Snake Eyes: Deadgame

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Snake Eyes: Deadgame
Cover A for issue #1 by Rob Liefeld.
Publication information
PublisherIDW Publishing
Hasbro
GenreSuperhero
Publication dateJuly 15, 2020 — July 7, 2021
No. of issues5
Creative team
Created byRob Liefeld
Written by
  • Rob Liefeld
  • Chad Bowers
Artist(s)
  • Adelso Corona
  • Rob Liefeld
  • Chance Wolf
Letterer(s)Andworld Design
Editor(s)
  • John Barber
  • Megan Brown

Snake Eyes: Deadgame is an American comic book limited series by Rob Liefeld and Chad Bowers, and debuted on July 15, 2020 by IDW Publishing.[1][2] The series features several characters from the G.I. Joe franchise by Donald Levine and Hasbro, but focuses on Snake Eyes as the main character.[1][3]

Snake Eyes faces an enemy that wants to expose his secret past, which endangers his time of service on G.I. Joe.

The series debuted on July 15, 2020 and concluded on July 7, 2021.[4][5]

Production history[]

Background[]

In 2018, IDW Publishing announced most of the G.I. Joe comics would be rebooted following the cancellation of Scarlett's Strike Force and the conclusion of the Hasbro Comic Book Universe.[6][7] Therefore, while G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero by Larry Hama continues its run, a newly rebooted G.I. Joe series by Paul Allor and Chris Evenhuis started being published in September 2019.[8][9]

Development[]

Snake Eyes: Deadgame was announced in July 2019, and will be written by Rob Liefeld and Chad Bowers and dawn by Liefeld. He considered Snake Eyes as both an icon and "bucket list" for him, stating the character is "Wolverine, Deadpool and Spider-Man rolled into one amazing character for an entire generation of fans that thrilled to his adventures in comics and cartoons and hung on his every toy release! My parents drove me all over the county to get me G.I. Joe action figures as a kid. These were my first and most favorite toys. Working with Hasbro and all my friends at IDW has been a blast so far. I can’t wait to get this work out into the public! If you enjoyed my recent Marvel work, this will match or exceed it!"[1]

He also added that "G.I. Joe was my first obsession. Those were the toys in the sandbox with me, kung fu grip, eagle eye, I had them all. G.I. Joe is a world of characters that I have always aspired to participate in. Snake Eyes was a profound influence on me creating Deadpool. Producing this series is an all time bucket list achievement for me.”[10]

IDW Editor-In-Chief John Barber said “I’ve seen Rob’s excitement about G.I. Joe for years. “I’m thrilled and amazed to see it all finally coming together in the biggest Snake Eyes comic book in decades — maybe ever! There’s a real electric charge in the air every day as new pages come in — every one seemingly topping the last!”[2]

A special one-shot issue titled Snake Eyes: Deadgame — Declassified was released on December 1, 2021.[11]

Plot[]

Snake Eyes is tasked to infiltrate on the islands of Svalbard, Norway. With the help of Roadblock and Tripwire, they rescue General Colton, the original G.I. Joe. Colton reveals that the Arashikage clan threatened him to translate ancient scrolls for to unleash a spell that revives Kirigun, an ancient ninja wizard who was presumed dead during more than a thousand years ago. After a brief fight, Snake Eyes is saved by Scarlett, and Kirigun escapes in order to find the Sword of the Dead for an event he knows as the Deadgame.[12]

When Snake Eyes and Scarlett search for the swords, they are ambushed by Intruder, who was sent to retrieve Snake Eyes, but the latter kills him after a fight. Then Olympia, Kirigun's daughter, attacks Snake Eyes with poisoned shurikens, leaving him unconscious enough to kidnap him. Scarllet wants to save him, but Storm Shadow interfieres. In an undislosed location, Kirigun plans to test Snake Eyes by making him kill Jörmungandr, the World Serpent.[13]

When Storm Shadow intervienes, Snake Eyes gets enough help to defeat and kill the World Sepent, freeing Kirigun and Olympia from the curse of Izanami. Luckily for Snake Eyes and Storm Shadow, they are saved by G.I. Joe's Adventure Team.[14]

Snake Eyes and the Adventure Team fights Kirigun and Olympia, but the latter two escape. Snake Eyes travels to Eismitte, Greenland, where he meets Thor, who entrusts him his hammer. When Kirigun takes the hammer from Snake Eyes, he is attacked by Baroness and Destro.[15]

In the final battle, Baroness and Destro fight against Snake Eyes and Olympia in order to take Thor's hammer. Baroness reveals that she made a deal with Olympia to resurrect Kirigun and use him to replace Cobra Commander. When Kirigun uses his sword to resurrect the dead, Snake Eyes confronts him. In the process, Kirigun destroys Thor's hammer, but Snake Eyes takes his sword and kills Kirigun for good. Baroness retreats during the battle. Some time later, Snake Eyes and Scarlett reunite in the Pit, another G.I. Joe location, when they receive a new mission about Major Bludd taking hostages in Sierra Leone.[16]

Issues[]

Issue Written by Drawn by Colored by Publication date
#1 Chad Bowers and Rob Liefeld Adelso Corona, Rob Liefeld and Neil Vyetake Federico Blee July 15, 2020
#2 Adelso Corona and Rob Liefeld October 7, 2020
#3 November 25, 2020
#4 Adelso Corona, Rob Liefeld and Neil Vyetake February 3, 2021
#5 Rob Liefeld[note 1] July 7, 2021[4][5]

Reception[]

Issue Publication date Critic rating Critic reviews Ref.
#1 July 15, 2020 6.8/10 8 [17]
#2 October 7, 2020 5.0/10 3 [18]
#3 November 25, 2020 3.7/10 2 [19]
#4 February 3, 2020 2.0/10 1 [20]
#5 July 7, 2021 [21]
Overall 3.9/10 15 [22]

Collected edition[]

Title Material collected Pages Publication date ISBN
Snake Eyes: Deadgame
  • Snake Eyes: Deadgame #1−5
 144 December 7, 2021 1684057957, 978-1684057955

References[]

Notes[]

  1. ^ In co-operation with Neal Adams, Karl Altstaetterm, Eric Canete, Adelso Corona, Kevin Eastman, Dan Fraga, Cory Hamscher, Bjorn Hyne, Karl Kershcl, Karl Kesel, Marat Mycheals, Jerry Ordway, Ryan Ottley, Dan Panosian, Ed Piskor, Whilce Portacio, Jim Rugg, Tom Scioli, Paul Scott, Philip Tan and Chance Wolf.

Footnotes[]

  1. ^ a b c "Rob Liefeld to Tackle 'Snake Eyes' Comic (Exclusive)". www.hollywoodreporter.com. The Hollywood Reporter. July 15, 2019. Retrieved August 26, 2019.
  2. ^ a b "Rob Liefeld Shares a First Look At Snake Eyes: Deadgame #1". www.superherohype.com. SuperHeroHype. February 19, 2020. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
  3. ^ "The Deadpool creator teases a 'Mission: Impossible'-style story for the 'G.I. Joe' character". www.hollywoodreporter.com. The Hollywood Reporter. February 19, 2020. Retrieved February 20, 2020.
  4. ^ a b March 4, Michael Bezanidis on; 2021 (2021-03-04). "Rob Liefeld Reveals All-Star 'Snake Eyes: Deadgame' Finale Team". Heroic Hollywood. Retrieved 2021-03-05.CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  5. ^ a b Couch, Aaron (2021-06-07). "'G.I. Joe' Legend Larry Hama Joins 'Snake Eyes: Deadgame' Finale". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2021-06-07.
  6. ^ Terror, Jude (March 24, 2018). "IDW Cancels Female-Focused GI Joe Comic Before The Orders Are In". www.bleedingcool.com. Bleeding Cool. Retrieved August 26, 2019.
  7. ^ "TRANSFORMERS: UNICRON Event is a 'Grand Finale' to 12 Years at IDW". www.newsarama.com. Newsarama. November 23, 2017. Retrieved August 26, 2019.
  8. ^ Terror, Jude (August 25, 2019). "Hasbro VP Promises New GI Joe Series Won't Replace Larry Hama's Real American Hero". ww.bleedingcool.com. Bleeding Cool. Retrieved August 26, 2019.
  9. ^ "G.I. JOE Defies COBRA's Conquest With New Ongoing". www.newsarama.com. Newsarama. June 18, 2019. Retrieved August 29, 2019.
  10. ^ "First Look at Rob Liefeld's 'Snake Eyes: Deadgame'". Previews World. Retrieved 2020-06-23.
  11. ^ "IDW Publishing & October 2021 Solicitations Spoilers: Rob Liefeld's Snake Eyes: Deadgame Gets Surprise Extra Declassified Issue! G.I. Joe Vs. Cobra! | Inside Pulse". insidepulse.com. Retrieved 2021-11-14.
  12. ^ Snake Eyes: Deadgame #1 (2020). IDW Publishing.
  13. ^ Snake Eyes: Deadgame #2 (2020). IDW Publishing.
  14. ^ Snake Eyes: Deadgame #3 (2020). IDW Publishing.
  15. ^ Snake Eyes: Deadgame #4 (2021). IDW Publishing.
  16. ^ Snake Eyes: Deadgame #5 (2021). IDW Publishing.
  17. ^ "Snake Eyes: Deadgame #1 Reviews". ComicBookRoundup.com. Retrieved July 15, 2020.
  18. ^ "Snake Eyes: Deadgame #2 Reviews". ComicBookRoundup.com. Retrieved October 11, 2020.
  19. ^ "Snake Eyes: Deadgame #3 Reviews". ComicBookRoundup.com. Retrieved 2020-12-31.
  20. ^ "Snake Eyes: Deadgame #4 Reviews". ComicBookRoundup.com. Retrieved 2021-02-07.
  21. ^ "Snake Eyes: Deadgame #5 Reviews". ComicBookRoundup.com. Retrieved 2021-07-07.
  22. ^ "Snake Eyes: Deadgame (2020) Reviews". ComicBookRoundup.com. Retrieved 2020-10-31.

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