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New DC Compact Comics and Compact Comics Adventures includes Tower of Babel, Wonder Woman: Year One, and more!

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Pre-Orders for DC’s next wave of DC Compact Comics and DC Compact Comics Adventures have gone up. The new releases take the line out through June 2027. You can catch our earlier coverage of next year’s releases.

See more of what you can get next year below!

Wonder Woman: Year One : DC Compact Comics Edition

by Greg Rucka (Author), Nicola Scott (Illustrator)
Release date: March 2, 2027
Purchase: Bookshop – Amazon

The definitive modern origin of Wonder Woman! An unforgettable story of courage, sacrifice, and discovering your place in the world, presented in DC’s accessible Compact Comics format.

When a pilot crash-lands on the hidden island of Themyscira, Diana is chosen to leave behind the only home she has ever known and journey into the wider world. As war looms and ancient forces begin to rise, she must become a champion for a humanity she has never known.

From writer Greg Rucka and artist Nicola Scott, Year One tells the story of Diana’s transformation from sheltered princess to global hero, blending mythological adventure with a deeply personal coming-of-age journey about compassion, duty, and courage.

Collects Wonder Woman #2, #4, #6, #8, #10, #12, #14, and stories from Wonder Woman Annual #1.

Cover of Wonder Woman: Year One comic book featuring Wonder Woman in her iconic costume with a golden tiara and armor, smiling confidently. The background includes ancient Greek patterns and illustrations.

JLA: The Tower of Babel: DC Compact Comics Edition

by Mark Waid (Author), Howard Porter (Illustrator), Stephen B. Scott (Illustrator), Mark Pajarillo (Illustrator)
Release date: June 1, 2027.
Purchase: Bookshop – Amazon

Batman’s secret plans turn against his own team in a story of trust, betrayal, and consequence, presented in DC’s Compact Comics format.

The Justice League is the most powerful team on Earth—but someone has already figured out how to defeat them.

When a hidden cache of Batman’s contingency plans is stolen, each member of the League is targeted with ruthless precision, exploiting their greatest strengths—and deepest vulnerabilities. As the attacks unfold, the heroes must fight to survive while uncovering how this betrayal was set in motion—and who is truly responsible.

Written by Mark Waid (Kingdom Come, The Flash), Tower of Babel is a tense, fast-paced story that combines action and suspense with a powerful exploration of trust, leadership, and the cost of being prepared for anything.

Collects JLA #18-21, #32-33, and #43-46 and JLA Secret Files #3.

Cover of the comic book 'JLA: The Tower of Babel' featuring Batman standing over a group of superheroes including Superman, Wonder Woman, and Flash, with a dramatic snowy backdrop.

Green Lantern: Rebirth: DC Compact Comics Edition

by Geoff Johns (Author), Ethan Van Sciver (Illustrator), Carlos Pacheco (Illustrator), Darwyn Cooke (Illustrator), Simone Bianchi (Illustrator)
Release date: June 1, 2027
Purchase: Bookshop – Amazon

Hal Jordan returns in the story that rebuilt a legend in this DC Compact Comics Edition.

One of DC’s greatest heroes returns.

After years away, test pilot Hal Jordan is given a second chance to reclaim his place as Green Lantern—the wielder of a powerful ring capable of creating anything he can imagine. But rebuilding his life, repairing damaged relationships, and earning the trust of fellow heroes may prove more difficult than mastering the power of the ring itself.

Written by Geoff Johns and illustrated by Ethan Van Sciver, Green Lantern: Rebirth reintroduces Hal Jordan and lays the foundation for one of DC’s most acclaimed modern superhero sagas. Combining cosmic adventure, mystery, action, and redemption, these stories transformed Green Lantern into one of the publisher’s flagship franchises.

This collection also includes Green Lantern: No Fear, the opening arc of Johns’s ongoing series, as Hal returns to active duty and confronts new threats across Earth and beyond.

Collects Green Lantern: Rebirth #1-6 and Green Lantern #1-6 (No Fear).

Cover art for 'Green Lantern: Rebirth' comic featuring the Green Lantern character soaring through clouds with a glowing green energy beam in hand.

Superman: Brainiac: DC Compact Comics Edition

by Geoff Johns (Author), Gary Frank (Illustrator)
Release date: June 1, 2027
Purchase: Bookshop – Amazon

A powerful enemy arrives! Superman faces Brainiac in a thrilling sci‑fi adventure, now available in DC’s bestselling Compact Comics Edition format.

When invader probes bombard our world, Superman journeys into the deepest reaches of space to confront his old foe. But the Brainiac he encounters is unlike any he’s faced before.

Aboard his massive ship, the one true Brainiac hoards wonders and horrors in equal measure. Only one treasure eludes him. Setting his sights on Superman, Brainiac will do anything to ensure that the Last Son of Krypton is his alone.

Supergirl. Metropolis. Earth. Everything under Superman’s protection is no longer safe. Although the Man of Steel is faster than a speeding bullet, even he won’t be able to save everyone.

Goeff Johns and Gary Frank, the superstar creative team behind Doomsday Clock, Batman: Earth One, and Shazam! continue their Superman saga as the Man of Steel experiences his greatest triumph…and greatest tragedy.

Collects Action Comics #866-870 and pages from Superman: New Krypton Special #1.

Comic book cover featuring Superman in a blue and red suit facing off against Brainiac, a robotic alien with a dark, metallic design. The background is a swirling gray and green pattern.

Justice League: Heroes United: DC Compact Comics Adventures

by Adam Beechen (Author), Carlo Barberi (Illustrator), Ethen Beavers (Illustrator)
Release date: June 29, 2027
Purchase: Bookshop – Amazon

Prepare for unlimited excitement as the Justice League faces off against their greatest foes, in seven action-packed and accessible stories collected in a 5.5″ x 8.5″ portable format!

DC’s bestselling Compact Comics line expands with Compact Comics Adventures, featuring all-ages stories perfect for young readers and beyond!

The World’s Greatest Heroes unite, as they must stop the menace of the terrible Triptych, the malicious Darkseid, the evil Morgaine le Fey, the maniacal Madmen, and more! And to top it all off, they discover that there’s a traitor in their midst!

Join Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, and a host of other heroes in seven dynamic tales! Collects Justice League Unlimited #1-7 in one compact volume.

Cover of 'Justice League: Heroes United' featuring superheroes including Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, and Flash against a dramatic lightning backdrop.

Teen Titans Go!: Truth, Justice, Pizza: DC Compact Comics Adventures

by J. Torres (Author), Todd Nauck (Illustrator), Tim Smith III (Illustrator), John McCrea (Illustrator)
Release date: June 29, 2027
Purchase: Bookshop – Amazon

Ready, set, Teen Titans Go! The hit animated series comes to comics, in a collection of high-stakes hijinks now available in a 5.5″ x 8.5″ portable format!

DC’s bestselling Compact Comics line expands with Compact Comics Adventures, featuring all-ages stories perfect for young readers and beyond!

They’re too young to drive but not too young to save the world! The world’s hottest heroes—Robin, Beast Boy, Raven, Cyborg, and Starfire—are here to show you how it’s done, Titan-style, in these six fantastic fables.

Villainous video games. Dodo-hunting aliens. Heroic self-esteem issues. Super-dating. Monstrous zits. Super-sibling squabbles. The teen superheroes from Jump City tackle it all in this exciting all-ages graphic novel, collecting issues #1-6 of their first comic book appearances (Teen Titans Go! #1-6) in one compact volume.

Cover of 'Teen Titans Go!: Truth, Justice, Pizza' comic book featuring the characters Raven, Beast Boy, Robin, Cyborg, and Starfire in a playful setup.

NYCC 2026: Major Energon Universe Comics Reveals. Warning Spoilers!

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At the official Energon Universe comics panel at New York Comic Con this past weekend, Skybound, Image Comics, and Hasbro, revealed highly anticipated news from Transformers, G.I. Joe, M.A.S.K. and Void Rivals, featuring Robert Kirkman, Jason Howard, Tom Reilly, Conor Hughes, Dan Watters, and Ben Abernathy. 

Recently celebrating its third anniversary and having sold over 7.6 million copies, the Energon Universe comics continues to bring readers into comic shops, and this year’s panel was packed with new reveals and shocking first appearances of fan-favorite characters and teams! 

The world of Transformers has changed over the last year as Robert Kirkman and the industry’s top artists introduced us to Elita Prime, Arcee Magnus, a new Superion and more. What’s next? 

  • Megatron becomes Megatronus Rex this Fall. 
  • Beachcomber – along with guest artist Howard Porter – take the spotlight in January’s issue #40. 
  • And in March, the MOST REQUESTED Energon Universe Comics debut is here, as the Dinobots make their first appearance in issue #42. 
  • Illustration of a robot character with a gun and tank design, featuring dark colors and purple accents, showcasing different perspectives and sketches.
  • Comic book cover featuring a large, stylized robotic character from Transformers, with vibrant colors and dynamic poses, surrounded by abstract backgrounds.
  • A powerful robotic character standing in a dramatic pose, with smoke and energy effects, set against a vibrant, colorful background featuring abstract shapes and patterns.
  • Cover of Transformers comic #39 featuring two large robotic characters in battle, with one robot attacking while a humanoid figure watches in the foreground.
  • Cover of Transformers comic issue #39 featuring a large robotic character firing a weapon against a purple and abstract background.
  • Cover of Transformers comic issue #40 featuring a large robot looming over a human character in a dramatic pose, with palm trees and colorful background.
  • Cover of Transformers comic issue #40, featuring a large blue robot seated under a tree while a young boy lies on the ground, reading comics and surrounded by scattered papers.
  • Comic book cover featuring a blue robot from the Transformers series, posed dynamically on a sandy terrain.
  • Cover art of Transformers comic issue #40, featuring a blue and white robot in an autumn forest, with orange leaves and a dramatic perspective.
  • A colorful comic book cover featuring a blue robot sitting near water, surrounded by rocks and tropical vegetation, with birds in the foreground. The title 'Transformers' and issue number '#40' are prominently displayed at the top.
  • Comic book cover featuring Transformers characters in action, showcasing a dynamic battle scene with vibrant colors.
  • A bold comic book cover featuring a large, robotic character in a dramatic pose, set against an orange and yellow background. The title 'Transformers' is prominently displayed at the top, alongside the issue number and creator names.
  • Cover of Transformers comic issue #42 featuring a fierce dinosaur-like robot emitting flames and smoke against a colorful background.

Meanwhile, within the pages of Void Rivals, the series that launched the Energon Universe, the surprises continue. 

  • December’s Void Rivals #37 kicks off the “Pit of Destruction” arc as Darak, Solila, and Pythona journey back to Cobra-La on Earth…but new dangers await. 
  • Lobotomaxx will make their Energon Universe comics debut when Void Rivals #40 arrives in March. 
  • Cover of the comic book 'Void' issue #37, featuring a close-up of a muscular character with an intense facial expression and prominent mustache, set against a dark background with the title and credits.
  • Cover of the comic book 'Void Rivals' issue #37, featuring a group of diverse characters in a futuristic setting, with a large audience in the background. The title 'VOID RIVALS' is prominently displayed in bold letters at the center.
  • Comic book cover for 'Void Runners' issue #37, featuring a character with long silver hair and green accents, posed confidently with a mystical setting in the background.
  • Cover of 'Void Rivals' comic book issue #37, featuring a character in armor holding a spiked mace, with a stylized logo and credits in the background.
  • Black and white comic book cover featuring a superheroine in a dynamic pose, with the title 'VOID' and subtitle 'PIT OF DESTRUCTION' prominently displayed.
  • Cover of 'Void Rivals' comic issue #37 featuring a muscular character with a sword and a weapon, standing over a robotic figure, set against a vibrant cosmic background.
  • Cover of 'Void Rivals' comic issue #37, featuring the title 'Void Rivals' in bold letters, along with 'Pit of Destruction Part 1 of 5' and names of creators Robert Kirkman, Frank Mazzoli, and Patricio Delpeche.
  • Comic book cover for 'Void Rivals' #40 featuring a humanoid character wielding a blue sword facing a large, menacing creature with green skin and multiple eyes. The title 'Pit of Destruction' is prominently displayed at the top.
  • Comic book cover featuring a character with oversized glasses, displaying vibrant colors and an intense expression. The title 'Void Rivals' is prominently displayed at the top, along with credits for the creators.

Coming back to Earth with M.A.S.K., series writer Dan Watters discussed the Baron Karza cameo and teased what’s to come. 

  • Fan-favorite G.I. Joe characters “Battle Force 2000” make their Energon Universe comics debut in M.A.S.K., as revealed on the cover to January’s issue #8. 
  • This includes an all-new, bionic version of Maverick…but how does this connect to M.A.S.K. and V.E.N.O.M.? 
  • Illustration of six distinct futuristic characters, each wearing unique armor and holding weapons: Blaster, Avalanche, Blocker, Dodger, Knock Down, and Dee Jay7.
  • Character design featuring a female figure in a futuristic white flight suit with bionic enhancements, including a bionic eye and mechanical arm and leg. The design includes multiple angles and details of her helmet and outfit, showcasing technological elements.
  • A brightly colored comic book cover featuring a vintage blue car speeding through a chaotic landscape with broken fences and warning signs. The title 'M.A.S.H. Mobile Armor Strategy Heroes' is prominently displayed at the top.
  • Comic book cover featuring two armored characters running through a ruined landscape, with a bright yellow background and stylized title 'MASK: Mobile Armored Strike Command.'
  • Cover of comic book 'MASK: Mobile Armored Strike Kommando' issue #08 featuring a character with short red hair and a blue outfit, looking directly at the viewer.
  • Comic book cover featuring a character in a stylish outfit with a red hat and gloves, standing confidently. He is wearing a silver and red jacket and gray pants, with red and white sneakers. The title 'MASK: Mobile Armored Strike Kommand' and issue number #08 are prominently displayed.
  • Comic book cover featuring a group of characters from 'MASK: Mobile Armored Strike Kommand,' with a focus on a central hero holding a mask, surrounded by armored figures and a red sports car, with a vibrant blue and red background.

G.I. Joe is in the middle of its biggest arc yet as the war with Night Force rages on. While we can’t tell who wins, we can tease who may look a little different when the dust settles.

  • One of the most shocking moments of the panel was the reveal that Baroness will become an agent of Cobra in January’s G.I. Joe #30. 
  • Tom Reilly debuted additional characters designs, as Ben Abernathy revealed that this big change has been the plan since Day One. 
  • Illustration of a robotic character named B.A.T. (Joe Version) in a blue camouflage outfit, standing with one arm raised. Various weapons, including a knife and a device, are displayed beside it.
  • Comic book cover for G.I. Joe #30 featuring a female character in a sleek black suit holding a gun, with a large white snake coiled around her against a bright red background.
  • Cover art for G.I. Joe issue #30 featuring three characters in superhero costumes, with a colorful background.
  • A stylized comic book cover featuring a female character with long dark hair and glasses, dressed in a blue and black suit with pink accents, posing confidently against a futuristic background. The title G.I. Joe is prominently displayed at the bottom.
  • A stylized comic book cover featuring a blonde female character in a futuristic outfit. She holds a large weapon and poses confidently, with a green background and her image partially shadowed behind her.
  • Comic book cover of G.I. Joe #30 featuring a female character in a tactical suit holding a rifle, with a robotic figure in the background.
  • A bold comic book cover featuring a female character with long black hair, wearing red sunglasses and a form-fitting black costume with a Cobra emblem, holding a handgun against a striking red background.

Dark Knights: Metal swings with some big concepts to just sit back and enjoy

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A dark universe screams to be heard—and Batman is the one who opens the door. Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo’s explosive, reality-shattering epic that introduced the Dark Multiverse arrives in an affordable, portable DC Compact Comics edition.

It’s a mystery that connects generations. Rare, powerful metals appearing throughout Earth’s history, granting phenomenal powers—even life. These metals don’t appear on Earth’s periodic table, because they aren’t from this world.

Now these metals will be used to make a connection between our world and a world of nightmares known as the Dark Multiverse. And this bridge between worlds will be created through a human soul—Bruce Wayne!

One of the biggest events in DC history is here! Master storytellers Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo reunite after their smash-hit Batman series for a shocking, action-packed epic. Collects Dark Nights: Metal #1-6, plus tie-in issues Batman: Lost #1 and Dark Knights Rising: The Wild Hunt #1!

Story: Scott Snyder
Art: Greg Capullo
Ink: Jonathan Glapion
Color: FCO Plascencia
Additional Writers: James Tynion IV, Joshua Williamson, Grant Morrison
Additional Art: Mikel Janin, Jorge Jimenez, Doug Mahnke, Alvaro Martinez, Yanick Paquette, Howard Porter, Raul Fernandez, Jaime Mendoza
Additional Color: Alejandro Sanchez, Wil Quintana, Hi-Fi, Nathan Fairbairn, June Chung, Brad Anderson
Letterer: Steve Wands, Clayton Cowles, Tom Napolitano

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Preview: G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero Sssilent Missions – Copperhead #1

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G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero Sssilent Missions – Copperhead #1

(W) Howard Porter (A) Howard Porter (C) Romulo Fajardo Jr.

The face of comic books changed forever when G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero #21 introduced fans to the “Silent Interlude,” an action-packed story with no dialogue. This April, Silent Missions Month returns for a second year, but with a new twist: the focus turns to Cobra as its most lethal members take center stage in a new series of silent, high-stakes stories, featuring superstar creators. 

Strap in with Howard Porter for a swamp death race that’s too fast and too fatal for the fearless COPPERHEAD to turn down. Unfortunately, his competition isn’t going to let anyone stop them from winning! 

G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero Sssilent Missions – Copperhead #1

Skybound, Image, and Hasbro Unveil Energon Universe Special 2026 Variant Covers

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Skybound, Image Comics, and Hasbro have revealed the lineup of variant covers for Energon Universe Special 2026 which will also serve as the introductory chapter of the upcoming new Energon Universe series M.A.S.K.

First available with an exclusive cover as part of Free Comic Book Day on Saturday May 2, 2026, Energon Universe FCBD Special 2026 serves as both a perfect jumping on point into the Energon Universe and a can’t miss experience for long-time fans. 

The biggest year in Energon Universe history is here, and this special issue includes four all-new stories from the worlds of TRANSFORMERS, G.I. JOE, VOID RIVALS, and M.A.S.K. from the biggest names in comics. Energon Universe talent Robert Kirkman, Joshua Williamson, and Dan Watters pen the stories, and Jason Howard, Tom Reilly, Conor Hughes, and Pye Parr provide art for this action-packed special. The retail version of Energon Universe Special 2026 will be available for purchase in comic book shops on Wednesday May 6, 2026, featuring the same story content as the FCBD 2026 special with all-new can’t miss covers for collectors. 

In addition to the main cover by Pye Parr, Energon Universe Special 2026 will feature an impressive slate of variant covers by Energon Universe and top comics talent Howard Porter and Romulo Fajardo Jr., Jason Howard, Conor Hughes, and Cedric Poulat.  

The full list of covers is below: 

  • Energon Universe Special 2026 Cover A by Pye Parr 
  • Energon Universe Special 2026 Cover B by Howard Porter & Romulo Fajardo Jr.  
  • Energon Universe Special 2026 Cover C (1:10 Copy Incentive) by Jason Howard 
  • Energon Universe Special 2026 Cover D (1:25 Copy Incentive) by Conor Hughes 
  • Energon Universe Special 2026 Cover E (1:50 Copy Incentive) by Cedric Poulat

Get a first look at G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero Sssilent Missions – Copperhead #1 by Howard Porter

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Skybound, Image Comics, and Hasbro have revealed a first look at interior pages from G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero Sssilent Missions – Copperhead #1, an all-new one-shot debuting for Skybound’s Silent Missions month. Made by renowned writer and artist Howard Porter and colorist Romulo Fajardo Jr., this issue arrives in comic book shops on April 22. 

The face of comic books changed forever when G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero #21 introduced fans to the “Silent Interlude,” an action-packed story with no dialogue. This April, Silent Missions Month returns for a second year, but with a new twist: the focus turns to Cobra as its most lethal members take center stage in a new series of silent, high-stakes stories, featuring superstar creators. 

Strap in with Howard Porter for a swamp death race that’s too fast and too fatal for the fearless COPPERHEAD to turn down. Unfortunately, his competition isn’t going to let anyone stop them from winning! 

In addition to the main cover by Howard Porter and Romulo Fajardo Jr., the lineup of variant covers includes an open to order cover by Jorge Fornés, a 1:10 incentive black and white version of Porter’s cover, and the continuation of 1:25 incentive foil letter cover series by Fornés, ultimately spelling COBRA. 

G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero Sssilent Missions – Copperhead #1 is the fourth of five all-new Silent Missions one-shots, each releasing on a Wednesday this April, from an elite assembly of talent including Gabriel Hardman, Jöelle Jones & Declan Shalvey, Pat Olliffe & Tom DeFalco, Howard Porter, and Jorge Fornés. 

G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero Sssilent Missions – Copperhead #1

The full list of variant covers is below:  

  • G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero Sssilent Missions – Copperhead #1 Cover A by Howard Porter & Romulo Fajardo Jr. (Lunar Code: 0226IM0341) 
  • G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero Sssilent Missions – Copperhead #1 Cover B by Jorge Fornés (Lunar Code: 0226IM0342) 
  • G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero Sssilent Missions – Copperhead #1 Cover C (1:10 incentive) (Black & White) by Howard Porter (Lunar Code: 0226IM0343) 
  • G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero Sssilent Missions – Copperhead #1 Cover D (Foil) (1:25 Incentive) by Jorge Fornés ($4.99) (Lunar Code: 0226IM0344) 

COBRA DOMINATION! Skybound, Image, and Hasbro Announce All-New Sssilent Missions!

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Skybound, Image Comics, and Hasbro have announced five all-new G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero Silent Missions one-shots, releasing weekly April 2026. These unforgettable new Cobra Sssilent Missions come from an elite assembly of talent including Jöelle Jones and Declan Shalvey, Gabriel Hardman, Pat Olliffe and Tom Defalco, Howard Porter, and Jorge Fornés.

The face of comic books changed forever when G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero #21 introduced fans to the “Silent Interlude,” an action-packed story with no dialogue. Building on that tradition, Skybound dedicated April 2025 to Silent Missions, releasing a special reprint of the classic issue and five brand-new one-shots throughout the month, featuring Beach Head, Jinx, Spirit, Roadblock, and Duke. 

Now, Cobra finally gets their turn in the ssspotlight in an all-new G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero Silent Missions throughout April. 

In a standalone thriller from superstars Jöelle Jones and Declan Shalvey, the Baroness must prevent Cobra intelligence from falling into the hands of G.I. JOE… and Destro? 

G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero Sssilent Missions – Baroness #1 ($3.99) will be available at comic book shops and digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. 

Acclaimed creator Gabriel Hardman invites you to the join the next graduating class of Crimson Guard initiates as they complete their final test: protecting Cobra Commander from an all-out assault by G.I. JOE! However, this is a test where failure is NOT an option! 

G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero Sssilent Missions – Crimson Guard #1 ($3.99) will be available at comic book shops and digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. 

Iconic Spider-Man creators Pat Olliffe and Tom DeFalco trap Zartan in his deadliest undercover mission yet. But for the master of disguise, outmaneuvering Cobra Commander, Major Bludd, and G.I. JOE’s not a bad day’s work… 

G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero Sssilent Missions – Zartan #1 ($3.99) will be available at comic book shops and digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. 

Strap in with Howard Porter for a swamp death race that’s too fast and too fatal for the fearless Copperhead to turn down. Unfortunately, his competition isn’t going to let anyone–even Cobra–stop them from winning! 

G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero Sssilent Missions – Copperhead #1 ($3.99) will be available at comic book shops and digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. 

Eisner and Harvey Award-nominated superstar Jorge Fornés sends Cobra’s deadly saboteur Firefly on a mission he must complete no matter the cost…even if that means battling the elite special forces known as The Oktober Guard. 

G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero Sssilent Missions – Firefly #1 ($3.99) will be available at comic book shops and digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. 

Major Bludd Targets Baroness in G.I. JOE #8

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Skybound, Image Comics, and Hasbro have revealed interior pages and the lineup of variant covers for G.I. JOE #8. The next chapter will be helmed by the top-tier creative team of writer Joshua Williamson, artist Andrea Milana, colorist Lee Loughridge, and letterer Rus Wooton. The all-new story spotlighting a fan-favorite character lands in comic book shops on June 18, 2025. 

Major Bludd is back for revenge against the woman who took his eye and left him scarred for life–THE BARONESS. Now, Baroness must now decide if protecting herself means staying with G.I. Joe… 

In addition to the main cover by Tom Reilly, G.I. JOE #8 will feature an open-to-order variant cover by Andrea Milana, the continuation of the 1:10 incentive connecting cover series by Alan Quah, a 1:25 incentive variant by Marco Ferrari, a 1:50 incentive variant by Rossi Gifford, a 1:100 incentive variant by Howard Porter and Romulo Fajardo Jr., and the Energon Universe second anniversary mural variant covers by Jason Howard.  

G.I. JOE #8

The full list of variant covers is below: 

  • G.I. JOE #8 Cover A by Tom Reilly (Lunar Code: 0425IM341)  
  • G.I. JOE #8 Cover B by Andrea Milana (Lunar Code: 0425IM342) 
  • G.I. JOE #8 Cover C (1:10 Copy Incentive) (Connecting) by Alan Quah (Lunar Code: 0425IM343) 
  • G.I. JOE #8 Cover D (1:25 Copy Incentive) by Marco Ferrari (Lunar Code: 0425IM344) 
  • G.I. JOE #8 Cover E (1:50 Copy Incentive) by Rossi Gifford (Lunar Code: 0425IM345) 
  • G.I. JOE #8 Cover F (1:100 Copy Incentive) by Howard Porter & Romulo Fajardo Jr. (Lunar Code: 0425IM346) 
  • G.I. JOE #8 Cover G Energon Universe Second Anniversary Variant (Connecting) by Jason Howard (Lunar Code: 0425IM347) 
  • G.I. JOE #8 Cover H Energon Universe Second Anniversary Variant (Black & White) (Connecting) by Jason Howard (Lunar Code: 0425IM348) 

Preview: Transformers #20

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Transformers #20

(W) Daniel Warren Johnson (A) Jorge Corona (C) Mike Spicer
In Shops: May 14, 2025
SRP: $3.99

WHAT’S NEXT FOR OPTIMUS PRIME? The Autobots revive a group of allies who could change the tide of their war with the Decepticons, but they don’t know who or what is coming for them… This issue features key first appearances of fan favorite characters from the worlds of TRANSFORMERS and** G.I. JOE**.

Transformers #20

What’s Next for Optimus Prime in Transformers #20?

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Skybound, Image Comics, and Hasbro have revealed interior pages and the lineup of variant covers for Transformers #20, the two-time Eisner Award winning series from writer Daniel Warren Johnson, artist Jorge Corona, and colorist Mike Spicer. The next chapter of the tentpole Energon Universe story will be available on shelves in comic book shops May 14, 2025. 

What’s next for Optimus Prime? The Autobots revive a group of allies who could change the tide of their war with the Decepticons, but little do they know who or what is coming for them… 

This issue features key first appearances of fan-favorite characters from the worlds of Transformers and G.I. JOE.  

In addition to the main cover by Daniel Warren Johnson and series colorist Mike Spicer, the lineup of variant covers for Transformers #20 includes an open-to-order cover B by series artist Jorge Corona and Mike Spicer, a 1:10 incentive variant continuing the connecting cover series by David Nakayama, a 1:25 incentive variant by Howard Porter and Romulo Fajardo Jr., and a 1:50 incentive variant by Pye Parr. 

Transformers #20

The full list of variant covers is below: 

  • TRANSFORMERS #20 Cover A by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer (Lunar Code: 0325IM370) 
  • TRANSFORMERS #20 Cover B by Jorge Corona & Mike Spicer (Lunar Code: 0325IM371) 
  • TRANSFORMERS #20 Cover C (1:10 Copy Incentive) (Connecting) by David Nakayama (Lunar Code: 0325IM372) 
  • TRANSFORMERS #20 Cover D (1:25 Copy Incentive) by Howard Porter & Romulo Fajardo Jr. (Lunar Code: 0325IM373) 
  • TRANSFORMERS #20 Cover E (1:50 Copy Incentive) by Pye Parr (Lunar Code: 0325IM374) 
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