Talking Joe: A G.I. Joe Comics Podcast

Sssilent Missions Baroness Review This was the first issue from April's Sssilent Missions. Mark spoke with the writer, Declan Shalvey, previously ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=99o5GFiZevQ ) but we wanted to talk in detail about what we thought of this issue. Video available as Youtube video here https://youtu.be/KcNKoqpK3RM G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero Sssilent Missions – Baroness #1 Writer: Jöelle Jones and Declan Shalvey Artists: Jöelle Jones Colors: Mike Spicer In a standalone thriller from superstars Jöelle Jones (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) and Declan Shalvey (Mystique), the Baroness must prevent Cobra intelligence from falling into the hands of G.I. JOE... and Destro? G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero Sssilent Missions – Baroness #1 was released Wednesday, April 1, 2026.

Mark and Tim were live Saturday 20th June, talking about the latest comics happenings and GI Joe #23 - released Wednesday, June 17, 2026 This is the audio only version. I've not edited this one so heavily because i don't have time - can anyone tell the difference? Youtube link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QD8I8hunp9s Official Synopsis: WHO IS RISK? The secret origin of G.I. JOE’s most unpredictable member revealed! And what will happen when DESTRO and BARONESS meet again? Creative Team: Writer Joshua Williamson  Artist Andrea Milana Colorist Lee Loughridge Letterer Russ Wooton Editor Ben Abernathy Publication design Andres Juarez Production Abigail Lee

Mark and Tim are talking G.I. Joe ARAH # 329 released Wednesday, June 10, 2026 This is the edited audio only version Live stream video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ORRwbdEC_Lk Synopsis: Is G.I. JOE’s most dangerous enemy... one of their own? Creative team Writer: Larry Hama Artist Paul Pelletier Inker : tony kordos Colorist: Francesco Segala, with Sabrina Del Grosso (Flatter) Letterer: Pat Brousseau Editor: Alex Antone Assistant Editor Caitlin Chappell Publication design Jillian Crab, Production Design Abigail Lee  Creative Consultant: Diana Davis

Mark and Tim are talking  MASK #1 -  released  Wednesday, June 10th, 2026 Also on video https://youtu.be/IUvZp2d9fuk Official M.A.S.K. #1 Synopsis:  The world is becoming a terrifying place. Matt Trakker needs your help saving it. Enter M.A.S.K. "Mobile Armored Strike Kommand" -- a network of specialists ready to respond to the next global emergency. At a moment’s notice, Trakker and his agents can deploy bleeding-edge technology that converts their vehicles--and their drivers--into the ultimate weapon. But Miles Mayhem and V.E.N.O.M. are one step ahead in a secret arms race, scouring the globe for deadly weapons from this planet and beyond, ready to sell out the entire human race. Only M.A.S.K. can stop them… but will Trakker’s own secrets jeopardize their entire mission? Creative Team: writer Dan Watters (Batman: Dark Patterns, DESTRO),  artist Pye Parr (Petrol Head, New Gods),  colorist Pierluigi Casolino (DC vs Vampires),  letterer Rus Wooton (TRANSFORMERS).  Editor Ben abernathy Covers https://leagueofcomicgeeks.com/comic/7565027/mask-1  List of variant covers is below:  Cover A Pye Parr Cover B Sabine Rich & J. Scott Campbell Cover C Cedric Poulat Cover D Mark Spears Cover E Julio Ferrerira, Tom Reilly, Adriano Lucas  Cover F Tom Reilly  Cover G Kael Ngu  Cover H E.J. Su Cover I Jonboy Meyers Cover J Joshua Cassara, Romulo Fajardo Jr. Cover K Mike Spicer ,Daniel Warren Johnson Cover N Pye Parr  Cover O Sabine Rich  J. Scott Campbell Cover P Andres Juarez Pye Parr  Cover Q Andres Juarez Pye Parr  Cover R Blind bag - includes Marc Silvestri Ian Bertram Plot Breakdown : plot breakdown – wild warriors  In the Nevada desert, Picking up where the energon Universe special left off, Matt Tracker is in a car chase, pursued by the military. But pulls to a stop allowing himself to be arrested. In New Jersey, Vanessa Warfield is looking for the location of something from a one of the research team who had made a discovery in Freusenland. He has freaky swiss cheese holes in his torso. While Sly Rax attewmpts to torture the information from another contact. While in Alaska Miles Myhem talks to another of the team, about the extraterrestrial device the found - a wormhole generator designed for interstellar travel. It is a one way converdsatyoin, given that the professor is dead,.  In his cell Matt Trakker is interrogated by General Flagg, but one of the guards is an enemy Venom agent and uses compression technology to activate a mask. Trakker defeats him, and Flagg tries to recruit him - but Trakker gives Flagg a MASK network watch and break out using his flying car  Elsewhere Myhem, Warfield and Rax have arrived inFreusenland, hot on the tracks of a malfunctioning stargate. 

Audio only edit - M.A.S.K interview with creators Dan Watters and Pye Parr Mark and Tim talked with writer Dan Watters and artist Pye Parr about the new M.A.S.K comic from Skybound ahead of the release of issue 1 on 10th June. This interview references the MASK story from Energon Universe Special 2026 but is spoiler free for MASK # 1 This interview was recorded May 12th, 2026 Video version here: https://youtu.be/-v6zW8NFsI8 Dan Watters is an English comics writer who has written for Marvel Comics, DC Comics, and independent comics. He is best known for his work on the Skybound Energon Universe Destro Mini series, and Silent Missions Jinx story with Dani. He may also have done some other comics too like creator-owned comics Coffin Bound and work for DC including Nightwing and the critically acclaimed Batman: Dark Patterns. Dan Watters links: Newsletter: https://thedeadairchannel.ghost.io/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DanPGWatters/ Simon "Pye" Parr is a graphic designer, comic artist and illustrator known for his comic work that Petrol Head with Rob Williams, Intestinauts for 2000 AD,New Gods for DC comics, and battersea power station transformers. His most significant work to date has of course been his covers on GI Joe. Pye Parr links: Website: https://www.pyeparr.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pyeparr/ Quotes: Pye Parr: “80s sports cars! Jets! Lasers! Robots! M.A.S.K. has everything that I love to read, watch, and draw, and my inner 12-year-old fought to the surface and made me scream loudly in the meeting when I was offered this gig. Never have I more bitterly regretted selling my beloved childhood toys, but the chance to rebuild all that stuff on the page has more than made up for it, and I can’t wait to see where Dan takes us in the Energon Universe.” Dan Watters: “Illusion is the ultimate weapon--but also sometimes weapons are the ultimate weapon. M.A.S.K. is a book about ordinary people taking it into their own hands to face down the awesome weaponry of the Energon Universe--and a high octane, nonstop thrill ride to boot. I couldn’t be prouder to be bringing you this story alongside Pye this summer. Welcome to the M.A.S.K. network. Matt Trakker needs you to save the world.” Executive Editor Ben Abernathy.: "We’ve been working on M.A.S.K. in the shadows for so long, I’m thrilled to finally pull the curtain back and reveal what we’ve cooked up. Dan, Pye, Pierluigi, and Rus are delivering a thrilling new chapter in the Energon Universe!” M.A.S.K. #1 arrives in comic book shops on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 from the powerhouse team of writer Dan Watters (Batman: Dark Patterns, DESTRO), artist Pye Parr (Petrol Head, New Gods), colorist Pierluigi Casolino (DC vs Vampires), and letterer Rus Wooton (TRANSFORMERS). Official M.A.S.K. #1 Synopsis: The world is becoming a terrifying place. Matt Trakker needs your help saving it. Enter M.A.S.K. -- a network of specialists ready to respond to the next global emergency. At a moment’s notice, Trakker and his agents can deploy bleeding-edge technology that converts their vehicles--and their drivers--into the ultimate weapon. But Miles Mayhem and V.E.N.O.M. are one step ahead in a secret arms race, scouring the globe for deadly weapons from this planet and beyond, ready to sell out the entire human race. Only M.A.S.K. can stop them… but will Trakker’s own secrets jeopardize their entire mission?

G.I. JOE 22 - May2026 (Skybound Energon Universe) - Talking Joe review Mark and Tim are talking GI Joe #22 ( released Wednesday, May 20, 2026 ) On Youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGKNnKA-lqI Or as edited audio only podcast https://talkingjoe.co.uk/#Podcasts Official Synopsis: HUNT FOR ENERGON! After the stunning conclusion to DREADNOK WAR, the Joes and Cobra are in a race to find Energon across the world. But the man known as Crystal Ball has horrifying plans for them all… After the stunning conclusion to DREADNOK WAR, the Joes and Cobra are in a race to find Energon across the world, but Crystal Ball (making his Energon Universe first appearance) has other ideas, and some D.I.R.E. new tricks up his sleeve. And as the secret origin of G.I. Joe's most unpredictable member Risk is revealed, the future of Joe and Cobra will change forever when Baroness and Destro meet again... "One of the things I've loved about working in the Energon Universe is that we've created a world that lets us explore the G.I. JOE mythology using different genres. And with these three issues we're taking the team into a horror story.” said writer Joshua Williamson. “We used some of those tools in the Cobra Commander mini-series two years ago, so it's awesome that we're revisiting that kind of story with Andrea Milana again! Be ready for some action-packed horror! Lots of surprises as these issues help set up the next massive storyline that hits the Energon Universe." Creative Team: Writer Joshua Williamson Artist Andrea Milana Colorist Lee Loughridge Letterer Russ Wooton Editor Ben Abernethy Publication design Andres Juarez Production Richard Mercado Covers: G.I. JOE #22 Cover A by Tom Reilly G.I. JOE #22 Cover B by Joshua Cassara & Romulo Fajardo Jr. G.I. JOE #22 Cover C by Ben Oliver G.I. JOE #22 Cover D (1:25 Incentive) by Tonči Zonjić G.I. JOE #22 Cover E (1:50 Incentive) by Andrea Milana

ARAH 328 - SKYBOUND G.I. Joe a real American hero review Mark and Tim talk G.I. Joe ARAH # 328 , which was released Wednesday, May 13, 2026 Youtube version : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0MLoVTti84 Or the auduio only version, edited to get rid of the erms and stuff - available wherever good podcasts are stocked. https://talkingjoe.co.uk/#Podcasts Synopsis: THE SECRET OF SNAKE-EYES REVEALED? As Dawn infiltrates the Terror Drome, she learns a shocking secret about Snake-Eyes from their time in Springfield...one that could doom their future! Creative team Writer: Larry Hama Artist Andrew Krahnke (rhymes with donkey) Colorist: Francesco Segala, with Sabrina Del Grosso (Flatter) Letterer: Pat Brousseau Editor: Alex Antone Assistant Editor Caitlin Chappell Publication design Jillian Crab, Production Design Richard Mercardo Creative Consultant: Diana Davis

G.I. Joe Sssilent Missions - Firefly - The Talking Joe review video version - originally Livestream https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8leIitjqcRs or Edited audio only version on all the major podcast platforms https://talkingjoe.co.uk/#Podcasts Mark & Tim discuss G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero Sssilent Missions – Firefly #1 from Writer & Artist: Jorge Fornés released April 29, 2026. Synopsis: Eisner and Harvey Award-nominated superstar Jorge Fornés sends Cobra’s deadly saboteur Firefly on a mission he must complete no matter the cost...even if that means battling the elite special forces known as The Oktober Guard. Creative team Writer & Artist: Jorge Fornés Colors: Dave Stewar

FCBD (Free Comic Book Day) - ENERGON UNIVERSE SPECIAL 2026 Mark, Tim and Special guest Chris McLeod from the Full Force are talking ENERGON UNIVERSE SPECIAL 2026 Youtube Video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1QTJeNnQLsQ or audio only podcast https://talkingjoe.co.uk/#Podcasts Released as a FCBD (Free Comic Book Day) special on  Saturday, May 2, 2026 , and the same content also released as a standard $3.99 paid for comic on Wednesday May 2006. ENERGON UNIVERSE SPECIAL 2026 (ONE-SHOT) Creative Team: MASK: Writer Dan Watters & Artist Pye Parr Transformers: Writer Robert Kirkman with artist Jason Howard & Colorist Sarah Stern Void Rivals: Writer Joshua Williamson with artist Conor Hughes & Colorist Patricio Delpeche G.I. Joe: Writer Robert Kirkman with artist Tom Reilly & Colorist Lee Loughridge Covers: COVER A: Pye Parr COVER B: Howard Porter COVER C: Jason Howard COVER D: Conor Hughes The biggest year in Energon Universe history is here, with all new stories from the worlds of TRANSFORMERS,G.I. JOE, VOID RIVALS and M.A.S.K. in this FCBD 2026 issue. Join the biggest names in comics for both a perfect jumping on point into the Energon Universe and a can't miss experience for long-time fans.

BONUS EPISODE! Ultimate Guide to Energon Universe Years 1-3 & the road to M.A.S.K. - crossovers, continuity and easter eggs https://youtu.be/1SaMP5E8iJ8 Plus audio only in the normal places you find podcasts! Ahead of the release of ENERGON UNIVERSE SPECIAL 2026 out as FCBD (Free Comic Book Day) special on Saturday, May 2, 2026 , Mark gives the lowdown of Years 1 -3 of the Skybound Energon Universe. How do the Energon Titles (GI Joe, Transformers and Void Rivals) cross over? And how do they lead into the new ongoing M.A,S.K. series hits comic book shelves June 3, 2026? Did i miss any big crossover elements?

Mark and Tim talk with Howard Porter, creator of G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero Sssilent Missions – Copperhead #1 Youtube https://youtu.be/FAJ1i_0C6vg G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero Sssilent Missions – Copperhead #1 Writer & Artist: Howard Porter Colors: Romulo Fajardo Jr Strap in with Howard Porter (The Flash) for a swamp death race that’s too fast and too fatal for the fearless Copperhead to turn down. Unfortunately, his competition isn't going to let anyone–even Cobra–stop them from winning! G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero Sssilent Missions – Copperhead #1 ($3.99) will be available at comic book shops and digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. Creator Spotlight: Howard Porter is an American comic book artist from southern Connecticut. Porter worked as a penciller and his first major run on a title came with DC Comics' The Ray (vol. 2) (1994–1995), where he worked with writer Christopher Priest. Shortly afterward, Porter worked on DC's summer 1995 crossover event Underworld Unleashed, with writer Mark Waid, followed by the Justice League of America relaunch, JLA (1997–2000), with writer Grant Morrison and inker John Dell. More recent work includes Superman Beyond, Justice League 3000, Superman and Scooby-Doo. https://comicvine.gamespot.com/howard-porter/4040-3712/issues-cover/

GI Joe #21 Mark and Tim discuss the latest Silent issue from the Energon Universe! video: https://youtube.com/live/ZDVuU8ATb8g or edited audio only on your favourite podcast platforms https://talkingjoe.co.uk/#Podcasts GI Joe #21 - released Wednesday, April 15, 2026 Official Synopsis: STORM SHADOW AND SCARLETT RETURN! The Arashikage and Cobra have met once before...prepare for ROUND TWO! Will G.I. Joe be forced to put a stop to it? Creative Team: Writer Joshua Williamson Artist Tom Reilly Colorist Lee Loughridge Letterer Russ Wooton Editor Ben Abernethy Publication design Andres Juarez Production Abigail Lee

Pat Olliffe and Tom DeFalco interview - Zartan Sssilent Missions Edited audio only version. Tom Defalco's mic was very quiet, so this edit has his levels much higher in the mix compared to the video. Youtube https://youtu.be/R76qxxNyy4o (when public) Mark and Tim talk with Pat Olliffe and Tom DeFalco, creators of the new Sssilent Missions – Zartan Pat Olliffe and Tom DeFalco are known for working together with long runs on Spider-Girl at Marvel. We interviewed Tom Defalco (editor of GI Joe 1 back in 1982) in summer 2025 (ep 328) - https://youtu.be/EMwIScYZr-s Pat Olliffe is no stranger to GI Joe, having produced GI Joe 1 Hama cut variant cover, GI Joe 301 variant cover for Ultimate Comics, Plus Character profile art for #301 G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero Sssilent Missions – Zartan #1 Writer: Tom DeFalco Artists: Pat Olliffe Colors: John Kalisz Iconic Spider-Man creators Pat Olliffe (Spider-Girl) and Tom DeFalco (The Amazing Spider-Man) trap Zartan in his deadliest undercover mission yet. But for the master of disguise, outmaneuvering Cobra Commander, Major Bludd, and G.I. JOE’s not a bad day’s work... G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero Sssilent Missions – Zartan #1 ($3.99) will be available at comic book shops and digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Patt Oliffe work history: https://comicvine.gamespot.com/pat-olliffe/4040-21610/issues-cover/

New episode - G.I. Joe ARAH # 327 review! With weekly Silent missions episodes we are releasing an extra episode this week! Mark and Tim were be live talking G.I. Joe ARAH # 327 released Wednesday, 8th April, 2026 Youtube video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yszO5UjJjpQ Edited an audio only version on your podcast player of choice. Links here - https://talkingjoe.co.uk/#Podcasts Synopsis: STOP THE TERROR DROME! Cover Girl, Jinx, and Dawn are running out of time to complete a deadly covert op—and it’s about to get tougher with an army of Blue Ninjas in their way! Creative team Writer: Larry Hama Artist Andrew Krahnke (rhymes with donkey) Colorist: Francesco Segala, with Sabrina Del Grosso (Flatter) Letterer: Pat Brousseau Editor: Alex Antone Assistant Editor Caitlin Chappell Publication design Jillian Crab, Production Design Richard Mercardo Creative Consultant: Diana Davis Plot Breakdown In the mountains of sierra gordo, blue Ninjas (disguised as rebels) have captured a Joe team of dawn, jinx and cover girl (disguised as nuns) but with some support from the sniper team of downrange and sherlock they get away. The joe team enters a mine, which contains an ancient pyramid, with a terror drome inside plus a multitude of Bobby traps. The joe rear guard take the blue Ninjas from behind while the joes fight out inside. They set up explosives on the Terror drome but then change their mind. We end on a cliffhanger as a cyborg is about to shoot an rpg, setting off the reactive plates that could incinerate everything in the corridors.

Interview with Gabriel Hardman - writer/ artist of Sssilent Missions – Crimson Guard Mark and Tim talk to the writer/ artist of Sssilent Missions – Crimson Guard, Gabriel Hardman about the process of creating the book, dig into the details, but also talk about Gabriel's day job as story board artist on big budget Hollywood movies. Creator Spotlight: Gabriel "Gecko" Hardman is an American illustrator, who has done comic book art for DC, Marvel and Boom, as well as art for motion pictures like 'Spider-Man 3', 'X2: X-Men United', 'Superman Returns', 'Tropic Thunder' and 'Inception'. In the mid-1990s, he started out with Marvel's 'War Machine' (1994),. Since the late 2000s, he has drawn Marvel's 'Hulk', 'Agents of Atlas' and 'Secret Avengers', as well as 'Heathentown' for Image/Shadowline and 'Zombie Tales', Star Wars Legacy for Dark Horse and 'Exile on the Planet of the Apes' for Boom! He is currently working on Batman / Green Arrow / The Question: Arcadia at DC and Rocketeer at Boom. G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero Sssilent Missions – Crimson Guard #1 Writer & Artist: Gabriel Hardman Colors: Matt Hollingsworth Acclaimed creator Gabriel Hardman (Green Lantern: Earth One) invites you to the join the next graduating class of Crimson Guard initiates as they complete their final test: protecting Cobra Commander from an all-out assault by G.I. JOE! However, this is a test where failure is NOT an option! G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero Sssilent Missions – Crimson Guard #1 ($3.99) will be available at comic book shops and digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. Links: https://comicvine.gamespot.com/gabriel-hardman/4040-55995/issues-cover/ https://leagueofcomicgeeks.com/people/522/gabriel-hardman https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0362449/ House of ideas: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt40447320/

Early access - interview with Declan Shalvey, writer of G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero Sssilent Missions – Baroness #1 - Spoiler-free Mark talks with Declan Shalvey, writer of G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero Sssilent Missions – Baroness #1, released Wednesday, April 1, 2026. This is the audio only version - this episode is mostly talking heads - so you won't miss out on anything by listening as audio only. This was recorded 27th Feb 2026, before I was able to read the Baroness comic, and is spoiler-free. We talk about his backgound, the journey from just artist to writer/ artist, how he got involved in this project and the creative process. Declan Shalvey is an Irish Comic creator, known for his art on Moon Night, Deadpool, Wolverine, Venom and more at Marvel, Batman and DC, his many covers and on his creator owned comics like Injection, Time Before Time, Old Dog. He was recently a triple threat creator as  writer, interior artist , & cover artist, for Mystique at Marvel. In recent times he has expand out as a writer, including on licensed books such as Alien, Terminator and ThunderCats. Out in April is the latest expansion to the ThunderCats universe - - ThunderCats X SilverHawks 5 issue event miniseries and drawing the first issue at a bumper 30 pages. Website: https://www.declanshalvey.com/ Declarations newsletter - https://declanshalvey.substack.com/  Declan's work: https://leagueofcomicgeeks.com/people/985/declan-shalvey https://comicvine.gamespot.com/declan-shalvey/4040-57300/issues-cover/  G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero Sssilent Missions – Baroness #1 Writer: Jöelle Jones and Declan Shalvey Artists: Jöelle Jones Colors: Mike Spicer In a standalone thriller from superstars Jöelle Jones (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) and Declan Shalvey (Mystique), the Baroness must prevent Cobra intelligence from falling into the hands of G.I. JOE... and Destro? G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero Sssilent Missions – Baroness #1 ($3.99) will be available at comic book shops and digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play on Wednesday, April 1, 2026.

Skybound New Era G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero Compendium Kickstarter Mark was live, talking about the details of the new Kickstarter! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SDdXH-IGgM Skybound New Era G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero Compendium Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/skyboundent/gi-joe-a-real-american-hero-compendium-1-2 The Mission Continues with Eight Volumes Collecting Over 300 issues in a New Campaign Launching March 24 Skybound have announced a campaign for new Kickstarter-exclusive G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero Compendium Sets 1+2. The compendium sets, including a total of eight volumes, feature new key art by the legendary Andy Kubert (X-Men) and collect over 300 issues from both Marvel and IDW eras of G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero spanning from 1994-2022, expanding on the previous Kickstarter that shattered crowdfunding records and dominated headlines worldwide. Fans can sign up for the mailing list now at www.GIJoeKickstarter.com Featuring the iconic series writer Larry Hama (Wolverine) and an all-star lineup of series artists, the new G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero Compendium Sets 1+2 present the incredible heroes of G.I. JOE, the terrifying villains of Cobra, and the unforgettable stories that set them on a collision course. Now collecting over 300 issues of A Real American Hero, these new hardcover compendiums collect the most iconic moments in G.I. JOE history, from Cobra Commander’s seemingly successful world domination to the unforgettable introduction of Dawn Moreno, the all-new Snake-Eyes. “I am really glad that there will finally be a quality compendium of the continuation of my run on G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero beyond the initial Marvel run and into the IDW issues.” said Larry Hama. “This will be the first time that a uniform hard-bound edition will be produced that includes the first 300 issues, along with covers and many exclusive extras. A real must for loyal fans and completists!” Fans who backed the first G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero Compendium Set campaign can select a tier to purchase the new set of hardcovers, collecting issues #155 ½ to #300, along with all the annuals, specials, and more. Like that first campaign, you must choose a side – will you stand with G.I. Joe or rule the world with Cobra? Either way, these deluxe hardcovers will look perfect alongside the original compendium set, presenting the iconic G.I. JOE series in the highest quality collections of all time. "Following the massive success of our first G.I. JOE campaign, we’re going BIGGER and BETTER with the second campaign!” said Alex Antone, Editorial Director at Skybound. “These collections are the most comprehensive assemblage of G.I. JOE: A REAL AMERICAN HERO material ever, and we can’t wait for fans to see what we have cooked up.” Fans won’t want to miss backing the campaign to secure all the limited-edition tiers and exclusive rewards: Kickstarter-exclusive Larry Hama signed bookplates, faux leather hardcovers, spot gloss, foil finish and gilded edges on all books, satin ribbons, patches, pins, stickers, individual issue reprints, two source books featuring art from previous trading cards, vehicles, and more. The G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero Compendium Sets 1 + 2 campaign will be live on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at 6 a.m. PT, with stretch goals and campaign-exclusive products to be announced through the close of the campaign on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at 12 p.m. PT.

Mark and Tim are talking GI Joe #20 - released 18th March 2026 This is edited audio only version. YouTube version with images also available here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5ThDxx9s8g Official Synopsis: OPTIMUS PRIME AND DUKE MEET FOR THE FIRST TIME What does this mean for future of the Energon Universe? Creative Team: Writer Joshua Williamson  Artist Andrea Milana Colorist Lee Loughridge Letterer Russ Wooton Editor Ben Abernethy Publication design Andres Juarez Production Abigail Lee Cover – fave cover (shift+7) G.I. JOE  #20 Cover A by Tom Reilly  G.I. JOE  #20 Cover B by Joshua Cassara & Romulo Fajardo Jr.  G.I. JOE  #20 Cover C by Ben Oliver  G.I. JOE  #20 Cover D (1:25 Incentive) by Tonči Zonjić  2nd of 6 covers in this theme i had all the paints ready but unfortunately the body didn't cooperate so only the first and (most of) the last one-- i will try again this year on something, because it was really satisfying to ink with colored lines on paper, a very childlike joy G.I. JOE  #20 Cover E (1:50 Incentive) by Jorge Corona & Mike Spicer F by Andrea Milana Retailer exclusive: Lucas Meyer - Blank Cover Podcast / Big Time Collectibles C2E2 2026 Lucas Meyer Foil Virgin Variant

TJ 367 - G.I. JOE ARAH 326 audio only review. Edited audio only version of the episode originally recorded as YouTube livestream- https://www.youtube.com/live/SQ6X2T2611g?si=ApoKJSvsFXlbODCr Mark and Tim were live on Saturday 14th March @ 1pm Eastern time (5pm UK Time) to discuss G.I. Joe ARAH # 326 released Wednesday, 11th March, 2026 ARAH 326 - SKYBOUND G.I. Joe a real American hero review - livestream video from Talking Joe Synopsis: NO TURNING BACK! Duke, Roadblock, Scarlett, and Snake-Eyes head deep into Trucial Abysmia on a rescue mission with enemies around every corner! Creative team Writer: Larry Hama Artist Andrew Krahnke (rhymes with donkey) Colorist: Francesco Segala, with Sabrina Del Grosso (Flatter) Letterer: Pat Brousseau Editor: Alex Antone Assistant Editor Caitlin Chappell Publication design Jillian Crab, Production Design Richard Mercardo Creative Consultant: Diana Davis

Interview with Alex Antone - ARAH & Editorial Director at Skybound + Sssilent Missions. Editor Alex Antone (rhymes with phone) returns to Talking Joe (we last spoke in ep 305 a year ago) to talk Paternity leave, ARAH 3 years in, Hama Files, Kickstarter compendium 2, and 2nd year of Silent Missions month. Will be available as video talking heads and edited audio only. This was recorded 3rd March 2026, just ahead of Silent Missions Month Links Credits: https://leagueofcomicgeeks.com/people/4127/alex-antone X https://x.com/Alex_Antone

audio review - GI JOE REBORN from Devil's Due March 2004. Mark and Tim return to the Devils Due era & look at the 48 page special - G.I.JOE: REBORN from Devil's Due March 2004 Synopsis: Continued from G.I. Joe: Cobra Reborn #1. Continued in G.I. Joe: Reloaded #1. A new terror has emerged in the world - a unified legion of radical militias, powerful enemies of the United States, and even internal sympathizers. A terror known as Cobra. What were though to be random attacks and incidents throughout the country were actually orchestrated by a man called Cobra Commander. Disgusted (and arguably driven mad) by the "system" that taxes the little man and benefits the rich, he will launch a full scale war on our nation in mere hours unless stopped. In G.I. Joe: Cobra Reborn, we watched as the Commander gathered his forces, but on the other side of the coin, a frantic administration makes split second decisions to handle this crisis. It must be dealt with quickly, quietly, and efficiently, without invoking hysteria. With sympathizers to Cobra in our own ranks, the world needs a task force formed outside of the standard bureaucracy, operating in secret, unknown to even top military brass. The world needs G.I. Joe, and it needs them NOW. G.I. Joe: Reloaded brought the G.I.Joe story back to its beginnings in a new continuity. 14 Issues with two specials were first published in 2004 by Devil's Due. Paul Jenkins written Cobra Reborn, followed by GI Joe reborn Creative team Story: John Ney Reiber, Pencils: Joe Bennett & Javier Saltares, Inks: Ruy Jose & Andrew Pepoy, Colors: Transparency Digital, Letters: Dreamer Design, Graphic Design: Mike Norton, Cover: Tim Bradstreet & variant by Francis Manapul , Cory Hamsher & Beth Setellow

G.I. Joe 19 - Feb2026 (Skybound Energon Universe) - DUKE vs HOUND! Mark and Tim talking GI Joe #19 released Wednesday, 18th Feb 2026 Originally recorded as YouTube livestream (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjluFZ41-0Q) , this is edited audio only version. Official Synopsis: JOE VS. TRANSFORMER! The secret is out! When Duke discovers that Clutch has been hiding the AUTOBOT Hound from the Joes, can anyone stop him from putting down Hound PERMANENTLY? Creative Team: Writer Joshua Williamson Artist Andrea Milana Colorist Lee Loughridge Letterer Russ Wooton Editor Ben Abernethy Publication design Andres Juarez Production Abigail Lee list of variant covers as below: G.I. JOE #19 Cover A by Tom Reilly (Lunar Code: 1225IM0344) G.I. JOE #19 Cover B by Joshua Cassara & Romulo Fajardo Jr. (Lunar Code: 1225IM0345) G.I. JOE #19 Cover C by Ben Oliver (Lunar Code: 1225IM0346) G.I. JOE #19 Cover D (1:25 Copy Incentive) by Tonči Zonjić (Lunar Code: 1225IM0347) Process post here: https://tozo.today/cover-gi-joe-19d/ G.I. JOE #19 Cover E (1:50 Copy Incentive) by Trevor Hairsine & Andy Lanning & Romulo Fajardo Jr. (Lunar Code: 1225IM0348) G.I. JOE #19 Cover F (Foil) (1:100 Copy Incentive) by Pye Parr (Lunar Code: 1225IM0349) G.I. JOE #19 Cover G (Foil Mask Cover, $4.99) by John Amor & Andres Juarez (Lunar Code: 1225IM0350)

G.I. Joe ARAH # 325 Mark and Tim were live are talking G.I. Joe ARAH # 325 released Wednesday, Feb 11th, 2026 Originally recorded as YouTube livestream - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gxlHjOa_Ei8 Synopsis: SPECIAL 325th ANNIVERSARY ISSUE! Two all-new Joes make their FIRST APPEARANCE as Duke and Roadblock lead a dangerous cover op into Borovia. A New Era For G.I. JOE: A REAL AMERICAN HERO starts here! Two new Joes make their FIRST APPEARANCE as Duke and Roadblock lead a dangerous cover op into Borovia.  “Larry Hama and Chris Mooneyham launched G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero #301 at Skybound over two years ago, and for our milestone 325th issue, they’re thrilled to introduce two brand-new Joes—DOWNRANGE and R.C.!” said Alex Antone, Editorial Director at Skybound.   “Wow! Has it really been 325 issues already?” said Alex Antone, Editorial Director at Skybound. “We’re thrilled to celebrate this incredible milestone by introducing not just one but TWO new Joes! And as if that weren’t already enough, we’ll also be reintroducing the legendary G.I. Joe file cards to ARAH starting with issue #325, written by Larry Hama with art by Chris Mooneyham! Be sure to collect them all!”   “The real battle in warfare is technological and tactical,” said Larry Hama. “Recent advances and innovations have made the ‘old way’ untenable, so I felt compelled to create two new Joes to counter these deficiencies. ‘R.C.,’ file name Hector M. Salazar is the new DRONE OPERATOR. He hails from Boyle Heights in East LA, and he is to unmanned remote-control aircraft and land robotics what Roadblock is to the Ma-Deuce. ‘DOWN RANGE,' file name Hillevi S. Väisänen, is the SCOUT SNIPER. Daughter of a legendary hunting guide from Redwing, MN, it has been said that she can split a Popsicle™ stick at 200 yards with iron sights on a National Match M-21 in 7.62 NATO.” Creative team Writer: Larry Hama Artist Chis Mooneyham  Colorist: Francesco Segala, with Sabrina Del Grosso (Flatter) Letterer: Pat Brousseau Editor: Alex Antone Assistant Editor Caitlin Chappell Publication design Jillian Crab,  Production Design Richard Mercardo Creative Consultant: Diana Davis

Also available as video with images https://youtu.be/oOvabtUlIUA Who is Dawn? Secrets from the GI Joe Comic archives from Talking Joe The classified figure Dawn Moreno (AKA Snake Eyes) was revealed by BMac from Hasbro at Larry Hama’s midtown comics signing. So Dawn is coming, but just who is this character? Just as the Snake Eyes story is foundational to the original Marvel run, the Dawn Story is a key plot that runs through the IDW era of GI Joe. Dawn Moreno aka Snake Eyes III, is a character who was introduced by writer Larry Hama in the pages of G.I. Joe Real American Hero comics from IDW and continues to write for the character today, in the Real American Hero comics from Skybound , with issue 325 just released. I’ll call out that Dawn is actually only very rarely referred to as Snake Eyes. Much more common is Dawn .

Mark and Tim talk to G.I Joe comics artist, William "Will" Rosado. Video: https://youtu.be/gOxE2BFraoY or edited Audio only podcast - https://talkingjoe.co.uk/#Podcasts Will Rosado a Brooklyn-based Illustrator, known for his work in comics, often with writer Chuck Dixon including runs on The New Titans, Green Arrow, Avengers Earths Mightiest Heroes, Detectives, Incidentals, The Silken Ghost, Nightwing, Robin, Bloodshot and Peuero Rican Heroine La Borquena. But most importantly to us on G.I. Joe - #141. 142 (1993) in middle of Transformers crossover , 144 (Snake eye Untold Origin) , 153 ("Shadow of the BAT" inventory issue written by Peter Quinones) GI Joe ARAH 173 (2011) with SL Gallant and Ron Wagner 17 issue run (interior art and/or covers) GI Joe# 4 2011 (cobra civil war) - 21 (2013) 7 issues of GI Joe Special missions #5-7 ,14 plus covers (2013-2014)

GI Joe 18 with special guest Artist Marco Fodera. Mark, Tim and special guest Marco Fodera are talking GI Joe #18 - released Wednesday, 28th Jan 2026 This episode also available as video here https://youtu.be/O4rYZP62iUU Audio only version to follow Official Synopsis: A standalone Night Force covert op! The iconic ROADBLOCK makes his Energon Universe FIRST APPEARANCE… but will he be the newest recruit of Lady Jaye & Flint’s Night Force? Or will he join a different group?! Joining us once again is special guest, artist of this issue Marco Fodera following working on issue 12. You can find that interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ip7rbNlifeA Creative Team: Writer Joshua Williamson Artist Marco Fodera Colorist Lee Loughridge Letterer Russ Wooton Editor Ben Abernethy Publication design Andres Juarez Production Abigail Lee

Mark and Tim & special guest artist Paul Pelletier discuss G.I. Joe ARAH # 324! Youtube link is here https://www.youtube.com/live/5ScN3nLSB7Y?si=lOJWsWMKcNHbYADk "BATTLE BEYOND THE SKIES! Lady Jaye and her team must stop an aerial assault from the Blue Ninjas before their new orbital station goes live!" Creative team Writer: Larry Hama Penciller Paul Pelletier Inker Tony Kordos  Colorist: Francesco Segalla, with Sabrina Del Grosso (Flatter) Letterer: Pat Brousseau Editor: Alex Antone Assistant Editor Caitlin Chappell Publication design Jillian Crab, Production Design Abigail Lee Creative Consultant: Diana Davis

Comic news - Sssilent Missions! Silent Month returns in April 2026 with Cobra! Talking Joe Will be posted to Youtube https://youtu.be/sg-JSxMEESU +Audio only Podcast (though this one is quite image heavy) Write up of Cobra Sssilent Missions on Patreon blog post here https://www.patreon.com/posts/148873711 G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero Sssilent Missions – Baroness #1 Writer: Jöelle Jones and Declan Shalvey Artists: Jöelle Jones Colors: Mike Spicer Out April 1, 2026. G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero Sssilent Missions – Crimson Guard #1 Writer & Artist: Gabriel Hardman Colors: Matt Hollingsworth out April 8, 2026. G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero Sssilent Missions – Zartan #1 Writer: Tom DeFalco Artists: Pat Olliffe Colors: John Kalisz out April 15, 2026. G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero Sssilent Missions – Copperhead #1 Writer & Artist: Howard Porter Colors: Romulo Fajardon Jr out April 22, 2026. G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero Sssilent Missions – Firefly #1 Writer & Artist: Jorge Fornés Colors: Dave Stewart Out April 29, 2026.

G.I. Joe 17 - Jan2026 (Skybound Energon Universe) - THE DREADNOK WAR PT5 - Talking Joe. Mark and Tim and special guest Carl are talking GI Joe #17 - the Dreadnok War part 5 of 5 - released Wednesday, GI Joe 14th jan 2026 @CarlsCollection https://www.youtube.com/@CarlsCollection Recorded as a YouTube Livestream and then posted as edited audio only podcast Official Synopsis: DREADNOK WAR CONCLUDES! G.I. Joe vs Cobra vs Dreadnoks! Will the shocking end to the Duke and Cobra Commander team-up result in death? And a last page twist that will change G.I. Joe forever in the Energon Universe… Creative team Writer Joshua Williamson Artist Tom Reilly Colorist Jordie Bellaire Letterer Russ Wooton Editor Ben Abernethy Publication design Andres Juarez Production Ashby Florence

Joshua Williamson & Tom Reilly Interview ! Mark and Tim talk with the GI Joe Energon Universe team of writer Joshua Williamson & artist Tom Reilly Interview. Recorded 7th January ahead of the release of GI Joe # 17 (the Dreadnok War Finale) . Youtube https://youtu.be/hgecU5t-LR0 Audio only on normal podcast platforms, links at https://talkingjoe.co.uk/#Podcasts This episode is talking heads, so you can also check out the more tightly edited audio only version and not miss out on too many visual elements! We only had 30minutes for the interview so it is a short and sweet concentrated dose of Joe. Unfortunately we couldn't talk about absolutely everything we wanted to but it was still a lot of fun!

GI Joe 16 Review - audio only. Video version also available. https://youtu.be/8f2fOe8AJa8 Mark and Tim discuss GI Joe #16 - the Dreadnok War part 4 of 5 - released Wednesday 17th December Official Synopsis: THE FINAL BATTLE OF THE DREADNOK WAR BEGINS! G.I. Joe and Cobra are on a collision course with the Dreadnoks and whatever remains of Duke & Cobra Commander. The penultimate chapter of the twice-monthly G.I. Joe epic is here! Creative Team: Creative team Writer Joshua Williamson Artist Tom Reilly Colorist Jordie Bellaire Letterer Russ Wooton Editor Ben Abernethy Publication design Andres Juarez Production Ashby Florence Covers https://leagueofcomicgeeks.com/comic/7904386/gi-joe-16 Cover A Tom Reilly Cover B Tonci Zonjic Cover C Ben Oliver Cover D Jesus Merino & Adriano Lucas Cover E EJ Su Retailer - Comic Kingdom Creative / 616 Comics Carla Cohen Connecting Scarlett

Exclusive - The lost Kung Fu Grip "Heavy Metal" Webcomic. Also available on YouTube vith images - https://youtu.be/tsV7VGdAucQ . In 2007, Hasbro posted on their monkeybarTV minisite two exclusive web-only mini webcomics, based on the Sigma Six "Kung-Fu-Grip" toys; "Ghost Story" and "Heavy Metal" This story was only available via online Flash player. Previously we were able to recover the first comic "Ghost Story" - as shared here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/137320127 With some excellent detective work from Talking Joe Facebook group member Ed Mundy, the "Heavy Metal" comic has also been found! Before now, only the cover and a brief mention on HISS Tank remained https://www.hisstank.com/forum/g-i-joe-news-rumors/622-g-i-joe-kung-fu-grip-comic-heavy-metal.html Credits: Script by Andrew Dabb Art by Joe Abraham* Colors by Robbie Ruffolo Letters by Brian J Cowley Graphic Design: Sean K Dove Edited by Brian Torney Cover Pencils by Ryan Odagwa, with colors by Sunder Raj Stories and Direction by: Neal Hoffman and Aaron Archer (at Hasbro) Credits are identical to the previous Ghost Story book Andrew Dabb and artist Joe Abraham also created the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero - Fire Safety #1 special. *Joseph Conrad Abraham, is an American-born comic book illustrator and actor. He is best known for his work as the artist on the comic, Hero Squared published by Boom! Studios. He has also worked on comics in the Warhammer 40,000 and Cthulhu universes. Note on characters featured: Comic prominently features Snake Eyes in the Metal Meyhem mech suit https://www.yojoe.com/sigma6/toys/2007/metalmayhem/ Flint https://www.yojoe.com/sigma6/toys/2007/flint/ The cover features Ninja BATs https://www.yojoe.com/sigma6/toys/2005/ninjabat/ The interior of the comic features Cobra B.A.T. v5 (v16) , which were released in 2005 with the B.A.T. Attack set. These BAT characters ended up featuring prominently in the SIGMA SIX cartoon. https://www.yojoe.com/action/05/bat16.shtml Cobra Commander is the "Windfire" version https://www.yojoe.com/sigma6/toys/2007/windfirecobracommander/ Summary by JAMES McFADDEN aka "JMM" After Cobra Commander threatens to destroy Washington DC with an earthquake machine he's already used to devastate Twilight Falls, Montana, Flint arrives at Cobra's "Snake Pit" HQ and demands Cobra Commander's surrender. The Commander scoffs at surrendering to one man, but then Snake-Eyes arrives in the Metal Mayhem Mech and defeats all of Cobra's BATs and a robotic cobra. He and Flint nearly capture the Commander before he escapes in a rocket plane. Snake-Eyes then uses Metal Mayhem to destroy the earthquake machine and save Washington. "Heavy Metal" (KFG 2 - May 2007) Original link http://www.hasbro.com/monkeybartv/default.cfm?page=Entertainment/Comics/ComicViewer&comic=2555

The Baroness secret comics files - A not completely secret history of the Comic, Cartoon and Toy. Video version available here https://youtu.be/f_MfhRM9OIM video adaptation of article posted here https://www.patreon.com/posts/81926714 The origins of the character, the Baroness have intrigued me for a while. One of the true Cobra A-Listers, unusually she made her appearance in the comics in issue 1 of GI Joe, but the Toy did not appear until much later. What was the true origins of this character - Comic, Cartoon and toy?

Secrets from the GI Joe Comics Archives - #30s Publishing order and repeating Dreadnoks . Also available as YouTube https://youtu.be/GOOCu0SEUJo . Its the first of a new video series which looks at some of the mysteries of the Original G.I. Joe ARAH series from the 1980s. A curious thing happens with the order that the GI Joe story is told in the 30's of the original marvel run in 1985 1) the baroness testing out the Rattler after  her part in the attempted assassination of Cobra Commander 2) the weird reuse of Dreadnoks destroying Skystrikers three times (coinciding with appearing on the covers to issue  30 , 32 and 35) 3) The multi art teams suggesting deadline trouble  4) the fairly long delay in addressing assassination plot point in issue 33. In this video I try and piece this together below, supported by clues from the original art, solicits information from "Marvel Age" and other clues. This is a video adaptation of the original text piece: https://www.patreon.com/posts/77868435

TJ 351 - G.I JOE ARAH 323 AUDIO ONLY REVIEW with Artist Paul Pelletier. Mark and Tim are looking at G.I. Joe ARAH # 323 released Wednesday, December 10th, 2025 with special guest Paul Pelletier. Find Paul at https://paulpelletierart.com/ Synopsis: COBRA RESURGENT! Cobra Commander begins a new era of COBRA. But are his enemies one step ahead? Creative team: Writer: Larry Hama Penciller Paul Peleteier Inker Tony Kordos Colorist: Francesco Segala, with Sabrina Del Grosso (Flatter) Letterer: Pat Brousseau Editor: Alex Antone Assistant Editor Caitlin Chappell Publication design Jillian Crab, Production Design Richard Mercado Creative Consultant: Diana Davis

G.I. Joe 15 - Dec 2025 (Skybound Energon Universe) - THE DREADNOK WAR PT3 - Talking Joe Video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqRiwxYHT3g Mark and Tim were live - talking GI Joe #15 released Wednesday 3rd December 2025. It's the third part of the bi-weekly GI Joe event - the Dreadnok war from the dream team of Joshua Williamson and Tom Reilly! Official Synopsis: WHO WILL SURVIVE THE DREADNOK WAR? Duke and Cobra Commander are confronted by an enemy they never expected. But the Dreadnoks aren’t far behind... The twice-monthly G.I. Joe epic continues RIGHT HERE. Creative team Writer Joshua Williamson Artist Tom Reilly Colorist Jordie Bellaire Letterer Russ Wooton Editor Ben Abernethy Publication design Andres Juarez Production Ashby Florence

Phil Hester & Ron Wagner - Silent Interview - Assembly Required 15th November 2025 Tim was at Assembly Required in Iowa, Interviewing Phil Hester & Ron Wagner at a panel about their work on G.I. Joe silent comics and much more besides! YouTube with video of panel https://youtu.be/P1xBCKmdmfM Or More tightly edited Audio only on your favourite Podcast Platform, links at https://talkingjoe.co.uk/#Podcasts We can’t keep quiet about this one. During our “Silent Interviews” panel, Tim Finn will interview Larry Hama, Ron Wagner and Phil Hester about their work on the various “silent” issues of the G.I. Joe comic series. The books may have no words, but these legendary creators will have plenty to say. Old Links: Phil Hester Interview on Silent Missions - Beach Head (April 2025) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TcClWjlZdSs Ron Wagner Interview (November 2023) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SqbT86FYtds Ron Wagner & Larry Hama Interview at AR '24 (November 2024) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hORY602wZ4 Many thanks to Mike Irizarry from What's on Joe Mind for the video assist.

Mark talks with Tim about "The Center Holds" - a book that Tim was instrumental in making happen! Video also available here: https://youtu.be/cBOsSMGrHB4 "The Center Holds" is a four-issue comic book miniseries written by Larry Hama and edited/produced by Tim Finn, featuring the final art from the late M.D. "Doc" Bright. The project has been in the works for a decade and was announced by Tim Finn at the New York Comic Con in October 2025. It is a creator-owned work, published by BOOM! Studios, with the ownership shared by Hama and the estate of Mark D. Bright. Last year, artist M.D. “Doc” Bright — known for his work on Armor Wars, Quantum & Woody and others — passed away at age 68. And now his final work, with writer Larry Hama, The Center Holds will get released by BOOM! Studios next year. In the oversized first issue, per PR from the publisher, “A new superhero universe is born!” Specifically, the central idea here is that with superheroes just part of daily life, they’re required to join a union, or face serious fines for any damage from battles. “Enter the Superheroes’ Union: A team-up of genius Scyber, psychic Lakshmi, the mysterious Keeper, and child prodigy Nekkotron, among others, as they battle villains and bureaucracy alike. And though the delicate balance of mitigating damage while saving lives is already tough enough, they’ve got their own worries with a constant stream of villains rising up to challenge them.” In honor of Bright, BOOM! Studios and Hama are donating 2% of the sales of the book to The Hero Initiative. The Center Holds #1 hits stores on February 11, 2026, with covers by M.D. “Doc” Bright, Joe Quinones, Khary Randolph, and Chuck Patton. The Center Holds #1 Comic Script by Larry Hama Illustrated by M.D. Bright Covers by M.D. "DOC" BRIGHT and JOE QUINONES (Main), KHARY RANDOLPH (Variant), KHARY RANDOLPH (Incentive), CHUCK PATTON (Incentive), M.D. "DOC" BRIGHT (Signed Hama Incentive), TBA (FOC Reveal Variant) Available on Feb 11, 2026 | 48 Pages $5.99 A new superhero universe is born! In a world where superheroes have become commonplace, heroes are required to join a union or else face serious financial liability for the damage caused during battles. Enter the Superheroes’ Union: A team-up of genius Scyber, psychic Lakshmi, the mysterious Keeper, and child prodigy Nekkotron, among others, as they battle villains and bureaucracy alike. And though the delicate balance of mitigating damage while saving lives is already tough enough, they’ve got their own worries with a constant stream of villains rising up to challenge them. Follow along as the legendary duo of writer Larry Hama and artist M.D. “Doc” Bright, marking his final work, question the very nature of what it means to be a hero in this thrilling new giant-size issue! Related Genres Fiction Graphic Novels Product Details ISBN9798892159807 Available on Feb 11, 2026 Published by BOOM! Studios Pages48 Dimensions6-5/8 x 10-3/16 Digital Pre order available https://www.amazon.co.uk/Center-Holds-1-Mark-Bright-ebook/dp/B0FSPZTBDS The Center Holds #2 There’s only so much a person—even a super-powered person—can take! The world thought Captain Payback and the Black Wraith had put the villain Choler away for good. But when Choler escapes Captain Payback’s underground prison, all hell breaks loose. The Superheroes Union is at ground zero of the fallout, where even the most powerful among them are tested. Now, they must come to terms with their darkest secrets while facing their greatest enemy. Will they be strong enough to challenge Choler at his most powerful? The battle continues in the second issue of this epic miniseries by the legendary Larry Hama and M.D. “Doc” Bright. Available on Mar 25, 2026 | 32 Pages You can read Tim's tribute to Mark Bright here https://arealamericanbook.com/2024/04/05/mark-d-bright-1955-2024-part-one/

G.I. Joe 14 (Skybound Energon Universe) - THE DREADNOK WAR PT2 - Mark and Tim are talking GI Joe #14 released Wednesday, 19th November 2025. This is the early access edited audio only version. Video version also available. YouTube livestream video here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fm60ZCuezqc&t=1s It's the second part of the bi-weekly GI Joe event - the Dreadnok war from the dream team of Joshua Williamson and Tom Reilly! Official Synopsis: DREADNOK WAR CONTINUES! Duke and Cobra Commander are on the run and the only way to survive the Dreadnoks is trusting each other. And that’s the last thing either of them plans to do... Plus, the FIRST APPEARANCE of a fan favorite character. Creative team Writer Joshua Williamson Artist Tom Reilly Colorist Jordie Bellaire Letterer Russ Wooton Editor Ben Abernethy Publication design Andres Juarez Production Ashby Florence

G.I. Joe ARAH # 322 - edited audio. Video version to follow Mark & Tim are looking at G.I. Joe ARAH # 322 released Wednesday, November 12, 2025 Synopsis: RETURN TO THE TERROR DROME! FROSTBITE and SNOW JOB lead an assault on COBRA’s deadly fortress...but nothing is what it seems! Creative team Writer: Larry Hama Artist Paul Pelletier Inks: Tony Kordos Colorist: Francesco Segala, with Sabrina Del Grosso (Flatter) Letterer: Pat Brousseau Editor: Alex Antone/ Ben Abernathy Assistant Editor Caitlin Chappell Publication design Jillian Crab Creative Consultant: Diana Davis

Mark & Tim talk GI Joe #13 released Wednesday, 5th November 2025 Edited audio only version Livestream video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdfsf-sCt4s Official G.I. JOE: #13 Synopsis: THE DREADNOK WAR BEGINS HERE! When Cobra Commander is betrayed by one of his closest allies, he’s targeted for revenge by the Dreadnoks! But in his darkest hour, the only one who can save Cobra Commander is…Duke? The team-up you never expected kicks off THE BIGGEST G.I. JOE story yet, one so action-packed that it will ship bi-weekly from the dream team of Joshua Williamson and Tom Reilly! Creative team Writer Joshua Williamson Artist Tom Reilly Colorist Jordie Bellaire Letterer Russ Wooton Editor Ben Abernethy Publication design Andres Juarez Production Ashby Florence The full list of variant covers is below: G.I. JOE #13 Cover A by Tom Reilly (Lunar Code: 0925IM0331) G.I. JOE #13 Cover B by Mark Spears (Lunar Code: 0925IM0332) G.I. JOE #13 Cover C by Ben Oliver (Lunar Code: 0925IM0333) G.I. JOE #13 Cover D (1:25 Copy Incentive) by Jesus Merino & Adriano Lucas (Lunar Code: 0925IM0334) G.I. JOE #13 Cover E (1:50 Copy Incentive) by Kendrick “Kunkka” Lim (Lunar Code: 0925IM0335) G.I. JOE #13 Cover F (1:100 Copy Incentive) (Foil) by Ludo Lullabi (Lunar Code: 0925IM0336) G.I. JOE #13 Cover G Blank Sketch (Lunar Code: 0925IM0337) G.I. JOE #13 Cover H Die Cut Cover by Eric Canete ($5.99) (Lunar Code: 0925IM0338) G.I. JOE #13 Cover I (Destro Mask) by Andrea Milana & Andres Juarez ($4.99) (Lunar Code: 0925IM8000)

Talking After Action Report: Trivia & Activity G.I. Joe Comics ARAH with Josh Eggebeen Josh Eggebeen is back with Mark to talk about his latest Kickstarter from After Action Report https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/afteractionreport/after-action-report-trivia-and-activity-gi-joe-comics-arah https://www.afteractionreport.net/about-1 The After Action Report G.I. Joe Comics A Real American Hero Trivia & Activity Book - Unofficial (T&A) Written by Josh Eggebeen & Edited by Gary Viola Nearly 300 pages of fun & facts, 6x9, black and white with perfect bound binding. No pictures, artwork or images - just words and games mixed with page-design themes. A uniquely different presentation unlike all previous After Action Report books. The majority of the book's Q&As are ready; the activities are still to be created, the design of the book still in flux. But … we have a production schedule: an early February, 2026 printing, and in YOUR HANDS by April, 2026.

Continuing Talking Joe's definitive oral history of the Devil's Due era of G.I. Joe... Following our recent review of Cobra Reborn (Devils Due 2004), Mark caught up with writer, Paul Jenkins to discuss his work on G.I. Joe and more. Scheduling issues meant that mark was solo on this interview. Recorded Sep 2025. Video version here https://youtu.be/4K15EDaqNko About Paul Jenkins: Born December 1965, Paul Jenkins grew up in the UK ins the Westcountry before moving to the states and getting started in Comics with Mirage with the creators of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles at the age of 22. He is best know for working for Hellblazer at DC, and The Sentry, Inhumans, Wolverine Origin at Marvel Comics. But most importantly, his Joe credits are: G.I. Joe Frontline #17 TRAINING DAY November 2003 G.I.JOE: COBRA REBORN from Devil's Due January 2004 Jenkins is currently the Founder and Chief Creative Officer of META Studios, a cross-media development and production house based in Atlanta, Georgia. Links: https://comicvine.gamespot.com/paul-jenkins/4040-41631/issues-cover/ https://www.metastudios.com/team/paul-jenkins Flogging a Dead Horse on Substack https://pauljenkinswriter.substack.com/

Cobra Reborn (G.I. Joe Reloaded prologue) Devils Due Jan 2004 - Talking Joe review Edited audio only version. Also available on YouTube (unlisted video at time of posting) - https://youtu.be/blFZ4as6ChU We return back to the Devils Due era of G.I. Joe with a discussion of the 48 page special - G.I.JOE: COBRA REBORN from Devil's Due January 2004. + collected in GI JOE REBORN VOL 1 TP, Aug 2004; Collects Cobra Reborn, G.I.Joe Reborn, and the six page preview story from Toyfare #79. Synopsis: “Forget everything you know about this nest of vipers! Acclaimed writer Paul Jenkins tackles the never-before-told origin of the deadly COBRA organization” This special was the start of the G.I. Joe: Reloaded continuity - 14 Issues with two specials were first published in 2004 by Devil's Due. Launch of a brand new GI Joe continuity! This issue features the creation of Cobra by a determined "Patriot," Cobra Commander. He recruits his top players and rallies the troops to their mission, to overthrow the government of the United States! Josh Blaylock interview which touches on this series: https://www.cbr.com/not-just-the-80s-anymore-josh-blaylock-talks-devils-due-joe-and-more/ Creative team Story: Paul Jenkins, Pencils: Eddy Barrows with Renato Arlem & Moises Damasceno, Inks: Jack Jadson with Willington Dias & Andrew Pepoy, Colors: Lynx Studios & Transparency Digital, Letters: Dreamer Design, Graphic Design: Mike Norton, Cover: Tim Bradstreet & Talent Caldwell (variant)

Interview with Marco Fodera - Artist of G.I. Joe # 12 (Energon Universe from Skybound). YouTube video - https://youtu.be/Ip7rbNlifeA Italian Artist Marco Fodera joins us from his studio to talk about his experience of G.I. Joe, working in Italian comics, his path to working with Skybound, the process of creating G.I. Joe # 12 and much more! Marco Fodera links: https://leagueofcomicgeeks.com/people/68974/marco-fodera/comics/172242 https://x.com/marcofodera https://www.instagram.com/marco.fodera1973/ https://www.facebook.com/marco.fodera.1

G.I. Joe 12 (Skybound Energon Universe) Mark and Tim are talking about GI Joe #12 released Wednesday, 15th October 2025 Edited Audio only on your favourite podcast platform or Video Livestream https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bAoDFTMSkg Synopsis: A STANDALONE NIGHT FORCE COVERT OP! The FIRST APPEARANCE of fan-favorite SHOOTER! How can she join Night Force when she’s imprisoned in Darklonia? Lady Jaye has a plan… Creative Team: Writer Joshua Williamson Artist Marco Foderà Colorist Lee Loughridge Letterer Russ Wooton Editor Ben Abernethy Publication design Andres Juarez Production Ashby Florence Marco Fodera: https://x.com/marcofodera https://www.instagram.com/marco.fodera1973/ Covers G.I. JOE #12 Cover A by Tom Reilly (Lunar Code: 0825IM0354) G.I. JOE #12 Cover B by Andrea Milana (Lunar Code: 0825IM0355) G.I. JOE #12 Cover C (1:10 Copy Incentive) (Connecting) by Alan Quah (Lunar Code: 0825IM0356) G.I. JOE #12 Cover D (1:25 Copy Incentive) by Steve Epting (Lunar Code: 0825IM0357) G.I. JOE #12 Cover E (1:50 Copy Incentive) by David Finch, Sandra Hope & Adriano Lucas (Lunar Code: 0825IM0358)

G.I. Joe ARAH # 321 review from Mark & Tim! This is the edited audio only version. Video version also available: https://youtu.be/_OQ_Afj5QVY Audio only on your favourite podcast platforms Talking Joe discuss G.I. Joe ARAH # 321 released Wednesday, October 8th , 2025 + all the latest ARAH comics news Synopsis: The face of comic books changed forever when G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero #21 introduced fans to the “Silent Interlude,” an action-packed story with no dialogue. Now, Larry Hama and Chris Mooneyham present a new silent issue no G.I. Joe fan can miss as Snake-Eyes and Dawn must defend The Pit from an unexpected attack! Creative team Writer: Larry Hama Artist Chris mooneyham Colorist: Francesco Segala, with Sabrina Del Grosso (Flatter) Letterer in spirit: Pat Brousseau Editor: Alex Antone Assistant Editor Caitlin Chappell Publication design Jillian Crab, Production Design Richard Mercado Creative Consultant: Diana Davis Covers: G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero #321 Cover A by Andy Kubert & Laura Martin G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero #321 Cover B by Andy Kubert G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero #321 Cover C (1:10 incentive) (“Gears of Joe” Variant) by Steve Beach G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero #321 Cover D by Chris Mooneyham Retailer variants Alan Quah - nycc east side comics Alan Quah - 616 gi joe bar George vega TBC - top shelf Bjorn Barends underdogcomicshop Katya Sinyukhina Virgin Foil NYCC exclusive- knight of comics Jamie Sullivan - big clutch Jae Lee & june chung - Walmart NYCC

Mark and Tim discuss the new Cold Slither comic from Skybound - GI Joe Cold Slither #1 released Wednesday, October 1, 2025 Originally a YouTube livestream, this is the cleaned up audio only version https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UY1zy2Imkkk Creative team writer Tim Seeley (Rogue, Local Man), artist Juann Cabal (Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man), colorist Rex Lokus (Aquaman), letterer Pat Brosseau (Batman and Robin). editor ben abernathy Covers: Cover A by Steve Beach Cover B by Juann Cabal (open to order) Cover C by Brent Schoonover (1:10 incentive) Cover D by Steve Beach (1:25 incentive) Cover E: Blank sketch cover Retailer variants Dynamic Forces NYCC 2025 Sukesha Ray Variant Marcelo Vasco - probably album or poster artwork Synopsis: The Greatest Band Ever Reunites to Rock and Rule the World. Discover the true (well, kinda) story of what happened to Cold Slither through the eyes of the band themselves (who were, of course, not the Dreadnoks on an undercover mission). But as Cobra is topping the charts and dominating the world, can G.I. Joe find a way to change the tune? Tim Seeley (Rogue, Local Man) and Juann Cabal (Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man) present the most unexpected new comic book of the year!

Andrea Milana Interview YouTube link [https://youtu.be/PZvKy3hKlGg] Audio only: https://talkingjoe.co.uk/#Podcasts Mark & Tim talk with GI Joe artist Andrea Milana who we last spoke to back in June 2024 following the conclusion of the Cobra Commander series. He has since worked on Destro #3, the Energon Universe Special 2025, and GI Joe #7- 11 We talk about NYCC 2024 & 2025, and what he's been up to since we spoke last. This conversation was recorded Sunday 21st Sep 2025. [https://www.instagram.com/andreamilanaart/]

G.I. Joe 11 (Skybound Energon Universe) - Talking Joe discussion Originally broadcast as a YouTube livestream this is the edited audio only version. Youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBdcBFFzumM Mark and Tim will be live talking about GI Joe #11 released Wednesday, Sep 17th 2025 Note that next episode will be an interview with artist Andrea Milana! Synopsis: THE FINAL SHOWDOWN WITH MAJOR BLUDD. It’ll be an eye for an eye as Baroness and Cover Girl must complete their mission… Creative team Writer Joshua Williamson Artist Andrea Milana Colorist Lee Loughridge Letterer Russ Wooton Editor Ben Abernethy Publication design Andres Juarez Production Ashby Florence