Summary
TheEnergon Universeis about to get a little bit bigger, as Skybound Entertainment just announced an all-newG.I. Joeseries set to launch this November. Finally bringing the team together after over a year of build-up and fourJoe-themed miniseries,G.I. Joe#1 promises to rock the very foundations of Skybound’s sharedTransformers/G.I. Joeuniverse, and will likely be one of the year’s biggest comic debuts.
Skybound shocked the world when the Transformer Jetfire appeared at the end of last year’sVoid Rivals#1,officially kicking off the Energon Universeand becoming one of the hottest imprints in comics.Now, the publisher follows through on the promise made at the end of theDukeminiseries, which finally saw the Joes come together into an all-new team.
Cover Artists:
Tom Reilly & Jordie Bellaire
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 the First Appearance of an ALL-NEW character and many familiar faces, 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!
In whatSkybound.comis referring to as “thebiggest comic book launch of the decade,”November’sG.I. Joe#1 promises to“introduce a bold new vision of G.I. JOE and Cobra to the Energon Universe.”The series will reunite Tom Reilly and Joshua Williamson, who set up the new Joe organization in theirDukeminiseries. Williamson is also the writer of the recently-concludedCobra Commanderminiseries.
“We Destroy Them All”: G.I. Joe Officially Forms In the Energon Universe… As the Bad Guys?
The G.I. Joe organization officially forms in Duke #5, and their first mission is to take out the Transformers… Autobots and Decepticons alike!
G.I. Joe#1 Brings the Joe Team Into the Energon Universe
Now thatDukeandCobra Commanderhave wrapped up their five-issue runs,G.I. Joe#1 should arrive just in time for the conclusion of the currently-runningScarlettandDestrominiseries. The solicitation for the hotly-anticipated series teases more to come,including an all-new character created for the Energon Universe.“All the hard work, planning and world building has led to this momentous launch,”says Skybound Executive Editor Ben Abertnathy.“Joshua, Tom, and Jordie have crafted a senses-shattering first issue that will reward loyal Energon Universe fans with an amazing debut but have also managed to make it a perfect jumping on point for new readers.”
Writer Joshua Williamson shares his excitement with the fans, promisingthe official first meeting of G.I. Joe and Cobra in the Energon Universe:
“Finally! The team is together! The response to the mini-series that led to this moment has been phenomenal, it’s been exciting to see lifelong fans of the iconic series and new readers come together to support G.I. JOE in the Energon Universe…What has come before was just a glimpse into the massive world full of action and drama that we’re bringing with the new ongoing series. Now it’s time to amp up the story as newly formed G.I. Joe and Cobra meet for the first time! Our first issue rocks the Energon Universe in major ways with big moments we’ve been dying to unleash. Tom and Jordie are killing it and bringing the heat with every page. You do not want to miss G.I. JOE #1. Yo Joe!”
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.
G.I. Joe Encounters Cobra For the First Time in the Energon Universe
“I love it when a plan comes together,” Skybound Publisher Robert Kirkman adds.“With the foundation laid,Skybound is primed to expand the Energon Universe with an ongoingG.I. JOE series.”Claiming that the previous four miniseries were“mere teases”of what is to come, Kirkman emphasizes the importance of the newG.I. Joeseries:“Now Josh, Tom and crew are bringing us a new vision of these beloved characters that will stand next to TRANSFORMERS and Void Rivals as the cornerstones of the Energon Universe!”TheEnergon Universeera ofG.I. Joeis officially here, and fans both new and old have a brand-new series to celebrate.
