Summary
- Storm Shadow shows off his deadly skills in the Energon Universe continuity for the first time in Scarlett #4, as the mysterious ninja warrior is finally unleashed.
- The preview for Scarlett #4 reveals a deadly showdown as Scarlett and Storm Shadow go on a mission to retrieve a mysterious weapon, a mission which could have major implications in the wider Energon Universe.
- Readers should expect major revelations in Scarlett's final issues, as Skybound has teased that the series will contain "game-changing" moments that will impact the Energon continuity.
WARNING! Potential spoilers ahead for Scarlett #4Skybound’s shared Energon continuity.
As revelaed by Skybound Entertainment, the preview for Scarlett #4 – written by Kelly Thompson, with art by – shows the story picking up after Scarlett shuts off the energy shield holding the mysterious weapon in the Sato buildings.
The victory is short-lived, as Scarlett and the others discover the weapon has descended through the floor after the shields shut off in a “final gambit.” Storm Shadow suggests he, Scarlett and Jinx split up to retrieve the weapon, and fans get a chance to see the deadly ninja unleashed as he draws his swords and goes on a killing spree.
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Storm Shadow Draws His Swords In The Energon Universe For The First Time
Scarlett #4 – Written By Kelly Thompson; Art By Marco Ferrari, Lee Loughridge & Rus Wooton
Storm Shadow quickly turned on Cobra and became a Joe in the original Marvel series, so it could be possible the honorable warrior will skip straight to aligning himself with the good guys in the Energon continuity.
Little has been revealed about Storm Shadow in the Energon Universe as of this moment. Readers can assume that this version of the ninja is still Thomas Arashikage, heir to the clan of the same name, but anything is possible in Skybound’s remixed continuity. Although he made his debut in Scarlett #1, the character has largely been an enigmatic figure in the miniseries thus far. The preview for Scarlett #4 truly shows off the ninja’s deadly prowess for the first time, as artists Marco Ferrari and Lee Loughridge get a chance to shine with their blistering display of martial violence.
Although Scarlett has infiltrated the Arashikage at the behest of G.I. Joe’s Stalker, it’s still unknown where all of these characters will find themselves at the end of the miniseries. Given that traditionally villainous characters like Baroness are now official of the G.I. Joe team, Skybound is playing around with classic loyalties. Storm Shadow quickly turned on Cobra and became a Joe in the original Marvel series, so it could be possible the honorable warrior will skip straight to aligning himself with the good guys in the Energon Continuity.
Fans can expect major revelations to come in Scarlett's final two issues, with advanced solicits promising a “game-changer,” as Scarlett’s undercover mission reaches its boiling point.
Scarlett's Final Issues Are Described As "Gamechangers" For The Energon Canon
A Rapidly Expanding Universe
As Scarlett reaches its conclusion, anticipation runs high for Skybound’s new the Energon Universe era of G.I. Joe into full bloom in the process.
Source: Skybound.com
Scarlett #4 will be available September 4, 2024 from Skybound Entertainment.
