G.I. Joe's Duke deploys to comic shops

Midweek update: Also: OkiCon set for Norman, OK

The first “G.I. Joe” title to be set in Image Comics’ Energon Universe hits shelves today with “Duke” #1. 

The creative team is writer Joshua Williamson (“Superman”) with artists Tom Reilly and color artist Jordie Bellaire.

The five-issue miniseries focuses on the origins of G.I. Joe and Cobra in the “Energon Universe,” where the Earth must deal with the arrival of the Autobots and Decepticons. 

“Duke” is the first of four G.I. Joe limited series coming from Image’s Skybound imprint, headed up by Robert Kirkman. Here’s how Skybound describes the series: 

When Conrad S. Hauser (codename DUKE) investigates the mysteries behind The Transformers, the answers will lead to the birth of forces for good and evil that the world never imagined. 

“Duke” #1 is available in comic-book shops starting today. 

OkiCon set for Norman

The anime convention “OkiCon” is set for Dec. 29-31 at the Embassy Suites Hotel and Convention Center in Norman. The event is set to celebrate Japanese animation, cosplay, music, and culture, according to the event's Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/events/1125800525473329/

Guests include Molly Searcy and Aaron Campbell. More activities set for the weekend can be found on the OkiCon web page. 

Spend your coupons! 

If you qualified for Speeding Bullet’s Bad-Gift Insurance Coupons during December, it's now time to spend them! The 30% off any one item coupons need to be redeemed this week, from Dec. 27-31, at Speeding Bullet Comics, 614 N. Porter Ave., Norman, OK. 

Matthew Price, matthew@matthewLprice.com, has written about the comics industry for more than two decades. He is the co-owner of Speeding Bullet Comics in Norman.