G.I. Joe #16

Writer: Joshua Williamson Artist: Tom Reilly, Jordie Bellaire Publisher: Image Comics Release Date: December 17, 2025 Cover Price: $3.99 Critic Reviews: 6 User Reviews: 7
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THE FINAL BATTLE OF THE DREADNOK WAR BEGINS! G.I. Joe and Cobra are on a collision course with the Dreadnoks and whatever remains of Duke & Cobra Commander. The penultimate chapter of the twice-monthly G.I. Joe epic is here!

  • 10
    Lyles Movie Files - Jeffrey Lyles Dec 17, 2025

    GI Joe 16 sets the stakes for some major story advancements in its wake starting with a wild cliffhanger this issue. This series keeps delivering each issue. The only bad thing is with the end of Dreadnok War and the series' return to a once-a-month output. The every other week release schedule was a welcome treat for one of the best comics out on the stands. Read Full Review

  • 9.5
    Comic Book Revolution - Kevin Lainez Dec 16, 2025

    G.I. JOE #16 is a phenomenal penultimate chapter to "The Dreadnok War. There are so many great character moments spread across this issue. The big action sequence alone is reason enough to pick up this comic book. It all builds the maximum level of hype for what the finale will be for "The Dreadnok War. Read Full Review

  • 8.8
    Fanlight Zone - Ken M. Dec 17, 2025

    Time is running out on Duke to save the Commander from his untimely demise in this explosive chapter. Williamson's writing puts Duke's unbreakable will against the odds. Reilly and Bellaire gift readers with some incredible action images that will blow them away. This series has everything you could want as a reader. It's a must-have whenever it drops. Read Full Review

  • 8.5
    AIPT - Collier Jennings Dec 16, 2025

    G.I. Joe #16 manages to pack panel to panel action and character moments into every pag,e, as the Dreadnok War nears its end. Next year, that end will arrive and judging from what future issues are bringing to the table, it's gonna be one to watch out for. Read Full Review

  • 8.4
    Comic Watch - Anthony Bergamini Dec 17, 2025

    G.I. Joe #16 is a fun penultimate issue to this arc that showcases the arrogance and hubris of the Dreadnoks. Read Full Review

  • 6.0
    Comical Opinions - Gabriel Hernandez Dec 17, 2025

    G.I. JOE #16 proves that velocity alone cannot carry a comic when key plot moments cut corners. The Dreadnoks remain charismatic, the multifront conflict structure works conceptually, and Duke's stubborn conviction creates real stakes. But Destro's incomprehensible strategic choices, Duke's rescue that requires no actual cleverness, and coloring so muted it actively sabotages the artwork's impact make this a frustrating read. Read Full Review

  • 9.0
    Martin Jan 2, 2026

    G.I. Joe #16 was another banger! 
Much to their dismay the Dreadnoks get a little “Bond villain” with Cobra Commander, once again allowing him to escape and the action to continue - at full throttle. The concept behind the “Dreadnok War” at first seemed an odd choice - but in practice, it is a thrill ride. The interludes with Hawk and Destro, didn’t add much, but it served to break up the action (in a good way). Joshua Williamson is absolutely killing it - BIG TIME, with some incredible and kinetic artwork by Tom Reilly to bring it home. There is not much more I can say about this series (especially this storyline) that I haven’t already said - just go out and buy it!

  • 8.5
    fzanca Dec 23, 2025

    Another great issue, showing what kind of badass Cobra Commander is. There is a great scene with Hawk that's really good and bullets richocheting off of Destro's mask. Good stuff. I was hoping to se Hound in this issue, but it didn't happen. Looking forward to seeing how this wraps up.

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  • 8.5
    Chris Y Dec 17, 2025

    For some reason the action didn’t flow smoothly in this issue, but I still enjoyed it.

  • 8.0
    Deadlybeavis Dec 20, 2025

    Fun comic indeed.

  • 9.5
    Kryptic Jan 6, 2026

  • 8.0
    daspidaboy Dec 20, 2025

  • 8.0
    Nicetrylaoche Dec 18, 2025

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