Press Release- DDP Ups the Ante for G.I.JOE SIGMA 6

DEVIL'S DUE UPS THE ANTE FOR G.I. JOE SIGMA 6
A comic book counterpart compliments the release of the new cartoon incarnation of Real American Heroes

Chicago, IL - November 2, 2005 - G.I. JOE: SIGMA 6, the all-new animated series that recently enjoyed its Saturday morning debut across America on 4Kids TV on FOX, has given life to its own comic book! Andrew Dabb (FORGOTTEN REALMS, and DRAGONLANCE) and Chris Lie (G.I.JOE: ARASHIKAGE SHOWDOWN) bring G.I. JOE: SIGMA 6 #1 (of 6) (OCT052922) to fans who can't wait for next week's show.

The comic has all the atmosphere of the show in a classic book form, but don't let that fool you. This new book is a 32-page, $2.95, color, full-fledged project with all the talent and direction you'd need for any excellent G.I.JOE book. G.I. JOE: SIGMA 6 features the core team from the 80s, refreshing the small covert ops team for a new generation of heroes. G.I. JOE is under license from the Hasbro Properties Group, the intellectual property development arm of Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE: HAS).

"SIGMA 6 has been nothing but fun from the start. It'll show on every page, trust me," said editor Mike O'Sullivan with confidence. "This is going to be great. Not only for the regular readers, but also for people who haven't read a lot of G.I. JOE before. It's fresh and has a new look to it that just tells you exactly what you're going to be reading. Action."

G.I. JOE: SIGMA 6 will be available at comic book shops and various newsstands nation wide beginning this December. Be sure to ask your local retailer to reserve your copy today!

G.I.JOE: SIGMA 6 #1 (of 6) - DIAMOND CODE: OCT052922
G.I.JOE: SIGMA 6 #2 (of 6) - DIAMOND CODE: NOV052900

VISIT HERE FOR COVER IMAGE: http://devilsdue.net/promo/SigmaSix1.jpg

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ABOUT DEVIL'S DUE PUBLISHING (DDP)

Devil's Due Publishing was formed in 1999 as both a commercial art studio and a small press comic book publisher. DDP's first breakout success was 2001's revamp of G.I. JOE, returning the long-lost 1980's characters to comics. Fans bought over 100,000 copies per month, immediately propelling G.I. JOE to the top of the charts. Today, DDP's lineup includes Forgotten Realms, Dragonlance, Hack/Slash, the newly resurrected Chaos! Comics, Hack/Slash, and the Aftermath universe, a new imprint featuring super-powered heroes in titles like Defex, Breakdown, Blade of Kumori and Infantry.

ABOUT THE HASBRO PROPERTIES GROUP

The Hasbro Properties Group (HPG), the intellectual property development arm of Hasbro, Inc., (NYSE:HAS), translates one of the industry's richest portfolios of brands into a world of fun and excitement of children and adults globally. Through a host of publishing, lifestyle and entertainment platforms, HPG is able to surround fans worldwide with consumer products that expand Hasbro's core brands, such as TRANSFORMERS, DUEL MASTERS, MY LITTLE PONY, MONOPOLY and CANDY LAND, beyond the toy and game aisle, creating rich lifestyle experiences.

Yo Joe!

11/05/05