Summary
WARNING! Potential spoilers ahead for Scarlett #2
IconicG.I. Joecharacter Scarlett is already going to extremes in her Energon Universe debut, as her self-titled miniseries ratchets up the tension of her mission considerably in its second issue.Skybound Entertainment’s Energon Universe shared continuitycontinues to be one of the most exciting ongoing projects in comics, andScarlettremains a thrilling extension of that.
Ina preview released by Skybound,Scarlett#2 – written by Kelly Thompson, with art by Marco Ferrari – opens with its protagonist being held at the Clan Arashikage compound. Tied to a chair, Scarlett shows off the extreme lengths she’s willing to go through to escape.
As seen in the preview pages for the issue,Scarlett stitched a razor blade into her abdomen before embarking on her current mission.Scarlett also claims she placed a lock-pick in her mouth, which helped draw attention away from the hidden razor in her stomach.
Scarlett’s specialty in the classic continuity was counterintelligence, and it looks like the Energon Universe will be keeping this aspect of her character, judging from the preview toScarlett#2.
Scarlett #1 Is an Imperfect Victory in the Ongoing Reinvention of G.I. Joe Lore (Review)
The first issue of the Scarlett miniseries isn’t perfect, but it is another solid entry as G.I. Joe establishes its new lore in the Energon Universe.
Skybound’s “Scarlett” Sends Its Title Character On An Intense First Mission In Her Debut
Scarlett#2 – Written By Kelly Thompson; Art By Marco Ferrari, Lee Loughridge & Rus Wooton
Scarletr#1 featured the title character infiltrating the Arashikage ninja clan to help her old ally Jinx, but it wasn’t long before Shana “Scarlett” O’Hara found herself in the fight of her life against some of the deadliest ninja warriors on the planet. None other than Storm Shadow appeared at the end of the first issue to subdue Scarlett, taking her as the Arashikage’s prisoner.Her maneuver with the razor fromScarlett#2 is a hardcore detail on the part of the creative team, and furtherdrives homeScarlett’s espionage influences.
Scarlett#1 opened with an homage toGoldfinger, as Scarlett infiltrated a high-class party, changing from a scuba wetsuit into more formal evening wear – although Scarlett went with an elegant dress, as opposed to Sean Connery’s iconic white tux. The espionage influence is appropriate, as many of creator Larry Hama’s initial ideas forG.I. Joestemmed from arejected pitch from Marvel Comics for a Nick Fury, Jr.series. Scarlett’s specialty inthe classicJoecontinuitywas counterintelligence, and it looks like the Energon Universe will be keeping this aspect of her character, judging from the preview toScarlett#2.
Having the foresight to sew a razor blade into her skin, in the event of her capture and the need to make an unorthodox escape, speaks to the character’s preparedness.
The Energon Universe Scarlett Debuted with Amazing Espionage Action
It’s Only Going To Get More Intense
Scarlett’s expertise in intelligence and espionage was displayed in other ways in the first issue of her miniseries, notably in the secret written codedeveloped between Scarlett and Jinx, which the issue established that only the two of them can discern. Having the foresight to sew a razor blade into her skin, in the event of her capture and the need to make an unorthodox escape, speaks to the character’s preparedness. Overall, it makesScarlettan engaging read, as fans wait to discover what other espionage tactics Scarlett will make use of in future issues.
One of the great things about Skybound’sG.I. Joeminiseries is how each one has established their own genre identity, appropriate for the specific character featured.Dukeread like a man-on-the-run action movie,Cobra Commanderwas a full-on horror comic, andthe upcomingDestroserieslooks to be a political war thriller. By havingScarlettoccupy the espionage and martial arts arenas,theG.I. Joecorner of the Energon Universe continues to fill out its ranks with an expansive and diverse set of influences.
