r/ImageComics • u/Many-Emu3679 • 5d ago

This was pretty damn good

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Never been a huge G.I Joe fan but I have always thought that Scarlett was always underused and under appreciated. She doesn’t show up nearly enough in the comics anymore. Energon universe has been good so far. Hoping to see more of her there at the least

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u/Snts6678 5d ago

The whole Energon universe has been excellent.

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u/MeatyMagnus 5d ago

Yes...except Destro. That's not up there with the rest imho.

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u/PeetSquared41 4d ago

Let's agree to disagree. I thought Destro was great, especially with the twins showing up. I like the push and pull between Destro and CC as well. This is setting up nicely.

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u/MeatyMagnus 4d ago

Totally ok to disagree. I didn't like the art or the writing as neither felt fleshed out enough. But I must admit I had really high expectations as Destro is a fun character and the Emerging Universe has been great at deeper character building and very fun.

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u/PeetSquared41 4d ago

Destro is my favorite overall character in GI Joe, so I'm psyched to see what they do with him. My brother didn't like the art either, so I get it. I feel like it wasn't the greatest, but did a good job of sticking with the EU aesthetic.

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u/ChickenInASuit 5d ago

Strongly disagree with that tbh. I thought the first issue was easily one of the strongest openings the universe has had.

I am also an unabashed Dan Watters fanboy so I admit to mild bias.

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u/Snts6678 5d ago

That was the one I was most concerned about.

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u/MeatyMagnus 4d ago

Why are you concerned?

I was excited about it Destro has a lot of potential as a character...on the flip side I had none for Scarlet and really loved it. So maybe if you come in with low expectations 🤣.

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u/stowrag 5d ago

Haven’t read it myself, but Kelly Thompson is a writer that has earned my faith with her track record. I’m happy (and not surprised) this is turning out good too

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u/MeatyMagnus 5d ago

First issue was the best comic that came out that week, it was solid!

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u/bearwhidrive 5d ago

Kelly Thompson can’t miss lately.

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u/SavedByThe1990s 5d ago

this one was my least anticipated EnerJoe miniseries and it ended up as my favorite #1!

while im most excited about cobra commander, the scarlett issue sucked me in. i underestimated how much the spy-stuff works in this universe.

i bought the joelle jones cover bc i love her work but if that marco turini exclusive cover is the best of the bunch imo

side note, i really appreciate the pacing of energon world. it provides a lot of room for each IP to grow on its own while giving the reader enough connectivity to salivate for the next issue.

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u/Brotherly_Shove_215_ 5d ago edited 4d ago

It was so good. And like you I’ve never been a huge fan of the comics and honestly they’ve always been kinda difficult to keep track of. And they really don’t even get that good until they moved to IDW

But I agree she’s extremely underused. It feels like anyone who isn’t Duke or Snake eyes is underused honestly. And considering their relationship you’d think she’d show up more

I know this is only supposed to be a mini but I’d love to see it turned into an ongoing

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u/ACTUALBADPERS0n 5d ago

Is this part of the GI Joe universe? I thought this looked cool but I was on the fence about it

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u/MoonMistCigs 5d ago

It is part of the new shared ‘Energon’ Universe with Transformers. Joshua Williamson dissimilar mini-series for Duke and Cobra Commander.

I’ve been e joying everything Skybound has published from this Universe so far.

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u/ACTUALBADPERS0n 5d ago

Oh I see, thanks! I'm loving Transformers so far, I'm definitely gonna pick this up too

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u/thewhitewolf_556 5d ago

I’m planning on checking it out! It seemed interesting and the art looks great!

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u/WendelRoad 5d ago

It was a solid first issue. I look forward to seeing more of the Energon Universe's take on the Arashikage as this mini unfolds.

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u/sockboy50 4d ago

I liked destroying a little more than scarlett. Has anyone heard anything about a 2nd gi joe ongoing book?

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u/the_lukabratzi 4d ago

My initial thought seeing this was “goddamn that bendis series jumped the shark”

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u/JackFisherBooks 3d ago

Agreed! I don't follow G.I. Joe comics, but I followed Kelly Thompson's work at Marvel. She did such a great job on Captain Marvel. This comic feels like a natural extension of that run. It gives Scarlett depth, mystery, and a bit of an edge. Between this and Destro, G.I. Joe comics are in a good place right now. 😊

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u/Fanfavorite 5d ago

I agree with all the voices saying this title, and the whole of the Energon Universe, is fantastic. Of the GI Joe titles, this book has started the best.

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u/TalynRahl 4d ago

Kelly Thompson continues her streak of being the most solid writer in comics today. Doesn't matter who she's writing, she always find a way to make it enjoyable.

If you're enjoying Scarlett, check out Thompson's Black Widow run from a couple years back. Excellent book.

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u/drowningmoose9 3d ago

I keep meaning to get into that one. I really liked the Waid and Samnee run, how would you say it compares?

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u/TalynRahl 3d ago

I haven’t actually read that run, I don’t read a huge amount of Black Widow. I tend to follow writers, more than characters.

But everyone I know that has read Thompson’s run has enjoyed it. So I’d say it’s worth giving it a shot, if you’re on the fence.

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u/squirrlyj 5d ago edited 5d ago

iching hexagram in blood is cool (if thats what they are). Don't know what they mean but I'm sure someone does.

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u/Mother_Sand_6336 5d ago

The mark of the Arashikage clan, Snake Eyes’s ninja clan.

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u/squirrlyj 5d ago

Yeah I thought it looked familiar

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u/Maxxbrand 5d ago

I really hope Beachhead gets his own spinoff

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u/OldAssNerdWyoming 5d ago

Yeah it was

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u/Gold-Duck898 12h ago

This has probably been my favourite GI Joe book from the EU thus far. Good balance of strong characterization and action, with amazing art. I wasn’t planning on reading any more of the Joe books after cobra commander and duke, but i picked up this book on whim and really enjoyed it.

I’ve been putting off catching up on Birds of Prey, but reading scarlett has pushed it further up my list. I hope Thompson continues to write in the EU after Scarlett wraps up.