Skybound revealed a series of connecting covers for G.I. Joe #1-4. Illustrated by David Nakayama, the variants are set to commemorate the new flagship title of the Energon Universe. The series, which is written by Joshua Williamson with art by Tom Reilly, coloring from Jordie Bellaire, and lettering by Rus Wooton, launches on November 13. The covers will feature the women of both the Joes and Cobra set on against the backdrop of a battlefield.
In the press release, Skybound Executive Editor Ben Abernathy discussed Nakayama’s work, stating:
“David is one of the hottest and most in-demand cover artists working today, and we’re thrilled he was able to do not one, but four covers for this connecting set. The exuberance that comes across in these covers is just a taste of what’s to come when readers finally get to devour the all-new G.I. JOE.”
The primary cover for issue #1 is a wrap-around cover illustrated by Reilly, along with variants from Jerome Opeña & Dave Stewart, Brett Booth, David Finch, Andrea Milana, and more. Skybound shared the Nakayama covers and a synopsis for the series, both of which can be seen below.
Conrad Hauser, Codename DUKE, has assembled a special force known as G.I. Joe to battle the rising power of the mysterious COBRA in the aftermath of the Autobots and Decepticons’ arrival on Earth.?But the enigmatic Cobra Commander has unleashed the power of Energon like never before!
Featuring the First Appearance of an ALL-NEW character and many familiar faces, this is the comic that will change everything you think you know about G.I. JOE…and that’s only half the surprises in store!
G.I. JOE #1 Cover H (1:10 Copy Incentive) (Connecting) by David Nakayama
G.I. JOE #2 Cover C (1:10 Copy Incentive) (Connecting) by David Nakayama
G.I. JOE #3 Cover D (1:10 Copy Incentive) (Connecting) by David Nakayama
G.I. JOE #4 Cover D (1:10 Copy Incentive) (Connecting) by David Nakayama
G.I. JOE #1 will be available at?comic book shops?and digital platforms on Wednesday, November 13, 2024.