Originally published at: https://geektherapy.org/skybound-image-hasbro-launch-hama-files-editions-of-g-i-joe-a-real-american-hero/
Author: Newsroom
LOS ANGELES 08/07/2025 — Today Skybound and Image Comics, in collaboration with leading games, IP and toy company Hasbro, announced the Hama Files Editions, a new program launching this fall that celebrates the most iconic issues of G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero, with insights from the man who knows them best, the legendary writer Larry Hama (Wolverine, The ‘Nam).
The Hama Files are reprints of classic, pivotal issues of G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero that each include a brand-new letter from Larry Hama himself, offering behind-the-scenes information and special insights into the most important issues of the series. As the creative driving force behind G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero since day one, Hama brings an unmatched perspective to these landmark issues.
The program will launch with a special new printing of one of the most celebrated issues in G.I. JOE history—G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero #26. From the creative team of writer and penciler Larry Hama, inker Steve Leialoha (Sandman, Fables), and colorist George Roussos (Fantastic Four, The Avengers), the new Hama Files edition of this iconic issue will arrive in comic book shops on November 26, 2025.
This unforgettable chapter reveals the explosive origin of one of pop culture’s most familiar characters: Snake-Eyes. First unveiled in this issue, the secret past of Snake-Eyes and his connection to Storm Shadow shook the foundations of the G.I. JOE universe. Widely regarded as one of the most demanded issues in the franchise’s history, G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero #26 stands as a definitive moment that resonates with both longtime fans and new readers alike.
“Each issue of the Hama Files reprints an essential issue of G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero,” said Alex Antone, Editorial Director at Skybound. “And inside each issue, a letter from the legendary Larry Hama, adds fresh insight and perspective to these all-time classic comics. We can’t wait for G.I. Joe fans to check ‘em out!”
In addition to the main cover by Mike Zeck & Bob Wiacek, the lineup of variant covers also includes an open-to-order variant cover by current G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero series artist Chris Mooneyham, as well as the foil version of Zeck & Wiacek’s cover.
G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero is a cornerstone of the historic collaboration between Skybound and Hasbro, alongside the shared Energon Universe that features ongoing series Void Rivals by Robert Kirkman (Invincible, The Walking Dead) and artist Conor Hughes (White Ash, The Game), TRANSFORMERS by writer Daniel Warren Johnson and artist Jorge Corona (Middlewest), and G.I. JOE by writer Joshua Williamson (Superman, Dark Ride) and artist Andrea Milana (Cobra Commander).
G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero #26 – Hama Files Edition (SRP: $3.99, unless otherwise noted | Lunar Codes Coming Soon) will be available at comic book shops and digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play on Wednesday, November 26, 2025.
The full list of variant covers is below:
- G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero #26 – Hama Files Edition Cover A by Mike Zeck & Bob Wiacek
- G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero #26 – Hama Files Edition Cover B by Chris Mooneyham
- G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero #26 – Hama Files Edition Cover C (Foil) by Mike Zeck & Bob Wiacek ($4.99)