G.I. Joe # 17 Cover A First Printing 2026 BN

G.I. Joe #17, released on January 14, 2026, serves as the explosive finale to the five-part "Dreadnok War" story arc. The issue is noted for its "last page twist" that significantly impacts the future of the Energon Universe. 

Plot Summary: "Dreadnok War" Finale 

The issue concludes the desert conflict with several major shifts in status quo: 

• The New Alliance: Facing the Dreadnoks alone, Cobra Commander manages to turn the tide not with weapons, but with a deal. He offers to hire the Dreadnoks as his personal henchmen, an offer they accept, officially bringing the biker gang into the Cobra fold.
• The Autobot Reveal: As the Joes arrive to rescue Duke, the Autobot Hound enters the battle. This marks a major turning point for Duke, who has harbored a deep distrust of all Transformers since the death of his comrades at the hands of Starscream.
• Cobra Reunited: The conflict ends with Destro arriving to retrieve Cobra Commander and the Dreadnoks, leaving the G.I. Joe team behind as they escape.
• The Cliffhanger: Reviewers highlight a massive "last page twist" involving a call received by a recovering Colonel Hawk, which sets up the next stage of the interconnected G.I. Joe and Transformers narrative. 

Creative Team & Specifications 

• Release Date: January 14, 2026.
• Creative Team: Written by Joshua Williamson, with interior art by Tom Reilly and colors by Jordie Bellaire.
• Format: 32-page single issue with a standard cover price of $3.99.