WARNING! Potential spoilers ahead for G.I. Joe #6
Since time immemorial,G.I. Joehas fought the forces of Cobra – and the solicitations forG.I. Joe#6 suggests that the franchise’s new ongoing series will conclude its first arc with a surprisingly definitive showdown between the Joes and Cobra, as the perennial conflict continues to heat up inpublisher Skybound Entertainment’s Energon Universe continuity.
Concluding the first arc of Skybound’sG.I. Joeseries, the sixth issue promises an explosive conclusion that “no one will see coming.” Other thanteasing an epic confrontation between Duke and Cobra Commander, the solicits give no further details of what readers can expect.
April 16th, 2025
Tom Reilly & Jordie Bellaire
Variant Covers:
Derrick Chew, Lorenzo De Felici, Karl Kerschl, Travis Moore & Daniel Warren Johnson
Duke vs. Cobra Commander. It’s all been leading to this. And the ending no one will see coming!
While sparse, Skybound’s solicitations forG.I. Joe#6 promise yetanother surprise for the Energon Univese, something that has been a trademark of the imprint since it began with the shocking appearance ofJetfire at the end ofVoid Rivals#1.
G.I. Joe Teases A Surprise For The End Of Its First Energon Universe Arc, Driving Fan Speculation Into A Frenzy
Analyzing What Could Be In Store For The New Canon
Skybound offered limited hints about this surprise ending, butthere are multiple possibilities that have been teased throughout the publisher’sG.I. Joetitles.When looking at Derrick Chew’s variant, both Baroness and Destro are placed prominently together. While the two are a classic power couple in traditional G.I. Joe lore, they have yet to meet in the Energon Universe, with theBaroness actually joining the G.I. Joe teamin the new continuity as opposed to being an agent of Cobra. Baroness betraying the Joes would certainly provide a memorable conclusion to the first story.
G.I. Joe Is Facing an Ultimate Threat Lifted Straight From Transformers
Cobra Commander has a new plan in Skybound’s Energon Universe, and he’ll be using a piece of the Transformers franchise to take on G.I. Joe.
Another variant could hint at a different possibility, as Eisner-award-winning author Daniel Warren Johnson, who writes Skybound’sTransformers,provides an incredible variant depicting the Autobot Hound. Hound has yet to appear in the Energon Universe, so his prominence on variant cover suggests that the Autobot warrior will debut inG.I. Joe#6. TheJoe team was formed in the wake of the appearance of the Transformerson Earth, with the Real American Heroes thus far making no distinction between Autobot and Decepticon – meaning the major shock could have crossover implications.
G.I. Joe Promises A Definitive Conclusion To Its First Story-Arc, But The Implications Of That Loom Large
Forecasting The Short-Term Future OfJoe
Another possibility is even more wild: master-of-disguise Zartan could be hiding in plain sight as a member of the G.I. Joe team. The Dreadnoks have played a significant role in the Energon Universe thus far, but theirleader Zartan is nowhere to be seen. His sister Zarana previously stated that she had a sibling who was in “deep cover,” so clearly, Zartan will appear sooner rather than later in the Energon Universe.Having a Joe revealed to be Zartan in deep cover would provide a shocking denouement, perhaps even moreso if it were a high-ranking member like Col. Hawk.
Whatever the shock ending of the first arc may prove to be,G.I. Joefans will have to keep following the new Energon Universe reboot of the franchise closely.
Whatever the case may be, the newG.I. Joeseries remains one of the most exciting comics on the stands today. The entire Energon Universe line has produced several high quality comic books since it began in 2023, and each new story has carried no shortage of shocking reveals and surprising twists. Whatever the shock ending of the first arc may prove to be,G.I. Joefans will have to keep following the new Energon Universe reboot of the franchise closely.
