This issue is a variant of Cobra Annual 2012: The Origin of Cobra Commander (IDW Publishing, 2012 series) #[nn] [Cover A]. There exist further variants.
Special thanks to Hasbro's Aaron Archer, Michael Kelly, Amie Lozanski, Ed Lane, Joe Furtano, Jos Huxley, Samantha Lomox, and Michael Verrecchia for their invaluable assistance.