Summary
TheEnergon Universeera ofG.I. Joestarted off strong with the recently completedDukeandCobra Commanderminiseries. The upcomingScarlett#1 looks to keep the good times rolling for theJoefranchise,and writer Kelly Thompsonrecently revealed some of her action blockbuster influences in crafting the new miniseries.
Posted viaSkybound’sInstagram feed, Kelly Thompson lists the action movies that inspired her when scripting the upcomingScarlettseries. “Well, I think when it was an outline and script I would have used a Bond movie,” Thompson says,“or maybe aMission: Impossibleas comparable.”
According to Thompson,ScarlettartistMarco Ferrari thenbrought his own influences to the story, referencing a modern-day classic of action cinema:
“I think Marco’s style brings an energy and a little bit of controlled chaos that makes the book feel a bit more likeJohn Wickin a super fun way.”
Scarlett#1 Pays Homage to Action Movie Heroes Like 007
All the influences listed for the newScarlettseries make it sound like the miniseries will be an all-out action extravaganza. Many of them can already be seen in thepreview forScarlett#1, which features the title character infiltrating a fancy party.Much like Sean Connery pulling off his wetsuit to reveal a tux underneath in the beginning ofGoldfinger, Scarlett starts off her own series in much the same way, instead wearing an elegant dress beneath her scuba gear. It’s a nice callback to a classic moment, and showcases how the creative team is using these influences to great effect.
“All the influences listed for the newScarlettseries make it sound like the miniseries will be an all-out action extravaganza.”
Thompson’s previous run onBlack Widowshowed that the writer has a knack for espionage thrills.Paired with Ferrari’s energetic style,Scarlettshould be a spy action seriespar excellence, infusing the Energon Universe with some high-octane set-pieces. TheMission: Impossibleinfluence could be felt in the team aspect of the series, as theG.I. Joefranchise routinely depicts a group of highly-trained professionals carrying out difficult missions. Fans also know thatStorm Shadow and the Arashikage clanwill be involved in the new series, with the action hopefully taking its cues from the martial arts-laden gunplay of theJohn Wickfranchise.
FromJohn WicktoMission: Impossible,Scarlett’s Influences Are On-Point
Considering thatDuketold a classic “man-on-the-run” story andCobra Commanderwas essentially a horror title, it’s nice that each of Skybound’sG.I. Joeminiseries has its own unique identity.With theDestroserieslooking to be an examination of international war politics, theG.I. Joecorner of the Energon Universe continues to grow in interesting ways. WithScarlettdrawing on a number of action movies classics, hopefully Skybound has another success on its hands with the latestG.I. Joetitle in theEnergon Universe.
