Snake Eyes Joins the Crimson Guard: Your First Look at G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero #316

Skybound, Image Comics, and Hasbro have revealed a first look at interior pages and variant covers for G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero #316, the next issue of the smash hit series. In this issue, guest artist Paul Pelletier rejoins the creative team alongside legendary series writer Larry Hama, artist Tony Kordos, and colorist Francesco Segala.  

Featuring covers by the incomparable Andy Kubert, a new chapter of the iconic series arrives in comic book shops on May 7, 2025. 

Cobra…defectors? When members of Cobra’s elite Crimson Guard turn to the Joes for sanctuary, it’s an opportunity for Snake Eyes, Scarlett, and their ninja team to eliminate the threat of Springfield once and for all.  

In addition to the main cover by Kubert and colorist Laura Martin, issue #316 will also feature an open-to-order variant cover with a black and white version of Kubert’s main cover, and the continuation of the “Camouflage Variant” 1:10 incentive cover series by Francis Portela, with this cover featuring Dawn Moreno.  

The full list of variant covers is below: 

• G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero #316 Cover A by Andy Kubert & Laura Martin (Lunar Code: 0325IM306)  
• G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero #316 Cover B by Andy Kubert (Lunar Code: 0325IM307) 
• G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero #316 Cover C (1:10 incentive) (Camouflage Variant) by Francis Portela (Lunar Code: 0325IM308) 

Source: Graphic Policy