Summary
WARNING! Potential spoilers ahead for Scarlett #4Storm Shadow made his Energon Universe debutinScarlett#1, but fans haven’t yet witnessed the famedG.I. Joeninja in action – until now, as that appears set to change in a big way with the release of next month’sScarlett#4. The issue will seemingly feature the legendary warrior finally getting in on the action and cutting loose inSkybound’s shared Energon continuity.
As revelaed by Skybound Entertainment, the preview forScarlett#4 – written by Kelly Thompson, with art by – shows the story picking up after Scarlett shuts off the energy shield holding the mysterious weapon in the Sato buildings.
The victory is short-lived, as Scarlett and the others discover the weapon has descended through the floor after the shields shut off in a “final gambit.” Storm Shadow suggests he, Scarlett and Jinx split up to retrieve the weapon, andfans get a chance to see the deadly ninja unleashed as he draws his swords and goes on a killing spree.
Scarlett #1 Is an Imperfect Victory in the Ongoing Reinvention of G.I. Joe Lore (Review)
The first issue of the Scarlett miniseries isn’t perfect, but it is another solid entry as G.I. Joe establishes its new lore in the Energon Universe.
Storm Shadow Draws His Swords In The Energon Universe For The First Time
Scarlett#4 – Written By Kelly Thompson; Art By Marco Ferrari, Lee Loughridge & Rus Wooton
Storm Shadow quickly turned on Cobra and became a Joe in the original Marvel series, so it could be possible the honorable warrior will skip straight to aligning himself with the good guys in the Energon continuity.
Little has been revealed about Storm Shadow in the Energon Universe as of this moment. Readers can assume that this version of the ninja is still Thomas Arashikage, heir to the clan of the same name, but anything is possible in Skybound’s remixed continuity. Although he madehis debut inScarlett#1, the character has largely been an enigmatic figure in the miniseries thus far.The preview forScarlett#4 truly shows off the ninja’s deadly prowess for the first time, as artists Marco Ferrari and Lee Loughridge get a chance to shine with their blistering display of martial violence.
Although Scarlett has infiltrated the Arashikage at the behest of G.I. Joe’s Stalker, it’s still unknown where all of these characters will find themselves at the end of the miniseries. Given that traditionally villainous characters like Baroness are now official members of theG.I. Joeteam, Skybound is playing around with classic loyalties. Storm Shadow quickly turned on Cobra and became a Joe in the original Marvel series, so it could be possible the honorable warrior will skip straight to aligning himself with the good guys in the Energon Continuity.
Fans can expect major revelations to come inScarlett’sfinal two issues, with advanced solicits promising a “game-changer,” as Scarlett’s undercover mission reaches its boiling point.
Scarlett’s Final Issues Are Described As “Gamechangers” For The Energon Canon
A Rapidly Expanding Universe
AsScarlettreaches its conclusion, anticipation runs high for Skybound’s newG.I. Joeseries launching in November. Fans can expect major revelations to come inScarlett’sfinal two issues, with advanced solicits promising a “game-changer,” as Scarlett’s undercover mission reaches its boiling point. PerhapsScarlett#4 will finally be the point at which it will be revealed what exactly the mysterious weapon the Arashikage are fighting over actually is,bringingthe Energon Universe eraofG.I. Joeinto full bloom in the process.
