2026 actually is the yr of sudden comedian e book crossovers. After just lately studying about Batman/Superman/Bizarre Al: World’s Weirdest and Choose Dredd/Biker Mice From Mars, now we all know that the G.I. Joe and Tomb Raider franchises are gearing up for an enormous crossover.
Technically, that crossover is already underway, as Lara Croft simply made a shock look within the pages of G.I. Joe: A Actual American Hero #330. That look units the stage for an even bigger crossover within the type of G.I. Joe: A Actual American Hero/Tomb Raider. This five-issue restricted sequence launches in October 2026.
Take a look at the slideshow gallery beneath for an early take a look at G.I. Joe: A Actual American Hero/Tomb Raider #1:
G.I. Joe: A Actual American Hero/Tomb Raider is written by Kyle Higgins (Mighty Morphin Energy Rangers) and drawn by Elena Casagrande (Black Widow). The inventive staff additionally consists of colorist Alex Guimarães (Invaders) and letterer Pat Brosseau (G.I Joe: A Actual American Hero).
Spinning out of the occasions of challenge #330, this new sequence pairs Lara Croft with Shipwreck and a staff of Joes as they race to Cobra Island to trace down a long-lost treasure. Standing of their means are The Baroness and Destro, who search the treasure for themselves.
“Tomb Raider meets G.I. JOE. Misplaced artifact, a Destro plot, and a joint infiltration mission to Cobra Island– the enchantment of a narrative like this ought to be apparent,” stated Higgins in a press release. “Having by no means had the chance to work with both, I used to be fairly excited when Alex Antone known as to ask me if I would wish to construct an journey for each. We’re taking some actually enjoyable swings with each brands–and there are positively some deep cuts for G.I. JOE followers!”
“I am extraordinarily comfortable to have the possibility to attract one of many prime myths in my life: Lara Croft!” stated Casagrande. “Will probably be epic to see her on this journey with the G.I. JOE staff, combating to unravel certainly one of her iconic mysteries on Cobra Island! I’m trying ahead to exhibiting you extra pages!”
As if the comedian weren’t sufficient, Hasbro can also be introducing Lara Croft t its long-running G.I. Joe Labeled motion determine line. Get a better take a look at the brand new Tomb Raider determine beneath:
G.I. Joe: A Actual American Hero/Tomb Raider #1 will likely be launched on October 7. You possibly can preorder a replica at your local comic shop.
For extra on the way forward for the Tomb Raider franchise, take a look at IGN’s first preview of Legacy of Atlantis.
Jesse is a mild-mannered employees author for IGN. Permit him to lend a machete to your mental thicket by following @jschedeen on BlueSky.