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(W) Joshua Williamson (A) Tom Reilly (C) Lee Loughridge (L) Rus Wooton
Round two: G.I. Joe and Night Force won’t back down!
The epic battle between the two teams takes a dangerous turn as a new Joe – G.I. B.A.T. (yeah, you read that right!)- enters the fight! Can Baroness’s secret mission stop the war?
BATTLE TO THE DEPTHS! Deep Six must complete the deadliest recovery mission of his career, and the ruthless Cobra Eels will sink to any level to stop him.
Story: Larry Hama Art: Pat Olliffe Color: Francesco Segala Flatter: Sabrina Del Grosso Letterer: Pat Brosseau
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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.
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
Skybound, Image Comics, and Hasbro have announced a spectacular set of manga variant covers for their Energon Universe comics from acclaimed manga artists Satoshi Shiki and Manabu Yashiro.
These first-of-their-kind Energon Universe manga comic covers will be available as 1:50 incentive variants in the E cover slot for the December Energon Universe comic issues M.A.S.K. #7, Transformers #39, G.I. Joe #29, and VoidRivals #37. Fans can collect all four manga variant covers at your local comic shop, beginning with M.A.S.K. #7 on December 2, 2026!
These first-ever manga variant covers to grace the Energon Universe comics will span a thrilling lineup of issues this December. M.A.S.K. #7 kicks off a new story arc with Scott Trakker in the middle of the action, Transformers #39 features Optimus against a surprising foe, G.I. Joe #29 delivers the final Night Force fight and the end of G.I. Joe as we know it, while Void Rivals #37 begins the all-new Pit of Destruction story arc for Darak and Solila.
M.A.S.K. #7 (SRP: $3.99) will be available at comic book shops and digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play on December 2, 2026.
Transformers #39 (SRP: $3.99) will be available at comic book shops and digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play on December 9, 2026.
G.I. Joe #29 (SRP: $3.99) will be available at comic book shops and digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play on December 16, 2026.
Void Rivals #37 (SRP: $3.99) will be available at comic book shops and digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play on December 23, 2026.
The full list of Energon Universe manga covers is below:
M.A.S.K. #7 Cover E (1:50 Incentive, Manga Variant) by Satoshi Shiki
Transformers #39 Cover E (1:50 Incentive, Manga Variant) by Satoshi Shiki
G.I. Joe #29 Cover E (1:50 Incentive, Manga Variant) by Manabu Yashiro
Void Rivals #37 Cover E (1:50 Incentive, Manga Variant) by Satoshi Shiki
THE MOST SHOCKING ISSUE EVER “DEATH IN THE DESERT” was the truly landmark issue of G.I. JOE that showed no character was truly safe. This is your chance to see why this story changed how readers would forever see the series. Every HAMA FILES EDITION will feature a special letter from Larry Hama, offering new behind the scenes information and special insights into the most iconic issues of G.I. JOE: A REAL AMERICAN HERO printed on deluxe newsprint.
Story: Larry Hama Art: John Statema Inks: Tim Dzon, Randy Emberlin Color: Bob Sharen Letterer: Rick Parker
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Upper Deck and Hasbro have announced a new licensing deal that will bring memorable moments and characters from Transformers,Power Rangers,G.I. Joe, M.A.S.K., Jem and the Holograms, and other fan-favorite properties to trading cards and games designed for long-time enthusiasts and collectors alike. The debut product through this new collaboration will celebrate the40th Anniversary of TheTransformers: The Movie, with a special trading card set honoring the lasting impact of the beloved franchise.
Hasbro itself is a game company and in 2024 released a trading card set with Dynamite celebrating the 40th anniversary of Transformers. As far as games, Transformers did have a trading card game released by Hasbro’s Wizards of the Coast that lasted from 2018 to 2020. It currently has a deck-building game a tabletop roleplaying game currently produced by Renegade Game Studios.
Alongside the 40th Anniversary of The Transformers: The Movie in August, and the nationally celebrated “Transformers Day” on September 17, Upper Deck is releasing a Transformers40th Anniversary Special Edition trading card set in September, which will be available exclusively at Target. The set brings the legendary Autobots and Decepticons to life through cinematic poster-inspired trading cards. Every box will include the complete base set, alongside a “Stellar System” insert series featuring fan-favorite characters against a galaxy backdrop. Fans and collectors can also chase a range of eye-catching parallels and autographed cards from Peter Cullen, the iconic voice of Optimus Prime.
Expanding the collaboration further, later this year fans can also look forward to the The Transformers: The Movie 40th Anniversary trading card set under Upper Deck’s iconic Fleer brand, known for its timeless trading card designs and nostalgic appeal among collectors. The 100-card base set highlights memorable characters and scenes from the film across Fleer-inspired base and parallel designs. Inserts include “From Screen to Page” themed around artwork from the 20th anniversary IDW comic series, “More Than Meets the Eye” flip lenticular cards that showcase characters in both robot mode and vehicle mode, and “Instruments of Destruction” 3D lenticular cards that highlight the Decepticons and other villains from the film. The set also features autograph cards from select voice actors.
The upcoming The Transformers: The Movie 40th Anniversary trading card lineup marks only the beginning of this collaboration between Hasbro and Upper Deck, with future collections inspired by Power Rangers, G.I. Joe, M.A.S.K., Jem and the Holograms, and more on the horizon.
Celebrating 40 years of The Transformers: The Movie, Hasbro has been putting on an “Apology Tour” that includes numerous parts including the “Celebration of Life Concert” which took place during San Diego Comic-Con 2026.
The full concert has now been put up online, a near 2 hour rocking concert. It features music from The Transformers: The Movie: The Soundtrack: The Reformatted Edition, performed live by Knights of Unicron, including a special performance of “The Touch” by Stan Bush himself and performance by Vince DiCola. Opening for the Knights of Unicron are G.I. JOE’s Cold Slither and Britta Phillips – original singer from Jem and the Holograms. And featuring a special appearance by Sebastian Bach!
Jem 0:01 Jem Theme 2:18 Only The Beginning 4:38 Twilight In Paris 6:27 Deception 9:04 I Got My Eye On You 11:17 Glitter & Gold 13:58 Truly Outrageous 16:32 Who Is He Kissing 18:29 Like A Dream 20:52 She’s Got The Power 23:23 Depends On The Mood I’m In 25:51 Music is Magic
28:08 Stern Pinball
Cold Slither 29:11 Welcome To The Swamp 30:17 Knock Em Dread 34:05 These Fluffies Are Fatal 37:49 Under The Dreadnok Spell 42:19 Zartan’s Revenge 46:21 Cobra Island 51:19 Thunder Machine 55:48 Cold Slither 1:01:27 Jem Theme Song with Britta Phillips
Knights of Unicron 1:04:35 The Transformers Theme featuring Brittney Slayes 1:08:56 Hunger featuring Brittney Slayes 1:13:59 Instruments Of Destruction featuring Francesco Cavalieri 1:18:27 Dare To Be Stupid featuring Torch 1:22:00 Autobot/Decepticon Battle 1:26:45 Death Of Optimus Prime featuring Vince DiCola 1:33:25 The Touch featuring Stan Bush and Vince DiCola 1:38:29 Dare featuring Stan Bush and Vince DiCola 1:43:54 Escape 1:49:30 Nothin’s Gonna Stand In Our Way featuring Sebastian Bach
Skybound, Image Comics, and Hasbro have revealed preview pages and the lineup of variant covers for G.I. Joe #26, brought to you by the creative team of writer Joshua Williamson, artist Tom Reilly, colorist Lee Loughridge, and letterer Rus Wooton. The battle continues when G.I. Joe #26 hits comic book shops on September 16, 2026.
Round two: G.I. Joe and Night Force won’t back down!
The epic battle between the two teams takes a dangerous turn as a new Joe – G.I. B.A.T. (yeah, you read that right!)- enters the fight! Can Baroness’s secret mission stop the war?
G.I. Joe #26 features a main cover by artist Tom Reilly with a lineup of variant covers that includes two open to order covers by Jerome Opeña and Neeraj Menon and InHyuk Lee, a 1:25 incentive streetwear variant by Fadime Yildirim, and a 1:50 incentive variant by Jonboy Meyers featuring the first cover appearance of G.I. B.A.T.
The full list of variant covers is below:
G.I. Joe #26 Cover A by Tom Reilly (Lunar Code: 0726IM0440)
G.I. Joe #26 Cover B by Jerome Opeña & Neeraj Menon (Lunar Code: 0726IM0441)
G.I. Joe #26 Cover C by InHyuk Lee (Lunar Code: 0726IM0442)
G.I. Joe #26 Cover D (1:25 Incentive) by Fadime Yildirim (Lunar Code: 0726IM0443)
G.I. Joe #26 Cover E (1:50 Incentive) by Jonboy Meyers (Lunar Code: 0726IM0444)
(W) Joshua Williamson (A) Tom Reilly, Andrea Milana (C) Lee Loughridge (L) Rus Wooton
It had to happen: G.I. Joe VS Night Force!
Everything has been leading to this EXTRA-SIZED landmark issue as Joe battles Joe, friends become enemies, and the chart-topping creative team kicks off the biggest G.I. Joe story in Energon Universe history!
