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G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero and Tomb Raider Crossover this October

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Skybound, Image Comics, Hasbro, and Crystal Dynamics have revealed the first-ever crossover event between two of the most beloved action franchises ever, G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero and Tomb Raider, culminating in a 5-issue miniseries debuting this fall!

Readers who picked up G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero #330 in comic book shops were treated to the surprise first appearance of Lara Croft as she infiltrated Castle Destro in search of her next deadly destination! This marks the first time EVER that the worlds of G.I. Joe and Tomb Raider have ever met in comic book history. 

Then, in October, Lara Croft’s search for the Arbco Star goes to the next level with G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero/Tomb Raider #1, a 5-issue limited series from the best-selling creative team of writer Kyle Higgins, artist Elena Casagrande, colorist Alex Guimarães, and letterer Pat Brosseau, available in comic shops on October 7, 2026. 

KNOWING IS HALF THE BATTLE. RAIDING IS THE OTHER HALF! 

Lara Croft has explored some of the most dangerous locations on Earth, but nothing quite like Cobra Island. For this adventure, she’ll need the help of her old acquaintance, Shipwreck, and several squads of Joes to mount a dangerous expedition into the heart of the island to recover a treasure that’s been hidden there for decades. One that Destro and Baroness will do anything to get their hands on first… 

G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero/Tomb Raider #1 features a main cover by Elena Casagrande and Alex Guimarães, an open-to-order variant and Foil cover by Stjepan Sejic, a 1:25 incentive variant that kicks off a “Classic Joe” cover series by Chris Mooneyham, a 1:50 variant by Leirix, a 1:100 incentive variant by Lorenzo Tammetta and Mike Spicer and a blank sketch variant. 

The full list of variant covers is below:  

  • G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero/Tomb Raider #1 Cover A by Elena Casagrande & Alex Guimarães (Lunar Code: 0826IM8000) 
  • G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero/Tomb Raider #1 Cover B by Stjepan Sejic (Lunar Code: 0826IM8001) 
  • G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero/Tomb Raider #1 Cover C (Foil, $5.99) by Stjepan Sejic (Lunar Code: 0826IM8002) 
  • G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero/Tomb Raider #1 Cover D (1:25 Incentive) by Chris Mooneyham (Lunar Code: 0826IM8003) 
  • G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero/Tomb Raider #1 Cover E (1:50 Incentive) by Leirix (Lunar Code: 0826IM8004) 
  • G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero/Tomb Raider #1 Cover F (1:100 Foil Incentive, $5.99) by Lorenzo Tammetta & Mike Spicer (Lunar Code: 0826IM8005) 
  • G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero/Tomb Raider #1 Cover G Blank Sketch Variant ($5.99) (Lunar Code: 0826IM8006) 

G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero #330 has Sold Out with Lara Croft Surprise

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Following Lara Croft’s surprise, historic first appearance in G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero #330, the landmark issue will be rushed back to print! Skybound and Image Comics, Hasbro, and Crystal Dynamics have announced a complete sellout of G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero #330 at the distributor level, marking a blockbuster start to the first-ever Tomb Raider/G.I. JOE crossover event! G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero is from writer Larry Hama, artists Chris Mooneyham, Paul Pelletier, Andrew Krahnke, Tony Kordos, and colorist Francesco Segala.

G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero #330 will return to comic book shops on August 12, 2026, with a second printing featuring Lara Croft’s first Skybound cover appearance on an all-new cover by G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero artist, Chris Mooneyham.   

Readers who picked up G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero #330 in comic book shops today were treated to the jaw-dropping surprise first appearance of Lara Croft as she infiltrated Castle Destro in search of her next deadly destination! This marks the first time EVER that the worlds of G.I. Joe and Tomb Raider have met in comic book history. 

Then, in October, Lara Croft’s search for Cobra Island goes to the next level in G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero/Tomb Raider #1, a 5-issue limited series from the bestselling creative team of writer Kyle Higgins, artist Elena Casagrande, colorist Alex Guimarães, and letterer Pat Brosseau, available in comic shops on October 7, 2026.  

G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero #330 Second Printing (Lunar Codes below | $3.99) will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. 

G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero #330 Second Printing

Research Before You Raid with Chronicles of the Tomb Raider

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Dark Horse Books and Crystal Dynamics are proud to present Chronicles of the Tomb Raider, which details Lara’s journeys within the fan-favorite video games in chronological order, introduces the major players, explores the history of the character herself, and provides a glimpse into what the future holds for the world’s most accomplished archeologist! Writer Alex Forbes-Calvin takes his knowledge of the entire catalog of Tomb Raider video games and understanding of lore, myth and histories within Lara Croft’s legacy for a compendium that will unearth and answer the deepest questions of Tomb Raider fans.

Separate fact from fiction as you investigate the details of Lara’s iconic adventures. Unravel the myths and mysteries of the dangerous artifacts that Lara seeks in even more dangerous locations. Meet the colorful cast of characters whose lives intertwine with Lara’s in unexpected ways—from friends who became extended family to ambitious adversaries to the acquaintances who fall somewhere in between.

Fans will enjoy the definitive chronicle of the life of legendary globe-trotter Lara Croft. Nothing comes close to this tome in comprehensively compiling her adventures so far. Chronicles of the Tomb Raider (184 pages, 9×12”, hardcover) arrives in bookstores and comic shops on October 27, 2026, for $54.99. Pre-order now from Amazon, Barnes and Noble, or your local bookstore or comic shop.

Chronicles of the Tomb Raider

Dark Horse and Crystal Dynamics reveal a new Lara Croft Survivor Era Statue

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Dark Horse Direct brings the next Tomb Raider statue to fans with the Tomb Raider: Lara Croft (Survivor Era) PVC Statue. In partnership with Crystal Dynamics, this Lara Croft statue celebrates the indomitable spirit of the Survivor Era and the relentless courage and grit that have defined Croft and the Tomb Raider franchise through ancient tombs and treacherous landscapes for generations. 

Meticulously crafted in PVC, this statue features sculpting by BigShot Toyworks and prototyping and paint by Gentle Giant Studios. The Tomb Raider: Lara Croft (Survivor Era) PVC Statue is expected to ship sometime between May and July 2025.

Standing approximately 11” tall on a rugged rock base (8.4” wide by 10” deep), Lara is a true adventurer, ready to conquer the unknown. With her bow confidently slung across her back, a climbing axe held firmly in one hand and a torch illuminating the shadows in the other, Lara boldly navigates the dangerous challenges of fierce wildlife and relentless cultists that lurk the mysterious landscapes she bravely explores. Each element speaks to her transformation from a young archaeologist into a resilient survivor, pushing through overwhelming odds to become the legendary Tomb Raider. 

Don’t miss your chance to commemorate the evolution of a heroine who forged her own path. Pre-order the Tomb Raider: Lara Croft PVC Statue today and join Lara Croft’s quest to uncover the world’s most dangerous secrets. Retailing for $89.99, this statue is available for pre-order at Dark Horse Direct, Entertainment Earth, and wherever you get your collectibles.

Marvel’s Avengers is wrapping things up

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Rumors that the games’ time was coming up have turned true as Marvel’s Avengers will be ending its support. Crystal Dynamics and Square Enix have announced in a blog post that:

To our amazing community,

After two-and-a-half years and introducing twelve of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, following Update 2.8 on March 31, 2023, we will no longer add new content or features to Marvel’s Avengers. All official support for the game will end on September 30, 2023.

Even after official support ceases on September 30, 2023, both single- and multi-player gameplay will continue to be available…

…As a show of our appreciation for our community, starting March 31, 2023 we will make all the game’s Marketplace, Challenge Card, and Shipment cosmetic content available to all players for free. Every single Outfit, Takedown, Emote, and Nameplate from the Marketplace, Challenge Cards, and Shipments will be free for all players from this date onwards if you own a copy of the game.

Gifting the full library of Marketplace cosmetic content is a way to thank our community by letting everyone experience the breadth and depth of content in Marvel’s Avengers.

We know this is disappointing news as everyone in our community has such a connection to these characters and their stories. We’re so, so grateful that you came on this adventure with us. Your excitement for Marvel’s Avengers – from your epic Photo Mode shots, to your threads theorizing who our next Heroes would be, to your Twitch streams – has played a large part in bringing this game to life.

We hope you continue to play and enjoy Marvel’s Avengers. We can’t thank you enough for your support and for being part of our super team.

– Marvel’s Avengers Development Team

The game will still be available to play, including multiplayer. Support and updates will just be ending in September with the final update and new content coming in late March.

The Winter Soldier Arrives in Marvel’s Avengers

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Crystal Dynamics has announced that Marvel’s Avengers Update 2.7 is available. The Update brings with it a new playable Hero, Bucky Barnes, aka the Winter Soldier, and an entirely new four-player Omega-Level Threat mission, Cloning Lab, where players team up to take on a newly revitalized MODOK in one of the game’s toughest end-game challenges.

A series of Marvel’s Avengers trailers are now available and offer an extensive look at what players can expect from Update 2.7.

Today’s update includes new gear and increases the maximum power level achievable in the game to 185, adding to a game already packed with content, and continues the game’s story through the ongoing Avengers Initiative. Marvel’s Avengers now offers several campaigns, 11 playable heroes (12 on PlayStation platforms), and endless multiplayer co-op action for up to four players.

About the Winter Soldier

Bucky Barnes, AKA the Winter Soldier, is a master assassin, brawler, and ranged specialist. Scientist Supreme Monica Rappaccini captured him to use him as her personal assassin and leverage his Soviet-era protocols to harness MODOK as a more pliable weapon. But Barnes escaped with the help of the Avengers, and now he’s looking to bring AIM to justice…and for a way to overcome his guilt and anger over the terrible things he has done.

Barnes doesn’t like to lose and doesn’t back down from fights. The battlefield is the Winter Soldier’s home. After all he’s been through, there are few things he is sure of other than his fighting skills and his devotion to his allies.

About the Cloning Lab Omega-Level Threat Mission

A large and familiar face is back with a vengeance: Scientist Supreme Monica Rappaccini’s latest experiment MODOK waits in the depths of AIM’s Cloning Lab. In one of Marvel’s Avengers’ truest tests of end-game teamwork, Cloning Lab requires advanced tactics and the full cooperation of a four-player team to beat the 175 Power Level challenge and obtain more-powerful gear. Along the way, players will be a part of Marvel’s Avengers’ unfolding narrative as they try to defeat MODOK before the Scientist Supreme can take control of one of the world’s most powerful minds!

Marvel’s Avengers Gets More Content from Crystal Dynamics

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Marvel’s Avengers has been a bit of a rough game though been improving as more content has been released. At E3, new expansions for the game have been revealed by Square Enix and Crystal Dynamics.

“Cosmic Cube” and a trip to “Wasteland Patrol” were highlighted with new modes but it’s the cinematic trailer that was the highlight.

The “Black Panther: War for Wakanda” expansion was the big reveal for the game which features Black Panther and the Avengers taking on Klaw. It will be included at no additional cost.

Black Panther must defend Wakanda from Klaw, who seeks to steal Vibranium for his own desires. Watch the cinematic trailer for Marvel’s Avengers Expansion: Black Panther – War for Wakanda. Available in August 2021!

Square Enix, Eidos Montreal, and Crystal Dynamic’s Marvel’s Avengers Gets New Trailers

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A new trailer has been released for the upcoming video game Marvel’s Avengers. The game is by Square Enix, Eidos Montreal, and Crystal Dynamics.

In it, we get a better sense of the storyline which puts Kamala Khan at the center of reassembling the Avengers after an event they’re blamed for. In the new video, we get a sense of some gameplay and cinematics which… are a mixed bag. There’s also hints as to what sort of currency system will be in the game leading to some speculation that you may be spending out of pocket to get everything. The game will allow you to team up with three players to take on AIM.

Marvel’s Avengers come to shelves September 4, 2020.

Square Enix Reveals Marvel Avengers

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During their E3 press conference, Square Enix revealed our first look at Marvel’s Avengers developed by Crystal Dynamics.

The game takes place on A-Day in San Francisco where the Avengers are opening a new headquarters. Something goes terribly wrong resulting in destruction and death and the Avengers are to blame. The Avengers are outlawed and five years later must come together when a new threat arises.

The game is both single player and co-op combining cinematic storytelling and action in an original story. You’ll play as Captain America, the Hulk, Thor, Black Widow, and Iron Man.

The game features four player co-op where you can “customize a growing roster of heroes.” You’ll play against new threats. Every new hero, in every region, will be delivered at no additional cost. No loot boxes. No pay to win scenarios.

Marvel’s Avengers is out for PS4, Xbox One, Stadia, and PC worldwide. “Awesome surprises” will be coming to the Playstation audience including early beta access and “unique benefits” to be revealed in the future.

The game comes out May 15, 2020.

Jackson Lanzing, Collin Kelly, and Phillip Sevy Take Lara Croft to Antarctica

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Everyone’s favorite adventurer Lara Croft is back for a brand-new adventure in Tomb Raider: Inferno. Dark Horse and Crystal Dynamics welcome back veteran Tomb Raider artist Phillip Sevy for another globe-trotting adventure!

Sevy joins Tomb Raider: Survivor’s Crusade writers Jackson Lanzing and Collin Kelly as they continue Lara’s quest to uncover the secrets of an enigmatic criminal organization known as Trinity, even if it means following them to the ends of the earth. With Lara hot on their trail, Trinity is on high alert and armed with a new command officer, who is ready for any surprises Lara may have in store for them. It’s time for Lara Croft to come face to face with a side of Trinity she has never seen before.

Dark Horse’s Tomb Raider comics continue the story from the Rise of the Tomb Raider games from Crystal Dynamics. Tomb Raider: Inferno is designed to be a perfect jumping-on point for new readers.

Tomb Raider: Inferno #1 (of 4) goes on sale June 13, 2018

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