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FIRST LOOK: The Joes and Cobra Wage a Deadly Race in G.I. JOE #4 by Joshua Williamson, Tom Reilly & Jordie Bellaire

 The Record-Breaking Energon Universe Series Continues HERE! 


Today Skybound and Image Comics, in collaboration with leading toy and game company Hasbro, revealed interior pages and the lineup of variant covers for G.I. JOE #4. From the chart-topping, critically acclaimed creative team of writer Joshua Williamson (Duke, Cobra Commander), artist Tom Reilly (Duke), and colorist Jordie Bellaire (Duke, W0rldtr33), the next issue of the comic book introducing a bold new vision of G.I. Joe and Cobra to the Energon Universe will hit comic books shelves on February 19, 2025. 

The race is on! Both Cobra and the Joes are in a deadly contest to retrieve Cybertronian tech first. Meanwhile, a Joe learns Cobra Commander's secrets...the hard way! 

In addition to the main cover by Reilly, G.I. JOE #4 will feature an open-to-order variant cover by David Finch & Adriano Lucas; an open-to-order variant cover by Derrick Chew; the final cover of the 1:10 incentive connecting cover series by David Nakayama; a 1:25 incentive variant by Travis Moore & Adriano Lucas; and a 1:50 incentive variant by E.J. Su.  

G.I. JOE is a tentpole of the Energon Universe, the crown jewel of the historic collaboration between Hasbro and Skybound, which has introduced a brand-new era of the TRANSFORMERS and G.I. JOE franchises in one shared comic book universe. Other Energon Universe titles include the ongoing series Void Rivals by writer Robert Kirkman (Invincible, The Walking Dead), artist Lorenzo De Felici (Kroma), and colorist Patricio Delpeche (The Sandman Universe: Nightmare Country) and the two-time Eisner Award-winning TRANSFORMERS by writer Daniel Warren Johnson (Extremity, Do a Powerbomb), artist Jorge Corona (Middlewest), and colorist Mike Spicer (Stillwater, Murder Falcon). 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 #4 (Lunar Codes below | SRP: $3.99) will be available at comic book shops and digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. 

The full list of variant covers is below: 
  • G.I. JOE #4 Cover A by Tom Reilly (Lunar Code: 1224IM279) 
  • G.I. JOE #4 Cover B by David Finch & Adriano Lucas (Lunar Code: 1224IM280) 
  • G.I. JOE #4 Cover C by Derrick Chew (Lunar Code: 1224IM281) 
  • G.I. JOE #4 Cover D (1:10 Copy Incentive) (Connecting) by David Nakayama (Lunar Code:1224IM282) 
  • G.I. JOE #4 Cover E (1:25 Copy Incentive) by Travis Moore & Adriano Lucas (Lunar Code: 1224IM283) 
  • G.I. JOE #4 Cover F (1:50 Copy Incentive) by E.J Su (Lunar Code: 1224IM284) 
  • G.I. JOE #4 Cover A by Tom Reilly

"‘G.I. Joe' #1 promises huge battles and compelling character dynamics, striking a balance between nostalgia and contemporary storytelling. An exciting new era of  'G.I. Joe' has arrived."  - Lotusland Comics

"Williamson’s writing runs the gamut of excitement. Reilly, Bellaire, and Wooton bring the action and drama perfectly fitting this new era. What a time to be a fan of this fandom! Don’t miss this!" - Nerd Initiative 

"Whether you’re a long-time G.I. JOE diehard or a curious newcomer, this action-packed series comes highly recommended." - Big Comic Page 









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