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FIRST LOOK: The Future of the Energon Universe Will Change Forever in the SCARLETT Finale

 Preview the Final Issue of the Hit Miniseries by Kelly Thompson & Marco Ferrari


 Today Skybound and Image Comics, in collaboration with leading toy and game company Hasbro, revealed an impressive lineup of variant covers and interior pages from Scarlett #5, the final issue of the G.I. JOE miniseries from the superstar team of writer Kelly Thompson (Black Widow, Birds of Prey), artist Marco Ferrari (Frontiersman), and colorist Lee Loughridge (I Hate This Place, Killadelphia). Scarlett #5 hits comic book shops on October 9, 2024. 

Everything that Scarlett, Storm Shadow, and Jinx have been planning comes to a head. And the future of the Energon Universe will change forever. The road to G.I. JOE #1 (in stores November 13) ends here! 

Scarlett #5 will feature a main cover by Ferrari, along with a stacked lineup of variant covers including an open to order cover by Siya Oum (Batman Beyond), the final cover in the 1:10 incentive connecting cover series by Gleb Melnikov (Robin), a 1:25 incentive variant by Vasco Georgiev (Batman: Urban Legends), and a 1:50 incentive variant by Taurin Clarke (Captain America).  

Rounding out the lineup of four action-packed G.I. JOE miniseries that introduce the iconic characters of the G.I. Joe and Cobra teams to the Energon Universe, Scarlett joins Duke by Joshua Williamson (Superman, Dark Ride), Tom Reilly (The Thing) and Jordie Bellaire (W0rldtr33), Cobra Commander from writer Joshua Williamson, artist Andrea Milana (Impact Winter: Rook) and colorist Annalisa Leoni (Oblivion Song), and Destro by writer Dan Watters (Loki, Universal Monsters: Creature from the Black Lagoon Lives!), artist Andrei Bressan (Dark Ride, Birthright), and colorist Adriano Lucas (Dark Ride, Nightwing). These miniseries set the stage for a fresh new take on G.I. Joe, Cobra, and the iconic characters that you only think you know! 

Scarlett is a series within the Energon Universe, a cornerstone of the historic collaboration between Hasbro and Skybound, with TRANSFORMERS and G.I. JOE comics finding a new home with the publisher to introduce a brand-new era for these landmark franchises in one shared universe. Energon Universe titles include the ongoing series Void Rivals by writer Robert Kirkman (Invincible, The Walking Dead), artist Lorenzo De Felici (Kroma), and colorist Patricio Delpeche (The Sandman Universe: Nightmare Country) and the two-time Eisner Award winning TRANSFORMERS by writer Daniel Warren Johnson (Extremity, Do a Powerbomb, DC’s Wonder Woman: Dead Earth), artist Jorge Corona (Middlewest), and colorist Mike Spicer (Stillwater, Murder Falcon), and the upcoming series G.I. JOE by writer Joshua Williamson (Superman, Dark Ride), artist Tom Reilly (The Thing), and colorist Jordie Bellaire (W0rldtr33), alongside the G.I. JOE miniseries.  Fans should expect can’t-miss moments from every issue of the Energon Universe, as secrets are unveiled along the path to answering the BIG questions from some of the biggest franchises in comics today. 

Scarlett #5 (of 5) (Lunar Codes listed below | $3.99) will be available at comic book shops and digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play on Wednesday, October 9, 2024.  

The full list of covers is below: 

  • Scarlett #5 Cover A by Marco Ferrari (Lunar Code 0824IM426) 
  • Scarlett #5 Cover B by Siya Oum (Lunar Code 0824IM427) 
  • Scarlett #5 Cover C (1:10 Copy Incentive – Connecting) by Gleb Melnikov (Lunar Code 0824IM428) 
  • Scarlett #5 Cover D (1:25 Copy Incentive) by Vasco Georgiev (Lunar Code 0824IM429) 
  • Scarlett #5 Cover E (1:50 Copy Incentive) by Taurin Clarke (Lunar Code 0824IM430)  
"An explosive addition to the Energon Universe with a rousing spy adventure in 'Scarlett.' - Lotusland Comics

"A hit across the board and one of my favorite comics of the week. " - ComicBook.com  

"Scarlett continues to stand out among the collection of great titles from Skybound’s Energon Universe."  - Gonk Bonk 








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