Talking Joe: A G.I. Joe Comics Podcast

Continuing Talking Joe's definitive oral history of the Devil's Due era of G.I. Joe...

Following our recent review of Cobra Reborn (Devils Due 2004), Mark caught up with writer, Paul Jenkins to discuss his work on G.I. Joe and more.

Scheduling issues meant that mark was solo on this interview. Recorded Sep 2025.

Video version here https://youtu.be/4K15EDaqNko

About Paul Jenkins:

Born December 1965, Paul Jenkins grew up in the UK ins the Westcountry before moving to the states and getting started in Comics with Mirage with the creators of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles at the age of 22. He is best know for working for Hellblazer at DC, and The Sentry, Inhumans, Wolverine Origin at Marvel Comics.

But most importantly, his Joe credits are:

G.I. Joe Frontline #17 TRAINING DAY November 2003

G.I.JOE: COBRA REBORN from Devil's Due January 2004

Jenkins is currently the Founder and Chief Creative Officer of META Studios, a cross-media development and production house based in Atlanta, Georgia.

Links:

https://comicvine.gamespot.com/paul-jenkins/4040-41631/issues-cover/

https://www.metastudios.com/team/paul-jenkins

Flogging a Dead Horse on Substack

https://pauljenkinswriter.substack.com/

Cobra Reborn (G.I. Joe Reloaded prologue) Devils Due Jan 2004 - Talking Joe review

Edited audio only version. Also available on YouTube (unlisted video at time of posting) - https://youtu.be/blFZ4as6ChU

We return back to the Devils Due era of G.I. Joe with a discussion of the 48 page special - G.I.JOE: COBRA REBORN from Devil's Due January 2004.

+ collected in GI JOE REBORN VOL 1 TP, Aug 2004; Collects Cobra Reborn, G.I.Joe Reborn, and the six page preview story from Toyfare #79.

Synopsis: “Forget everything you know about this nest of vipers! Acclaimed writer Paul Jenkins tackles the never-before-told origin of the deadly COBRA organization”

This special was the start of the G.I. Joe: Reloaded continuity - 14 Issues with two specials were first published in 2004 by Devil's Due.

Launch of a brand new GI Joe continuity! This issue features the creation of Cobra by a determined "Patriot," Cobra Commander. He recruits his top players and rallies the troops to their mission, to overthrow the government of the United States!

Josh Blaylock interview which touches on this series: https://www.cbr.com/not-just-the-80s-anymore-josh-blaylock-talks-devils-due-joe-and-more/

Creative team

Story: Paul Jenkins,

Pencils: Eddy Barrows with Renato Arlem & Moises Damasceno,

Inks: Jack Jadson with Willington Dias & Andrew Pepoy,

Colors: Lynx Studios & Transparency Digital,

Letters: Dreamer Design,

Graphic Design: Mike Norton,

Cover: Tim Bradstreet & Talent Caldwell (variant)

Interview with Marco Fodera - Artist of G.I. Joe # 12 (Energon Universe from Skybound).

YouTube video - https://youtu.be/Ip7rbNlifeA

Italian Artist Marco Fodera joins us from his studio to talk about his experience of G.I. Joe, working in Italian comics, his path to working with Skybound, the process of creating G.I. Joe # 12 and much more!

Marco Fodera links:

https://leagueofcomicgeeks.com/people/68974/marco-fodera/comics/172242

https://x.com/marcofodera

https://www.instagram.com/marco.fodera1973/

https://www.facebook.com/marco.fodera.1

G.I. Joe 12 (Skybound Energon Universe)

Mark and Tim are talking about GI Joe #12 released Wednesday, 15th October 2025

Edited Audio only on your favourite podcast platform or

Video Livestream https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bAoDFTMSkg

Synopsis: A STANDALONE NIGHT FORCE COVERT OP!

The FIRST APPEARANCE of fan-favorite SHOOTER!

How can she join Night Force when she’s imprisoned in Darklonia? Lady Jaye has a plan…

Creative Team:

Writer Joshua Williamson

Artist Marco Foderà

Colorist Lee Loughridge

Letterer Russ Wooton

Editor Ben Abernethy

Publication design Andres Juarez

Production Ashby Florence

Marco Fodera:

https://x.com/marcofodera

https://www.instagram.com/marco.fodera1973/

Covers

G.I. JOE #12 Cover A by Tom Reilly (Lunar Code: 0825IM0354)

G.I. JOE #12 Cover B by Andrea Milana (Lunar Code: 0825IM0355)

G.I. JOE #12 Cover C (1:10 Copy Incentive) (Connecting) by Alan Quah (Lunar Code: 0825IM0356)

G.I. JOE #12 Cover D (1:25 Copy Incentive) by Steve Epting (Lunar Code: 0825IM0357)

G.I. JOE #12 Cover E (1:50 Copy Incentive) by David Finch, Sandra Hope & Adriano Lucas (Lunar Code: 0825IM0358)

G.I. Joe ARAH # 321 review from Mark & Tim!

This is the edited audio only version.

Video version also available:

https://youtu.be/_OQ_Afj5QVY

Audio only on your favourite podcast platforms

Talking Joe discuss G.I. Joe ARAH # 321 released Wednesday, October 8th , 2025 + all the latest ARAH comics news

Synopsis:

The face of comic books changed forever when G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero #21 introduced fans to the “Silent Interlude,” an action-packed story with no dialogue.

Now, Larry Hama and Chris Mooneyham present a new silent issue no G.I. Joe fan can miss as Snake-Eyes and Dawn must defend The Pit from an unexpected attack!

Creative team

Writer: Larry Hama

Artist Chris mooneyham

Colorist: Francesco Segala, with Sabrina Del Grosso (Flatter)

Letterer in spirit: Pat Brousseau

Editor: Alex Antone

Assistant Editor Caitlin Chappell

Publication design Jillian Crab, Production Design Richard Mercado

Creative Consultant: Diana Davis

Covers:

G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero #321 Cover A by Andy Kubert & Laura Martin

G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero #321 Cover B by Andy Kubert

G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero #321 Cover C (1:10 incentive) (“Gears of Joe” Variant) by Steve Beach

G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero #321 Cover D by Chris Mooneyham

Retailer variants

Alan Quah - nycc east side comics

Alan Quah - 616 gi joe bar

George vega TBC - top shelf

Bjorn Barends underdogcomicshop

Katya Sinyukhina Virgin Foil NYCC exclusive- knight of comics

Jamie Sullivan - big clutch

Jae Lee & june chung - Walmart NYCC

Mark and Tim discuss the new Cold Slither comic from Skybound - GI Joe Cold Slither #1 released Wednesday, October 1, 2025

Originally a YouTube livestream, this is the cleaned up audio only version

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UY1zy2Imkkk

Creative team

writer Tim Seeley (Rogue, Local Man),

artist Juann Cabal (Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man),

colorist Rex Lokus (Aquaman),

letterer Pat Brosseau (Batman and Robin).

editor ben abernathy

Covers:

Cover A by Steve Beach

Cover B by Juann Cabal (open to order)

Cover C by Brent Schoonover (1:10 incentive)

Cover D by Steve Beach (1:25 incentive)

Cover E: Blank sketch cover

Retailer variants

Dynamic Forces NYCC 2025 Sukesha Ray Variant

Marcelo Vasco - probably album or poster artwork

Synopsis:

The Greatest Band Ever Reunites to Rock and Rule the World.

Discover the true (well, kinda) story of what happened to Cold Slither through the eyes of the band themselves (who were, of course, not the Dreadnoks on an undercover mission).

But as Cobra is topping the charts and dominating the world, can G.I. Joe find a way to change the tune?

Tim Seeley (Rogue, Local Man) and Juann Cabal (Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man) present the most unexpected new comic book of the year!

Andrea Milana Interview

YouTube link [https://youtu.be/PZvKy3hKlGg]

Audio only: https://talkingjoe.co.uk/#Podcasts

Mark & Tim talk with GI Joe artist Andrea Milana who we last spoke to back in June 2024 following the conclusion of the Cobra Commander series. He has since worked on Destro #3, the Energon Universe Special 2025, and GI Joe #7- 11

We talk about NYCC 2024 & 2025, and what he's been up to since we spoke last. This conversation was recorded Sunday 21st Sep 2025.

[https://www.instagram.com/andreamilanaart/]

G.I. Joe 11 (Skybound Energon Universe) - Talking Joe discussion

Originally broadcast as a YouTube livestream this is the edited audio only version.

Youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBdcBFFzumM

Mark and Tim will be live talking about GI Joe #11 released Wednesday, Sep 17th 2025

Note that next episode will be an interview with artist Andrea Milana!

Synopsis: THE FINAL SHOWDOWN WITH MAJOR BLUDD. It’ll be an eye for an eye as Baroness and Cover Girl must complete their mission…

Creative team

Writer Joshua Williamson

Artist Andrea Milana

Colorist Lee Loughridge

Letterer Russ Wooton

Editor Ben Abernethy

Publication design Andres Juarez

Production Ashby Florence

New episode - Lost Kung Fu Grip "A Ghost Story" Webcomic FOUND! Talking Joe reveals Secrets from G.I. Joe comics archives!

In April 2007, Hasbro posted on their monkeybarTV minisite, some exclusive web-only mini comics. This included a "Kung-Fu-Grip" webcomic titled "A Ghost Story"

This gave a preview of the the new "Kung-Fu-Grip" line of Sigma Six 8 Inch toys and a Sneak Peek at new toys; Dark Ninja Master, Samurai Snake Eyes, and Crime Boss Destro!

This story was believed to be lost to time, but with some web archaeology, Talking Joe has found the lost story and brings them to you here!

Youtube:

https://youtu.be/mHINXr8A6ec

Audio only on usual podcast platforms

https://talkingjoe.co.uk/#Podcasts

More details and comic images can be found on the unlocked Patreon post here:

https://www.patreon.com/posts/138836540

TALKING JOE Jingle Medley 6 - Summer 2025 - Jingle & Parodies Compendium.

All the Talking Joe Jingles, all the time! This is a catch up on the jingles from the last year - continuing an annual tradition, this is a completely self indulgent set of silliness and definitely not our normal thoughtful deep dive into a GI Joe comic.

Its’s all the jingles and parody songs created for the show since the last Jingle Medley in July 2024.

Contents:

Brand New Joe ( Rhymefest Featuring Kanye West – Brand New)

Skybound Jingle (with the Talking Joe Guys) - after Adele / Skyfall

Dancing in the EU (after "Dancing in the Street" , a song written by Marvin Gaye, William Stevenson, and Ivy Jo Hunter for Martha and the Vandellas in 1964)

Baroness Collection (short) - After Kermit the Frog – Rainbow Connection

Covers of Chameleon - after Culture Club - Karma Chameleon

MASK Theme (as performed by Tim Finn at Joefest 2025)

ARAH 307 Cobra Island - The Beach Boys - Kokomo parody

ARAH 308 Issue recap - Murder She Wrote parody 

ARAH 309 "A Car is Burning" - The Clash – London Calling parody

ARAH 310 - Let Me Pull you from the Fire by Tim Finn (after Jimmy Hendrix - Fire)

ARAH 311 - Thunder Machine - Imagine Dragons "Thunder" Parody

ARAH 313 - What's this - Cobra Commander channels Jack Skellington - Danny Elfman - What's This? (From "The Nightmare Before Christmas)

ARAH 314 DESTRO is a Scot to go! A Talking Joe Song Parody (Chappell Roan - HOT TO GO!)

ARAH 317 Recon Team  - Blur "Parklife" Parody

Nothing Beats a cobra island Holiday - Jet2 Parody

Dan & Dani jingle

Mark Powers - He Man jingle

Name the Guard