This summer's G.I. Joe film succeeded -- where it did -- by basically being a giant, live-action cartoon. The plot was ridiculous, the action over the top, and the gadgets pre-approved for toy shelves everywhere. But before audiences got the chance to puzzle over why Snake Eyes' mask had lips molded onto it, a far more interesting Joe project was sneaking in under the radar, and this one had a secret weapon: writer Warren Ellis.
G.I. Joe: Resolute premiered on the web and Adult Swim last April. With a sleeker animation style and a more mature storyline than the classic '80s 'toon, the show was tailor-made for fans who had grown up with the show and unsurprisingly proved to be more entertaining than the big summer blockbuster that followed. Unsurprising because Warren Ellis has been responsible for far more brilliant comic writing over the past decade than should statistically be possible for one human being: Transmetropolitan, Planetary, Global Frequency, and a notable run on Hellblazer, just to name a few. In recent years he's been expanding his trade into writing for TV, movies, and games as well. Suffice to say that a Warren Ellis G.I. Joe is a G.I. Joe you'll want to see. Fortnuately, Resolute hits DVD next week on November 3rd, so you'll soon get your chance.
Listing for $19.98, the set includes all 11 episodes of the series, plus a "Now You Know" teaser promo, filmmaker interviews, storyboards, and "JOE files." You can check out some of those storyboards below in our gallery, and the trailer for the set right here. Just don't mention Cobra-La...
