📝 BLOG REVIEW: G.I. Joe #6 Writer: Joshua Williamson Artist: Andrea Milana Publisher: Skybound / Energon Universe
With issue #6, Joshua Williamson wraps up the first arc of G.I. Joe in thrilling, explosive fashion—proving once again that this isn't your Saturday morning cartoon version of the team. This finale delivers everything fans could hope for: high stakes, emotional payoff, and a final-page twist that promises this story is just getting started. And yes—spoilers ahead—there's definitely more than meets the eye.
The pacing in this issue is tight and urgent, driving the Joe team into direct conflict with Cobra as secrets are revealed and alliances tested. Williamson has done a masterful job balancing the military tactical grit with pulpy fun, and it all pays off here. Every team member gets their moment, but it's Duke and Cobra Commander who steal the spotlight. Their arcs intertwine in a way that feels earned, and the final confrontation lands with real weight.
Artist Andrea Milana continues to elevate the series, with dynamic panel work and cinematic action sequences that feel worthy of the G.I. Joe legacy. The muted, grounded palette paired with expressive character work gives the book a tone that fits perfectly into the larger Energon Universe.
Then there's that ending—if you’ve been following the breadcrumbs, you knew a crossover was coming, but how it happens in this issue is a chef’s kiss moment. Without spoiling too much: the doors are now wide open for some serious Transformers crossover energy, and it’s done in a way that feels organic and thrilling.
Verdict: 9/10 A stellar arc finale that balances fan service, strong writing, and a major twist. G.I. Joe isn’t just a nostalgia trip—it’s one of the smartest, most exciting titles in the Energon Universe.
Comic Review: G.I. Joe #6 (Skybound, Energon Universe) 5 out of 5 stars — A Bold, Brilliant Evolution for G.I. Joe in the Energon Universe
Skybound’s G.I. Joe #6 marks a defining moment—not just for the Joes, but for the entire Energon Universe. Before this relaunch, crossovers between G.I. Joe and Transformers often felt like marketing experiments: entertaining, but implausible. After all, how could Cobra ever pose a serious threat when facing beings like the Autobots and Decepticons—alien war machines with the power to level continents?
This issue answers that question with surgical precision.
The two-page spread on pages 2 and 3 is an instant classic. It doesn’t just give us backstory—it redefines Cobra Commander. Through evocative art and emotionally grounded narration, we see how the character's trauma and bitter resolve forged a villain worthy of standing beside—or even above—the Decepticons. The Commander isn’t just a megalomaniac in a hood anymore; he’s a hardened survivor with terrifying ambition.
And the ending? It flips the script. Just when you think the Decepticons are the apex threat of this universe, G.I. Joe #6 reminds us that humanity’s monsters don’t need to come from the stars. Some are born right here—and they’ve learned to wear masks.
Whether you’re a longtime Joe fan or a newcomer drawn in by the Energon crossover, this issue doesn’t just deliver—it elevates. Highly recommended.
The worlds are colliding, the worlds are colliding! The GI Joe and Cobra world is getting more and more flushed out and interesting. Then to top that off they introduce another member of the Energon Universe. Can't wait for the next installment of this series.