Summary
Destro is set to face off against some of the deadliest characters in the entireG.I. Joefranchise in the Energon Universe, but for the long-time Cobra villain, they’re just names on his “kill list.” The first issue of Destro’s new miniseries set up a secret war between various arms dealers, with the Scottish Laird facing off against the Crimson Twins, Tomax and Xamot.
The solicitation forDestro#4 teases some of the challenges the title character will face in this penultimate issue, as Destro assembles quite the list of enemies to eliminate before all is said and done.
Destro’s kill list:
Tomax and Xamot have already appeared in the first issue, declaring war on Destroand M.A.R.S. Industries for supremacy in the global arms race. Solicitations for future issues also point to anew enemy known as Chameleon, who Destro will have to confront without any weapons.
Cobra Officially Forms In the Energon Universe As Cobra Commander Allies With Destro
Cobra has officially formed in the Energon Universe, as Cobra Commander and Destro begin their unholy alliance in G.I. Joe’s new continuity.
Skybound’s “Destro” Is Setting Up The Chameleon As A Pivotal Figure
Destro #1-4 – Written by Dan Watters; Art By Andrei Bresson
In previous continuities, Chameleon was the half-sister of Baroness, who got plastic surgery to look just like her sibling and impersonate her in the ranks of Cobra.
In addition to the enemies named on Destro’s “kill list,” another character is blacked out on the main cover by Andrei Bressan and Adriano Lucas. Judging from the silhouette, it seems to be a female character with long hair.G.I. Joefans might immediately think this isDestro’s long-time lover Baroness, but that character has already appeared in the Energon Universe – with short hair, and as a member of the G.I. Joe team.It’s also possible that this could be Chameleon without her mask on, which raises a number of interesting questions in readers' minds.
In previous continuities, Chameleon was the half-sister of Baroness, who got plastic surgery to look just like her sibling and impersonate her in the ranks of Cobra. Given that possibility,it will be very interesting to learn if the Energon Universe Chameleon has a similar backstory. Of course, the blacked out character could be an entirely new take on another franchise character. The Energon Universe began with the shocking debut ofJetfire inVoid Rivals#1, and Skybound has been smart about making each further character reveal feel like an event.
A number of classic villains have already shown up in theG.I. Joecorner of the Energon Universe…Destro#1 already pulled some pretty obscure characters into the fray
“Destro” May Introduce More Classic Villains To The Energon Universe
A number of classic villains have already shown up in theG.I. Joecorner of the Energon Universe. Scrap-Iron, Major Bludd andmost of the Dreadnokshave already appeared in theDukeandCobra Commanderminiseries.Destro#1 already pulled some pretty obscure characters into the fray, includingDestro’s cousin Darklon and the little-knownTransformersheiress Astoria Carlton-Ritz. Coupled with the Energon Universeof major villains Tomax and Xamot, fans will have to keep their eyes onDestroto see whichG.I. Joecharacters show up next.
Destro#4is on sale August 11, 2025 from Skybound Entertainment
