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Image Comics reviews 9/18/24 – Destro #4, GI Joe #310

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Destro #4

destro #4

Destro #4 significantly advanced the story yet again with a big reveal and the start of a major alliance.

After surviving his initial encounter with Chameleon, Destro struck a partnership with General Flagg, a super deep cut to the original G.I. Joe Marvel Comics series by Larry Hama. Thanks to this arrangement, Destro now knows some very vital information about other factions running around unchecked. Including the culprit who targeted him for assassination. Hint: It wasn’t Cobra Commander attempting to end their business arrangement prematurely.

How deep is the lore extending in the Energon Universe? Some readers have already correctly identified a character that appeared in the first issue while another gets name dropped as a major source of Destro’s drama. Writer Dan Watters is showing an impressive amount of knowledge on the EU characters and how they can potentially come together in an organic nature.

After being on the defensive for much of the mini-series, it was nice to see Destro starting to turn the tables on his attackers. This is the Destro fans have enjoyed for decades. The cool, calm and strategic character waiting on the ideal moment to strike against his enemies.

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Additionally, Watters is writing the Crimson Twins exceptionally. They really sound like the profit over everything characters portrayed in the cartoon series with a slightly more violent mentality. But even then, their sadistic nature is centered around how much money they can make.

Artist Andrei Bressan crafted some stunning pages with some cinematic-leaning perspectives that wonderfully sold the moment. Bressan has settled in nicely with the characters and the art reflects an artist fully locked into this universe. If the Energon Universe has room for future Joe specials or standalones, hopefully Bressan will be involved in some capacity.

Adriano Lucas’ colors cover a variety of environments and settings. From a testing site illuminated in bright yellows, reds and orange explosions to neon-drenched banquet hall and a dark alley, Lucas keeps the issue lively and vibrant. Letterer Rus Wooton keeps the sound effects to a minimum making them more impactful when they’re used.

Destro #4 definitely delivered on paying off some subplots while setting up some very intriguing directions to take in the final issue. This ride just keeps getting better so the conclusion should certainly be a fascinating one on the road to G.I. Joe #1.

Rating: 10 out of 10

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