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.
(W) Al Ewing, Jordan Morris, Tom DeFalco (A) Paco Medina, Jesús Saíz, Ron Frenz
THE RUMORS ARE TRUE! Venom has a brand-new red-and-blue suit – and a brand new name to go with it! How will the people of New York react when they find out that the city’s newest Spider-Man is the SYMBIOTE they love to loathe? Luke Cage and Otto Octavius are ready to debate the matter — with their fists! PLUS: A bonus tale of the origin of an even All-NEWER Venom! AND a celebratory flashback story by the team behind the classic AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #252!
(W) Al Ewing, Jordan Morris, Tom DeFalco (A) Paco Medina, Jesús Saíz, Ron Frenz
THE RUMORS ARE TRUE! Venom has a brand-new red-and-blue suit – and a brand new name to go with it! How will the people of New York react when they find out that the city’s newest Spider-Man is the SYMBIOTE they love to loathe? Luke Cage and Otto Octavius are ready to debate the matter — with their fists! PLUS: A bonus tale of the origin of an even All-NEWER Venom! AND a celebratory flashback story by the team behind the classic AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #252!
In Amazing Spider-Man #252 by Tom DeFalco and Ron Frenz, Spider-Man returned from Secret Wars with a new black costume that was later revealed to be the alien symbiote VENOM! Now, over 40 years later, a new comic book legend begins with the debut of a symbiote costume in Battleworld #3 this November that will return the following month in Venom #252.
Battleworld, a new limited series by Christos Gage and Marcus To, kicks off in September. The series follows the tradition of both the groundbreaking original Secret Wars and the 2015 Secret Wars event by bringing various heroes from the multiverse together on a patchwork planet for an epic conflict! Last week at San Diego Comic-Con, retailers learned that In Battleworld #3, one of those chosen heroes is revealed to be an all-new alternate Venom donning a Red and Blue Spidey suit! Created by writer Jordan Morris, who made his Marvel Comics debut earlier this year in Web of Spider-Verse: New Blood #1, and artist and designer Luciano Vecchio, this mysterious new character will headline his own backup story by Morris and Jesús Saíz in Venom #252, part of Al Ewing and Paco Medina’s current run. Venom #252 will also reunite DeFalco and Frenz for a story that ties back to their classic Amazing Spider-Man issue.
In addition to Luciano Vecchio’s design sheet for the new costume, check out the main cover for Battleworld #3 by Leinil Francis Yu and a Venom Variant Cover by Phillip Tan. Plus, see new variant covers for Venom #252 by R.B. Silva and Cory Smith that homage the original covers of Secret Wars #7 and Amazing Spider-Man #252. Don’t miss the most shocking costume reveal in 40 years by preordering both issues at your local comic shop today!
(W) Tom DeFalco, Dan Slott, Chip Zdarsky (A) Mike Allred, Marcos Martin, Ron Frenz (CA) Marco Checchetto Rated T+ In Shops: Jul 23, 2025 SRP: $5.99
The celebration of the storied history of Marvel’s First Family continues! Dan Slott and Marcos Martin tell the story of how Ben Grimm escaped Yancy Street! Tom DeFalco and Ron Frenz reunite the Thing and the Sandman – but is it as friends or foes? And Chip Zdarsky and Michael Allred proclaim that Johnny Storm is the most attractive being in the known universe! What could go wrong there?
(W) Various, Tom DeFalco (A) Various, Steven Butler (CA) Francis Bonnet, Dan Parent In Shops: Dec 04, 2024 SRP: $9.99
BRAND NEW STORY: Wilbur Wilkin is hosting a Christmas party-and everyone’s invited! It’s going to be a Secret Santa gift exchange for the ages, but when Archie’s rivalry with Wilbur amps up, will everyone get what they want?
(W) Various, Tom DeFalco (A) Various, Steven Butler In Shops: Aug 28, 2024 SRP: $9.99
BRAND NEW STORY! You’ve marveled at Betty as Superteen, and been thrilled by Veronica as Powerteen, but nothing could have prepared you for the dazzling first appearance of WONDER TEEN X. Who is she? You’ll have to read it to believe it!
