Really digging the way Destro is portrayed here. Someone who’s in it for himself and doesn’t take crap from others. Can’t wait to see what else is in store for the Profit Director in this series.

Something I didn’t expect was for this to be, in my opinion, the funniest issue in the Energon Universe so far? Crazy but it works. I hope Destro keeps his flair for black comedy going forwards.

One thing I’ve been thinking about is a possible team up between Cobra-La and the Quintessons. Since Pythona went to space to try to find Cybertron and Daniel Warren Johnson did say that Void Rivals would crossover with Gi Joe soon too I think she'll end up on the Sacred Ring first and with it seeming like the Quintessons will be heading there soon I think it’s possible Pythona could meet the Quintessons and this could potentially lead to an alliance between Cobra-La and the Quintessons to take down not just the Cybertronians but their other enemies as well like Cobra Commander, Gi Joe,the Agorians,and Zertonians.

I'm sorry I know, there's a lot going on with this issue with the Crimson Twins, Destro and all that... But all i can think about is them bringing Astoria into this. Talk about a deep cut... Also is this a bad time to say "The Girl Who Loved Powerglide" is actually one of my favorite episodes of the original cartoon for how funny it is? ^^;

I never would have guessed that Astoria was that character from Transformers; thanks for letting us know! The letters columns keep saying that the 80's cartoons are Energon's primary source of inspiration, but I apparently underestimated that statement! I don't think there's been a bad issue in Energon so far, but Destro #1 was especially good! Loved Destro saying he'd play revolutionary if it drew a profit and the Crimson Twins nitpicking the history of decimations with a guy they knew they were going to kill less than a minute later!

Seirra Gordo... I haven't heard that name since the G.i.joe Marvel comics...

Energon Universe sari soon 🤔

compared to Scarlet, Destro #1 is full of nods and deep dives. I still hold out hope of Sumdac Systems making a return to Transformers lore but dusting off one off characters is something Skybound has been known to do. I wouldn't be too supersede to learn that Cobra Commander hired Extensive Enterprises to attack Destro as a way bring Destroy back in line. I thought the bottom mask on the mausoleum scene of Destro's ancestors looks a little like Doomcock from Overlord DVD. Astoria being Chameleon is an idea, as far as I know Chameleon didn't paper in the marvel comic so it possible Skybound a reinvent the character but at the same time they have been very close too the toy line...so maybe. I did get a kick out Skybound using all the old Marvel locals like lands Darklonia and Sierra Gordo. From what research I have done on Darklon, he is effective in a fight but has not the honor that Destro has, could we see a future where the 2 find them selves fight each other?

Although I know next to nothing about gi joe I always thought Destro looked dope with the metal face. Great video 🔥

You make a good point of Destro focused on villains. Woah. 😮 Astoria? It’d better be good. Interesting to add her. I wonder if they’ll give her a love interest.

Moonbase, thank you as always for your content and information. This series is setting up a very interesting story. Looking forward to your future videos.

Makes sense that the chairwoman of the board of Hybrid Technologies Corp would be at the arms fair. I'm glad Astoria is being used in this way as a business person. Great review, thanks!

Love the bit on Snake Eyes V4. My personal favorite as well! Cant wait to see where this series is headed

I really like the static between Destro and Cobra, reminds me of Starscream and Megatron.

Another fantastic issue into the Energon Universe and thanks for the great review! Your reviews enhance every issue by fleshing out details that could have easily been overlooked, so thanks for that!

So freaking cool!!!!!!!

Pretty straight forward beats, but did you forget there were zero Transformers references in Scarlett #1? I don't think every book SHOULD have a reference, but I think I'm cool with Astoria Carlton-Ritz being involved. Heck, gives me hope that we'll see ALL the Hasbro humans re-imagined in this universe.

the iron grenadiers was my first thought when I saw the poster

The fact that machines seem to malfunction around Astoria, made me think of Circuit Breaker from the Marvel Comics Transformers for some reason.

Why is Destro’s face silver/metallic? He must be wearing some strange mask of sorts. I wonder why he’s wearing it.

I’d recommend Dan Watters’ Sword of Azrael mini from a few years ago. Really fun read. I’d love to see that book’s artist Nikola Čižmešija get a chance to draw something in the Energon Universe.

Ohh Man i tought i'm the only one on this planet, who prefers Snake eye's Commando desing over his ninja one. I admit it that his second version is more iconic (and he was very cool in the Rise of Cobra movie), but i'm just not a fan of ninjas overall.

With the Combaticons now on Earth in the latest Transformers comics, I wonder if there may be some shady arms dealings between Swindle and Destro

I didn't recognise Miss Carlton-Ritz until reading on TFWiki that she's the girl Who Loved Powerglide :P In fairness i've not watched G1 in WELL over a decade.

So I knew I recognized the name Astoria Carlton-Ritz, but I couldn’t place it. I figured it was some minor Joe character whose name I heard once in passing. But as MB3 said the name aloud I had a brainblast leading to a full war flashback to watching that episode (and the DR SMOOV parody). As an aside yes that episode is terrible but has one of the funniest exchanges in the show. The ceiling of the Deception base is collapsing from a flood, Megatron - “Soundwave! Activate the force field!!” Soundwave - “WHAT FORCE FIELD??”

Maybe Carissa Carr will show up in the energon universe alongside Skullgrin if all these noname charaters are used.

Carlton Ritz from G1 season 2 is in the Energon Universe?

I agree with liking the Commando Snake Eyes more than Ninja Snakes Eyes. I would prefer to Desert Snake Eyes. Black Snake Eyes irritates the adult in me.

What did you think of Destro putting himself in harm's way to save Astoria? Uncharacteristic.

Pretty sure you're the only TF fan who doesn't like the Girl Who Loved Powerglide. Baffled by your dislike of one of the most amusing episodes. So, I think you're just projecting when you're surprised a comic series would use Astoria. Besides, I think a team reinventing the shared Hasbro wourld would be foolish not to incorporate the various one-off characters, especially those that hinted at bigger things, like Astoria's powers or even Dr. Arkeville's mad science projects. But, I could be wrong about everything I said too. Dunno.