Yo! Where’s Joe?
With the future of GI Joe comics uncertain as the publishing rights are up for grabs, I think it’s time to take a look back at journey from its humble cartoon beginnings. Larry Hama helped shaped the toy line into cartoon history. So what made Joe so successful? As far as art goes, it’s important to note that each individual GI Joe had a distinct trait (almost like a power) which appealed to both the young and young at heart. Shipwrecked had his parakeet buddy, Flint, was hard, tough as flint, Cobra’s voice, was snakelike and his body was slight, and could slip out of any situation. Devil’s Due did a great job keeping the art similar to the cartoon counterpart, yet a sense of drama and action was added to this recent incarnation. Since the publishing rights are up for grabs, what do you, dear readers, think of a movie? As I’ve mentioned in my recent post on war comics:http://www.comicbookjournal.net/war-comics/
I think that war comics in this day and age are dead, and GI Joe is no exception. But I think the material is ripe for a feature length film. If done correctly, it could be a box office smash a la, the Pirates of the Caribbean. It could actually be a fun adventure that the whole family could enjoy. Plenty of action for the kids, plenty of drama for adults. So here’s to Joe, may they find a better home with a wider audience.
October 15th, 2007 at 3:21 pm
Would love to see a G.I. Joe movie! One movie wouldn’t do it, though. Too many characters. A trilogy would suit it best.