GI Joe 7 (Skybound Energon Universe) - Talking Joe discussion

Mark and Tim discus GI Joe #7 released Wednesday, May 28th 2025.

Originally broadcast as a YouTube livestream with images

https://studio.youtube.com/video/9J0JJUFQFdk

Also available as a more tightly edited audio only version

Synopsis: A STANDALONE NIGHT FORCE COVERT OP! The FIRST APPEARANCE of the iconic BEACH HEAD! But is this really his last MISSION?! The new G.I. JOE epic STARTS HERE.

Creative team

Writer Joshua Williamson

Artist Andrea Milana

Colorist Lee Loughridge

Letterer Russ Wooton

Editor Ben Abernethy

Publication design Andres Juarez

Production Ashby Florence

covers: https://leagueofcomicgeeks.com/comic/8276824/gi-joe-7

Talking Command Files Vol 2 with Greg Agustin & Roger Taft

Originally broadcast as YouTube livestream https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WM0gbwok_rc

Now also available as cleaned up audio only version.

or via your podcast platform of choice

Kickstarter links https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/afteractionreport/command-files-vol2-gijoe-character-guide-after-action-report

After Action Report: Command Files Volume #2 Support Elements: An Unofficial G.I. Joe Character Guide Book

Authors: Greg Agustin with Josh Eggebeen and Roger Taft This is the 180-page 8x11 magazine size full color perfect bound sequel of the Unofficial G.I. Joe Character Guide Volume #1 A-Teams book that completes the Joe team profiles.

Mark and tim continue to look back at the Devils Due era of comics with Sigma 6 Comic #1-6 - Devils Due (2006) discussion

http://cast.rocks/hosting/15498/sigma-6.mp3

We are back with Talking Joe Disovowed, THE Devils Due GI Joe Comics Podcast, filling in some of the gaps of the Devils Due era comics we've not discussed.

This episode Mark & Tim look at G.I. Joe Sigma 6 # 1 to 6 released Dec 2005 through to May 2006.

Creative team

Script: Andrew Dabb, (who also wrote special missions the enemy and antarctica)

Pencils: Chris Lie, 

Inks: Emily Stone, Ramanda Kamarga, 

Colors: Captaine Blitzkreig, Rob Ruffolo, 

Lettering: Brian J. Crowley, 

Editor: Mike O'Sullivan & Mark Powers

A complete set can be found pretty cheaply on ebay.

There is also a Digest format (5.75" wide by 8.25" tall) collection - Collects G.I.Joe: Sigma 6 collecting Issues 1 through 6 ( 144 pages)

ARAH 316 - SKYBOUND G.I. Joe a real american hero review from Talking Joe! Mark and Tim are looking at G.I. Joe ARAH # 316 released May 7, 2025.

Available as Youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53IA8FcvtXM (original livestream broadcast with images and talking heads)

or as more tightly edited audio https://talkingjoe.co.uk/#Podcasts

Synopsis: 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.

...or is it too good to be true?

Creative team

Writer: Larry Hama

Penciller Paul Peleteier

Inker Tony Kordos

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

Letterer: Pat Brousseau

Editor: Alex Antone

Publication design Jillian Crab, Production Design Richard Mercado

Creative Consultant: Diana Davis

New episode - Silent Missions Duke

Mark and Tim discuss G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero – Duke #1 released Wednesday, April 30, 2025, with a special guest appearance from Diana Davis (ARAH Creative Consultant).

Originally recorded as a talking heads video, also available as a more tightly edited audio only version.

Youtube: https://youtu.be/JB29qzu8DmQ

In the standalone silent issue from Wes Craig, Duke treks through Cobra-infested terrain to find his target – a traitor who’s joined the enemy. Can Duke do the unthinkable to complete his mission?

"When the Silent Missions were conceived, Wes Craig was my first call,” said Alex Antone, Editorial Director at Skybound. “Not only is he one of the very best storytellers in comics, it turns out he’s a massive G.I. JOE fan! His Duke issue is a love letter to G.I. JOE, and a fitting finale to this exciting event.”

Creative team

Writer/ Penciler: Wes Craig

Colorist: jason Wordie

Letterer: n/a - with apologies to Pat Brouseau

Editor: Alex Antone

Publication design Jillian Crab

Creative Consultant: Diana Davis

Cover Gallery

https://leagueofcomicgeeks.com/comic/6414639/gi-joe-a-real-american-hero-duke-1

Audio only - FCBD Energon Universe 2025 special.

Saturday was Free Comic Book day - and the following day, Mark, Tim and Chris "Full Force" McLeod had a spoiler filled discussion about the Energon Universe issue.

Originally broadcast as a YouTube livestream video https://youtube.com/live/l4NRlOcYZ4U

Also available as edited audio only version.

The Energon Universe Special 2025 was first available with an exclusive cover as part of Free Comic Book Day on Saturday, May 3, 2025, and then also to be released as not-free $3.99 on May 14, 2025, featuring the same story content as the Free Comic Book Day 2025 special with all-new covers.

The blurb-

Discover three all new stories from the Energon Universe, with stunning revelations for the worlds of G.I. JOE, TRANSFORMERS, and VOID RIVALS from the biggest names in comics. Energon Universe talent Joshua Williamson (Duke, Superman), Robert Kirkman (Invincible, The Walking Dead), and Daniel Warren Johnson (Extremity, Do a Powerbomb) pen the stories, and Andrea Milana (Cobra Commander), Conor Hughes (White Ash) and Johnson will provide art. Andrea Milana also serves as artist for the FCBD exclusive cover.

Creative team

GI Joe:

WRITER JOSHUA WILLIAMSON

 ARTIST ANDREA MILANA

COLORIST LEE LOUGHRIDGE

Transformers:

  WRITER/ARTIST DANIEL WARREN JOHNSON

 COLORIST  MIKE SPICER

Void Rivals:

WRITER ROBERT KIRKMAN

ARTIST CONOR HUGHES (new Void rivals artist from issue 19 28th may)

 COLORIST PATRICIO DELPECHE

Everything else:

 COVER ANDREA MILANA  

 LETTERER RUS WOOTON

EDITOR  BEN ABERNATHY 

 DESIGNER ANDRES JUAREZ

 PRODUCTION ASHBY FLORENCE

The full list of covers is below:

Energon Universe Special 2025 Cover A by Andrea Milana (Lunar Code: 0325IM287)

Energon Universe Special 2025 Cover B by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer (Lunar Code: 03325IM288)

Energon Universe Special 2025 Cover C (1:10 Copy Incentive) by Conor Hughes (Lunar Code: 0325IM289)

Energon Universe Special 2025 Cover D (1:25 Copy Incentive) by E.J. Su (Lunar Code: 0325IM290)

Energon Universe Special 2025 Cover E (1:50 Copy Incentive) by Tom Reilly (Lunar Code: 0325IM291)

G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero –Silent Missions - Roadblock - talking with creator Andrew Krahnke

Mark and Tim talk to creator (and returning guest) Andrew Krahnke about G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero –Silent Missions - Roadblock released Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025. 

Recorded as talking heads video, and sharing lots of images on screen.

YouTube link (when public) will be here https://youtu.be/wXr6bn3wm20

Written and drawn by Andrew Krahnke (Bloodrik), with colors by Francesco Segala (G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero),

In this standalone issue from Andrew Krahnke, Roadblock pits his .50 cal machine gun against a Cobra convoy led by the high-flying Wild Weasel.

"Andrew Krahnke is one of the most exciting new voices in comics and this issue proves it,” said Alex Antone, Editorial Director at Skybound. “A masterfully crafted silent issue, this is one Roadblock story that G.I. JOE fans won’t soon forget!”

Creators:

Colorist: Francesco Segala

Letterer: n/a - with apologies to Pat Brouseau

Editor: Alex Antone

Publication design Jillian Crab

Creative Consultant: Diana Davis

Andrew Krahnke Bio:

Andrew Krahnke is an illustrator, comic book artist and shark enthusiast from northern Michigan currently living on Long Island. You can find his work in TARTARUS and BLOODRIK from Image comics, plus of course G.I. Joe ARAH # 314 and Silent missions Roadblock.

http://www.chumline.com/

https://www.instagram.com/andrew.krahnke

https://x.com/AndrewKrahnke

Covers: https://leagueofcomicgeeks.com/comic/2436114/gi-joe-a-real-american-hero-roadblock-1

GI Joe # 6 review.

Mark and Tim are talking GI Joe #6 released Wednesday, April 23rd 2025 (a week delay from originally solicited 16th April).

Recorded as talking heads video up to Gallery - after Gallery, there are only very limited visual elements.

YouTube https://youtu.be/-rqThlTTlnY

More tightly edited audio only on your podcast player of choice - links at https://talkingjoe.co.uk/#Podcasts

Synopsis: Duke vs. Cobra Commander. It’s all been leading to this. And the ending no one will see coming.

Covers

https://leagueofcomicgeeks.com/comic/4439313/gi-joe-6

The full list of variant covers is below:

- G.I. JOE #6 Cover A by Tom Reilly (Lunar Code: 0225IM340)

- G.I. JOE #6 Cover B by Derrick Chew (Lunar Code: 0225IM341)

- G.I. JOE #6 Cover C by Lorenzo De Felici (Lunar Code: 0225IM342)

- G.I. JOE #6 Cover D (1:10 Copy Incentive) (Connecting) by Karl Kerschl (Lunar Code: 0225IM343)

- G.I. JOE #6 Cover E (1:25 Copy Incentive) by Travis Moore & Adriano Lucas (Lunar Code: 0225IM344)

- G.I. JOE #6 Cover F (1:50 Copy Incentive) by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer (Lunar Code: 0225IM345)

616 Comics Ivan Talavera (chameleon)

clayton crain webstore (chameleon)

Other Links:

Make your own Lumon Wellness session here

https://lumon.industries/intranet/wellness/create/

Silent Missions - Spirit

Mark and Tim discuss G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero – Spirit #1 released Wednesday, April 16, 2025.

Originally recorded as a talking heads video, also available as a more tightly edited audio only version

Audio only direct link http://cast.rocks/hosting/15498/Spirit-SM.mp3

YouTube: https://youtu.be/I6TImjkS0gs

Or links to Podcast destination of choice at https://talkingjoe.co.uk/#Podcasts

In this standalone issue from Leonardo Romero, the iconic G.I. Joe duo of Spirit and Freedom investigate mysterious disappearances in a nearby forest, only to discover a grotesque experiment...

"Leonardo Romero is one of the very best storytellers in comics, and this issue is an absolute masterclass,” said Alex Antone, Editorial Director at Skybound. “His take on Spirit captures the heart and courage of this character and while showing just how badass a man and his eagle can be.”

Creative team

Writer/ Artist: Leonardo Romero

Colorist: Cris Peter

Letterer: n/a - with apologies to Pat Brouseau

Editor: Alex Antone

Publication design Jillian Crab

Creative Consultant: Diana Davis

Covers

https://leagueofcomicgeeks.com/comic/5528087/gi-joe-a-real-american-hero-spirit-1

Mark and Tim are joined by artist DANI to talk about G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero Silent Mssions – Jinx released Wednesday, April 9, 2025. 

This is the edited audio only version.

YouTube link for talking heads recording - https://youtu.be/aPULauIg33E

G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero – Jinx #1, an all-new one-shot debuting for Skybound’s Silent Missions month. Written by the chart-topping team of DANI (Arkham City: The Order of the World) and Dan Watters (Destro, Universal Monsters: Creature from the Black Lagoon Lives!), this issue hits comic book shops on April 9.

In this standalone issue, DANI and Dan Watters put the iconic G.I. Joe ninja Jinx in the most dangerous mission of her life. She has 20 seconds – and 20 pages of real-time action – to escape a Cobra base on snowy mountain of death.

Alex Antone, Editorial Director at Skybound says; “DANI and Dan Watters brough their A+ game to this issue,DANI was born to draw ninjas, and this issue’s inventive use of the page turn just might deliver Jinx’s most memorable adventure yet!”

Creative team

Writer: Dan Watters

Artist: Dani

Colorist: Brad Simpson

Letterer: n/a - with apologies to Pat Brouseau

Editor: Alex Antone

Publication design Jillian Crab

Creative Consultant: Diana Davis

About Da Ni

Dani was born in Athens, Greece in 1992 and studied sculpturing in Athens School of Fine Arts. She has worked with 2000AD, IDW, VAULT Comics, Legion M, BOOM! Studios, VERTIGO, Black Crown, DC Comics, Titan, AWA and is the artist behind DC’s “Arkham City: The Order of The World” and the creator owned series “COFFIN BOUND” from Image Comics, both written by Dan Watters and “The Low, Low Woods” written by Carmen Maria Machado for Hill House Comics. She is also the creator of the self-published series "Tales from the Strips".

Links

https://www.danistrips.com

https://www.instagram.com/danistrips/

https://www.facebook.com/danistrips

https://comicvine.gamespot.com/dani/4040-118544/issues-cover/

Art dealer https://kineticcollectibles.com/pages/dani-gallery