WARNING! Potential spoilers ahead for Scarlett #5
G.I. Joeis pushing boundaries in the Energon Universe, as the preview forScarlett#5 shows off an incredible gory kill in its opening pages.Skybound’s shared universe keeps pushing the limitwith each new series, and the concluding issue ofScarlettlooks to be the most violent issue yet as it races towards its exciting climax.
Skybound Entertainment’s previewforScarlett#5 – written by Kelly Thompson, with art by Marco Ferrari – picks up immediately following the previous issue’s revelation that the mysterious Arashikage weapon Scarlett is searching for is actually theInochi No-Ken, or “Sword of Life.”
Storm Shadow takes possession of the weapon, and shows off the sword’s power when dueling against a Mugenonami foe. In a classic samurai film-style showdown,Storm Shadow cuts his enemy so cleanly it appears as if nothing has happened at first, until the Mugenonami foe suddenly splits in half.
Storm Shadow Commits G.I. Joe’s Most Brutal Kill Yet Using The “Sword Of Life”
Scarlett#5 – Written By Kelly Thompson, Art By Marco Ferrari, Lee Loughridge & Rus Wooton
Even though there’s been a lot of fuss over the weapon, fans still don’t know exactly what the Inochi No-Ken can do. Both Scarlett & Jinx were assigned to infiltrate the Arashikage clan to uncover more information on the weapon, andthe arrival of Cobra inScarlettmeans that the villainous G.I. Joe faction has an interest in the weapon. All of these organizations vying for the Inochi No-Ken suggests that it is more than just a simple sword, but what the weapon can actually do or the amount of power the sword generates are a mystery at this point in time.
An Energon-infused sword would be an interesting way to tie the classic ninja elements ofG.I. Joeinto the larger Energon Universe, tying the franchise closer together withTransformers.
The fact that theInochi No-Ken has a pinkish-purple glow could suggest that the sword is somehow Energon-based, which would certainly why Cobra Commander has taken an interest. An Energon-infused sword would be an interesting way to tie theclassic ninja elements ofG.I. Joeinto the larger Energon Universe, tying the franchise closer togetherwithTransformersfor Skybound’s shared universe. It will be interesting to see how the saga concludes in the fifth issue, and whether or not there are any more surprises in store in the final issue.
The Conclusion To Skybound’s “Scarlett” Miniseries Will Have Major Repercussions For The Energon Universe
The Shared Continuity’s Connections Are Coming Into Focus
With one issue to go before the launch of the newG.I. Joeseries,Scarlett#5 has a lot to do to wrap the storyline up. Scarlett still has to reckon with where Jinx’s true loyalties lie, and the question of what side all of these characters land on before the launch ofG.I. Joe#1 in November. All bets are off as to which sideScarlett, Storm Shadow, Jinx and many otherswill find themselves on.Whoever ends up controlling the Inochi No-Ken in the Energon Universewill have a major impact on the future ofG.I. Joe.
Cobra vs Ninja: G.I. Joe Just Set Up An Epic New War
Cobra enters Japan to deal with the Arashikage ninja in the latest issue of Scarlett, setting up a whole new conflict in the G.I. Joe franchise.
Scarlett#5is on sale October 9th from Skybound Entertainment
