Summary
WARNING! Spoilers ahead for Destro #2G.I. Joegetting an all-new ongoing series in the Energon Universe, and the elite fighting force will have plenty of villains to face in the new continuity.Destro#2 adds more antagonists, as the dangerous assassin known as Chameleon enters the fray. In addition, more major threats may be lying in wait, asthe end of the issue teases even more villains joining the battle in the Energon Universe.
Coming from the creative team of Dan Watters, Andrei Bressan, Adriano Lucas and Rus Wooton,Destro#2 finds the title character declaring war against fellowarms merchants Tomax and Xamot. The two trade blows as each uses their private army to attack the other, before the conflict escalates…
Destro escapes to the castle of his ancestors seen in the previous issue, but he has a visitor in the remote location in the Scottish Highlands: the assassin known as Chameleon, who speaks to oldG.I. Joevillain Overkill, saying she’s going to “shatter” Destro’s famous silver mask.
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In addition to Chameleon, readers also learned fromDestro#2 that Overkill already exists in the Energon Universe.
In previous continuities, Chameleon was actually the half-sister of Baroness. Disgusted by her sibling’s actions, Chameleon underwent surgery to resemble Baroness and joined Cobra to impersonate her half-sister, as an undercover agent for G.I. Joe.While Chameleon was never a major part of the franchise, she appears to be a pretty big character for the Energon Universe, as she appears rather prominently on thecover to November’sG.I. Joe#1. While it’s unknown whether or not the character in this continuity will bear any similarities to the old version, it would be very interesting if she was somehow related to Baroness.
Chameleon never appeared in any of the classicG.I. Joecomics; instead, the character was a major part of the acclaimedG.I. Joe: Cobracomics in the early 2010s, during which two versions of the villain were actually featured.
In addition to Chameleon, readers also learned fromDestro#2 that Overkill already exists in the Energon Universe, although he’s not seen on-panel. There are a few versions of Overkill in theG.I. Joefranchise, with the original action figure describing himas a Cobra B.A.T.with more advanced A.I. programming that allowed him to achieve full sentience. The latter version was revised to be a half-man, half-cyborg who leads the B.A.T.s. Given that Destro is currently in control of the android troopers in the Energon Universe, it would appear this version of Overkill has no connection to the B.A.T.s.
The preview cover forG.I. Joefeatures Chameleon, Destro and the Crimson Twins standing side-by-side with Cobra Commander, so it would appear all of these villains will eventually come together under the banner of Cobra.
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With the solicits forDestro#3 teasing an epic showdownbetween Destro and Chameleon, the Energon Universe is keeping fans guessing as to what will happen next. The preview cover forG.I. Joefeatures Chameleon, Destro and the Crimson Twins standing side-by-side with Cobra Commander, so it would appear all of these villains will eventually come together under the banner of Cobra. Whatever happens next,fans will have to keep readingDestroto learn about the Energon Universe versions ofG.I. Joevillains Chameleon, Overkill and whoever may be showing up next…
