Skybound Entertainment and Image Comics have announced that they will be paying tribute to one of the most historic stories in G.I. Joe history this coming April with ‘Silent Missions’ month, which will kick off with a reprint of the classic ‘Silent Interlude’ from Marvel’s G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #21, followed weekly by five-all new G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero Silent Missions one-shots featuring Beach Head, Jinx, Spirit, Roadblock and Duke.
“The importance of the Silent Interlude cannot be overstated,” said Alex Antone, Editorial Director at Skybound. “And in celebration of this historic issue, Skybound has invited five of the industry’s best storytellers to write and draw their own silent issue, each taking on a different G.I. Joe character. And while this event is inspired by Larry Hama and Steve Leialoha’s original masterpiece, each issue is singular in its approach and showcases the unique strengths of these incredible artists.”
Here’s the Silent Missions line-up for the month of April…
G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero #21 Silent Missions Edition
One of the most important comic books ever returns! Experience the groundbreaking “Silent Interlude” from writer/artist Larry Hama! This legendary issue features a Snake-Eyes solo mission, the first appearance of Storm Shadow, and a full-length, action-packed story with NO DIALOGUE.
On sale April 2, 2025.
G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero – Beach Head #1
In the standalone silent issue from Phil Hester (Green Arrow), fan-favorite Beach Head is trapped in a DMZ and hunted by the forces of Cobra. But can Beach Head save himself and the war orphans he’s vowed to protect?
On sale April 9, 2025.
G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero – Jinx #1
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!) puts 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.
On sale April 9, 2025.
G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero – Spirit #1
In the issue from Leonardo Romero (Birds of Prey), the iconic G.I. Joe duo of Spirit and Freedom investigate mysterious disappearances in a nearby forest, only to discover a grotesque Cobra experiment…
On sale April 16, 2025.
G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero – Roadblock #1
Roadblock pits his .50 cal machine gun against a Cobra convoy led by the high-flying Wild Weasel in the silent issue from Andrew Krahnke (Bloodrik).
On sale April 23, 2025.
G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero – Duke #1
In the standalone silent issue from Wes Craig (Kaya, Deadly Class), 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?
On sale April 30, 2025.
