Comics: G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #181

Deceits and deceptions are the names of the game as Darklon escapes from his prison in The Pit. And another figure from Arashikage past enters into the mix. Larry Hama and S. L. Gallant bring us the next chapter in the classic Joe universe in G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #181

Sideshow Collectibles Reveals Storm Shadow Statue

Sideshow Collectibles' has pulled the curtain off the product gallery of their recently announced Storm Shadow statue, and if last week's teaser photo piqued your interest, the full gallery will not disappoint. Styled after Storm Shadow's debut appearance in Hasbro's 3-3/4-inch line, the statue includes an additional hooded, switch-out portrait that's reminiscent of Hasbro's '88 Storm Shadow, but unlike with the '88 figure Storm Shadow won't change allegiances! Snake Eyes does need a nemesis, after all. An exclusive version of the statue featuring switch out hands equipped with a bow will also be available. Both the regular and exclusive edition statues are $299.99 with pre-orders starting on August 16.

Comics: G.I. Joe #14

Scarlett and her Bravo team have been taken captive by Cobra forces, but it doesn't take long for them to start their escapes. Chuck Dixon and Will Rosado bring us action and intrigue just north of the Antarctic Circle in G.I. Joe #14.

G.I. Joe Collectors' Club Launches Figure Subscription Service

The G.I. Joe Collector's Club has announced it's cleared all the hurdles necessary to launch its Figure Subscription Service (FSS), today. In an e-mail sent to members, the club revelaled details of the FSS including price and tentative shipping schedule. Here are the details with the full e-mail after the jump:

• You must be a collectors' club member
• The first figure is expected to ship in time for Christmas 2012
• There is no release schedule
• The total cost of commitment is $297 plus shipping if paid in full or $303 plus shipping if paid in three monthly installments
• Some figures may be made available to non-subscribers on the club store site for $32
• The free 13th figure for subscribers ships in the sixth and final month
• September 4 at midnight is the last day to subscribe

Comics: Cobra #15

Flint's covert operation splits into two teams to apprehend both the former Cobra Commander's son and valuable data pertaining to the terrorist organization. Not surprisingly, both teams run into trouble. Costa, Fuso, and Dell'Edera collaborate once again on the best Joe title on the shelves this month.

Sideshow Collectibles Announces Storm Shadow Statue

Sideshow Collectibles just "gets" G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero and out their newly teased Storm Shadow statue reaffirms this. The statue depicts Storm Shadow, as many of us have come to recognize him, in his white sleeveless shinobi shozoko equipped with many of the accessories that were included with our beloved 1984 Hasbro figure. If you look closely at the background of Sideshow's teaser photo, you can see what appears to be a switch-out portrait with a shroud. Sideshow's Storm Shadow statue is set for full reveal next Tuesday, August 14.

Comics: Cobra #14

Flint's convert team of special operatives has assembled and is about to embark on their first mission: extract information from the former Cobra Commander's son. Meanwhile, two deadly assassins, Firefly and Blacklight, cross paths on the way to that same location.