by Matt Sernaker, Editor-In-Chief
The day has finally come. G.I. Joe #1 is about to take the Energon Universe by storm as the incredible first issue hits local comic book stores on November 13th. The creative team at Skybound Entertainment have strategically taken their time to develop this world and set the stage for an epic battle between G.I. Joe and Cobra. Now readers will get to experience the full battle in this new ongoing series.
Spoiler-free review for G.I. Joe #1 is ahead.
Official Synopsis:
Conrad Hauser, Codename DUKE, has assembled a special force known as G.I. Joe to battle the rising power of the mysterious COBRA in the aftermath of the Autobots and Decepticons’ arrival on Earth. But the enigmatic Cobra Commander has unleashed the power of Energon like never before! Featuring many familiar faces and the first appearance of an ALL NEW character, this is the comic that will change everything you think you know about G.I. Joe… and that’s only half the surprises in store from the chart-topping Energon Universe dream team of JOSHUA WILLIAMSON and TOM REILLY!
Creative Team:
Writer: Joshua Williamson
Artist: Tom Reilly
Colorist: Jordie Bellaire
Letterer: Rus Wooton
If you’ve seen any of my recent Energon Universe reviews, you might have caught on that I was more of a Transformers kid with less interest in G.I. Joe. I’ve had a surface-level knowledge of the characters and their story thanks to their place in the world of pop culture, but it hadn’t been a key component of my childhood. With that being said, the creative team at Skybound has done a wonderful job building up to this point by introducing the characters and their perspectives in the pages of Void Rivals, Transformers, Duke, Cobra Commander, Destro, and Scarlett, ensuring that readers new and old would have a deeper appreciation for bringing these massive forces together in the new book. G.I. Joe is an extremely accessible read and offers something for everyone. The artistic stylings of Reilly and Bellaire put this book over the top with the grounded yet bombastic tone. I truly love Wooton’s lettering choices as he continues to find clever ways to elevate the storytelling within the Energon Universe.
Rating: 
If knowing is half the battle, then the other half is the collaborative power of the G.I. Joe creative team! This book is crazy in the best possible way. G.I. Joe #1 easily exceeds expectations and shines bright as another impressive Energon Universe release from Skybound Entertainment.
No spoilers, but that last page is BIG. Get your copy as soon as possible so you can experience it for yourself.
ComicsOnline gives G.I. Joe #1 – 4.5 out of 5 laser blasts.
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