G.I. Joe # 2 Cover A Third Printing 2026 BN

G.I. Joe #2 (2024), part of the Energon Universe from Image Comics , was released on December 18, 2024. This issue is part of the first major ongoing series for the franchise since its move to the Skybound imprint.

Plot & Major Events

• The Valkyries Debut: Cobra Commander unveils his new elite special operatives unit, The Valkyries, who arrive at the facility to finish off wounded soldiers and secure an Energon-powered weapon.
• A Fatal Blow: The G.I. Joe team suffers a devastating loss when Rock 'n Roll is killed during the mission.
• New Recruit: General Hawk introduces a new CIA operative, Guerrero La Caza (Risk), to the team. This leads to immediate friction and a physical confrontation with Duke.
• The Escape: To prevent his laser technology from falling into Joe hands, Cobra Commander remotely self-destructs the weapons, causing a massive explosion that allows his team to escape with a Cybertronian shard.

Creative Team

• Writer: Joshua Williamson
• Artist: Tom Reilly
• Colorist: Jordie Bellaire