Following the historic debut of G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero/Tomb Raider #1, Skybound and Image Comics, in collaboration with leading games, IP and toy company Hasbro and video game developer Crystal Dynamics, announced a complete sellout at the distributor level. Marking the first-ever crossover event between two of the most beloved action franchises ever, the landmark issue will be rushed back to print.
From the best-selling creative team of writer Kyle Higgins (Radiant Black, Teen Titans), artist Elena Casagrande (Black Widow), colorist Alex Guimarães (Invaders), and letterer Pat Brosseau (G.I Joe: A Real American Hero), G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero/Tomb Raider #1 will return to comic book shops on December 2, 2026, with a second printing cover by artist Annie Wu.
“If …KNOWING IS HALF THE BATTLE, and raiding is the other half… then maybe the third half is selling? Okay maybe I don’t know how the math works, but I do know that our 2nd printing cover is another stunner!” said Alex Antone, Editorial Director. “Annie Wu always delivers the goods, and we’re thrilled she’s a part of this historic success!”
Join the world of G.I. Joe where … KNOWING IS HALF THE BATTLE. RAIDING IS THE OTHER HALF!
Lara Croft has explored some of the most dangerous locations on Earth, but nothing as treacherous as Cobra Island.
For this adventure, she’ll need the help of her old acquaintance, Shipwreck, and several squads of Joes to mount a dangerous expedition into the heart of the island to recover a treasure that’s been hidden there for decades. One that Destro and Baroness will do anything to get their hands on first…
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero from writer Larry Hama, artists Chris Mooneyham, Paul Pelletier, Andrew Krahnke, Tony Kordos, & colorist Francesco Segala is a cornerstone of the historic collaboration between Skybound and Hasbro, alongside the shared Energon Universe that features ongoing series Void Rivals by writer Robert Kirkman (Invincible, The Walking Dead) and artist Conor Hughes (White Ash), Transformers by writer Robert Kirkman and artist Jason Howard (The Astounding Wolf-Man), G.I. Joe by writer Joshua Williamson (Superman, Dark Ride) and artist Andrea Milana (Cobra Commander), and M.A.S.K. by writer Dan Watters (Nightwing), artist Pye Parr (Petrol Head). Fans should expect can’t-miss moments from every issue of the Energon Universe, as secrets are unveiled along the path to answering the BIG questions from some of the biggest franchises in comics today.
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero/Tomb Raider #1 Second Printing (Lunar Code coming soon| $4.99) will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, December 2, 2026.
