G.I. Joe # 18 Cover A First Printing 2026 BN

G.I. Joe #18, released on January 28, 2026, serves as a significant character spotlight and a "breather" issue following the intense "Dreadnok War" story arc. Published by Skybound Entertainment and Image Comics, it officially introduces the iconic character Roadblock (Marvin T. Hinton) into the Energon Universe. 

Plot and Character Introduction

• The Standalone Mission: The story finds Roadblock living a peaceful civilian life in Mississippi, where he runs a successful food truck called "Marvin’s Melts".
• Competing Recruiters: He becomes a target for recruitment by two opposing forces. The Crimson Twins (Tomax and Xamot) attempt to lure him into Cobra's "Red Rockets" food truck chain as a corporate face. Simultaneously, the Joes seek him for his elite military history as a heavy gunner.
• Night Force Debut: After Roadblock rebuffs the twins and single-handedly repels an attack by Crimson Guard "Siegies," he is approached by the mysterious Shooter. The issue ends with him poised to join Lady Jaye and Flint’s covert Night Force team.
• Cobra Subplot: In Springfield, Cobra Commander begins monitoring Destro through recording devices hidden in Major Bludd’s prosthetic eyes, discovering Destro’s earlier betrayal during the war. 

• Creative Team: Written by Joshua Williamson, with art by Marco Foderà, colors by Lee Loughridge, and lettering by Rus Wooton.