Among the many things we’re giving thanks for this holiday weekend is the rebirth of G.I. Joe at Skybound via the Energon Universe — including our first solo Joe miniseries Duke! Today we’ve got two of the eight variant covers from writer Joshua Williamson and artist Tom Reilly’s Duke #1 to tide you over until the issue arrives later next month. Check them out after these official details…
Today Skybound, in collaboration with leading toy and game company Hasbro, revealed new variant covers of Duke #1 from writer Joshua Williamson (DC’s Superman, Dark Ride), artist Tom Reilly (The Thing) and colorist Jordie Bellaire (W0rldtr33). The debut issue of the Energon Universe’s highly anticipated new limited series arrives in comic book shops on December 27, 2023.
Codename: G.I. JOE begins HERE! Duke promises to tell the story you’ve never read before – the origins of G.I. JOE and Cobra in a world grappling with the arrival of the Autobots and Decepticons. When Conrad S. Hauser (codename DUKE) investigates the mysteries behind the TRANSFORMERS robots, the answers will lead to the birth of forces for good and evil that the world never imagined.
The first of four action-packed G.I. JOE miniseries that will introduce the best and worst humanity has to offer in the Energon Universe, Duke #1 launches in December and will be followed by the launch of Cobra Commander #1 from writer Joshua Williamson, artist Andrea Milana (Impact Winter: Rook) and colorist Annalisa Leoni (Oblivion Song) in January 2024. These miniseries promise to set the stage for a fresh new take on G.I. JOE, Cobra and the iconic characters that you only think you know in a shared universe with TRANSFORMERS and Void Rivals!
The Energon Universe officially began in June 2023 with the surprise first appearance of iconic TRANSFORMERS character Jetfire in Void Rivals #1, introducing the historic new collaboration between Hasbro and Skybound, with TRANSFORMERS and G.I. JOE comics finding a new home with the publisher. The Energon Universe recently expanded with TRANSFORMERS #1 from writer/artist Daniel Warren Johnson (Extremity, Do a Powerbomb, DC’s Wonder Woman: Dead Earth) and colorist Mike Spicer (Stillwater, Murder Falcon), kicking off a brand-new era for the iconic franchise. 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.
Duke #1 (of 5) (Lunar Codes Below | $4.99) will be available at comic book shops and digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, comiXology, and Google Play on Wednesday, December 27, 2023.
The full list of variant covers is below:
- Duke #1 Cover A by Tom Reilly (Lunar Code 0623IM806)
- Duke #1 Cover B by David Aja (1023IM260)
- Duke #1 Cover C (1:10 Copy Incentive) (Connecting) by Tyler Boss & Jason Wordie (1023IM261)
- Duke #1 Cover D (1:25 Copy Incentive) by Steve Epting (1023IM262)
- Duke #1 Cover E (1:50 Copy Incentive) by Andrea Sorrentino (1023IM263)
- Duke #1 Cover F (1:100 Copy Incentive) (Foil) by Jonboy Meyers (1023IM264)
- Duke #1 Cover G Blank Sketch Cover (1023IM265)
- Duke #1 Cover H (1:250 Copy Incentive) (Connecting) by David Mack (1123IM822)
Cobra Commander #1 (of 5) (Cover A Lunar Code: 0623IM807 | $4.99) will be available at comic book shops and digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, comiXology, and Google Play on Wednesday, January 17, 2024.
