Skybound Surprises Fans with G.I. Joe and Tomb Raider Comic Crossover

2026 is shaping up to be the year of unexpected comic book crossovers. Following the announcement of Batman/Superman/Weird Al: World's Weirdest and Judge Dredd/Biker Mice From Mars, it's now revealed that G.I. Joe and Tomb Raider are teaming up for a major crossover.

Technically, the crossover has already begun, as Lara Croft made a surprise appearance in G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #330. This sets the stage for a larger event: G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero/Tomb Raider, a five-issue limited series launching in October 2026.

Check out the slideshow gallery below for an early look at G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero/Tomb Raider #1:

The series is written by Kyle Higgins (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers) and drawn by Elena Casagrande (Black Widow), with colors by Alex Guimarães (Invaders) and letters by Pat Brosseau (G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero).

Picking up from issue #330, the story pairs Lara Croft with Shipwreck and a team of Joes as they race to Cobra Island to find a long-lost treasure. Standing in their way are The Baroness and Destro, who want the treasure for themselves.

"Tomb Raider meets G.I. JOE. Lost artifact, a Destro plot, and a joint infiltration mission to Cobra Island—the appeal of a story like this should be obvious," said Higgins in a statement. "Having never had the opportunity to work with either, I was quite excited when Alex Antone called to ask me if I'd like to build an adventure for both. We're taking some really fun swings with both brands—and there are definitely some deep cuts for G.I. JOE fans!"

"I'm extremely happy to have the chance to draw one of the top myths in my life: Lara Croft!" said Casagrande. "It will be epic to see her in this adventure with the G.I. JOE team, fighting to solve one of her iconic mysteries on Cobra Island! I’m looking forward to showing you more pages!"

As if the comic wasn't enough, Hasbro is also adding Lara Croft to its long-running G.I. Joe Classified action figure line. Get a closer look at the new Tomb Raider figure below:

G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero/Tomb Raider #1 hits shelves on October 7. You can preorder a copy at your local comic shop.

For more on the future of the Tomb Raider franchise, check out IGN's first preview of Legacy of Atlantis.