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.

Premise

Publication history

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

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.

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

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.

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.”

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.

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. In April 2026, Skybound published a second wave of "Silent Missions", from the point of view of Cobra characters.

In October 2026, Skybound will publish a crossover comic book series with the Tomb Raider franchise, featuring Lara Croft as canon into the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero continuity.

List of publications

Main series TitleIssue(s)WriterArtistsColoristPremiere dateG.I. Joe: A Real American Hero#301–Larry HamaChris Mooneyham (#301–305, 311–313, 315, 321, 325)Paul Pelletier (penciller, #306–310, 316-320, 322-324, 329-331)Tony Kordos (inker, #306–310, 316-320, 322-324, 329-331)Andrew Krahnke (#314, 326-328)Pat Olliffe (#332)Francesco SegalaNovember 15, 2023

Limited series TitleIssue(s)WriterArtistsColoristPremiere dateG.I. Joe: A Real American Hero X Tomb RaiderTBAKyle HigginsElena CasagrandeTBAOctober 2026

One-shots TitleWritersArtistColoristPremiere dateNoteG.I. Joe: A Real American Hero — Beach HeadPhil HesterLee LoughridgeApril 2, 2025"Silent Missions"G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero — JinxDANI and Dan WattersDANIBrad SimpsonApril 9, 2025G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero — SpiritLeonardo RomeroCris PeterApril 16, 2025G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero — RoadblockAndrew KrahnkeFrancesco SegalaApril 23, 2025G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero — DukeWes CraigJason WordieApril 30, 2025G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero — BaronessJoëlle Jones and Declan Shalvey Joëlle JonesMike SpicerApril 1, 2026G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero — Crimson GuardGabriel HardmanMatt HollingsworthApril 8, 2026G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero — ZartanPat Olliffe and Tom DeFalcoPat OlliffeJohn KaliszApril 15, 2026G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero — CopperheadHoward PorterRomulo Fajardo Jr.April 22, 2026G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero — FireflyJorge FornésDave StewartApril 29, 2026

Reprints TitleWriterArtistsColoristRelease scheduleG.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #1 Larry Hama CutLarry HamaHerb Trimpe and Bob McLeodGlynis WeinNovember 15, 2023G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #21 Silent Missions EditionLarry Hama and Steve LeialohaGeorge RoussosApril 2, 2025G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #26 Hama Files EditionNovember 26, 2025G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #49 Hama Files EditionAndy Mushynsky and Rod WhighamJanuary 28, 2026

Collected editions Trade paperback editions TitleMaterial collectedPagesPublication dateISBNG.I. Joe: A Real American Hero, Volume 1 G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #301–305120September 17, 2024G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero, Volume 2 G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #306–310112January 28, 2025G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero, Volume 3 G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #311–315July 1, 2025G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero — Silent Missions G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #21 Silent Missions Edition G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero — Beach Head G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero — Jinx G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero — Spirit G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero — Roadblock G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero — Duke136October 7, 2025G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero, Volume 4 G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #316–320112December 30, 2025G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero, Volume 5 G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #321–325112June 9, 2026G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero, Volume 6 G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #326–330112December 8, 2026

Hardcover editions TitleMaterial collectedPagesPublication dateISBNG.I. Joe: A Real American Hero: Deluxe Edition, Book 1 G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #301–310288April 22, 2026

Compendium editions TitleMaterial collectedPagesPublication dateISBNG.I. Joe: A Real American Hero Compendium, Volume 1 G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #1–501168December 20, 2024G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero Compendium, Volume 2 G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #51–76 G.I. Joe Yearbook #1–4 G.I. Joe: Special Missions #1–151230 October 5, 2025G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero Compendium, Volume 3 G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #77–113 G.I. Joe: Special Missions #15–281215May 19, 2026G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero Compendium, Volume 4 G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #114–155 G.I. Joe and the Transformers #1–4 G.I. Joe: Order of Battle #1–4 G.I. Joe Special #11230September 22, 2026G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero Compendium, Volume 5 G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #155.5-190 G.I. Joe A Real American Hero Annual (IDW) 2012TBATBATBAG.I. Joe: A Real American Hero Compendium, Volume 6 G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #191-235 G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero – Cobra World Order Prelude #1TBATBATBAG.I. Joe: A Real American Hero Compendium, Volume 7 G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #236-273 Synergy: A Hasbro Creators Showcase G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero: Yearbook 2019 G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero: Silent Option (IDW) #1-4 G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero: Silent Option Codename: HelixTBATBATBAG.I. Joe: A Real American Hero Compendium, Volume 8 G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #274-300 G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero: 40th Anniversary Special #1 G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero Comic Packs (2008) #21B, 32.5, 36.5, 4-12 G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero Comic Packs (2009) #1-4, 6 (Resolute)TBATBATBA

See also G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero (Marvel Comics) G.I. Joe and the Transformers G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero (Devil's Due Publishing) G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero (IDW Publishing) G.I. Joe (IDW Publishing) G.I. Joe (2019 comic book) Snake Eyes: Deadgame Energon Universe (comics)

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