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REVIEW: 'G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero / Tomb Raider' #1 by Kyle Higgins, Elena Casagrande, and Alex Guimarães

 G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero / Tomb Raider #1

Writer: Kyle Higgins

Artist: Alex Guimarães, Elena Casagrande

Cover Price: $4.99

Publisher: Image Comics

MINISERIES PREMIERE

KNOWING IS HALF THE BATTLE. RAIDING IS THE OTHER HALF!

G.I. JOE and LARA CROFT meet for THE FIRST TIME EVER in an all-new limited series from superstars KYLE HIGGINS (RADIANT BLACK) and ELENA CASAGRANDE (Black Widow) that reveals the classified connection between these pop culture icons.

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...

Score: 

★★★★☆ (4/5)

In G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero/Tomb Raider #1, Lara Croft teams up with G.I. Joe to infiltrate Cobra Island and locate the Arbco Star, an abandoned freighter holding the Dial of Aion. For Lara, the artifact could lead her to a long-lost friend. For the Joes, it's a potential weapon, since it apparently can turn back time.

Although the story picks up from the end of A Real American Hero #330, it stands firmly on its own, so no deep knowledge of either franchise is required. Kyle Higgins smartly anchors the story in Lara's history with longtime Joe Shipwreck, giving the team-up both context and credibility. Their interests align in a way that is surprising yet entirely logical. The issue balances action, intrigue, and humor, pairing the Joes' trademark camaraderie with Lara's deep archaeological expertise.

Elena Casagrande's action choreography hits hard and showcases what Lara and the Joes can do. The trek through the jungle and the tussle with Destro's foot soldiers show just how well the two sides work together. Alex Guimarães' rich, dark earth tones give the series a grounded feel. The story truly reads like a Lara Croft adventure with the Joes as backup, while Destro and the Baroness serve as unwitting obstacles to the Dial's recovery. It sets up an exciting collision course.

Overall, this issue launches an unexpectedly fun crossover that should hook longtime fans and newcomers alike. It's the best of both worlds: G.I. Joe and Lara Croft working side by side on an entertaining new mission. 



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  1. AnonymousOctober 7, 2026 at 8:04 PM

    Editorial Note: Neither Cobra nor Cobra Commander are in this story. The villains include Destro, the Baroness, and the Iron Grenadiers.

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