Talking to Phil Hester about - G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero Silent Missions – Beach Head #1

Mark and Tim talk to writer/ artist Phil Hester about - G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero Silent Missions – Beach Head #1 (released April 2, 2025)

The first half of this talks to Phil about his career etc in general terms. About 1 hour in we touch on some more spoilery ground.

Video (talking heads with some images saved on screen) https://youtu.be/TcClWjlZdSs

More tightly edited audio only http://cast.rocks/hosting/15498/phil-hester.mp3

Find on your favourite podcast player, links at https://talkingjoe.co.uk/#Podcasts

In the standalone silent issue from Phil Hester (Green Arrow), fan-favorite BEACH HEAD is trapped in a DMZ and hunted by the forces of Cobra. But can Beach Head save himself and the war orphans he's vowed to protect?

Preview: https://www.skybound.com/.../your-first-look-at-the-g-i...

G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero - Beach Head #1 is the first of the all-new Silent Missions one-shots, each releasing on a Wednesday this April, from a murderer’s row of creative talent including Phil Hester, DANI & Dan Watters, Leonardo Romero, Andrew Krahnke, and Wes Craig. In celebration of Silent Missions month, Skybound will also be releasing a “Silent Missions” edition of the historic “Silent Interlude,” G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero #21, which includes a new letter from Larry Hama.

“What better way to kick off 5 straight weeks of Silent Missions than with a brand-new Beach Head story by the modern master Phil Hester, and special reprint of the legendary issue that started it all!” said Alex Antone, Editorial Director at Skybound. “G.I. JOE fans are eating well this April!”

About Phil Hester:

Phil Hester, resident of Iowa is a writer and artist known for his work on Green Arrow, the Irredeemable Ant-man, the Darkness, Swamp Thing, Gotham City: Year One and so much more.

https://comicvine.gamespot.com/phil-hester/4040-6833/

Creative team

Writer/ Penciler: Phil Hester

Inker: Travis Hymel

Colorist: Lee Loughridge

Letterer: n/a - with apologies to Pat Brouseau

Editor: Alex Antone

Publication design Jillian Crab

Creative Consultant: Diana Davis

Covers

https://leagueofcomicgeeks.com/.../gi-joe-a-real-american...

Cover A by Phil Hester & Lee Loughridge

Cover B by Jorge Fornes

Cover C (1:10 Incentive) (Black & White) by Phil Hester

Cover D (1:25 Incentive) (Virgin) (Foil) by Jorge Fornes

Retailer variants

JIMBO SALGADO

PETER SMITH

SAJAD SHAH

TIAGO DA SILVA

KAREN S. DARBOE