“With Hama’s legendary writing backed by Mooneyham’s superb visuals, the saga of G.I. Joe strikes back to win over fans new and old alike.” – Nerd Initiative
“Whether from a longtime reader or a newcomer, Hama’s continued story deserves attention.” – ComicBook.com
Today Skybound and Image Comics, in collaboration with leading toy and game company Hasbro, revealed all-new interior pages from G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero #305 by legendary series writer Larry Hama (Marvel’s Wolverine), fan-favorite artist Chris Mooneyham (DC’s Nightwing, Sgt. Rock and the Unknown Soldier) and colorist Francesco Segala (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers). Featuring covers bythe incomparable Andy Kubert (Marvel’s X-Men), issue #305 of the iconic series arrives in comic book shops on March 20, 2024.
Dawn Moreno is confronted by a shocking betrayal in Springfield, while her ‘Joe allies discover that dead doesn’t mean dead when it comes to Cobra’s newest weapon. And what is Serpentor Khan’s true plan?
In addition to the main cover by Andy Kubert and colorist Brad Anderson, issue #305 will also feature an open-to-order variant cover with a black and white version of Kubert’s stunning main cover, and a1:10 incentive cover series by Brad Walker (Detective Comics) and colorist Francesco Segala.
The return of G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero continues the historic collaboration between Skybound and Hasbro, alongside the all-new shared Energon Universe that features Void Rivalsby Robert Kirkman (Invincible, The Walking Dead) and artist Lorenzo De Felici (Oblivion Song), TRANSFORMERS by writer/artist Daniel Warren Johnson, Dukeby writer Joshua Williamson (DC’s Superman, Dark Ride) and artist Tom Reilly (The Thing), and Cobra Commander by writer Joshua Williamson and artist Andrea Milana (Impact Winter: Rook). 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, including #WhereIsMegatron.
G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero #305 (Lunar Codes Below | SRP: $3.99) will be available on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at comic book shops and digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, comiXology, and Google Play.
Additionally, G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero will then return in May with issue #306, continuing one of the most important and acclaimed series in comics history.
The full list of variant covers is below:
- G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero #305 Cover A by Andy Kubert and Brad Anderson (Lunar Code 0124IM258)
- G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero #305 Cover B by Andy Kubert (Lunar Code 0124IM259)
- G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero #305 Cover C (1:10 incentive) by Brad Walker & Francesco Segala (Lunar Code 0124IM260)
Fans can also discover the origins of G.I. JOE and Cobra in The Energon Universe by grabbing copies of the limited seriesDuke #2 (Lunar Code 1123IM272) and Cobra Commander #2 (Lunar Code 1223IM259) right now at their local comic book shops.