All is fair game in the quest for power. Through Williamsons excellent storytelling, the face of COBRA stands off against the Dreadnoks in a brutally strong manner. Milana, Leoni and Wooden craft the extreme actions taken leading to a show-stopping finish. The horror-driven tale delivers another winning chapter. Read Full Review

Cobra Commander #3 kicks things up a notch with the Dreadnoks proving to be excellent antagonists for our titular character to face. Joshua Williamson and Andrea Milana create a story that enhances the strengths and weakness of every character that appears on screen. The chemistry created between Cobra Commander and the Dreadnoks makes this a must-read comic book. Read Full Review

This is a devilishly compelling look at the dark side of the G.I. Joe mythos as CC's story unfolds and deals with the worst of humanity. At times shocking, and brutal like a crime thriller, 'Cobra Commander' is a good time spent with the bad guys. Read Full Review

The wit of Cobra Commander is on full display in the third issue, revealing even more villains in the new Energon Universe. I'd argue that not a lot happens, but there are plenty of characters to soak up the scenes as the Cobra Commander regains his edge against his enemies. Come for the villainy, but stay for the unfettered violence. Read Full Review

COBRA COMMANDER #3 delivers great cameos, intriguing twists, and solid pacing, showcasing Cobra Commander as a formidable villain. However, the prolonged interrogation scenes detract from the overall plot. Despite this, its a worthwhile read for fans of the series. Read Full Review

Cobra Commander #3 is particularly twisted, showing our titular villain endure various forms of torture before expertly manipulating a group of backwoods killers into fighting each other all while tied to a chair. Read Full Review

A low key issue that does a great job showing off the main character, while not really reaching the heights I'd like to see. Also, no Croc Master, despite all the crocodile teases. Read Full Review

I love how Williamson is leading us away from the perception most of us have of the commander. I assume a lot of us grew up watching the cartoon and remember him as the craven coward that constantly sounded for cobra to retreat but this commander is waaaay different. Here Williamson has built him up as a genius level tactician who has a vast array of gadgets he invented and, as we learn in this issue, is a master manipulator. The smiley face he was sporting really did a lot for the horror/thriller feel of the book and the end reveal of the character we've all been waiting to see was done perfectly. The art is amazing and compliments the story well. This is one of the best energon universe books out there...hell, it's just one of the best comic books out there period. more

I don’t know anything about GI Joe or Cobra Commander, so my enjoyment of this series is a testament to the accessibility of Williamson’s writing.

I like a great deal about this issue, just like Duke, Williamson doesn't shy away from the violence. It looked like the helmet was coming off with the torch, but they didn't continue with it. Buzzer was extremely easily manipulated, which made me roll my eyes. I loved Ripper drawing the face on the Commander's helmet -- the smile added something to the issue. I'm not sure who the winged character is. Let me know who it is, if you're familiar with him.

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Let me start by saying Cobra Commander #3 is not for the faint of heart! Picking up where the last issue left off, Joshua Williamson continues to steer this miniseries into some seriously dark territory. The Dreadnoks are unleashed in all their sadistic glory, and artists Andrea Milana and Annalisa Leoni don't shy away from portraying the brutality. Cobra Commander is tortured to the brink for more information on what he’s doing in the Florida swamp, with beautifully gruesome artwork stopping just short of showing the full extent of the Dreadnoks' work.

Williamson moves us closer to potentially seeing a major power shift in the broader Energon Universe as Cobra Commander’s hunt brings him closer than ever to stealing the Energon fuel cell. Even with this pacing of the issues continue to feel super fast and painfully slow at the same time. One minute you’re on the first page and then the next thing you know you’re at the end of the issue! It speaks to just how fun and action the entire creative packs onto each page, yet Williamson’s methodical script gives you just enough story development to not make you feel cheated. In this issue, that includes seeing the determination and grit of Cobra Commander on full display, further building this new adaptation of the character, & the reveal of his protector was a genuine surprise, well-executed by Milana & Leoni’s art.

My one gripe with this issue is that it didn’t do enough for a G.I. Joe novice like myself to distinguish between all the Dreadnoks. I found the interrogation scenes a tad confusing & found myself flipping back to remember who was who. Williamson tried to keep things in order by referencing names, but it didn’t feel like their designs were unique enough to help me keep track. Overall, you could tell Williamson had a lot of fun writing them.

Williamson has said that this series is all about watching Cobra Commander become the fearsome, ruthless leader that G.I. Joe fans have come to expect, and while we’re seeing bits & pieces of the makings of this persona, it has yet to fully realized yet. With only two issues to go, there’s not much space left to do a lot storywise & there are still a few major plot threads lingering. Namely, what else does Cobra Commander have planned for Megatron and will he actually take the Energon cell back to Cobra-La & give Golobulus an army? Williamson is an amazing writer, so let’s see what he has planned for us! more