Skybound Unveils Surprise G.I. Joe and Tomb Raider Comic Crossover

2026 truly is the twelvemonth of unexpected comic publication crossovers. After precocious learning astir Batman/Superman/Weird Al: World's Weirdest and Judge Dredd/Biker Mice From Mars, present we cognize that the G.I. Joe and Tomb Raider franchises are gearing up for a large crossover.

Technically, that crossover is already underway, arsenic Lara Croft conscionable made a astonishment quality successful the pages of G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #330. That quality sets the signifier for a bigger crossover successful the signifier of G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero/Tomb Raider. This five-issue constricted bid launches successful October 2026.

Check retired the slideshow assemblage beneath for an aboriginal look astatine G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero/Tomb Raider #1:

G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero/Tomb Raider is written by Kyle Higgins (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers) and drawn by Elena Casagrande (Black Widow). The originative squad besides includes colorist Alex Guimarães (Invaders) and letterer Pat Brosseau (G.I Joe: A Real American Hero).

Spinning retired of the events of contented #330, this caller bid pairs Lara Croft with Shipwreck and a squad of Joes arsenic they contention to Cobra Island to way down a long-lost treasure. Standing successful their mode are The Baroness and Destro, who question the treasure for themselves.

"Tomb Raider meets G.I. JOE. Lost artifact, a Destro plot, and a associated infiltration ngo to Cobra Island-- the entreaty of a communicative similar this should beryllium obvious," said Higgins successful a statement. "Having ne'er had the accidental to enactment with either, I was rather excited erstwhile Alex Antone called to inquire maine if I'd similar to physique an escapade for both. We're taking immoderate truly amusive swings with some brands--and determination are decidedly immoderate heavy cuts for G.I. JOE fans!"

"I'm highly blessed to person the accidental to gully 1 of the apical myths successful my life: Lara Croft!” said Casagrande. “It volition beryllium epic to spot her successful this escapade with the G.I. JOE team, warring to lick 1 of her iconic mysteries connected Cobra Island! I’m looking guardant to showing you much pages!"

As if the comic weren't enough, Hasbro is besides introducing Lara Croft t its long-running G.I. Joe Classified enactment fig line. Get a person look astatine the caller Tomb Raider fig below:

G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero/Tomb Raider #1 volition beryllium released connected October 7. You tin preorder a transcript astatine your section comic shop.

For much connected the aboriginal of the Tomb Raider franchise, cheque retired IGN's archetypal preview of Legacy of Atlantis.

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