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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SUPERSTAR CREATORS PRESENT UNFORGETTABLE ALL-NEW COBRA SILENT MISSIONS 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. Now, Cobra finally gets their turn in the ssspotlight! Iconic Spider-Man creators PAT OLLIFFE and TOM DEFALCO trap Zartan in his deadliest undercover mission yet. But for the master of disguise, outmaneuvering both Cobra and G.I. Joe’s not a bad day’s work…
Story: Tom Defalco Art: Pat Olliffe Color: John Kalisz
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G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero Sssilent Missions – Zartan #1
(W) Tom DeFalco (a) Pat Olliffe
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.
In this issue, beloved Spider-Man creators Tom DeFalco and Pat Ollife 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…
Skybound, Image Comics, and Hasbro have revealed a first look at interior pages from G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero Sssilent Missions – Zartan #1, an all-new one-shot debuting for Skybound’s Silent Missions month as Cobra takes over! Made by the iconic Spider-Man 2099 duo of writer/creator Tom DeFalco and artist Pat Olliffe, this issue arrives in comic book shops on April 15.
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.
In this issue, beloved Spider-Man creators Tom DeFalco and Pat Ollife 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…
In addition to the main cover by Pat Olliffe and John Kalisz, the lineup of variant covers includes an open to order cover by Jorge Fornés, a 1:10 incentive black and white version of Ollife’s cover, and the continuation of 1:25 incentive foil letter cover series by Fornés, ultimately spelling COBRA.
The full list of variant covers is below:
G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero Sssilent Missions – Zartan #1 Cover A by Pat Olliffe & John Kalisz (Lunar Code: 0226IM0353)
G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero Sssilent Missions – Zartan #1 Cover B by Jorge Fornés (Lunar Code: 0226IM0354)
G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero Sssilent Missions – Zartan #1 Cover C (1:10 incentive) (Black & White) by Pat Olliffe (Lunar Code: 0226IM0355)
G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero Sssilent Missions – Zartan #1 Cover D (Foil) (1:25 Incentive) by Jorge Fornés ($4.99) (Lunar Code: 0226IM0356)
Skybound, Image Comics, and Hasbro have announced five all-new G.I. JOE: A Real American HeroSilent 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.
This December, get in the holiday spirit with a special new Marvel Comics one-shot: Marvel Holiday Tales to Astonish!
In the great Marvel tradition, behold the many ways your favorite heroes celebrate the season with stories starring the Fantastic Four, the X-Men, and Spider-Man! Brought to you by a lineup of acclaimed Marvel talent, these three heartwarming, inspirational, and action-packed stories are suited for any reader to enjoy, making them the perfect gift for the Marvel fans in your life!
Check out all four covers, including pieces by Luciano Vecchio and Leonardo Romero along with a wraparound homage cover by Lee Garbett and a hidden gem cover from industry legends Gil Kane and John Romita Sr. Plus check out a sneak peek at all three tales!
Here’s what fans can look forward to!
First, you’re invited to the Fantastic Four’s Holiday Party! But when an uninvited guest decides to spread doom instead of cheer, the FF jump into action in this delightful story from writer Gerry Duggan and artist Phil Noto.
Then, in a tale of Hanukkahs past, Kitty Pryde scrambles to save the day while shopping for gifts for her new teammates—the Uncanny X-Men! Daniel Kibblesmith and Pat Olliffe deliver this X-tra special adventure packed with merry mutant cameos and callbacks to classic X-Men stories!
Can Spider-Man stick to his New Year’s resolution as well as he sticks to walls? Find out as Peter Parker and Miles Morales ring in the New Year as only Spider-Men can in a spectacular tale by Gene Luen Yang and Dylan Burnett.
Check out the artwork and preorder Marvel Holiday Tales to Astonish #1 at your local comic shop today!
(W) Timothy Zahn, Jody Houser (A) Andrea Di Vito, Pat Olliffe (CA) Rod Reis Rated T In Shops: Mar 20, 2024 SRP: $4.99
A SPACE BATTLE FOR THE AGES! PAST and PRESENT collide as THRAWN partners with ANAKIN SKYWALKER and DARTH VADER! What are the separatists hiding? And how does PADMÉ play a role?
(W) Jody Houser, Timothy Zahn (A) Andrea Di Vito, Pat Olliffe (CA) Rod Reis Rated T In Shops: Feb 28, 2024 SRP: $4.99
THE ADAPTATION OF THRAWN: ALLIANCES CONTINUES! As THRAWN and DARTH VADER carve their way through the galaxy, get a glimpse of their early partnership as THRAWN and ANAKIN are on the hunt for PADMÉ! JODY HOUSER and original THRAWN: ALLIANCES novelist TIMOTHY ZAHN continue to plot the course of Thrawn’s rise with PAT OLLIFFE and ANDREA DI VITO!
(W) Tom DeFalco (A) Pat Olliffe (CA) Giuseppe Camuncoli Rated T+ In Shops: Feb 21, 2024 SRP: $3.99
FALCON, ICEMAN, DAREDEVIL, HUMAN TORCH VS. SPIDER-MAN?! The SECRET WARS reach their peak, with the “missing heroes” of FALCON, ICEMAN and DAREDEVIL joining HUMAN TORCH at last, as the true nature of the BEYONDER’S test is revealed! Their enemy? SPIDER-MAN! A grand finale nearly forty years in the making as the full scope of the legendary original Secret Wars comes into focus!
