Classic Joe variant covers revealed for G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero/Tomb Raider crossover

What was announced

Skybound and Image have revealed a set of five "Classic Joe" variant covers by artist Chris Mooneyham for the forthcoming five-issue limited series G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero/Tomb Raider. The covers will appear across each issue of the crossover.

Who's making the book

• Writer: Kyle Higgins (credited in the announcement).
• Artist on the series: Elena Casagrande.
• Variant cover artist: Chris Mooneyham.

The publishers named are Skybound and Image.

How the crossover is pitched

The story pairs Lara Croft with familiar G.I. Joe figures. The plot described in the announcement places Lara on Cobra Island, working with Shipwreck and multiple Joe squads to recover a decades-old hidden treasure. That treasure is also a target for Cobra-aligned characters Destro and Baroness, creating direct conflict between Lara's allies and Cobra forces.

Alex Antone, Editorial Director at Skybound, is quoted in the announcement praising Chris Mooneyham and Paul Pelletier for their G.I. Joe work during the current Skybound era. The announcement also notes Paul Pelletier drew Lara Croft's surprise first appearance in issue 330 of G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero.

What to expect visually and tonally

The use of a "Classic Joe" variant label and Mooneyham's involvement suggest covers that reference or echo the classic G.I. Joe look while integrating Lara Croft into that aesthetic. Internally, Elena Casagrande is credited as the series artist, which signals how the interior art team and the variant-cover approach will complement each other.

Practical takeaways for readers and collectors

• The crossover connects directly to the ongoing G.I. Joe run (Lara's earlier cameo is referenced), so readers following the Skybound era may want to read the adjacent G.I. Joe issues for continuity.
• The premise centers on a treasure-heist conflict on Cobra Island, setting up team-ups and direct confrontations with Cobra leadership.

Short readers' note

The announcement frames this as a notable crossover between an iconic video-game heroine and core G.I. Joe characters across a five-issue limited run, supported by publisher publicity and collectible-focused variant covers.