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Summary
G.I. Joeis back and unspoilt than ever thanks to the Energon Universe , but one character has been noticeably missing in the new continuity . However , a recently issue issue ofDuketeases thatSnake Eyesalready subsist in the Energon Universe , hopefully setting up a major launching for the franchise ’s most democratic character .
Picking up where the previous issue left off , Duke#2 by Joshua Williamson and Tom Reilly chance the title character on the ladder from the U.S. military . After seek out his previous friend Clutch , Duke finds himself under attack byStalker and Rock ’ N Roll .
Stalker winds up confronting Duke instantly after a breathless lam , and the character drops a major clue about the status of everyone ’s favorite ninja commando . “ allow me show you a move an onetime admirer taught me , ” Stalker tell , before laying Duke out with a kicking .
After the swift sell out of ARAH # 302 , Skybound is releasing a second printing , with a new cover paying homage to a classic Snake Eyes second .
G.I. Joe’s Stalker Learned His Moves from Snake Eyes
Stalker ’s “ old friend ” is a cagy character to the share history he has with Snake middle . In the classic G.I. Joe continuity , Stalker , Snake Eyes , and Storm Shadow all served on the same Long Range Reconnaissance Patrol in Vietnam . The characters all go their separate ways after the war , with Stalker and Snake Eyes finally joining the elect G.I. Joe organization , and Storm Shadow reluctantly join up with the terrorist Cobra brass .
The two ninja buddy had a falling out after Snake Eyes thought he witness Storm Shadow pop their master in the Arashikage ninja clan , but it did n’t take too long before both Snake Eyes and Storm Shadow reconciled after it was revealed that the killer was Zartan . Whether any of that original back - floor between Snake Eyes , Storm Shadow , and Stalker will detect its manner intothe Energon Universe remains to be see . The creators have shown a willingness to remix these classic elements into something whole different , perhaps most observable in how they impersonate Duke as an AWOL soldier being hunted by his future Joe teammate .
When Will Snake Eyes Appear in the Energon Universe?
Of course , it ’s also only possible that the “ erstwhile friend ” Stalker is babble about is n’t Snake oculus at all . It could be Tommy Arashikage , aka Storm Shadow , or it could be someone else entirely . give the history require , it ’s likely Stalker learned that kick from one of his old L.R.R.P. buddy . Despite these other possibilities , with Modern character appearing in everyissue ofDukeandCobra Commander , sure as shooting Snake Eyes ’ prescribed Energon Universe unveiling wo n’t be too far away .
Skybound has already announced two furtherG.I. Joeminiseries to debut afterDukeandCobra Commander , although it ’s unknown what those subsequent serial will be . It ’s entirely potential that one of them might be aSnake Eyesminiseries . give the character ’s popularity , it would make sentiency forSnake Eyesto appear preferably rather than afterward , but one thing ’s for certain : fans wo n’t want to neglect an issue of the Energon UniverseG.I. Joetitles to see which characters will show up next .
Duke#2is available now from Skybound Entertainment .
DUKE # 2 ( 2023 )
