Talking Joe: A G.I. Joe Comics Podcast

Mark and Tim are looking at G.I. Joe ARAH # 333 released Wednesday, October 14th 2026.

Youtube: https://youtu.be/6I_vM1IUdus

Or audio only on your podcast player of choice. https://talkingjoe.co.uk/#Podcasts

We recorded this one a little early as Tim was busy on our normal Sat recording time so no live on this one.

Synopsis:

GI JOE A REAL AMERICAN HERO #332

Arriving: September 9, 2026

BEACH HEAD AND HELIX STORM THE TERROR DROME! Plus, the man known as Snake-Eyes is unleashed like never before. Neither friend nor foe is safe…

Creative team

Writer: Larry Hama

Artist Paul Pelletier

Inker : tony kordos

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

Letterer: Pat Brousseau

Editor: Alex Antone

Assistant Editor Caitlin Chappell

Publication design Jillian Crab,

Creative Consultant: Diana Davis

For Talking Joe's 400th numbered episode, Mark and Tim are discussing G.I. JOE: A REAL AMERICAN HERO TOMB RAIDER #1 (OF 5) released Wednesday, October 7 2026

video version

https://youtu.be/sADFDwFQps0

KNOWING IS HALF THE BATTLE. RAIDING IS THE OTHER HALF!

G.I. JOE and LARA CROFT meet for THE FIRST TIME EVER in an all-new limited series from superstars KYLE HIGGINS (RADIANT BLACK) and ELENA CASAGRANDE (Black Widow) that reveals the classified connection between these pop culture icons.

Lara Croft has explored some of the most dangerous locations on Earth, but nothing as treacherous as Cobra Island.

For this adventure, she’ll need the help of her old acquaintance, Shipwreck, and several squads of Joes to mount a dangerous expedition into the heart of the island to recover a treasure that’s been hidden there for decades. One that Destro and Baroness will do anything to get their hands on first...

Creative team

Writer: Kyle Higgins

Artist Elena Casagrande

Colorist: Alex Guimaraes

Letterer: Pat Brousseau

Editor: Alex Antone

Assistant Editor Caitlin Chappell

Creative Consultant: Diana Davis

Mark has a recap of GI Joe comics at NYCC with a focus on the two Skybound Panels - "Skybound Comics What’s Next for the Energon Universe?" & "Vision for the Future". Also on Youtube https://youtu.be/S-YUHQtkTNA

Transformers & G.I. Joe: What’s Next for the Energon Universe?

SATURDAY OCTOBER 10 2026  11:15 - 12:15 p.m. Room 406.2

THE ENERGON UNIVERSE IN CHAOS! Join superstars Robert Kirkman (Void Rivals, Transformers), Dan Watters (M.A.S.K.), Tom Reilly (G.I. Joe), Jason Howard (Transformers), and Conor Hughes (Void Rivals) as they unveil what the future holds for Skybound and Hasbro's record-breaking shared universe featuring Transformers, G.I. Joe, Void Rivals, and M.A.S.K. Moderated by Ben Abernathy, Executive Editor at Skybound Entertainment. 

Photo by Richard Coryell

Its Outback in Transformers, Battle Force 200 in MASK, Lobotomaxx in Void Rivals, and Baroness joining Cobra in GI Joe!

Oh my!

Skybound Comics: Vision for the Future

Friday, October 9 from 4:00pm – 4:45pm | Javits Center North-Room 406.3

The panel blurb -

Skybound has supercharged Transformers, Invincible, and Universal Monsters to new heights in comics and are now revealing a new slate that will have everyone talking. Join an exciting lineup of Stephen Graham Jones (The Buffalo Hunter Hunter), Leandro Fernández (The Old Guard), Tate Brombal (Everything Dead and Dying), Matt Emmons (The Council of Frogs), Doug Mahnke (Batman: The Man Who Laughs) and Ben Abernathy (Executive Editor, Skybound) as they unveil the future of Skybound, and trust us, you won’t want to miss this! Moderated by Skybound Editorial Director Alex Antone.

Skybound Visions, a new line of comics featuring the biggest icons and biggest creators, is coming to comic shops in 2027.

“Skybound Visions,” a new line of standalone, limited comic series featuring bold reimaginings of pop culture icons, exploring who those characters are – and who they can be. 

Bringing together the biggest comic characters and the biggest creators, Skybound Visions issues will tell complete, evergreen stories showcasing new sides of these beloved icons. Their stories serve as perfect jumping-on points for new readers, while also rewarding lifelong fans.  

The Skybound Visions line will launch in 2027 with Transformers: Bumblebee - Lost Planet in January, G.I. Joe: The Island of Dr. Mindbender in February, and Turok: Son of Stone in March. Each issue will be printed on deluxe newsprint, and feature variant covers by top talent.

Spotify didn'tm pick up the corrected version of this episode so reloading another fixed version.

TJ 396 - G.I. Joe 26 review (audio only) energon universe skybound sep 2026 - talking joe. Originally there were some issues with the jingles - now fixed and re-uploaded!

In the latest episode, Mark and Tim are talking GI Joe # 26 released Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Official Synopsis: 

Arriving: ROUND TWO: G.I. JOE AND NIGHT FORCE WON’T BACK DOWN! The epic battle between the two teams takes a dangerous turn as a new Joe enters the fight! Can Baroness’s secret mission stop the war?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5-rS-rqUWg

Creative Team:

Writer Joshua Williamson 

Artist Tom Reilly

Colorist Lee Loughridge

Letterer Russ Wooton

Editor Ben Abernathy

Publication design Andres Juarez

Production Abigail Lee

Kyle Higgins interview - G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero / Tomb Raider

Mark taks wiith Kyle Higgins , writer of G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero / Tomb Raider mini series - #1 is due out October 7 

This interview is mostly spoiler free - mostly just touching on content from the preview.

YouTube link https://youtu.be/wP3yOtZEqW8

Continuing our Tomb Raider coverage , also check out Mark and Chris looking at the news so far and variant covers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzfrFgrlgOs

Kyle Higgins is an Eisner Award-nominated #1 New York Times best-selling author known for his work on DC Comics’ Batman and Teen Titans titles as well as his critically-acclaimed reinventions of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers for Boom! Studios, Ultraman for Marvel Comics, and his creator-owned series Radiant Black at Image Comics. He is the creative director of Black Market Narrative creative studio and The Massive-Verse universe at Image*.

https://x.com/kyledhiggins 

https://www.instagram.com/kyledhiggins/ 

https://comicvine.gamespot.com/kyle-higgins/4040-60846/ 

C.O.W.L. (The League) video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxoZLJYQ0P8 

*The Massive-Verse is an interconnected universe of superhero stories, published by Image Comics – spanning galactic sci-fi, gothic fantasy, teen drama, noir murder mysteries and more! Currently, the Massive-Verse is made up of RADIANT BLACK, ROGUE SUN, THE DEAD LUCKY, INFERNO GIRL RED, NO/ONE, RADIANT RED, RADIANT PINK, and COWL.

In October, Lara Croft’s search for Cobra Island goes to the next level in G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero/Tomb Raider #1, a 5-issue limited series from the bestselling creative team of writer Kyle Higgins (Immortal Legend Batman, Radiant Black), artist Elena Casagrande (Black Widow), colorist Alex Guimarães (Invaders), and letterer Pat Brosseau (G.I Joe: A Real American Hero), available in comic shops on October 7, 2026.

Mark is joined by Chris McLeod of the Full Force podcast to discuss the G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero/Tomb Raider crossover ahead of its release on 7th October. This is a visual heavy episode - so consider checking out the youtube version. it is here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzfrFgrlgOs

Following Lara Croft’s surprise, historic first appearance in G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero #330 and up coming G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero/Tomb Raider series - we take a look at the road to the crossover, a tonne of covers and some background on a crucial plot point - the land locked freighter - the “Arbco Star".

Post on ARAH 330 and the upcoming crossover series: https://www.patreon.com/talkingjoe/posts/updated-gi-joe-168790946

The master post for retailer variants is here: https://www.patreon.com/talkingjoe/posts/170639808/

TJ 396 - G.I. Joe 26 review (audio only) energon universe skybound sep 2026 - talking joe. Originally there were some issues with the jingles - now fixed and re-uploaded!

In the latest episode, Mark and Tim are talking GI Joe # 26 released Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Official Synopsis: 

Arriving: ROUND TWO: G.I. JOE AND NIGHT FORCE WON’T BACK DOWN! The epic battle between the two teams takes a dangerous turn as a new Joe enters the fight! Can Baroness’s secret mission stop the war?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5-rS-rqUWg

Creative Team:

Writer Joshua Williamson 

Artist Tom Reilly

Colorist Lee Loughridge

Letterer Russ Wooton

Editor Ben Abernathy

Publication design Andres Juarez

Production Abigail Lee

In the latest episode, Mark and Tim are talking GI Joe # 26 released Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Official Synopsis: 

Arriving: ROUND TWO: G.I. JOE AND NIGHT FORCE WON’T BACK DOWN! The epic battle between the two teams takes a dangerous turn as a new Joe enters the fight! Can Baroness’s secret mission stop the war?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5-rS-rqUWg

Creative Team:

Writer Joshua Williamson 

Artist Tom Reilly

Colorist Lee Loughridge

Letterer Russ Wooton

Editor Ben Abernathy

Publication design Andres Juarez

Production Abigail Lee

Latest episode! G.I. Joe ARAH # 332 with guest artist Patrick Olliffe.

Mark and Tim talk with artist Patrick Olliffe about G.I. Joe ARAH # 332 - released Wednesday, September 9, 2026

A bit later than normal - with the edited audio only version, life got in the way and slowed things down.

Audio only review on your favourite podcast platforms,

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

or Youtube Video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-hCgiFDYd0

Synopsis:

GI JOE A REAL AMERICAN HERO #332

Deep Six must complete the deadliest recovery mission of his career, and the ruthless Cobra Eels will sink to any level to stop him.

Creative team

Writer: Larry Hama

Artist Pat Olliffe

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

Letterer: Pat Brousseau (DOUBLE PAT)

Editor: Alex Antone

Assistant Editor Caitlin Chappell

Publication design Jillian Crab,

Production Design Richard Mercardo

Creative Consultant: Diana Davis

About Pat Olliffe

Pat Olliffe is known for his work at Marvel including Untold Tales of Spider-Man in 1995 with Kurt Busiek, and a long run with Tom DeFalco on Spider-Girl - They recently teamed up again to produce G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero Sssilent Missions – Zartan .

Pat is a veteran comic book illustrator with over 35 years of experience working for some of the largest publishers in the industry, including Marvel Comics, DC Comics, Dark Horse, Aftershock and Disney Publishing. His long list of credits include, Thor, Untold Tales of Spider-Man, Spider-Girl, Captain Marvel, Namor, DC’s 52 series, Rough Riders, The Atom, Catwoman, Scooby Apocalypse and Hawkman, plus Captain America, The Fantastic Four, The Avengers and the X-Men for Disney’s Marvel Press. He, along with writer Chuck Austen, have created the sci-fi western comic series Edgeworld for Comixology Originals.

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

Social Media:

x.com/patolliffe65

facebook.com/patrick.olliffe.3

instagram.com/polliff65

patrickolliffeillustration.com

Pat Olliffe's art is now available via Catskill Comics - cover for Silent Missions Zartan!

https://catskillcomics.com/GalleryPiece.asp?Piece=10760

G.I.JOE: RELOADED #7-9 - Devil's Due (2004)

In 2004 , while Brandon Jerwa was writing GI Joe A Real American Helo, there was another Ultimate style continuity launched in the pages of G.I. Joe: Reloaded

The aim was to bring G.I.Joe story back to its beginnings in a new accessible and modern continuity. 14 Issues with two specials were first published in 2004 by Devil's Due. Previously we’ve covered Cobra Reborn, fand GI Joe reborn, and issues 1-6. And Today we will be covering the final issues of the John Ney Reiber run, issues 7-9. These were the last issues before Chuck Dixon took over for the final issues - #10 -14.

There was a Trade paperback “In the Name of Patriotism” collecting issue 1-6 but the remaining issues were not reprinted

Previously on Joe Reloaded:

A mysterious terrorist Organization Cobra has attacked the USA and stollen a deadly nerve agent named Omega Black, and the GI Joe team has been formed to combat them.

In the saudi desert, storm shadow tries to convince snake eyes to join cobra again and captures him.

After their 1st mission fighting Cobra in the streets of DC the joes are sent on training ahead of attending a military symposium on Hawaiin island. Cobra attacks the miltary assets on the island and the joe team splits up to tackle the cobra invasion.

Creative team

Story: John Ney Rieber,

Pencils: Darryl Banks #7 (with Pencil Layouts Mike Norton, #7 (15-22): , Javier Saltares #8, 9

Backgrounds Assist: Jason Millet,

Inks: Andrew Pepoy & Cory Hamscher (#9)

Colors: Transparency Digital,

Letters: Dreamer Design,

Editor: Mark Powers,

Graphic Design Mike Norton,

Military Consultation: Tilman Goins,

7 Cover: Joe Benitez, Joe Weems & Jeremy Roberts

8 Cover: Joe Benitez, Joe Weems & Jeremy Roberts

9 Cover: Tom Derenick & Jeremy Roberts

Plot breakdown

Duke accuses Snake Eyes of being a traitor, Cobra forces secure their hold on the island of Kauai, and a member of the Joe team makes the ultimate sacrifice.

The Joe team which includes Snake-Eyes, Scarlett, Stalker, Roadblock and Duke are adrift in the ocean on a raft. They have captured the Baroness, who was dreaming of her father in prison.

Cobra forces have taken over the Hawaiian island missile base on Kauai, and the President of the United States is trying to determine if he should nuke the island to prevent any missile launches.

Hawk has been released from jail, and is weirdly taken by gun point. The President has requested to talk to the Joe team personally about Cobra, and an "old friend" of Hawk's who is holding the gun on him wants him to keep the Joe from talking.

The Baroness attacks her guards aand easlitly escapes but then cobra commander asks her to get captured again

Major Bludd meets up with Major General Cross at his home. Cross is forced to show his loyalty to Cobra under threat.

As the helicopter carrying the Joes lands, General Cross is waiting with armed troops to attack the Joes. The Baroness inside the chopper again easily kills a guard and escapes, Duke is revealed to be the traitor, a Field Marshall in Cobra ranking and leaves with cobra