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)