Description
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero / Tomb Raider #1 brings together G.I. Joe and Lara Croft for the first time in an all-new five-issue limited series from Skybound and Image Comics. The crossover is written by Kyle Higgins, with art by Elena Casagrande, colors by Alex Guimarães, and lettering by Pat Brosseau. The first issue is scheduled for release on October 7, 2026.
This Comic Spot retailer-exclusive variant features cover artwork by Peter Smith and is presented as a trade dress edition created for New York Comic Con 2026. The exclusive is limited to only 750 copies.
Peter Smith's cover brings the two franchises together with Lara Croft front and center, surrounded by G.I. Joe and Cobra characters including Baroness, Destro, Snake Eyes, and Cobra Commander. The full-color artwork retains the official G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero / Tomb Raider trade dress and creator credits.
The story sends Lara Croft to Cobra Island, where she joins Shipwreck and squads of Joes on an expedition to recover a treasure hidden for decades—before Destro and Baroness can reach it.
With a production run of 750 copies, this Peter Smith variant is a Comic Spot exclusive tied to the 2026 New York Comic Con.
The Comic Spot exclusive variant of G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero / Tomb Raider #1 features cover artwork by Peter Smith, is presented as a trade dress edition, and is limited to 750 copies for NYCC 2026.
Collector Highlights
- Series: G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero / Tomb Raider
- Issue: #1 of 5
- Publisher: Skybound / Image Comics
- Cover Artist: Peter Smith
- Variant: Trade Dress
- Exclusive Retailer: Comic Spot
- Limited Print Run: 750 copies
- Convention: New York Comic Con 2026
