LOS ANGELES 02/14/2024 — Today Skybound and Image Comics, in collaboration with leading toy and game company Hasbro, revealed that G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero #301-#303, the first three issues of Skybound’s relaunch, have sold out earning subsequent printings.
Kicking off a perfect new jumping-on point for the iconic characters, longtime legendary series writer Larry Hama (Marvel’s Wolverine) is joined by artist Chris Mooneyham (DC’s Nightwing, Sgt. Rock and the Unknown Soldier), colorist Francesco Segala (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers), and the series’ incomparable cover artist Andy Kubert (Marvel’s X-Men).
Issues #301, #302, and #303 will all return with subsequent printings and will be available in comic book shops on Wednesday, March, 13, 2024.
A new era for G.I. JOE began 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!
The return of G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero continues the historic collaboration between Skybound and Hasbro, seeing the return of the G.I. JOE franchise to comics as overseen by visionary creator Robert Kirkman (Invincible, The Walking Dead), alongside the all-new shared Energon Universe that features Void Rivals by Kirkman and artist Lorenzo De Felici (Oblivion Song), TRANSFORMERS by writer/artist Daniel Warren Johnson, Duke by writer Joshua Williamson (DC’s Superman, Dark Ride) and artist Tom Reilly (The Thing), and Cobra Commander by writer Joshua Williamson and artist Andrea Milana (Impact Winter: Rook).
G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero Subsequent Printing Variant Covers (Lunar Codes Below | SRP: $3.99) will be available on Wednesday, March, 13, 2024 at comic book shops and digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play.
The full list of covers available include:
- G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero #301 Third Printing Cover A by Eduardo Pansica, Julio Ferrerira & Adriano Lucas featuring Cobra Commander & H.I.S.S. Tank (Lunar Code 0124IM857)
- G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero #302 Third Printing Cover A by Ig Guara and Francesco Segala featuring Jinx & Alley Viper (Lunar Code 0124IM858)
- G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero #303 Second Printing Cover A by Jacob Edgar featuring Duke & Cobra Troopers (Lunar Code 0124IM859)
Fans can also discover the origins of G.I. JOE and Cobra in The Energon Universe by grabbing copies of the limited series Duke #2 (Lunar Code 1123IM272) and Cobra Commander #2 (Lunar Code 1223IM259) right now at their local comic book shops.
ABOUT HASBRO
Hasbro is a toy and game company whose mission is to entertain and connect generations of fans through the wonder of storytelling and exhilaration of play. Hasbro delivers engaging brand experiences for global audiences through toys, consumer products, gaming and entertainment, with a portfolio of iconic brands including MAGIC: THE GATHERING, DUNGEONS & DRAGONS, Hasbro Gaming, NERF, TRANSFORMERS, PLAY-DOH and PEPPA PIG, as well as premier partner brands.
Hasbro is guided by our Purpose to create joy and community for all people around the world, one game, one toy, one story at a time. For more than a decade, Hasbro has been consistently recognized for its corporate citizenship, including being named one of the 100 Best Corporate Citizens by 3BL Media, one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute and one of the 50 Most Community-Minded Companies in the U.S. by the Civic 50. For more information, visit https://corporate.hasbro.com.
ABOUT SKYBOUND ENTERTAINMENT
Established in 2010, Skybound is a multiplatform content company that works closely with creators and their intellectual properties to create cool stuff and deliver one-of-a-kind experiences to fans. Skybound extends their stories across platforms including comics, television, film, video games, tabletop, books, digital content, audio programming, and beyond. The company is home to critically-acclaimed global franchises including The Walking Dead, Invincible, Superfight, and hit new podcast series Impact Winter.
Led by Skybound Entertainment co-founder Robert Kirkman, Skybound Comics is an award-winning line of comics published by Image Comics and promotes a shared vision to collaborate with top and emerging talent across the comics industry. The Skybound line includes acclaimed series such as The Walking Dead, Invincible, Ultramega, Stillwater, Fire Power, and Excellence, while also delivering powerful licensed comics, including a partnership with LEGO Books. It is also home to Skybound Comet, a new line of Young Adult and Middle Grade original graphic novels published by Image Comics, launching in June 2022 with Clementine Book One, by award-winning writer/artist Tillie Walden and set in the world of The Walking Dead. Skybound has seen numerous comics series adapted for the screen, including The Walking Dead, Invincible, Super Dinosaur andOutcast, with more projects in development.
For the most up to date information on Skybound, please visit the company on X (@Skybound), YouTube (Skybound), Facebook (@SkyboundEntertainment), Instagram (@skyboundent), and at www.skybound.com.
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