Warning! This post contains SPOILERS for Scarlett #5.GI Joe Storm Shadow has just announced a powerful new update taken straight from Transformers knowledge. In Skybound Comics’ “Energon Universe”, which features their various GI Joe, TransformersAnd Void Rivals series in one overall continuity, Scarlett’s recent infiltration of the Arashikage clan led to her joining forces with both Jinx and Storm Shadow. To this end, the latest issue of Image’s Scarlett The miniseries follows how, with her help, Arashikage gains an impressive new weapon.
In image comics Scarlett #5 By Kelly Thompson and Marco Ferrari, Shana O’Hara, aka Scarlett, continues to gain the trust of the Arashikage while on a mission to retrieve the weapon known as the “Sword of Life.” To this end, The issue begins with Storm Shadow himself taking the sword, just moments before several Cobra agents arrive to claim the relic for themselves.. However, it is immediately clear that this is no ordinary blade:
Glowing with pink energy, in the issue, Cobra Commander himself confirms that the Sword of Life is powered by energonthe same source of energy that originates from the planet Cybertron and is used as fuel by the Transformers themselves. Due to this, it’s pretty 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 Arashikage
The beginning of a new chapter
After evading Cobra, Shana eventually decides to stay with the Arashikage for the rest of the issue. Realizing that being in such a closed and powerful ninja clan is rare and unlikely to ever happen again, Scarlett decides to maintain her cover while continuing to gain the Arashikage’s trust and authority with Jinx doing the same. This will probably 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 Hard Master Arashikage. However, it appears that the return of the legendary sword to the clan appears to be a symbol heralding a “new phase” of the clan’s development, with Storm Shadow leading the way with a powerful blade.. However, details of this new era remain sparse after the magazine’s latest issue. Scarlett.
What will Storm Shadow and Arashikage do next?
(Which side will they be on?)
For now, Storm Shadow appears to still be a loyal member of the Arashikage. Cobra Commander #5 confirmed that the titular leader is indeed keeping an eye on the ninja warrior along with other factions and operatives. However, there are no signs that Storm Shadow will join forces with Cobra (at least not yet).
Besides, Storm Shadow most likely has no reason to leave or betray Arashikage as he did on previous occasions. GI Joe continuity. Finally, it’s worth noting that Snake Eyes, Storm Shadow’s brother-turned-rival, has yet to debut in the Energon Universe. Either way, it will be very interesting to see what Storm Shadow does next with such a powerful weapon, which has seemingly given him a key leadership role in the Arashikage clan in the future.
Scarlett #5 Available now from Skybound and Image Comics.