Summary

• Classic G.I. Joe antagonists Cobra and Destro have become allies once more in the Energon Universe, as they discover how to harness the power of the Transformers to their nefarious ends.
• The infamous B.A.T. troopers have been upgraded with Energon, making them more deadly and unstoppable than ever.
• The alliance between Cobra Commander and Destro, fueled by their quest to use Energon to conquer the world, promises a dangerous future for both the fledgling G.I. Joe organization and the recently awakended Transformers.

WARNING! Spoilers ahead for Cobra Commander #5

Cobra has officially formed in the Energon Universe, and G.I. Joe’s famed enemy faction is getting a significant upgrade thanks to the Transformers. Cobra Commander and Destro have formed an alliance to create the new Cobra army, and one popular trooper is now more deadly than ever due to an infusion of Energon.

Cobra Commander #5 – written by Joshua Williamson, with art by Andrea Milana – finds Destro arriving in a remote suburban neighborhood at the request of Cobra Commander. Looking to form an alliance, the Commander shows Destro the ace up his sleeve: his access to Energon.

Subsequently, Cobra Commander takes Destro to an underground laboratory, introducing him to the scientist he liberated from the Dreadnoks, Dr. Laszlo Vandermeer. The doctor demonstrates how he has harnessed the power of Energon, using it to supercharge a captured Battle Android Trooper.

In the original G.I. Joe cartoon, Dr. Laszlo Vandermeer was portrayed by Optimus Prime voice actor Peter Cullen.

G.I. Joe's "B.A.T." Gets A Gamechanging Energon Upgrade

Cobra Commander #5 – Written By Joshua Williamson; Art By Andrea Milana, Annalisa Leoni & Rus Wooton

Judging by the preview for the Destro #1, the B.A.T.s will be a major part of Cobra’s plans moving forward, with the troopers appearing more unstoppable than ever before.

Cobra Commander shows off the destructive power of the upgraded B.A.T. by having it wipe out a group of the Commander’s recruits for Destro. The improved power impresses the arms dealer enough to convince him to forces with the Commander, leading to the official formation of the Cobra terrorist organization. Cobra Commander’s access to Energon seems to be the deciding factor for Destro, and further underscores how the new continuity revolves around the Transformers’ valuable power source. Various groups will be vying for Energon moving forward, making Destro wise to ally himself with Cobra Commander.

G.I. Joe leader Duke previously faced off against the B.A.T. in the conclusion of preview for the Destro #1, the B.A.T.s will be a major part of Cobra’s plans moving forward, with the troopers appearing more unstoppable than ever before.

Now that the B.A.T. gets an upgrade thanks to Energon power, fans have to wonder what else the android trooper will be capable of.

The Energon Universe "B.A.T." Is Deadlier Than Ever Before

A Franchise-Altering Update

Now that the B.A.T. gets an upgrade thanks to Energon power, fans have to wonder what else the android trooper will be capable of. For instance, instead of manually swapping out the various weapon-hands the B.A.T. is famous for, it’s entirely possible that the troopers could instead take a cue from the Transformers and have their hands transform into the B.A.T.s various weapons systems instead. Now that Cobra has formed in the Energon Universe, the G.I. Joe team will have their hands full - especially now that troopers like the B.A.T. have become even more dangerous.

Cobra Commander #5 is on sale now from Skybound Entertainment