Talking to Phil Hester about - G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero Silent Missions – Beach Head #1 Mark and Tim talk to writer/ artist Phil Hester about - G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero Silent Missions – Beach Head #1 (released April 2, 2025) The first half of this talks to Phil about his career etc in general terms. About 1 hour in we touch on some more spoilery ground. Video (talking heads with some images saved on screen) https://youtu.be/TcClWjlZdSs More tightly edited audio only http://cast.rocks/hosting/15498/phil-hester.mp3 Find on your favourite podcast player, links at https://talkingjoe.co.uk/#Podcasts In the standalone silent issue from Phil Hester (Green Arrow), fan-favorite BEACH HEAD is trapped in a DMZ and hunted by the forces of Cobra. But can Beach Head save himself and the war orphans he's vowed to protect? Preview: https://www.skybound.com/.../your-first-look-at-the-g-i... G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero - Beach Head #1 is the first of the all-new Silent Missions one-shots, each releasing on a Wednesday this April, from a murderer’s row of creative talent including Phil Hester, DANI & Dan Watters, Leonardo Romero, Andrew Krahnke, and Wes Craig. In celebration of Silent Missions month, Skybound will also be releasing a “Silent Missions” edition of the historic “Silent Interlude,” G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero #21, which includes a new letter from Larry Hama. “What better way to kick off 5 straight weeks of Silent Missions than with a brand-new Beach Head story by the modern master Phil Hester, and special reprint of the legendary issue that started it all!” said Alex Antone, Editorial Director at Skybound. “G.I. JOE fans are eating well this April!” About Phil Hester: Phil Hester, resident of Iowa is a writer and artist known for his work on Green Arrow, the Irredeemable Ant-man, the Darkness, Swamp Thing, Gotham City: Year One and so much more. https://comicvine.gamespot.com/phil-hester/4040-6833/ Creative team Writer/ Penciler: Phil Hester Inker: Travis Hymel Colorist: Lee Loughridge Letterer: n/a - with apologies to Pat Brouseau Editor: Alex Antone Publication design Jillian Crab Creative Consultant: Diana Davis Covers https://leagueofcomicgeeks.com/.../gi-joe-a-real-american... Cover A by Phil Hester & Lee Loughridge Cover B by Jorge Fornes Cover C (1:10 Incentive) (Black & White) by Phil Hester Cover D (1:25 Incentive) (Virgin) (Foil) by Jorge Fornes Retailer variants JIMBO SALGADO PETER SMITH SAJAD SHAH TIAGO DA SILVA KAREN S. DARBOE

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