{"product_id":"g-i-joe-16-cover-a-first-printing-2025-bn","title":"G.I. Joe # 16 Cover A First Printing 2025 BN","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eG.I. Joe #16\u003c\/b\u003e, released on December 17, 2025, is the penultimate chapter (Part 4 of 5) of the \"Dreadnok War\" story arc in the Energon Universe. This fast-paced issue focuses on the rescue of Duke and Cobra Commander from a Dreadnok execution, while also advancing a tense political standoff between Colonel Hawk and Destro. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlot Summary: \"Dreadnok War\" Part 4 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe issue is split between a brutal desert confrontation and a high-stakes meeting at a Cobra facility. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Ring of Fire: Captive in a desert camp, Duke is forced into a trial by combat against Buzzer. As the Dreadnok Torch sets the ground ablaze around them, a wounded Duke fights to save both himself and Cobra Commander.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Cavalry Arrives: Just as things look bleak, the G.I. Joe team—including Clutch, Cover Girl, and the Autobot Hound—arrives for a massive desert firefight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCobra Commander's Escape: During the chaos, Cobra Commander manages to slip his restraints and flees, eventually turning Buzzer's own chainsaw against his pursuers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHawk vs. Destro: In a parallel storyline, Colonel Hawk’s meeting with Destro turns violent. Hawk shoots Destro in the face multiple times (which Destro survives due to his mask) before fighting his way out of the facility.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnergon Weapons: The battle escalates when the Dreadnoks reveal a secret weapon on the Thunder Machine capable of generating \"Energon lightning\" storms. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreative Team \u0026amp; Product Details \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelease Date: December 17, 2025.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreative Team: Written by Joshua Williamson, with art by Tom Reilly and colors by Jordie Bellaire.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat: 32-page single issue with a standard cover price of $3.99\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48019728662628,"sku":"BN13 2","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/1025IM0354.jpg?v=1772848451","url":"https:\/\/battlebuddycomics.com\/products\/g-i-joe-16-cover-a-first-printing-2025-bn","provider":"BattleBuddyComics.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}