The Dreadnoks reunite in the first look at G.I. Joe: Cold Slither #1.

      Four decades after their moment in the spotlight, the Dreadnoks are set to channel their inner Spinal Tap this October, as Zartan, Ripper, Buzzer, and Torch reunite for Skybound and Image Comics’ one-shot special, G.I. Joe: Cold Slither #1.

      “The most memorable song to ever come from a military-themed toy line has occupied space in my mind for forty years, so I’m thrilled to bring it to life and narrate the authentic tale of the ragtag group of misfits who recorded it,” expressed writer Tim Seeley. Artist Juann Cabal shared, “My parents first met at a Cold Slither concert in the ’80s, so illustrating this one-shot has been particularly meaningful for me.”

      “Describing this face-melting issue as a labour of love would be an understatement,” said Executive Editor Ben Abernathy. “Bringing this eclectic team of creators together for a thoughtful and heartfelt exploration of the rise and fall of the legendary Cold Slither has truly been a heavy metal fantasy turned reality!”

      “Grab your air guitar and switch off your free will; the greatest band ever is back to rock and rule the globe! Uncover the real story (or at least a heavily biased rendition) of what transpired with Cold Slither from the perspectives of the band members themselves (who definitely are not the Dreadnoks in makeup… we promise). However, with Cobra scaling the charts and taking over the world, can G.I. Joe thwart them before the final encore? Prepare for a comic book so loud that even sonic earplugs won’t provide relief…”

      G.I. Joe: Cold Slither #1 will be available for purchase on October 1st, 2025.

      About Gary Collinson: Gary Collinson is a producer and writer of film, TV, and digital content. He founded the pop culture site Flickering Myth and has produced the gothic horror film 'The Baby in the Basket' as well as the upcoming suspense thriller 'Death Among the Pines.'