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G.I. Joeis back in cartoon strip in a bad mode thanks to Skybound ’s Energon Universe , but the dealership ’s former publisher is commence back into the military natural action / adventure plot , albeit with a winding . Devil ’s Due is get ready to set in motion a crowdfunding campaign forThe Disavowed , “ the ultimate ' fourscore task effect ” who go away in the ' 00s and who find themselves called back into action to deal with a menace from their yesteryear .
found onBackerkiton August 20,The Disavowedcomes from the creative team of Devil ’s Due founding father Josh Blaylock andSpyboyartist Pop Mhan . “ Once they were America ’s # 1 secret labor force , ” reads the launching pageboy , “ Beloved in the ‘ 80s . Revered in the ‘ 00s . Today they are only The Disavowed , and the magnate - that - be will do anything to stop them . ”
The launch varlet goes on to describe the series as “ G.I. JoemeetsThe Boys , ” hinting that the new series will have a surd boundary than a certain radical of Real American Heroes . tell the story of the legendary strike team the United Five , The Disavowedwill take those Cuban sandwich out of retirement to dole out with the cult - like terrorist organization Komodo .
G.I. Joe # 1 launching in November , and one theatrical role from the effect ’s cover has do a dandy deal of speculation among the franchise ’s fandom .
The Disavowedis a New Take on Military Action from the ’80’s
Devil ’s Due was the newspaper publisher that brought theG.I. Joefranchiseback to comics after a long hiatus . Its relaunchedG.I. Joecomic was an instant success , jumping to the top of the sales chart in 2001 and leading to a wave of relaunched ' 80s titles such asTransformers , ThundercatsandBattle of the Planets . Devil ’s Due take hold onto the license until 2008 , put out a carload of comics until IDW took over as the licensee . Of naturally , G.I. Joecomics now come out through Skybound’smassively - successful Energon Universe line .
The set - up sounds awfully familiar to the publishing company ’s previous licensed claim , and should excite fans who think of the solar day of Devil ’s Due’sG.I. Joerelaunch :
“ The United Five - The worst hold on political science secret of the 1980s and issue of rearing ‘ 90 internet lore , the U - Five were spring to stop the esoteric cult - turned - terrorist organization , Komodo , which claimed to harness knowledge from another realm that could jeopardise the humans . In 1989 , United Five ’s mission was accomplished ( at least for a while ) , but not before many , including Curtis Howzer ( Codename : Dane [ The nifty ] ) , fall in their lives . Now , Curtis ' son Matthew Howzer is determined to expose the truth about his father ’s death and the United Five constitution . His obsession leads him to pursue a military career that unveils the true story behind the conspiracy theories , uncovering a story that was far more grotesque , debauched , and brutal than anyone could have believed . ”
“Fantastical, Debauched and Brutal”:The Disavowedis Pulling No Punches
Sharp - eyed fans should be able to recognize outdoor stage - ins for Duke , Snake Eyes , Cobra Commander , Destro and many othersin the promo art released for the serial publication , but hopefully , The Disavowedwill have a unique spin on this new world to distinguish it from being mere fan - fiction . The idea of a legendary squad of heroes from the eighties get back to plow with an previous scourge is a novel one , and the Word of that team ’s drawing card picking up the baton in the present daytime should make for an engaging write up . The Disavowed ’s promise of a hard - edged story than that typically seen inG.I. Joeshould be an alluring ribbing for long - time fans .
The Disavowedwill launch onBackerkiton August 20 .
