G.I. Joe Confronts an Epic Threat Inspired by Transformers

WARNING! Spoilers for G.I. Joe #3 The elite G.I. Joe team has just formed within the Energon Universe, yet they are already facing formidable challenges. Cobra Commander, the notorious leader of the Cobra terrorist organization, has seized advanced weaponry derived from Transformers technology. Their formidable debut in G.I. Joe #1 showcased their destructive potential as they engaged the Joe team in a devastating encounter.

As the plot thickens, Cobra Commander’s intricate schemes seem to be coming together, posing grave threats to the Energon Universe. In G.I. Joe #3, penned by Joshua Williamson and illustrated by Tom Reilly, the team grapples with the aftermath of their recent defeat by Cobra. During that clash, the Cobra forces acquired a shard of Cybertron, remnants from Shockwave’s attack revealed in the Transformers series. There’s a pivotal reason behind Cobra Commander’s fixation on this shard.

Comic book panels: Destro explains Cobra Commander's plan

In G.I. Joe #3, Destro reveals the depth of Cobra Commander’s strategy, articulating how Cobra’s hoard of Energon, the Cybertronian shard, and a new invention known as the Brainwave Scanner are integral to his malevolent agenda.

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Comic book page: Cobra Commander suspects a spy in the ranks

As Destro discloses more about the plan, Cobra Commander cuts in to caution him about a potential spy lurking among them. Clutch, a member of G.I. Joe, was unveiled as an infiltrator posing as a Cobra Viper at the conclusion of the previous issue, which initially leads readers to suspect him. However, a real twist surfaces when a double agent from the concealed Cobra-La society makes an unexpected move against Cobra Commander, only to be swiftly subdued by the Commander’s cybernetic hand.

While the specifics of Cobra’s ambitions remain elusive, the components of Cobra Commander’s overarching strategy indicate intriguing developments on the horizon. Following his acquisition of the Dreadnoks’ resource base in Louisiana, the Commander has already demonstrated his ability to weaponize Transformers technology with lethal efficiency. A crucial element of this plan is the Brainwave Scanner, a device steeped in G.I. Joe history, originally conceived by Dr. Venom to facilitate interrogation and brainwashing.

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Comic book page: Cobra Commander dispatches with a Cobra-La spy

Although Cobra has yet to gain control of the Brainwave Scanner, G.I. Joe #3 concludes with an intense moment: Archibald Monev, also known as Dr. Venom, is intercepted by Cobra while en route to testify in Washington, D.C. Luckily, Clutch manages to alert his G.I. Joe allies, leading to a confrontation with Tomax and Xamot, along with their Crimson Guard, as they attempt to abduct Monev. The stakes are high, and as the G.I. Joe team prepares for their next confrontation, the hope is that it will not mirror the disastrous outcomes of the first battle.

G.I. Joe #3 is presently available from Skybound Entertainment.

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