The biggest comic book launch of the decade continues! Cobra Commander unveils the next phase of his plan-meet The Valkyries, the newest Cobra special operatives unit. And as they race to retrieve the new mysterious weapon, will Duke suffer his first failure as the leader of G.I. Joe?
Duke promised his team they were the best soldiers in the world and couldn't fail unless they gave up. Now, everyone on his team is wounded, missing, or dead, and Colonel Hawk is drafting in a replacement. In G I Joe #2, Duke must learn how to fail while retaining his superiors respect and his subordinates loyalty. And he must do so quickly because Cobra Commander already has a technological advantage, and hes just stolen a chunk of Cybertron from under Dukes nose. Read Full Review
G.I. JOE #2 takes you on an intense thrill ride you don't know where it will end up but are excited to find out. From the incredible action to the emotional fallout of the first JOEs vs Cobra battle, the investment in every character in this series is higher than when you first picked up this comic book. Read Full Review
G.I. Joe #2 doesnt let up on the action and high stakes. This creative team is doing some inspired work and its already seeming like this title is a cant miss option. Read Full Review
COBRA strikes first blood, but Duke refuses to back down quietly. Williamsons writing runs the gamut of excitement. Reilly, Bellaire and Wooton brings the action and drama perfectly fitting this new era. What a time to be a fan of this fandom! Dont miss this! Read Full Review
G.I. JOE #2 is a solid issue that really focuses on the personalities and dynamics in the two sides at play. Each has issues and neither is smooth in their operations. It's a bumpy ride for both but boy is it an entertaining one. Read Full Review
G.I. JOE #2 is a distinct improvement over issue #1. Joshua Williamson's script delivers a rollercoaster of action, high-intensity drama, and intrigue. Further, Tom Reilly's artwork is solid. G.I. Joe fans who want a story that emphasizes plot over military authenticity may want to check this one out. Read Full Review
The second issue is stronger than the first as more of the overall story and direction becomes clear. Read Full Review
There is a lot that could be done around the edges of everything to make it a little bit more sharp and a little bit more defined. Its really difficult to work with the elements in question without having them all rush onto the page a little too eager to be too terribly coherent. And this is an action story, so thats kind of a Requirement. However, bringing it to the page in a way thats going to be compelling is always a challenge. Read Full Review
G.I. Joe #2 is a thrilling action-heavy ride that leans on spectacle and heroics rather than character depth or plot complexity. With Tom Reilly's art and an unrelenting pace, fans of explosive battles and badass moments will find plenty to love here, even if they'll crave a bit more substance. Read Full Review
G.I. Joe is one of those books that I look forward to every month. I absolutely LOVE the Energon universe! Let's start off with the story, much of this is the aftermath of issue #1 where Cobra attacked the Joes. Duke is coming to the rescue, Baroness, kicks ass, there are a few casualties, and RISK is introduced. Tom Reilly's art is really what shines in this issue. This is a fast paced book, and I love it. I'm sure I'll be reading this one again! I highly suggest you get this one in your pull list ASAP! I can't find anything I don't like about the book, but I have a hard time making anything perfect. So that's why I gave it a 9.
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The second issue of GI Joe in the Energon Universe builds on the foundation everything that came before, delivering a story that’s intriguing yet feels slightly unsteady. While I found this issue more enjoyable than the debut, the narrative pacing for the Joe side of this shared universe seems to be dragging its feet. There was an urgency to launch the series, but now, just two issues in, the direction feels a little off track.
Without diving into spoilers, I have to say that killing off an iconic OG Joe so early in the run was a bold choice. It certainly grabbed my attention! Additionally, the introduction of a new character has left me feeling both off balance and eager to see where the creative team is taking the narrative. more
So that final page in the first issue stuck. They killed off a team member in the first issue. Wow, so we know that the stakes are high in this series and we might not want to get too attached to characters. Good to know.
This one was a real slog of a fight and really is starting off the series with the Joe's at their lowest point. Everyone is dead, injured, missing or... well injured even worse. Given where the Energon universe is, this is really quite intense, but the Energon universe really is a bunch of rather intense books. If you like action well here it is! Enjoy!
As for some notes from the story itself, Baroness being the reasonable one isnt what I expected in issue 2. Duke is really hot-headed in this versio more
I'm still not a fan of the art in this book, but I like that they are starting the Baroness as a hero, so we get to see her transition into a Cobra operative. I like how we are starting with the Joe's taking an L to show that Cobra Commander isn't a constant pushover. Looking forward to this continuing.
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