Over 50 Years Later, A Forgotten G.I. Joe Rival Officially Gets A Reboot

Image via Marvel Comics Published Oct 24, 2026, 2:00 PM EDT Sign in to your CBR account Hasbro's G.I. Joe toy line began in 1964, quickly sparking spin-offs and side projects, including three live-action G.I. Joe movies, animated television shows and films, and plenty of action figures. Unbeknownst to some fans, G.I. Joe's counterpart, Action Man, also possesses a rich backstory, with multiple stories centered on the character. Multiple Action Man comic series have debuted since 1995, but one of the most popular was a miniseries created by IDW Publishing in 2016, chronicling a British secret agent's adventures. A new release will allow lovers of the franchise to finally revisit this thrilling release years later. New Action Man Release Combines IDW Publishing Miniseries in One Convenient Place IDW Publishing Panini Comics' Action Man series features a whopping one hundred and thirty-eight issues, a true testament to the positive reception the action-packed tales received. In June 2016, IDW Publishing rebooted the beloved story in a four-part miniseries, which ran through September of that same year. The comic features writing by John Barber and art by Paolo Villanelli. Fans can pic...