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

Skybound's Silent Missions Month returns for a second year with a twist from G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero, featuring the debut of Crimson Guard #1! Helmed by acclaimed creator Gabriel Hardman, this will be the second of five Silent Mission one-shots releasing this April. We have a sneak peek at the interiors and variant covers revealed by Skybound and Image Comics, so get your pull list!

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

CVR A by Gabriel Hardman

Creator: Gabriel Hardman

Silent Missions Month returns for a second year, but with a new twist: the focus turns to Cobra as its most lethal members take center stage in a new series of silent, high-stakes stories

Join the next graduating class of Crimson Guard as they complete their final test: protecting Cobra Commander from an all-out assault by G.I. Joe! Failure is NOT an option! 

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

The full list of variant covers is below:  

• G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero Sssilent Missions - Crimson Guard #1 Cover A by Gabriel Hardman (Lunar Code: 0226IM0345) 

• G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero Sssilent Missions - Crimson Guard #1 Cover B by Jorge Fornés (Lunar Code: 0226IM0346) 

• G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero Sssilent Missions - Crimson Guard #1 Cover C (1:10 incentive) (Black & White) by Gabriel Hardman (Lunar Code: 0226IM0347) 

• G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero Sssilent Missions - Crimson Guard #1 Cover D (Foil) (1:25 Incentive) by Jorge Fornés ($4.99) (Lunar Code: 0226IM0348)

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Skybound publishes bestselling comics with top industry talent across its originals, licensed slates, and young readers imprint Skybound Comet. As a licensing partner, Skybound collaborates with Hasbro, The LEGO Group, and Universal Products & Experiences on their most coveted properties. Skybound’s groundbreaking reimagination of TRANSFORMERS and G.I. JOE in the Energon Universe is Hasbro’s most successful comic book line ever, headlined by the two-time Eisner Award-winning TRANSFORMERS. Additionally, Skybound ran the two most funded comic campaigns ever on Kickstarter.

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