{"product_id":"g-i-joe-18-cover-b-kendrick-kunnka-lim-variant-first-printing-2026-bn","title":"G.I. Joe # 18 Cover B Kendrick Kunnka Lim Variant First Printing 2026 BN","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eG.I. Joe #18\u003c\/b\u003e, released on January 28, 2026, is a significant standalone \"Night Force\" covert operation issue. This issue is most notable for the official Energon Universe first appearance of Roadblock (Marvin F. Hinton), a fan-favorite heavy machine gunner and chef. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlot Summary: \u003cstrong\u003e\"The First Appearance of Roadblock\"\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing the intense \"Dreadnok War\" arc, this issue serves as a character-focused \"breather\" that reintroduces Roadblock with a modern twist. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCivilian Life: The story begins with Roadblock running a successful food truck in Mississippi, having left the military to pursue his passion for cooking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCobra's Recruitment: The Crimson Twins, Tomax and Xamot, attempt to recruit Roadblock as the face of their own \"Red Rocket\" fast-food brand. When he refuses, they deploy Crimson Guards to attack his truck.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNight Force Mission: Simultaneously, Lady Jaye and Flint's Night Force team are tasked by Colonel Hawk to recruit Roadblock for his immense strength and combat skills.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAction Highlights: The issue features a \"Crimson VAMP\" attack and showcases Roadblock dealing massive damage to Cobra forces while protecting his\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreative Team \u0026amp; Specifications \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelease Date: January 28, 2026.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWriter: Joshua Williamson.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArtists: Marco Foderà joins as the interior artist for this issue, replacing Tom Reilly for this specific chapter, with colors by Lee Loughridge.\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":48019747340388,"sku":"BN13 2","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_06_05_11_33_42_206.jpg?v=1780677750","url":"https:\/\/battlebuddycomics.com\/products\/g-i-joe-18-cover-b-kendrick-kunnka-lim-variant-first-printing-2026-bn","provider":"BattleBuddyComics.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}