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

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G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero
G.I. Joe - A Real American Hero, issue 301, cover A, Skybound Entertainment.jpg
Cover A for issue #301.
Publication information
Publisher
Format Ongoing series
Publication dateNovember 15, 2023 – present
No. of issues301–
Main character(s) G.I. Joe
Cobra
Creative team
Written byWes Craig
DANI
Larry Hama
Phil Hester
Andrew Krahnke
Leonardo Romero
Dan Watters
Artist(s)DANI
Phil Hester
Andrew Krahnke
Chris Mooneyham
Leonardo Romero
Penciller(s) Paul Pelletier
Inker(s) Tony Kordos
Colorist(s) Lee Loughridge
Cris Peter
Francesco Segala
Brad Simpson
Jason Wordie

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]

Contents

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]

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

Main series

TitleIssue(s)WriterArtistsColoristPremiere 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 SegalaNovember 15, 2023 [1]

One-shots

TitleWriterArtistColoristPremiere dateNote
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero — Beach Head Phil Hester Lee LoughridgeApril 2, 2025 [8] "Silent Missions"
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero — Jinx DANI
Dan Watters 		DANIBrad SimpsonApril 9, 2025 [8]
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero — Spirit Leonardo RomeroCris PeterApril 16, 2025 [8]
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero — Roadblock Andrew KrahnkeFrancesco SegalaApril 23, 2025 [8]
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero — Duke Wes CraigJason WordieApril 30, 2025 [8]

Reprints

TitleWriterArtistsColoristRelease 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 EditionLarry Hama
Steve Leialoha 		George Roussos April 2, 2025 [8]
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #26 Hama Files EditionNovember 26, 2025

Collected editions

Trade paperback editions

TitleMaterial collectedPagesPublication dateISBN
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero, Volume 1
  • G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #301–305
120September 17, 2024 ISBN   978-1534373686
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero, Volume 2
  • G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #306–310
112January 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 Missions136October 7, 2025 ISBN   978-1534333833
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero, Volume 4
  • G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #316–320
112December 30, 2025 ISBN   978-1534334311

Compendium editions

TitleMaterial collectedPagesPublication dateISBN
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero Compendium, Volume 11168December 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
1230October 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
1215TBATBA
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
1230TBATBA

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 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.
  2. 1 2 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. 1 2 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. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 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.
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