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Gears of War #8: Sgt. Jonathan Harper

Gears of War #8: Sgt. Jonathan Harper
Written Monday, June 29, 2009 by Alan Pettit

I've posted news for video game-related comic books often in the past. I feel they go along nicely with the video game industry and can be used to delve deeper into a world that we only get one scripted shot at per game. Comments on these articles are often negative, but those people are on a video game site afterall, so mocking the comic book industry is a bit hypocritical when they spend their free time doing something equally nerd-tastic.

Regardless, I'm a huge fan of them and the Gears of War ongoing series from DC Comics imprint Wildstorm has been fantastic. The first six issues were an action-packed bridge from the first game to the second, then last month in issue seven we got a nice look at Tai's background, all the way up to his untimely demise during the events of Gears of War 2.

This month, issue number eight will reveal more about Sgt. Jonathan Harper, who many will know as a focal point for the collectibles in Gears 2. Many of them offered up bits and pieces of his journey, but this issue will be filling in the gaps and painting the full picture once and for all. I highly suggest checking it out if you're a Gears of War fan!

Click here for a 5-page preview of this upcoming release.

Here is a preview of the cover and the official description from DC Comics:

"A popular element in the Xbox 360 smash Gears of War 2 are the collectibles describing the tragic end of Sgt. Jonathan Harper. A nine-year veteran Gear, he was captured by the Locust during the assault on the Hollow. Eventually managing to escape, he was able to help a family reach the surface before succumbing to his wounds. The full story of this heroic, selfless soldier is finally told!"

Writer: Joshua Ortega
Artist: Federico Dallocchio
Cover: Shane Pierce

Gears of War #8 will be on sale this Wednesday for $3.99!

Click here to find a local comic shop to pick it up at.



User Comments
Comment #1 by TravisMan1
Monday, June 29, 2009 @ 04:52:40 PM

cool

Comment #2 by the punishermx
Monday, June 29, 2009 @ 04:55:37 PM

i love comics!

Comment #3 by byatt12
Monday, June 29, 2009 @ 04:55:53 PM

wow ? sure thiers much more better news than this

Comment #4 by icky2049
Monday, June 29, 2009 @ 04:56:45 PM

Gears of Fail 2

Comment #5 by Ix iDARKSTAR xI
Monday, June 29, 2009 @ 04:58:02 PM

@3 learn to spell @4 hardly a fail (check sales figures).Recieved the first issue with my GOW2 where can i buy the rest?

Comment #6 by XxX Egner XxX
Monday, June 29, 2009 @ 04:59:14 PM

never been a big fan of reading comic books but cant complain about them, look at some of the great games and films that have come outa old comics =]

Comment #7 by ZonaBoy89
Monday, June 29, 2009 @ 04:59:34 PM

thats cool for the ppl that actually have time to read comics i barely got time to play games

Comment #8 by JustAFriend
Monday, June 29, 2009 @ 05:00:30 PM

sounds good for hardcore fans, not a big fan of gears myself though.

Comment #9 by Zmoke
Monday, June 29, 2009 @ 05:01:12 PM

It's good they keep on making new characters to the series. As you have probably noticed, almost all of the characters differ from each other pretty much. I hope we will still see:
*an old native American with white long hair
*a female COG
*more Carmines
*another blonde COG

About the comic, I don't think I will buy it. Nonetheless, it could prove good.

Comment #10 by ArmyOfPie
Monday, June 29, 2009 @ 05:01:50 PM

@4-
Hahahaha! You're so clever!

Comment #11 by plebeianprint
Monday, June 29, 2009 @ 05:03:56 PM

graphic novels (comics) have a worse rep than video games, yet have a much longer & more vibrant legacy; they border on art still more than video games.

so before you go and knock them, think of all of the ignorant, derisive comments that you've heard levied against gaming, and try to not do the same to comics.

(and #3, learn to spell, or stick to vocal exchanges; your ignorance makes us all look bad).

Comment #12 by WhineyRabbit
Monday, June 29, 2009 @ 05:04:15 PM

I've read all the Gears comics so far, been a bit bland but not bad.

Comment #13 by The Pants Party
Monday, June 29, 2009 @ 05:06:51 PM

#9: Actually issue 9 will kick off a new story arc featuring a female Gear.

http://dccomics.com/wildstorm/comics/?cm=12157

Also, check out the Aspho Fields novel which has great backstory on Anya, her mother Helena and another female Gear named Bernie Mataki.

http://tiny.cc/kx7j7

Comment #14 by Opayk
Monday, June 29, 2009 @ 05:17:34 PM

"The full story of this heroic, selfless soldier is finally told!"

Yes, but isn't everyone a heroic, selfless soldier?

Comment #15 by big red marino
Monday, June 29, 2009 @ 05:19:35 PM

Now where are the damn GEARS cartoons...for adult swim

Comment #16 by zslux
Monday, June 29, 2009 @ 05:24:10 PM

yes.

Comment #17 by GuardianAngelNR
Monday, June 29, 2009 @ 05:39:08 PM

'Comments on these articles are often negative, but those people are on a video game site afterall, so mocking the comic book industry is a bit hypocritical when they spend their free time doing something equally nerd-tastic.'

Words so true, as shown by these here comments.

Comment #18 by Dan261
Monday, June 29, 2009 @ 06:04:48 PM

The Locust lagswitched him. R.I.P Sgt. Jonathan Harper.

Comment #19 by Xtrovert
Monday, June 29, 2009 @ 06:07:26 PM

@#7 yet you have time to comment on a website =P

Comment #20 by LegendaryMarvel
Monday, June 29, 2009 @ 06:36:19 PM

@15 heck yes! I'd watch that.

Comment #21 by Barry619
Monday, June 29, 2009 @ 06:40:25 PM

I'm a Hugh comic book fan, which is why i hate the Gears Of War comic book, it is a abomination in print, bland typical writing in a comic that is only aimed at fans of the game, with sub-par artwork at best.

For a example of a good video game / comic collaboration you just have too look no further at the Dead Space series, it does everything right where DC are failing.

Comment #22 by IncensedCape
Monday, June 29, 2009 @ 06:47:03 PM

He has the same last name as me!!!! omg

Comment #23 by JRAPOCALYPSE
Monday, June 29, 2009 @ 06:52:49 PM

Gears comics are crap!! whatever happened to the classics like my spiderman ISSUE#1 in mint condition,gears,lolol!

Comment #24 by JRAPOCALYPSE
Monday, June 29, 2009 @ 06:54:11 PM

Oh and #5 if you knew anything about sales you would know that sales figures do not mean jack! i bought the game and it sucked as did many others,i go see a new movie after paying an arm and a leg and i may not even like it,so yeah so sick of seeing this sales figure crap.Oh and thats common sense ,ooooo SCHOOLED!

Comment #25 by JRAPOCALYPSE
Monday, June 29, 2009 @ 06:56:34 PM

Sorry for the triple post but #21 you are way correct,gears fans know nothing of good art or good comics to call that crap good..my little cousin draws better than that crap! Gears is just not a good game,i mean come on it gets shame awards for the buggiest games of all time and that is worth 60 bucks HA i think not.Let me spell it out (QUEERS OF WAR)

Comment #26 by Devil Sora
Monday, June 29, 2009 @ 07:00:38 PM

Hmm I'd rather find the comics online since well when it comes to spending money on either comics of games or games themselves. . . .my verdict goes to the latter

@JRAPOCALYPSE: Dude. . . . chill the fuck out. . . someone is still trapped in the closet.

Comment #27 by BlackTitan666
Monday, June 29, 2009 @ 07:01:29 PM

Nice

Comment #28 by mugginyouoff
Monday, June 29, 2009 @ 07:03:14 PM

tells you he dies in the description, rubbishhhhh!

Comment #29 by yamayamayaamaa
Monday, June 29, 2009 @ 07:12:07 PM

Interesting but we should be able to digitally download it on our 360s!

Just kidding! (sort of).
:P

Comment #30 by HalfEVILmonkey
Monday, June 29, 2009 @ 07:46:32 PM

I am a huge comic fan and I for one love these articles. Thanks for keeping us up to date.

Comment #31 by nukefarmer
Monday, June 29, 2009 @ 07:51:07 PM

Sgt Jonathan was about to curb stomp him when... next page... the queen of the locust lag the match and sgt harpner died... next page... In the next issue we will see the angery gears fans trying to kill cliff b. since there is still lag in gears of war. Will he get away in his ferrari ? Find out in next week comic

Comment #32 by BodamEscapePlan
Monday, June 29, 2009 @ 08:15:11 PM

This does seem cool. If the writing and artwork is good I may pick these up.

Comment #33 by TwiceAzzNice
Monday, June 29, 2009 @ 08:39:17 PM

Omg comics...... -_-

Comment #34 by sIR 5HaNx A10t
Monday, June 29, 2009 @ 08:58:15 PM

@31 lmao

Comment #35 by Jas0nBourne15
Monday, June 29, 2009 @ 09:32:49 PM

I agree with #33

Comment #36 by Lunndonbridge
Monday, June 29, 2009 @ 10:41:57 PM

I hate when non-canon shit gets in the way of the real story. Like star wars, theres never going to be a 7,8, and 9 because a bunch of authors decided to take over. We shouldve gotten a side mission involving Harper along with the one coming out in july instead of a bunch of stuff written by someone besides the makers.

Comment #37 by VapidFuture
Monday, June 29, 2009 @ 10:53:33 PM

@23,24,25

calm down, its great u like to voice ur opinion....but ur opinion doesn't mean squat for most people.. yea it lags and it sucks...but those of us who appreciate it love to play it still, regardless. those of us who are tru fans will probably enjoy the comics, they do reveal a lot of back story and fill in lots of missing info.

Comment #38 by xo rorschach ox
Monday, June 29, 2009 @ 11:10:28 PM

First of i read more comics than probably anyone else on this site. with that said most of you need to stfu. the people who are saying it has shitty artwork clearly know nothing about comics because the artwork of a series has nothing to do with how good the series is. i hate such artists such as immonen yet ultimate spider-man is still my favorite comic. its how the art is displayed that matters but you wouldnt know that because ur dumb as shit. also asshole who said he had a mint condition spider-man #1 ur full of shit. so if u dont like comics dont fuckin comment and if you think the comic is shit then have a better reason then bad artwork.

Comment #39 by KNIGHTOFSERA
Monday, June 29, 2009 @ 11:47:37 PM

I dont know why people have to post negatively, even if they do not like the game or comics...I mean I think halo and fable are overrated, but I dont go onto every halo news and starts saying gaylo or failble II, cause that's immature, some people just need to grow up...if you dont like something good for you, no one else cares...I think comic books can bring new insight in games

Comment #40 by toonsage
Monday, June 29, 2009 @ 11:51:26 PM

oOo cant wait =)

Comment #41 by II KaotiK
Tuesday, June 30, 2009 @ 12:56:11 AM

Woot. Can't wait. If you don't have the money, just PM me, and I have a .rar file with all the GoW comics in it :)

~Bryce

Comment #42 by X monkfish69 X
Tuesday, June 30, 2009 @ 01:20:53 AM

I'll be sure to check this series out at some point. I've been meaning to, but never find the time.

Comic books are cool !

Comment #43 by rowtheboat
Tuesday, June 30, 2009 @ 01:48:30 AM

i like gears but not comic books

Comment #44 by Jew Tremin
Tuesday, June 30, 2009 @ 03:12:36 AM

Can you get these in England?

Comment #45 by Brengun
Tuesday, June 30, 2009 @ 03:21:57 AM

I love Gears of War, I've never seen these in the UK though.
Anyway after my last comment on a GOW2 article on this site (defending the game despite its faults) I went to play the game only discover that my rank had been reset to 1.
As a loyal fan this really pisses me off. I have never cheated on any game, never even boosted for achievements, never done anything other than sign in and play. Now can anyone here tell me what the hell that is all about?

Comment #46 by KIDDRAGON67
Tuesday, June 30, 2009 @ 03:56:32 AM

most probably not avaible in AUS, screw comics wouldn't you like another GoW game?

Comment #47 by whisperinthewind
Tuesday, June 30, 2009 @ 04:37:29 AM

@9

There is actually a female COG in the novel Aspho Fields xD

Comment #48 by ALEX IS L33T
Tuesday, June 30, 2009 @ 10:38:50 AM

Clever #4 real clever.......... not

Comment #49 by thegamingspoon
Monday, August 03, 2009 @ 02:15:12 PM

Jonathon Harper is legend, shame he dies just before Jacinto is sunk


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