neal edited this run.
The story starts with the aforementioned "silent issue" featuring Snake Eyes' infiltration of a Cobra base to save the kidnapped Scarlett and the introduction of Cobra ninja Storm Shadow. It continues with General Flagg's funeral, reconstruction of The Pit (#22 shows a full-page diagram of the Joes' new HQ) and the debuts of Duke and Roadblock. #23-24 has the capture of Cobra Commander and the recovery of the Baroness in Switzerland. Illusionist mercenary Zartan makes his first full appearance in #25 as a Joe team heads to the Everglades to battle Cobra. Meanwhile, Cobra Commander introduces an elite Crimson Guard to infiltrate American society, and Destro and Firefly plot revenge after being abandoned. The origins of Snake Eyes and Storm Shadow unfold across the latter half of these issues.