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WARNING ! spoiler forward for Duke # 1
In Skybound Entertainment ’s new Energon Universecontinuity , Duke is on the run from his futureG.I. Joeteam - mate . Although the G.I. Joe and Cobra organizations do n’t yet survive in the new continuity , many of the classic character have been stick in , waiting to see how the card will shine before they opt a side , in a world where transformer are running amok on Earth andEnergon is the most worthful resource …
Duke#1 is written by Joshua Williamson , with art Tom Reilly , Jordie Bellaire and Rus Wooten .
Duke#1 finds Conrad “ Duke ” Hauser pass AWOL from the U.S. military machine after adeadly see with Decepticon Starscream . When the U.S. politics adjudicate to cover the incident up , Duke decide to take matters into his own hands , and investigate the closed book of the alien robots himself .
It is n’t long before Duke finds himself in over his forefront , getting caught up in a conspiracy involving weapons producer M.A.R.S. Industries and the local potency . Worried about the nest of hornet that has been kick up , Col . Hawk call in in some specialists to bring Duke in before he can do any more bother : Stalker and Rock ’ n Roll .
Stalker and Rock ’n Roll Are On Duke’s Tail
Both Stalker and Rock ' n Roll are firm choices to get off after Duke in the new persistence , as they were among the first characters premise in the original line of activeness build all the agency back in 1982 . Stalker has an especially fertile legacy in the enfranchisement , as the character ’s backstory traditionally depict him as part of a Long Range Recon Patrol withSnake Eyes and Storm Shadowduring the Vietnam War . As the team ’s resident Ranger , Stalker is the perfect operative to go after Duke , and it will be interesting to see what remains of his original backstory in the new continuity .
Conversely , Rock ’ n Roll was the original team ’s heavy machine artilleryman . A surfer hailing from Malibu , CA , Rock ’ n Roll would probably rather be playing the basso guitar than storm the field , but his firearms and foot expertness makes him a valuable fellow member of the G.I. Joe squad . Traditionally seen carry an M60 car gunman , and ammo belt criss - crossing his dresser , Rock ’ n Roll for certain brings heavy artillery to the battlefield . With both Stalker and Rock ’ n Roll on his tail , in increase to the various forces vying for Energon , Duke will have his hand full in the upcoming issues of his first solo miniseries .
Energon G.I. Joe’s Cast Is Already Filling Out
Also making an coming into court inDuke#1 is Courtney Kreiger , aka “ Cover Girl , ” a supermodel who joined the military , eventually specializing in armored vehicle and intelligence gathering . next Joe soldier Merceralso appears in the issue , as a guard for M.A.R.S. Industries , differing from the original continuity where he was a Cobra Viper turned G.I. Joe member . With these characters appearing so far , it ’s exciting for fans to see theG.I. Joecorner of the Energon Universe built right in front of their eyes – especially with surprising turns , such having Duke on the runnel from his time to come Joe squad - mates .
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Duke # 1
