The G.I. JOE did not have the best debut as a team. They barely surviving their first major battle against Cobra Commander and his forces. While they were ultimately able to escape together the damage done by the battle with Cobra was impactful. In the most recent issue we saw Baroness decide to take a break to deal with her own thing. Now ahead of its July release Skybound and Image Comics has provided us with a preview of G.I. JOE #9 to share.
As mentioned, G.I. JOE #9 will continue the spotlight on Baroness, who has been joined by fellow JOE Cover Girl. This team-up has led to the beginning of exploring Baroness’ history in the Energon Universe. That is going to continue as the solicitation for the upcoming comic book states:
WHO IS [SPOILER]? Baroness and Cover Girl are about to find out as they fight for their lives! Meanwhile, Clutch and Hound investigate Cobra’s Energon weapons!
G.I. JOE #9 will arrive with its main cover be handled by artist Tom Reilly. Additionally, G.I. JOE #9 will also have several variant covers from artists Andrea Milana, Alan Quah, John Amor, and Ito. Check out all the covers and three-page preview below.
G.I. JOE #9 is scheduled to be released in comic book shops and digital storefronts on July 16, 2025. Learn more about the upcoming comic book from the Energon Universe with Skybound and Image Comics press release below.
First Look: Baroness and Cover Girl Battle for Their Lives in G.I. JOE #9 by Joshua Williamson & Andrea Milana
LOS ANGELES 06/20/2025 — Today Skybound and Image Comics, in collaboration with leading games, IP and toy company Hasbro, revealed interior pages and the lineup of variant covers for G.I. JOE #9. Helmed by the top-tier creative team of writer Joshua Williamson (Duke, Cobra Commander), artist Andrea Milana (Cobra Commander), colorist Lee Loughridge (Universal Monsters: The Mummy), and letterer Rus Wooton (Transformers), the next issue of the comic book introducing a bold new vision of G.I. Joe and Cobra to the Energon Universe lands in comic book shops on July 16, 2025.
WHO IS SPOILER? Baroness and Cover Girl are about to find out as they fight for their lives. Meanwhile, Clutch and Hound investigate Cobra’s Energon weapons!
In addition to the main cover by Tom Reilly, G.I. JOE #9 will feature an open-to-order variant cover by Andrea Milana, the continuation of the 1:10 incentive connecting cover series by Alan Quah, a 1:25 incentive variant by John Amor, and a 1:50 incentive variant by Ito.
G.I. JOE is a tentpole of the Energon Universe, the crown jewel of the historic collaboration between Hasbro and Skybound, who 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 Conor Hughes (White Ash, The Game), 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 #9 (Lunar Codes listed below | $3.99) will be available at comic book shops and digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play on Wednesday, July 16, 2025.
The full list of variant covers is below:
- I. JOE #9 Cover A by Tom Reilly (Lunar Code: 0525IM359)
- I. JOE #9 Cover B by Andrea Milana (Lunar Code: 0525IM360)
- I. JOE #9 Cover C (1:10 Copy Incentive) (Connecting) by Alan Quah (Lunar Code: 0525IM361)
- I. JOE #9 Cover D (1:25 Copy Incentive) by John Amor (Lunar Code: 0525IM362)
- I. JOE #9 Cover E (1:50 Copy Incentive) by Ito (Lunar Code: 0525IM363)
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