An evil threat makes a daring splash into the Energon Universe spotlight with a solid debut chapter. Watters molds the ruthlessness of business with superb writing. Bressan, Lucas and Wooton provide impactful images that proves all is fair in power and war. Read Full Review

Destro #1 brings in more familiar faces to the Energon Universe with a political thriller tone to help it stand apart. This is another must-read in the eventual formation of G.I. Joe and Cobra. Read Full Review

Destro #1 appropriately reveals who the character is in a few ways while fleshing out the bad-guy side of an ongoing building of an army for Cobra. The worldbuilding is strong with Destro, making it a can't-miss series for fans of the Energon Universe. Read Full Review

Destro #1 is a blast of a first issue that mixes the fun of the classic cartoons and comics with the grit and realism of this new Energon Universe. Read Full Review

Destro #1 introduces plenty of fan-favorite characters and obscure picks into the Energon Universe timeline that will leave long-time G.I. Joe fans excited for the future. The issue does a great job of showcasing Destro's calculating character in a story fueled by war and intrigue. Read Full Review

Destro #1 is another great addition to the Energon Universe. Dan Watters and Andrei Bressan nail how to tell a story around a villain as the protagonist of the series. The way things are developed around Destro leaves you intrigued by what this will mean for the leader of M.A.R.S and the greater impact it'll have on the G.I. JOE side of the universe. This a must-read for G.I. JOE and Energon Universe fans. Read Full Review

It's not that Destro #1 is bad. It adds more to the world but it feels like that's what its goal is. It's not a story first and references and teases second. It comes off as the references and teases were first and a story crafted around them at times. Expanding the Energon Universe, it does a fine job, but adds little to Destro as a character. It leaves him as one note, and falls a short compared to what has come before. Read Full Review

Although not as strong as the previous Energon works, Watters and Bressan delve into the devil's soul in Destro #1. With an excellent understanding of character voices, another section of the Energon universe gets explored. Hopefully, the energy picks up in the next issue cause I am interested in the title's premise. Overall, I wish there was more narrative meat on the bone and more substantial art. Read Full Review

What's engaging about the start of this 5-issue miniseries plays its two sides against one another. On one hand it is a revitalization to resell corporate IP and all of the associated franchise opportunities with a new face, an entertaining if hollow pursuit. On the other hand, Destro #1 dares to imagine its central figure as a complex anti-hero who deftly shifts between notes of horror and fascination reflecting terrors of modern warfare. It's enough to tempt even a cynical reader to take Destro seriously. Read Full Review

DESTRO #1 is a dense start to a miniseries spotlighting one of G.I. Joe's most ruthless villains. Dan Watters peppers in all the names, cameos, and references to make Joe connoisseurs happy, but the plot structure is overstuffed and largely dull. Plus, the art lacks sharpness and refinement. Read Full Review

Dan Watters, Andrei Bressan, Adriano Lucas, & Rus Wooton kicked off the new Energon Universe limited series with a bang! The first issue drops us right into the action and Watters’ script doesn’t hold back. This was a fast-paced thrill ride from the first page to the last.

The highlight for me was how Watters wrote the dialogue between Destro & Cobra Commander. It’s perfectly captured, showcasing their complex dynamic & tenuous alliance. These two are going to be so much fun to watch together.

Bressan’s art is reminiscent of classic GI Joe comics, with awesome depictions of the action & character faces that convey a ton of emotion. For a man with a metal face, Destro’s reactions are so detailed & perfectly convey his reactions to certain situations. Bravo to Watters for letting Bressan’s art do a lot of heavy lifting in that area, rather than fill the pages with too many words. Lucas’ heavy red color palette adds to the intensity of the action & Wooton’s lettering keeps the text easy to read without taking away from the visuals.

One potential drawback is the sheer amount of new plot lines introduced. New readers may need to do some additional research to feel grounded in all the connections to G.I. Joe lore, but it’s well worth it.

Destro #1 is an action-packed, instant classic and a great start to the series. I’m eager to see where Watters and team take us from here, especially with how much this series appears to tie into the larger Energon Universe. more

This looks like another strong addition to the Energon Universe.
The art was on point - Andrei Bressan is an excellent artist, and his work on this issue was no exception. I'm less familiar with Dan Watters, but the pace of the story was good, and the dialogue was very well done - particularly the interactions between Destro and Cobra Commander.