G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero (Skybound Entertainment)
| G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero | |
|---|---|
 Cover A for issue #301. | |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | |
| Format | Ongoing series |
| Publication date | November 15, 2023 – present |
| No. of issues | 301– |
| Main character(s) | G.I. Joe Cobra |
| Creative team | |
| Written by | Larry Hama |
| Artist(s) | Chris Mooneyham |
| Penciller(s) | Paul Pelletier |
| Inker(s) | Tony Kordos |
| Colorist(s) | Francesco Segala |
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero is an ongoing American comic book series published by Image Comics and Skybound Entertainment based on the G.I. Joe toy line by Donald Levine and Hasbro. 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
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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
[edit]Background
[edit]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
[edit]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]
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]
In 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]
List of publications
[edit]Main series
[edit]| Title | Issue(s) | Writer | Artists | Colorist | Premiere date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero | #301– | Larry Hama | Chris Mooneyham (#301–305, 311–) Paul Pelletier (penciller, #306–310) Tony Kordos (inker, #306–310) |
Francesco Segala | November 15, 2023[1] |
One-shots
[edit]| Title | Writer | 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 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] | ||
Reprints
[edit]| Title | Writer | Artists | Colorist | Release schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #1 Larry Hama Cut | Larry Hama | Herb Trimpe Bob McLeod |
Glynis Wein | November 15, 2023[7] |
| G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #21 Silent Missions Edition | Larry Hama Steve Leialoha |
George Roussos | April 2, 2025[8] |
Collected editions
[edit]Trade paperback editions
[edit]| Title | Material collected | Pages | Publication date | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero, Volume 1 |
|
120 | September 17, 2024 | ISBN 978-1534373686 |
| G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero, Volume 2 |
|
112 | January 28, 2025 | ISBN 978-1534345546 |
| G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero, Volume 3 |
|
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 |
|
112 | December 30, 2025 | ISBN 978-1534334311 |
Compendium editions
[edit]| 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 |
|
1230 | TBA | |
| G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero Compendium, Volume 3 |
|
1215 | TBA | |
| G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero Compendium, Volume 4 |
|
1230 | TBA |
See also
[edit]- G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero (Marvel Comics)
- G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero (Devil's Due Publishing)
- G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero (IDW Publishing)
References
[edit]- ^ a b Writer, Graeme McMillan Staff (2023-06-14). "Hasbro just secretly relaunched Transformers & GI Joe into its own universe - orchestrated by Robert Kirkman". Popverse. Retrieved 2023-06-15.
- ^ a b First Comics News (2023-06-15). "G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero Returns at Skybound in November". Retrieved 2023-06-17.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Schedeen, Jesse (2023-06-14). "Skybound Acquires Transformers and G.I. Joe Comic Book License". IGN. Retrieved 2024-01-18.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
