G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero (Skybound Entertainment)

G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero
Cover A for issue #301.
Publication information
Publisher
FormatOngoing series
Publication dateNovember 15, 2023 – present
No. of issues301–
Main character(s)G.I. Joe
Cobra
Creative team
Written byLarry Hama
Artist(s)Andrew Krahnke
Chris Mooneyham
PencillerPaul Pelletier
InkerTony Kordos
ColoristFrancesco Segala

G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero is an ongoing American comic book series published by Image Comics and Skybound Entertainment based on Hasbro's G.I. Joe toy line by Stanley Weston and Donald Levine. The series is being written by Larry Hama and continues the run left from the previous series by Marvel Comics and IDW Publishing, starting with issue #301. The series debuted on November 15, 2023.[1]

Premise

A new era for G.I. Joe begins in G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #301 with this jumping on point for new readers as your favorite characters – Duke, Scarlett, Roadblock, Storm Shadow, Cobra Commander, Serpentor and more – are back for new battles, new friends, new enemies and…THE RETURN OF THE ORIGINAL SNAKE-EYES!

— Skybound Entertainment, official synopsis[2]

Publication history

Background

After IDW Publishing lost the licenses to produce Transformers and G.I. Joe comics by the end of 2022,[3] Hasbro announced in December 2021 that Skybound Entertainment, an imprint of Image Comics, would acquire those licenses.[4]

Therefore, IDW's run of G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero, which was continued from the original run by Marvel Comics, ended with issue #300.[5]

In June 2023, Skybound officially announced to have gained the license.[6]

Development

Alongside the Energon Universe, which brings new G.I. Joe comics, Larry Hama continues writing A Real American Hero, starting from issue #301, where both the Marvel and IDW series left off. Chris Mooneyham is the series' artist, while Francesco Segala is the colorist. The series debuted on November 14, 2023.[2]

Hama said, "I am delighted to be continuing the saga of G.I. Joe with the good folks at Skybound and totally amped to be taking the G.I. Joe team to issue #301 and beyond. Little did I know back in 1982 that I would be associated with the Real American Hero for over 40 years. My thanks to the whole crew at Skybound for allowing me to continue to chronicle the exploits of characters who have become like a family to me.”[1]

Additionally, Skybound released G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #1 Larry Hama Cut, a reprint of the Marvel series' first issue, featuring Hama's original script, which was altered in the original print run. It was published on November 15, 2023.[7]

Between April 2025, Skybound published a collection of one-shots titled "Silent Missions", alongside a reprint of G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #21.[8]

In April 2026, Skybound will publish a second wave of "Silent Missions", from the point of view of Cobra characters.[9]

List of publications

Main series

Title Issue(s) Writer Artists Colorist Premiere date
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #301– Larry Hama Chris Mooneyham (#301–305, 311–313, 315, 321, 325-)
Paul Pelletier (penciller, #306–310, 316-320, 322-324)
Tony Kordos (inker, #306–310, 316-320, 322-324)
Andrew Krahnke (#314) 		Francesco Segala November 15, 2023[1]

One-shots

Title Writers Artist Colorist Premiere date Note
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero — Beach Head Phil Hester Lee Loughridge April 2, 2025[8] "Silent Missions"
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero — Jinx DANI and Dan Watters DANI Brad Simpson April 9, 2025[8]
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero — Spirit Leonardo Romero Cris Peter April 16, 2025[8]
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero — Roadblock Andrew Krahnke Francesco Segala April 23, 2025[8]
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero — Duke Wes Craig Jason Wordie April 30, 2025[8]
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero — Baroness Jöelle Jones Declan Shalvey Mike Spicer April 1, 2026[9]
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero — Crimson Guard Gabriel Hardman Matt Hollingsworth April 8, 2026[9]
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero — Zartan Pat Olliffe and Tom DeFalco Pat Olliffe John Kalisz April 15, 2026[9]
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero — Copperhead Howard Porter Romulo Fajardo Jr. April 22, 2026[9]
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero — Firefly Jorge Fornés Dave Stewart April 29, 2026[9]

Reprints

Title Writer Artists Colorist Release schedule
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #1 Larry Hama Cut Larry Hama Herb Trimpe and Bob McLeod Glynis Wein November 15, 2023[7]
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #21 Silent Missions Edition Larry Hama and Steve Leialoha George Roussos April 2, 2025[8]
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #26 Hama Files Edition November 26, 2025
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #49 Hama Files Edition Andy Mushynsky and Rod Whigham January 28, 2026

Collected editions

Trade paperback editions

Title Material collected Pages Publication date ISBN
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero, Volume 1
  • G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #301–305
 120 September 17, 2024 ISBN 978-1534373686
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero, Volume 2
  • G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #306–310
 112 January 28, 2025 ISBN 978-1534345546
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero, Volume 3
  • G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #311–315
 July 1, 2025 ISBN 978-1534327009
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero — Silent Missions 136 October 7, 2025 ISBN 978-1534333833
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero, Volume 4
  • G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #316–320
 112 December 30, 2025 ISBN 978-1534334311
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero, Volume 5
  • G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #321–325
 112 June 9, 2026 ISBN 978-1534335370

Hardcover editions

Title Material collected Pages Publication date ISBN
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero: Deluxe Edition, Book 1
  • G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #301–310
 288 April 22, 2026 ISBN 978-1534331129

Compendium editions

Title Material collected Pages Publication date ISBN
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero Compendium, Volume 1 1168 December 20, 2024 ISBN 978-1534371507
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero Compendium, Volume 2
  • G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #51–78
  • G.I. Joe Yearbook #1–4
  • G.I. Joe: Special Missions #1–15
 1230 October 5, 2025 ISBN 978-1534331921
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero Compendium, Volume 3
  • G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #79–115
  • G.I. Joe: Special Missions #15–28
 1215 April 28, 2026 ISBN 978-1534334076
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero Compendium, Volume 4
  • G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #116–155
  • G.I. Joe and the Transformers #1–4
  • G.I. Joe: Order of Battle #1–4
  • G.I. Joe Special #1
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G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero Compendium, Volume 5 TBA TBA TBA
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero Compendium, Volume 6 TBA TBA TBA
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero Compendium, Volume 7 TBA TBA TBA
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero Compendium, Volume 8 TBA TBA TBA

See also

References

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  2. ^ a b First Comics News (2023-06-15). "G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero Returns at Skybound in November". Retrieved 2023-06-17.
  3. ^ Kit, Borys (2022-01-21). "IDW to Lose 'G.I. Joe,' 'Transformers' License at End of 2022 (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2023-06-11.
  4. ^ Kit, Borys (2021-12-10). "Robert Kirkman's Skybound in Talks to Acquire G.I. Joe, Transformers Publishing License (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2023-06-11.
  5. ^ Marston, George (2022-09-13). "G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero concludes the series with a "world record setting" cover". gamesradar. Retrieved 2023-06-28.
  6. ^ Schedeen, Jesse (2023-06-14). "Skybound Acquires Transformers and G.I. Joe Comic Book License". IGN. Retrieved 2024-01-18.
  7. ^ a b Salmon, Will (2023-06-15). "Long-running G.I. Joe comic A Real American Hero returns for a new run at Skybound". gamesradar. Retrieved 2023-06-22.
  8. ^ a b c d e f g First Comics News (2025-01-16). "Skybound, Image & Hasbro Announce All-New G.I. JOE: A REAL AMERICAN HERO Silent Missions One-Shots". First Comics News. Retrieved 2025-01-16.
  9. ^ a b c d e f First Comics News (2026-01-22). "COBRA DOMINATION! Skybound, Image, and Hasbro Announce All-New Sssilent Missions!". First Comics News. Retrieved 2026-01-22.
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