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Preview: G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero/Tomb Raider #2

G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero/Tomb Raider #2

(W) Kyle Higgins (A) Elena Casagrande (C) Alex Guimarães (L) Pat Brosseau

YO…LARA CROFT! The can’t-miss crossover event of the year continues as Lara Croft, Shipwreck, and an elite G.I. Joe battalion descend on Cobra Island by land, sea, and air! 

Can they win a race against time to solve a deadly puzzle before Destro and his Iron Grenadiers unlock its secret? 

Cover of 'G.I. Joe: Tomb Raider' comic featuring Lara Croft, a mysterious figure in the background, and a rugged character. The setting is dark with foliage surrounding them.

G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero/Tomb Raider #1 unearths a second printing

Following the historic debut of G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero/Tomb Raider #1, Skybound, Image Comics, Hasbro, and Crystal Dynamics have announced a complete sellout at the distributor level. Marking the first-ever crossover event between two of the most beloved action franchises ever, the landmark issue will be rushed back to print. 

From the best-selling creative team of writer Kyle Higgins, artist Elena Casagrande, colorist Alex Guimarães, and letterer Pat Brosseau, G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero/Tomb Raider #1 will return to comic book shops on December 2, 2026, with a second printing cover by artist Annie Wu.  

Join the world of G.I. Joe where … KNOWING IS HALF THE BATTLE. RAIDING IS THE OTHER HALF!

Lara Croft has explored some of the most dangerous locations on Earth, but nothing as treacherous as 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 Second Printing (Lunar Code coming soon| $4.99) will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, December 2, 2026. 

Lara Croft and G.I. Joe Race Against Time and Destro’s Forces in G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero/Tomb Raider #2

Skybound, Image Comics, Hasbro, and Crystal Dynamics have shared a first look at covers and interior pages from G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero/Tomb Raider #2. From the creative team of writer Kyle Higgins, artist Elena Casagrande, colorist Alex Guimarães, and letterer Pat Brosseau, G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero/Tomb Raider #2 will be available in comic shops on November 4, 2026. 

YO…LARA CROFT! The can’t-miss crossover event of the year continues as Lara Croft, Shipwreck, and an elite G.I. Joe battalion descend on Cobra Island by land, sea, and air! 

Can they win a race against time to solve a deadly puzzle before Destro and his Iron Grenadiers unlock its secret? 

Featuring a main cover by Elena Casagrande and Alex Guimarães, G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero/Tomb Raider #2 features an open-to-order cover by Sweeney Boo that’s also available as a foil variant, a 1:25 incentive variant by Chris Mooneyham, and a 1:50 incentive variant by Ito. 

G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero/Tomb Raider #1 Second Printing will also be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, with a new cover by artist Annie Wu.  

Cover of 'G.I. Joe: Tomb Raider' comic featuring Lara Croft, a mysterious figure in the background, and a rugged character. The setting is dark with foliage surrounding them.

The full list of variant covers is below: 

  • G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero/Tomb Raider #2 Cover A by Elena Casagrande & Alex Guimarães (Lunar Code: 0926IM0360) 
  • G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero/Tomb Raider #2 Cover B by Sweeney Boo (Lunar Code: 0926IM0361) 
  • G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero/Tomb Raider #2 Cover C (Foil, $5.99) by Sweeney Boo (Lunar Code: 0926IM0362) 
  • G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero/Tomb Raider #2 Cover D (1:25 Incentive) by Chris Mooneyham (Lunar Code: 0926IM0363) 
  • G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero/Tomb Raider #2 Cover E (1:50 Incentive) by Ito (Lunar Code: 0926IM0364) 

McFarlane Toys Announces Licensing Agreement with Crystal Dynamics for Lara Croft Action Figures

McFarlane Toys has announced a licensing agreement with Crystal Dynamics to bring the legendary Tomb Raider brand to life with an exciting new collection of Lara Croft action figures. This collaboration marks a new chapter for fans and collectors of one of gaming’s most beloved heroes. 

In celebration of the Tomb Raider franchise’s 30th anniversary, the inaugural release is a McFarlane Elite Edition Lara Croft, inspired by Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, the highly anticipated AAA re-imagining of the groundbreaking original 1996 game, currently in development by Crystal Dynamics and Flying Wild Hog. This 7″ scale figure will capture Lara in her classic look, complete with her signature weapons and accessories, providing fans with the definitive Lara Croft action figure to add to their collection. The figure will be timed to coincide with the game’s launch.

There will be more exciting updates to come, as the collection will expand in the future with additional action figures and collectibles based on Tomb Raider: Catalyst, the next bold evolution of the franchise. 

All figures will be available for purchase online and through select retailers.

Logo showcasing a collaboration between McFarlane Toys and Crystal Dynamics.

Preview: G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero/Tomb Raider #1

G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero/Tomb Raider #1

(W) Kyle Higgins (A) Elena Casagrande (C) Alex Guimarães (L) Pat Brosseau

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… 

Comic book cover featuring Lara Croft from Tomb Raider holding two guns, with a group of G.I. Joe characters in the background. The artwork includes vibrant colors with tropical elements.

Chris Mooneyham Delivers Jaw-Dropping Variant Covers for G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero/Tomb Raider

Skybound, Image Comics, Hasbro, and Crystal Dynamics have revealed variant covers by artist Chris Mooneyham for the all-new G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero/Tomb Raider miniseries. 

From the best-selling creative team of writer Kyle Higgins, artist Elena Casagrande, colorist Alex Guimarães, and letterer Pat Brosseau, G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero/Tomb Raider #1 will be available in comic shops on October 7, 2026. 

Chris Mooneyham’s “Vintage Joe” variant cover series features Lara Croft and fan-favorite G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero characters in action! These beautiful covers will occupy the D cover slot as a 1:25 incentive variant for all five issues of G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero/Tomb Raider.  

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

G.I. Joe and Lara Croft meet for THE FIRST TIME EVER in an all-new limited series from Kyle Higgins and Elena Casagrande that reveals the classified connection between these pop culture icons.

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 Chris Mooneyham’s “Classic Joe” cover series, a 1:50 variant by Leirix, a 1:100 incentive variant by Lorenzo Tammetta and Mike Spicer and a blank sketch variant. 

  • Cover of a G.I. Joe comic featuring a female character with a weapon and a male character in a tactical outfit, set against a jungle backdrop with hints of a sunken ship and ancient artifacts.
  • Cover of the comic book 'G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero - Tomb Raider' featuring Snake Eyes and Lara Croft in a tense situation with armed characters in the background.
  • Comic book cover featuring G.I. Joe and Tomb Raider characters facing off against Cobra villains in a dark tomb setting, with dynamic action poses and bold typography.
  • Cover of the comic featuring two female characters, one aiming a gun while grappling with the other, with the title 'Tomb Raider vs The Baroness' prominently displayed.
  • Cover of G.I. Joe: Tomb Raider comic featuring a dynamic action scene with a female character fighting a male character, with a black vehicle in the foreground and bold text reading 'Destro's Last Stand!!'

The full list of variant covers is below: 

  • 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 #2 Cover D (1:25 Incentive) by Chris Mooneyham (Lunar Code: 0926IM0363)
  • G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero/Tomb Raider #3 Cover D (1:25 Incentive) by Chris Mooneyham
  • G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero/Tomb Raider #4 Cover D (1:25 Incentive) by Chris Mooneyham
  • G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero/Tomb Raider #5 Cover D (1:25 Incentive) by Chris Mooneyham

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

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

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

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

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.

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