G.I. JOE 22 - May2026 (Skybound Energon Universe) - Talking Joe review

Mark and Tim are talking GI Joe #22 ( released Wednesday, May 20, 2026 )

On Youtube

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGKNnKA-lqI

Or as edited audio only podcast https://talkingjoe.co.uk/#Podcasts

Official Synopsis: HUNT FOR ENERGON! After the stunning conclusion to DREADNOK WAR, the Joes and Cobra are in a race to find Energon across the world. But the man known as Crystal Ball has horrifying plans for them all…

After the stunning conclusion to DREADNOK WAR, the Joes and Cobra are in a race to find Energon across the world, but Crystal Ball (making his Energon Universe first appearance) has other ideas, and some D.I.R.E. new tricks up his sleeve. And as the secret origin of G.I. Joe's most unpredictable member Risk is revealed, the future of Joe and Cobra will change forever when Baroness and Destro meet again...

"One of the things I've loved about working in the Energon Universe is that we've created a world that lets us explore the G.I. JOE mythology using different genres. And with these three issues we're taking the team into a horror story.” said writer Joshua Williamson. “We used some of those tools in the Cobra Commander mini-series two years ago, so it's awesome that we're revisiting that kind of story with Andrea Milana again! Be ready for some action-packed horror! Lots of surprises as these issues help set up the next massive storyline that hits the Energon Universe."

Creative Team:

Writer Joshua Williamson

Artist Andrea Milana

Colorist Lee Loughridge

Letterer Russ Wooton

Editor Ben Abernethy

Publication design Andres Juarez

Production Richard Mercado

Covers:

G.I. JOE #22 Cover A by Tom Reilly

G.I. JOE #22 Cover B by Joshua Cassara & Romulo Fajardo Jr.

G.I. JOE #22 Cover C by Ben Oliver

G.I. JOE #22 Cover D (1:25 Incentive) by Tonči Zonjić

G.I. JOE #22 Cover E (1:50 Incentive) by Andrea Milana

ARAH 328 - SKYBOUND G.I. Joe a real American hero review

Mark and Tim talk G.I. Joe ARAH # 328 , which was released Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Youtube version : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0MLoVTti84

Or the auduio only version, edited to get rid of the erms and stuff - available wherever good podcasts are stocked.

https://talkingjoe.co.uk/#Podcasts

Synopsis: THE SECRET OF SNAKE-EYES REVEALED? As Dawn infiltrates the Terror Drome, she learns a shocking secret about Snake-Eyes from their time in Springfield...one that could doom their future!

Creative team

Writer: Larry Hama

Artist Andrew Krahnke (rhymes with donkey)

Colorist: Francesco Segala, with Sabrina Del Grosso (Flatter)

Letterer: Pat Brousseau

Editor: Alex Antone

Assistant Editor Caitlin Chappell

Publication design Jillian Crab,

Production Design Richard Mercardo

Creative Consultant: Diana Davis

G.I. Joe Sssilent Missions - Firefly - The Talking Joe review

video version - originally Livestream https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8leIitjqcRs

or Edited audio only version on all the major podcast platforms https://talkingjoe.co.uk/#Podcasts

Mark & Tim discuss G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero Sssilent Missions – Firefly #1 from Writer & Artist: Jorge Fornés released April 29, 2026.

Synopsis: Eisner and Harvey Award-nominated superstar Jorge Fornés sends Cobra’s deadly saboteur Firefly on a mission he must complete no matter the cost...even if that means battling the elite special forces known as The Oktober Guard.

Creative team

Writer & Artist: Jorge Fornés

Colors: Dave Stewar

FCBD (Free Comic Book Day) - ENERGON UNIVERSE SPECIAL 2026

Mark, Tim and Special guest Chris McLeod from the Full Force are talking ENERGON UNIVERSE SPECIAL 2026

Youtube Video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1QTJeNnQLsQ

or audio only podcast https://talkingjoe.co.uk/#Podcasts

Released as a FCBD (Free Comic Book Day) special on  Saturday, May 2, 2026 , and the same content also released as a standard $3.99 paid for comic on Wednesday May 2006.

ENERGON UNIVERSE SPECIAL 2026 (ONE-SHOT)

Creative Team:

MASK: Writer Dan Watters & Artist Pye Parr

Transformers: Writer Robert Kirkman with artist Jason Howard & Colorist Sarah Stern

Void Rivals: Writer Joshua Williamson with artist Conor Hughes & Colorist Patricio Delpeche

G.I. Joe: Writer Robert Kirkman with artist Tom Reilly & Colorist Lee Loughridge

Covers:

COVER A: Pye Parr

COVER B: Howard Porter

COVER C: Jason Howard

COVER D: Conor Hughes

The biggest year in Energon Universe history is here, with all new stories from the worlds of TRANSFORMERS,G.I. JOE, VOID RIVALS and M.A.S.K. in this FCBD 2026 issue. Join the biggest names in comics for both a perfect jumping on point into the Energon Universe and a can't miss experience for long-time fans.

BONUS EPISODE! Ultimate Guide to Energon Universe Years 1-3 & the road to M.A.S.K. - crossovers, continuity and easter eggs

https://youtu.be/1SaMP5E8iJ8

Plus audio only in the normal places you find podcasts!

Ahead of the release of ENERGON UNIVERSE SPECIAL 2026 out as FCBD (Free Comic Book Day) special on Saturday, May 2, 2026 , Mark gives the lowdown of Years 1 -3 of the Skybound Energon Universe. How do the Energon Titles (GI Joe, Transformers and Void Rivals) cross over? And how do they lead into the new ongoing M.A,S.K. series hits comic book shelves June 3, 2026?

Did i miss any big crossover elements?

Mark and Tim talk with Howard Porter, creator of G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero Sssilent Missions – Copperhead #1

Youtube https://youtu.be/FAJ1i_0C6vg

G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero Sssilent Missions – Copperhead #1

Writer & Artist: Howard Porter

Colors: Romulo Fajardo Jr

Strap in with Howard Porter (The Flash) for a swamp death race that’s too fast and too fatal for the fearless Copperhead to turn down. Unfortunately, his competition isn't going to let anyone–even Cobra–stop them from winning!

G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero Sssilent Missions – Copperhead #1 ($3.99) will be available at comic book shops and digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.

Creator Spotlight:

Howard Porter is an American comic book artist from southern Connecticut. Porter worked as a penciller and his first major run on a title came with DC Comics' The Ray (vol. 2) (1994–1995), where he worked with writer Christopher Priest. Shortly afterward, Porter worked on DC's summer 1995 crossover event Underworld Unleashed, with writer Mark Waid, followed by the Justice League of America relaunch, JLA (1997–2000), with writer Grant Morrison and inker John Dell. More recent work includes Superman Beyond, Justice League 3000, Superman and Scooby-Doo.

https://comicvine.gamespot.com/howard-porter/4040-3712/issues-cover/

GI Joe #21

Mark and Tim discuss the latest Silent issue from the Energon Universe!

video: https://youtube.com/live/ZDVuU8ATb8g

or edited audio only on your favourite podcast platforms https://talkingjoe.co.uk/#Podcasts

GI Joe #21 - released Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Official Synopsis:

STORM SHADOW AND SCARLETT RETURN! The Arashikage and Cobra have met once before...prepare for ROUND TWO! Will G.I. Joe be forced to put a stop to it?

Creative Team:

Writer Joshua Williamson

Artist Tom Reilly

Colorist Lee Loughridge

Letterer Russ Wooton

Editor Ben Abernethy

Publication design Andres Juarez

Production Abigail Lee

Pat Olliffe and Tom DeFalco interview - Zartan Sssilent Missions

Edited audio only version. Tom Defalco's mic was very quiet, so this edit has his levels much higher in the mix compared to the video.

Youtube https://youtu.be/R76qxxNyy4o (when public)

Mark and Tim talk with Pat Olliffe and Tom DeFalco, creators of the new Sssilent Missions – Zartan

Pat Olliffe and Tom DeFalco are known for working together with long runs on Spider-Girl at Marvel.

We interviewed Tom Defalco (editor of GI Joe 1 back in 1982) in summer 2025 (ep 328) - https://youtu.be/EMwIScYZr-s

Pat Olliffe is no stranger to GI Joe, having produced GI Joe 1 Hama cut variant cover, GI Joe 301 variant cover for Ultimate Comics, Plus Character profile art for #301

G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero Sssilent Missions – Zartan #1

Writer: Tom DeFalco

Artists: Pat Olliffe

Colors: John Kalisz

Iconic Spider-Man creators Pat Olliffe (Spider-Girl) and Tom DeFalco (The Amazing Spider-Man) trap Zartan in his deadliest undercover mission yet. But for the master of disguise, outmaneuvering Cobra Commander, Major Bludd, and G.I. JOE’s not a bad day’s work...

G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero Sssilent Missions – Zartan #1 ($3.99) will be available at comic book shops and digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.

Patt Oliffe work history:

https://comicvine.gamespot.com/pat-olliffe/4040-21610/issues-cover/

New episode - G.I. Joe ARAH # 327 review!

With weekly Silent missions episodes we are releasing an extra episode this week!

Mark and Tim were be live talking G.I. Joe ARAH # 327 released Wednesday, 8th April, 2026

Youtube video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yszO5UjJjpQ

Edited an audio only version on your podcast player of choice. Links here - https://talkingjoe.co.uk/#Podcasts

Synopsis:

STOP THE TERROR DROME! Cover Girl, Jinx, and Dawn are running out of time to complete a deadly covert op—and it’s about to get tougher with an army of Blue Ninjas in their way!

Creative team

Writer: Larry Hama

Artist Andrew Krahnke (rhymes with donkey)

Colorist: Francesco Segala, with Sabrina Del Grosso (Flatter)

Letterer: Pat Brousseau

Editor: Alex Antone

Assistant Editor Caitlin Chappell

Publication design Jillian Crab,

Production Design Richard Mercardo

Creative Consultant: Diana Davis

Plot Breakdown

In the mountains of sierra gordo, blue Ninjas (disguised as rebels) have captured a Joe team of dawn, jinx and cover girl (disguised as nuns) but with some support from the sniper team of downrange and sherlock they get away.

The joe team enters a mine, which contains an ancient pyramid, with a terror drome inside plus a multitude of Bobby traps.

The joe rear guard take the blue Ninjas from behind while the joes fight out inside. They set up explosives on the Terror drome but then change their mind. We end on a cliffhanger as a cyborg is about to shoot an rpg, setting off the reactive plates that could incinerate everything in the corridors.

Interview with Gabriel Hardman - writer/ artist of Sssilent Missions – Crimson Guard

Mark and Tim talk to the writer/ artist of Sssilent Missions – Crimson Guard, Gabriel Hardman about the process of creating the book, dig into the details, but also talk about Gabriel's day job as story board artist on big budget Hollywood movies.

Creator Spotlight:

Gabriel "Gecko" Hardman is an American illustrator, who has done comic book art for DC, Marvel and Boom, as well as art for motion pictures like 'Spider-Man 3', 'X2: X-Men United', 'Superman Returns', 'Tropic Thunder' and 'Inception'. In the mid-1990s, he started out with Marvel's 'War Machine' (1994),. Since the late 2000s, he has drawn Marvel's 'Hulk', 'Agents of Atlas' and 'Secret Avengers', as well as 'Heathentown' for Image/Shadowline and 'Zombie Tales', Star Wars Legacy for Dark Horse and 'Exile on the Planet of the Apes' for Boom! He is currently working on Batman / Green Arrow / The Question: Arcadia at DC and Rocketeer at Boom.

G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero Sssilent Missions – Crimson Guard #1

Writer & Artist: Gabriel Hardman

Colors: Matt Hollingsworth

Acclaimed creator Gabriel Hardman (Green Lantern: Earth One) invites you to the join the next graduating class of Crimson Guard initiates as they complete their final test: protecting Cobra Commander from an all-out assault by G.I. JOE! However, this is a test where failure is NOT an option!

G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero Sssilent Missions – Crimson Guard #1 ($3.99) will be available at comic book shops and digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play on Wednesday, April 8, 2026.

Links:

https://comicvine.gamespot.com/gabriel-hardman/4040-55995/issues-cover/

https://leagueofcomicgeeks.com/people/522/gabriel-hardman

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0362449/

House of ideas: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt40447320/