G.I. JOE concluded its second story arc in the Energon Universe with Baroness and Cover Girl forging a strong bond. The second arc also provided more ties to other things going on in the Energon Universe through Clutch and Hound latest trip. Things will not be slowing down as Skybound and Image Comics provide a look at what’s next in G.I. JOE #12 to share.
With October’s G.I. JOE issue we will be seeing series writer Joshua Williamson joined guest artist Marco Foderà for a one-shot story. This one-shot story will follow up with on the tease of a new mission that Hawk gave to the Night Force Covert Ops. This secret mission will see the full Energon Universe debut of a fan-favorite character. The solicitation for G.I. JOE #12 reveals who this character is:
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…
G.I. JOE #12 will be released with its main cover done by Tom Reilly. Additional variant covers will also be available from artists Andrea Milana, Alan Quah, Steve Epting, David Finch, Sandra Hope, and Adriano Lucas. Check the covers and a three-page preview for G.I. JOE #12 below:
G.I. JOE #12 is scheduled to be released in comic book shops and digital storefronts on October 15, 2025. Learn more about the upcoming Energon Universe comic book from Skybound and Image Comics press release below.
First Look: Shooter Makes Her First Appearance in G.I. JOE #12 by Joshua Williamson & Marco Foderà
LOS ANGELES 09/19/2025 — 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 #12. Helmed by the top-tier creative team of writer Joshua Williamson (Duke, Cobra Commander), guest artist Marco Foderà (The Fog), colorist Lee Loughridge (Scarlett), and letterer Rus Wooton (Invincible), 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 October 15, 2025.
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…
In addition to the main cover by Tom Reilly, G.I. JOE #12 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 Steve Epting, and a 1:50 incentive variant by David Finch, Sandra Hope & Adriano Lucas.
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 Robert Kirkman, artist Dan Mora (Justice League Unlimited, Superman), 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 fans can look forward to an action-packed fall with this series’ Dreadnok War, an epic story which will see G.I. JOE shipping twice monthly for three months, starting this November with issue #13. Original series artist Tom Reilly returns for this arc and is now exclusive to Skybound. Joined by Eisner Award-winning colorist Jordie Bellaire, the record-breaking creative team reunites to kick off the Dreadnok War as Cobra Commander is targeted for death and his only hope to survive is…DUKE?
G.I. JOE #12 (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, October 15, 2025.
The full list of variant covers is below:
- 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)
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