Skybound, Image Comics, and Hasbro have announced the Hama Files Editions, a new program launching this fall that celebrates the most iconic issues of G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero, with insights from the man who knows them best, the legendary writer Larry Hama.  

The Hama Files are reprints of classic, pivotal issues of G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero that each include a brand-new letter from Larry Hama himself, offering behind-the-scenes information and special insights into the most important issues of the series. As the creative driving force behind G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero since day one, Hama brings an unmatched perspective to these landmark issues. 

The program will launch with a special new printing of one of the most celebrated issues in G.I. JOE history—G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero #26. From the creative team of writer and penciler Larry Hama, inker Steve Leialoha, and colorist George Roussos, the new Hama Files edition of this iconic issue will arrive in comic book shops on November 26, 2025. 

This unforgettable chapter reveals the explosive origin of one of pop culture’s most familiar characters: Snake-Eyes. First unveiled in this issue, the secret past of Snake-Eyes and his connection to Storm Shadow shook the foundations of the G.I. JOE universe. Widely regarded as one of the most demanded issues in the franchise’s history, G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero #26 stands as a definitive moment that resonates with both longtime fans and new readers alike. 

In addition to the main cover by Mike Zeck and Bob Wiacek, the lineup of variant covers also includes an open-to-order variant cover by current G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero series artist Chris Mooneyham, as well as the foil version of Zeck and Wiacek’s cover.  

The full list of variant covers is below: 

• G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero #26 – Hama Files Edition Cover A by Mike Zeck & Bob Wiacek  
• G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero #26 – Hama Files Edition Cover B by Chris Mooneyham 
• G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero #26 – Hama Files Edition Cover C (Foil) by Mike Zeck & Bob Wiacek ($4.99)