That’s right, not one, not two, but three G.I. Joe titles will be coming your way in January 2009 from IDW Publishing.  The company contacted us to let us know G.I. Joe #0 will kick off the three series, when it arrives in October.

G.I. JOE #0, a $1.00, 24-page comic being released next month, will debut three new series launching in early ’09. The issue contains three stand-alone five-page stories unique to the #0 issue, as well as character sketches and commentary from artist Robert Atkins, previews of upcoming covers, and interviews with the new G.I. JOE creators. The issue features two regular covers, one from Dave Dorman and one from JonBoy Meyers, as well as two special incentive covers from Atkins and a wraparound image by Ben Templesmith.

The good thing is Larry Hama, long time G.I. Joe writer is being brought in to pen the series with Atkins.

So what’s up with the three titles?  Take the jump for more!

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If you missed all of the San Diego Comic Con coverage, there was a lot of stuff going on after all, IDW has sent Major Spoilers the rundown of all the new titles the company announced for the rest of 2008 and into 2009.

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IDW Publishing has announced it has reached an agreement with Hasbro to launch an all new line of G.I. Joe vs. Cobra comic books. The agreement not only includes the new monthly series, but also deluxe reprints from the vast G.I. Joe library.

The first products from this deal, a new monthly comic book series based on classic G.I. JOE vs. COBRA lore, will be launched with an introductory debut issue in October 2008. Featuring all-new storylines, the comics will portray the epic struggle of the G.I. JOE team against the evil forces of COBRA, while highlighting the brand’s favorite heroes and villains that made kids of the ‘80s today’s fans.

2009 will see the release of a new series based on and inspired by the upcoming live-action movie.

“We are thrilled at the prospect of expanding our relationship with IDW. They’ve done an outstanding job with TRANSFORMERS in the comic/hobby segment, national bookstores and mass market chains,” said Matt Gildea, Publishing Director, Hasbro in a prepared statement. “IDW would bring that same expertise to the G.I. JOE brand in both new content and the existing G.I. JOE vs. COBRA library. Together, Hasbro and IDW would continue to engage G.I. JOE fans of all ages with amazing graphics and storylines.”

via IDW Publishing

It’s the thing I hate hearing most when I’m hanging with my peeps in Vegas, but for G.I. Joe fans, the name might send shivers down your spine. Two photos of the character have been released on-line. We have one after the jump.

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Sideshow Collectibles has unveiled its first major announcement from Toy Fair 2008 - G.I. Joe 12-inch figures. Take the jump for the complete press release.

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