Many thanks to Carson of 3DJoes for sharing an in-depth look at the upcoming Dust Jacket for his Omnibus Hardcover of Collecting the Art of G.I.Joe: A Real American Hero! This is as gorgeous as it is massive. Check it out –
The Art of G.I.JOE: A Real American Hero’s massive dust jacket measures 37″ wide by 14.5″ tall, and yes, you’ll be able to take it off and frame it. What’s more, the same design is printed on the inside of the dust jacket, with logos and text removed: so you’ll have an unobscured look at the wonderful art!
This dust jacket features a wraparound collage of paintings by every major illustrator that contributed to the brand. Shown clockwise from the top-left corner below are 1991 Cesspool by Doug Hart, G.I.JOE Magazine fold-out poster by David Dorman, 1984 Storm Shadow by Hector Garrido, Operation: Deadly Decoy (1986 Ballantine) by Hector Garrido, Stars and Stripes Forever (1982 Hasbro) by Ron Rudat, Fool’s Gold (1988 Ballantine) by Earl Norem, 1991 Cobra Ice Sabre presentation art (artist unknown), 1992 Snake-Eyes Battle Gear by Doug Hart, Operation Star Fight (1987 Marvel Books) by Earl Norem, Operation Raging River (1987 Marvel Books) by Earl Norem, 1986 direct mail by Paul Alexander, Operation: Killer Comet (1987 Ballantine) by Hector Garrido, 1982 JUMP: Jet Mobile Propulsion Unit by Hector Garrido, 1992 Mutt & Junkyard by Doug Hart, 1987 Falcon by Hector Garrido, Divide and Conquer (1988 Ballantine) by Earl Norem, 1990 General: Mobile Strike Headquarters by Doug Hart, and G.I.JOE: A Real American Hero (1992 Konami, artist unknown).
Pre-order your copy at 3DJoes.com/art
Although I own the collection of individual volumes, it goes without saying how special this omnibus is. I find myself fortunate to have been able to join in on the campaign, as I personally cannot wait to add this must have edition to my collection.
I hope the same can be said for you! If not, you can still pre-order yours at 3DJoes.com/art
SURVEILLANCE PORT 
Unfortunately at a weight of near 20 pounds, it will be way too expensive for my taste to ship to Europe. And that’s before taxes and customs. I estimate it would cost me close to $350 in the end, which is way more than I’m willing to pay. :s And let’s face it, in the end this is nice shiny looking hardcover which I’ll look at once when it arrives and which will then sit on a book shelve somewhere.
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Oooof, that is quite the price to pay to import this.
Although I agree with your sentiment on reading it and then putting it away, in my case, I hope to pass on the book to my boys, so I saw this particular item as a long term investment. Let’s just hope they look at it, as if not, it’s coming with me to the nursing home.
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