G.I. Joe #20

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• 10

  Comic Watch - Anthony Bergamini

  Mar 18, 2026

  G.I. Joe #20 is the issue fans have been waiting for and it delivers on all fronts. Read Full Review

• 9.5

  Fanlight Zone - Ken M.

  “Kings can only understand Kings”. This theme is prevalent as Duke comes face to face with the head of the Autobots in an incredible issue. Williamson brings forth a huge serving of action and deep drama for this encounter. Milana & Loughridge construct amazing work to elevate this special encounter even higher. This series never misses on delivering high quality storytelling! Read Full Review

• 9.5

  Lyles Movie Files - Jeffrey Lyles

  Mar 18, 2026

  GI Joe 20 sets up some major storylines going forward. While it’s a largely ground laying installment that’s hardly a problem with GI Joe. Read Full Review

• 8.5

  AIPT - Collier Jennings

  Mar 17, 2026

  G.I. Joe #20 manages to deliver on an encounter fans have been waiting for since the Energon Universe began, while also setting the stage for the M.A.S.K. series. Read Full Review

• 8.0

  You Don't Read Comics - Russ Bickerstaff

  Mar 17, 2026

  Hound is a cool addition to the series. One of the first eve Autobots was a U.S. Army Jeep. It makes perfect sense that he would want to hang out with G.I. Joe under the circumstances. His presence in the Energon Universe G.I. Joe title feels like a really, really nice fusion. It’s the type of integration that really serves to maintain a continuity within the universe that’s going to be fun to follow as things progress. Read Full Review

• 8.0

  Comical Opinions - Gabriel Hernandez

  Mar 18, 2026

  G.I. Joe #20 delivers less of a bombastic crossover clash and more of a quiet emotional detonation, which is a smart play if you care about Duke as a fully realized protagonist instead of a moving piece on a nostalgia chessboard. The issue nails the five basics with a clear focal character, a goal that collapses in front of him, a physical and emotional journey, personal and global stakes, and both human and Cybertronian obstacles that force genuine change rather than cosmetic team-ups. If your pull list is already tight, this chapter earns its slot by meaningfully recalibrating Duke’s relationship to the Read Full Review