G.I. Joe # 26 Cover C Inhyuk Lee Variant 2026 BN

G.I. Joe #26 is an issue of the ongoing G.I. Joe series published by Image Comics and Skybound Entertainment. Written by Joshua Williamson with interior art by Tom Reilly and colors by Lee Loughridge, this issue serves as a major pillar within Skybound's shared Energon Universe.

Core Plot & Synopsis

The issue kicks off the second round of a massive, high-stakes military conflict:

• G.I. Joe vs. Night Force: The brutal war between G.I. Joe and the stealth-focused Night Force faction escalates to dangerous new heights, with neither side willing to back down.
• A Shocking New Combatant: A brand-new character enters the battlefield to completely upend the balance of power: G.I. B.A.T. (a heavily modified, G.I. Joe-programmed version of Cobra's classic Battle Android Trooper).
• The Baroness's Gambit: Amidst the chaotic crossfire, the Baroness embarks on a dangerous, classified solo mission that holds the key to stopping the entire war before everything is destroyed.
• Release Date: September 16, 2026
• Page Count: 32 pages