{"product_id":"g-i-joe-19-cover-b-first-printing-cassara-variant-2026-bn","title":"G.I. Joe # 19 Cover B Cassara Variant First Printing 2026 BN","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eG.I. Joe #19\u003c\/b\u003e, released on February 18, 2026, kicks off a new story arc titled \"Joe vs. Transformer\". Written by Joshua Williamson with art by Andrea Milana, this issue serves as a critical setup for the first meeting between Duke and Optimus Prime in the following issue. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlot Summary: \"The Secret is Out\" \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe issue deals with the emotional fallout of the \"Dreadnok War\" and centers on Duke discovering that his teammate Clutch has been secretly hiding the Autobot Hound. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Confrontation: A furious Duke confronts Clutch and Hound. He blames all Cybertronians for the death of his friend (Frosting) until Hound explains the war between Autobots and Decepticons, specifically identifying Starscream as the killer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZartan’s Deception: Zartan, still successfully disguised as Colonel Hawk, continues to manipulate the Joes. He reassigns the team to missions focused on collecting Energon for his own mysterious purposes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eM.A.S.K. Integration: The story reintroduces Matt Trakker, who is lured out of hiding by a tip about Miles Mayhem. Trakker is subsequently targeted by Scrap-Iron, who is now working for Mayhem’s \"Mayhem\" organization.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Request for Prime: By the end of the issue, Duke’s perspective shifts from wanting to \"put Hound down permanently\" to demanding an audience with Optimus Prime. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreative Team \u0026amp; Product Specifications \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelease Date: February 18, 2026.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Image Comics \/ Skybound Entertainment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCredits: Written by Joshua Williamson, with interior art by Andrea Milana, colors by Lee Loughridge, and letters by Rus Wooton.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat: 32-page full-color comic book.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48020219461732,"sku":"BN13 3","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/1225IM0345.jpg?v=1772849489","url":"https:\/\/battlebuddycomics.com\/products\/g-i-joe-19-cover-b-first-printing-cassara-variant-2026-bn","provider":"BattleBuddyComics.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}