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Scarlett finally meets Jinx, but what is the weapon that lies on floor 48? Scarlett #4 picks up with Scarlett reuniting with Storm Shadow and Jinx after completing her suicide mission. The Arashikage are still searching for a mystery weapon that’s of great importance to the ninja clan, and we’re now at the cusp of finding out what this weapon is. Elsewhere this issue finally reunites Scarlett and Jinx with the former attempting to convince Jinx that those rescue missions haven’t been all for nought. Naturally, things aren’t all as they seem as writer Kelly Thompson throws another curve ball in this already action-packed series.  With the bulk of this issue dealing with Scarlett finally linking up with Jinx there’s plenty of exposition from both sides. Thompson handles this perfectly with a touching scene as the two friends trade information with Scarlett willing Jinx to take the easy way out. Of course, Jinx isn’t willing to give up on her mission which then sees the duo take mat...

Scarlett finds herself at the mercy of the Arashikage Clan as writer Kelly Thompson ups the superspy ante…  Scarlett #2 picks off straight where the previous issue left off. Taking place within the vast base of the Arashikage Clan, Scarlett finds herself held captive and stripped of her equipment. Kelly Thompson wastes no time in “fleshing” out the character as we see the lengths Scarlett is willing to go to make her mission a success. This bloody opening then segues into quite an action-packed issue as the spy battles her way through the clan’s warriors in her quest to find her friend Jinx.  Keeping things from getting out of control, Thompson lets the action simmer with flashback scenes that further explore the relationship between Scarlett and Jinx. This is juxtaposed with the present as Storm Shadow questions why Scarlett is at Arashikage. As a test to prove her worthiness Storm Shadow and the clan Hard Master send Scarlett on a mission - and it’s one they don’t intend f...

The Energon Universe expands with a bang as Scarlett O’Hara enters the fray…  Skybound has had quite a lot of success with its relaunch of G.I. Joe . Introducing the Joe universe into their wider Hasbro led “ Energon Universe ” has been both refreshing and extremely interesting. With Duke and Cobra Commando already establishing their own corners of their shared universe, Skybound now turns their attention to fellow G.I. Joe alumni, Shana “Scarlett” O’Hara.  Taking on the task of introducing Scarlett to this shared world is writer Kelly Thompson and artist Marco Ferrari , who waste no time in establishing the character’s unique personality as a super spy. Opening up to the spy infiltrating an arms deal within the backdrop of Monaco, Thompson soon throws Scarlett into very deep water. As her mission gets underway there’s the added complexity of a hostage situation which forces Scarlett to get directly involved. There’s yet another twist in the tale as for added complexity a gh...