Warning! This post contains spoilers for Scarlett #5GI Joe’s Storm Shadow just claimed a powerful new upgrade taken straight from Transformers Study. In Skybound Comics “Energon Universe” which features very various GI Joe, TransformersAnd void rivals Scarlett’s recent infiltration into the Arashikage clan in one shared continuity saw her join forces with both Jinx and Storm Shadow. To this end, the final issue of Bild’s Scarlett Miniseries features the Arashikage’s retrieval of an impressive new weapon with her help.
in picture comics Scarlett #5 By Kelly Thompson and Marco Ferrari, Shana O’Hara aka Scarlett continues to earn the Arashikage’s trust on a mission to recover the weapon known as the “Sword of Life”. to this end, The issue begins with Storm Shadow claiming the sword, just moments before the arrival of several Cobra agents who want the relic for themselves.. However, it is immediately clear that this is no ordinary blade:
Glowing with pink energy, It is confirmed in this issue by Cobra Commander himself that the Sword of Life is powered by EnergonThe same power source that originates from the planet Cybertron and is used as fuel by the transformers themselves. To that end, it’s very clear that Storm Shadow has just become a major force to be reckoned with (even more so than he already was).
Storm Shadow returns the Sword of Life to the Arashikage
The beginning of a new chapter
Avoiding Cobra, Shana eventually decides to stay with the Arashikage until the end of the issue. Realizing that a position with such a closed and influential ninja clan is rare and will likely never happen again, Scarlett chooses to keep her cover, continuing to gain trust and credibility with the Arashikage along with Jinx who is doing the same. This will likely be a good thing, especially since Storm Shadow is now the permanent wielder of the Sword of Life.
Both Scarlett and Jinx assumed that the blade would go to the Arashikage’s Hard Master. However, it seems that the fabled sword’s return to the clan is symbolic, heralding a “new phase” of the clan ahead with Storm Shadow leading the way with the mighty blade. That said, the details of this new era remain scarce after the final issue of Scarlett.
What will Storm Shadow and the Arashikage do next?
(Which side will they be on?)
At the moment, Storm Shadow still looks to be a loyal member of the Arashikage. Cobra Commander #5 has confirmed that the title leader has his eye on the ninja warrior along with other factions and operatives. However, there is no indication that Storm Shadow will join forces with Cobra (at least not yet).
moreover, Storm Shadow probably didn’t have a reason to leave or betray the Arashikage like he did in the previous one GI Joe Continuities. After all, it’s worth noting that Storm Shadow’s brother-turned-rival Snake Eyes has yet to debut in the Energon Universe. Either way, it will be very exciting to see what Storm Shadow does next with such a powerful weapon in his possession, one that has seemingly given him a key leadership role in the Arashikage Clan.
Scarlett #5 is on sale now from Skybound and Image Comics.