17th & 30th VARIANT EXCLUSIVE | PRE-ORDER NOW OPEN
'NO MATTER THE COST' VARIANT
Cover A: Trade Dress, Foil | Limited Edition: 1000
Includes COA Card / Autograph Ticket
MISSION: DEFENDERS OF FREEDOM VARIANT
Trade Dress, Foil | Limited Edition: 750
Estimated Release Date: November 5, 2025
Includes COA Card / Autograph Ticket
About Transformers:
Transformers is a media franchise produced by American toy company Hasbro and Japanese toy company Takara Tomy. It primarily follows the heroic Autobots and the villainous Decepticons, two alien robot factions at war that can transform into other forms, such as vehicles and animals. The franchise encompasses toys, animation, comic books, video games and films. As of 2011, it generated more than ¥2 trillion ($25 billion) in revenue, making it one of the highest-grossing media franchises of all time.
17th Variant Story Description:
Celebrate the 40th anniversary of the TRANSFORMERS with a new printing of the comic book that started it all! The Autobots and Decepticons have brought their conflict to Earth—and the world will never be the same again! This issue will be printed on newsprint and will feature an all-new variant cover celebrating the history of the TRANSFORMERS!
About G.I. Joe:
G.I. Joe is an American media franchise created by Hasbro, featuring an elite military team combating the terrorist organization COBRA. Launched in 1964 as action figures, it gained massive popularity in the 1980s with the tagline "A Real American Hero" and expanded into comics, animated series, and films. Iconic characters like Duke, Snake Eyes, and Scarlett battle COBRA leaders such as Cobra Commander and Destro. Known for its themes of teamwork and heroism, G.I. Joe remains a beloved pop culture staple.
30th Variant Story Description:
Published in 1982 by Marvel Comics, G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #1 introduces the elite military unit G.I. Joe, tasked with defending the world from the terrorist organization Cobra. In this issue, the team embarks on a high-stakes mission to rescue Dr. Adele Burkhart, a kidnapped scientist with knowledge of a deadly weapon. The story sets the tone for the series with intense action, espionage, and character introductions like Snake Eyes, Scarlett, Stalker, and Hawk, establishing the foundation of the long-running G.I. Joe vs. Cobra conflict.
About the Artist
Steven Ahola is an accomplished animator, illustrator, writer, and director now creating comic book covers for Dynamite, IDW, and Mad Cave Studios.
His past work includes fan-favorite animated series like Beauty and the Beast, Babar, Cardcaptor Sakura, Franklin, and Tales from the Cryptkeeper. A champion of childhood nostalgia, Steven proudly tags his work with #thisismychildhood.
Shop more art 'Made by' Steven Ahola
Comic Book Details
- Brand: G.I.Joe, Transformers, Hasbro
- Production / Publication: Image Comics, Skybound Entertainment
- Character: Optimus Prime, Iron Hide, Bumblebee, Jazz, Prowl, Hound, Ratchet, Windcharger, Grimlock, Sludge, Swoop, Duke, Flint, Scarlet, Snake-Eyes, Cobra Soldiers
- Genre: Animation, Science Fiction, War
- Product: Comic Book
- Program: Variant Exclusive
- Subject: Published Art
17th & 30th VARIANT EXCLUSIVE | PRE-ORDER NOW OPEN
'NO MATTER THE COST' VARIANT
Cover A: Trade Dress, Foil | Limited Edition: 1000
Includes COA Card / Autograph Ticket
MISSION: DEFENDERS OF FREEDOM VARIANT
Trade Dress, Foil | Limited Edition: 750
Estimated Release Date: November 5, 2025
Includes COA Card / Autograph Ticket
About Transformers:
Transformers is a media franchise produced by American toy company Hasbro and Japanese toy company Takara Tomy. It primarily follows the heroic Autobots and the villainous Decepticons, two alien robot factions at war that can transform into other forms, such as vehicles and animals. The franchise encompasses toys, animation, comic books, video games and films. As of 2011, it generated more than ¥2 trillion ($25 billion) in revenue, making it one of the highest-grossing media franchises of all time.
17th Variant Story Description:
Celebrate the 40th anniversary of the TRANSFORMERS with a new printing of the comic book that started it all! The Autobots and Decepticons have brought their conflict to Earth—and the world will never be the same again! This issue will be printed on newsprint and will feature an all-new variant cover celebrating the history of the TRANSFORMERS!
About G.I. Joe:
G.I. Joe is an American media franchise created by Hasbro, featuring an elite military team combating the terrorist organization COBRA. Launched in 1964 as action figures, it gained massive popularity in the 1980s with the tagline "A Real American Hero" and expanded into comics, animated series, and films. Iconic characters like Duke, Snake Eyes, and Scarlett battle COBRA leaders such as Cobra Commander and Destro. Known for its themes of teamwork and heroism, G.I. Joe remains a beloved pop culture staple.
30th Variant Story Description:
Published in 1982 by Marvel Comics, G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #1 introduces the elite military unit G.I. Joe, tasked with defending the world from the terrorist organization Cobra. In this issue, the team embarks on a high-stakes mission to rescue Dr. Adele Burkhart, a kidnapped scientist with knowledge of a deadly weapon. The story sets the tone for the series with intense action, espionage, and character introductions like Snake Eyes, Scarlett, Stalker, and Hawk, establishing the foundation of the long-running G.I. Joe vs. Cobra conflict.
About the Artist
Steven Ahola is an accomplished animator, illustrator, writer, and director now creating comic book covers for Dynamite, IDW, and Mad Cave Studios.
His past work includes fan-favorite animated series like Beauty and the Beast, Babar, Cardcaptor Sakura, Franklin, and Tales from the Cryptkeeper. A champion of childhood nostalgia, Steven proudly tags his work with #thisismychildhood.
Shop more art 'Made by' Steven Ahola
Comic Book Details
- Brand: G.I.Joe, Transformers, Hasbro
- Production / Publication: Image Comics, Skybound Entertainment
- Character: Optimus Prime, Iron Hide, Bumblebee, Jazz, Prowl, Hound, Ratchet, Windcharger, Grimlock, Sludge, Swoop, Duke, Flint, Scarlet, Snake-Eyes, Cobra Soldiers
- Genre: Animation, Science Fiction, War
- Product: Comic Book
- Program: Variant Exclusive
- Subject: Published Art
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