Summary

• Skybound Entertainment's Scarlett #4 teases a major "game-changing" reveal that could alter the trajectory of the entire Energon Universe, proving each of its Energon series' so far have been pivotal in one way or another.
• Readers should expect high-stakes ninja action throughout the series, as Scarlett infiltrates the mysterious Clan Arashikage – but the fourth issue promises to have major implications for the Energon Universe's interconnected story moving forward.
• The complexities and complications of Scarlett's mission come to a dramatic conclusion in Scarlett #4, with the publisher hinting that the next stage of the continuity's ongoing plot could begin with this issue.

The latest Energon Universe G.I. Joe miniseries, Scarlett, expands Skybound’s new continuity by incorporating one of the franchise’s most popular elements: ninjas. With the title character assigned to infiltrate the mysterious Clan Arashikage, Scarlett delivers on the promise of high-stakes ninja action. Beyond that, issues tease that there might be more at stake to Scarlett’s mission, something that could change the Energon Universe forever.

The solicitation for Scarlett #4 – written by Kelly Thompson, with art by Marco Ferrari – hints at the complexity of the title character’s mission. Another reason Scarlett was assigned to infiltrate Clan Arashikage was because the mysterious group has come into possession of some kind of weapon.

Given the solicit for Scarlett #4 promise major changes for the entire Energon Universe, it may turn out to be that case that the weapon the Arashikage now possess may be more of a threat than even Scarlett realizes.

Scarlett #4 Promises “Enormous Game Changer” For The Energon Universe

Another Pivotal Miniseries

Unaware that there are different factions of Cybertronian factions, the new [G.I.] Joe team's aim is to destroy them all...It’s easy to see why G.I. Joe’s Stalker would send Scarlett to the Arashikage, if he thinks they’ve got Transformers-based weaponry.

The Arashikage are in possession of is currently a mystery, though given that this miniseries takes place in the Energon Universe, it’s safe to assume that it is related to the Transformers somehow. much like the Dreadnoks were revealed to be doing in the pages of Cobra Commander.

The arrival of the Cybertronians on Earth has caused upheaval in the Energon Universe. The destruction caused by the Autobot/Decepticon war on Earth has already led to the official formation of the G.I. Joe team, who are given express orders to hunt the Transformers down. Unaware that there are different factions of Cybertronian factions, the new Joe team's aim is to destroy them all, not knowing that the Autobots are potential allies for humanity. Given all of that, it’s easy to see why G.I. Joe’s Stalker would send Scarlett to the Arashikage, if he thinks they’ve got Transformers-based weaponry.

Scarlett #4 looks like it will continue the Energon Universe trend of packing surprising twists and shocking reveals in each issue.

The Mysterious Weapon Makes "Scarlett" An Essential Energon Universe Read

It Is All Connected

Scarlett #4 looks like it will continue the Energon Universe trend of packing surprising twists and shocking reveals in each issue. The Energon Universe debut of ninja characters such as Jinx and what happens next in the Energon Universe.

Scarlett #4 will be available September 4, 2024 from Skybound Entertainment.