Summary

  • Destro faces a new challenge in the Chameleon, showcasing a high-tech battle of wits with state-of-the-art weaponry.
  • Chameleon disables Destro's weapons and lands a shot on the Scottish Laird, setting the stage for an epic confrontation.
  • Skybound's introduction of new characters in the Energon Universe, like the enigmatic Chameleon, adds intrigue to the G.I. Joe narrative.

Destro may have just met his match in the Energon Universe, as the mysterious Chameleon takes the famed G.I. Joe villain in her sights. It couldn’t have come at a worse time for the arms dealer, as Destro has only just allied himself with Cobra Commander before he finds himself at war with his rivals, the Crimson Twins, for control of the world arms market.

Destro encounters the Chameleon in the preview Skybound Entertainment has released for Destro #3 by Dan Watters, Andrea Milana, Adriano Lucas and Rus Wooton. The previous issue ended with Destro retreating to his castle in the Scottish Highlands, only to be followed by a mysterious hi-tech assassin with a huge sniper rifle.

The preview for Destro #3 showcases how Chameleon will prove to be a challenge for the title character, as the assassin is able to disable Destro’s weapon systems and actually shoot the Scottish laird down. Destro takes a bullet as a result, meaning that the first round of their titanic tussle goes to Chameleon.

Destro Takes on Chameleon in a Hi-Tech Battle of Wits

Destro #3 by Dan Watters, Andrea Milana, Adriano Lucas & Rus Wooton

The issue promises to be a tense battle between two skilled opponents with state-of-the-art weaponry at their disposal. Readers have already been exposed to the secret war breaking out between Destro’s M.A.R.S. Industries and Tomax and Xamot’s Extensive Enterprises. Destro #2 ended with both parties agreeing to keep collateral damage to a minimum by keeping their war more “personal.” Now, the Crimson Twins have fired the opening shot by sending the Chameleon to take out Destro at his remote castle in the Scottish Highlands.

Seeing Chameleon immediately disable Destro’s wrist rockets is an intriguing twist, and considering the solicitations for the issue tease that the Scottish Laird will be without weapons in the snowy landscape, fans could be in for an epic battle of wits. While little is known about the new Chameleon, the cover of November’s G.I. Joe #1 shows her unmasked, and standing with the rest of the forces of Cobra alongside Destro and the Crimson Twins. However things play out in the pages of Destro, it will be exciting to see how these warring factions come together underneath the banner of Cobra.

What Other G.I. Joe Villains Will Debut in Destro?

After the Crimson Twins and Chameleon, Who’s Next?

Comic book art: G.I. Joe villains Chameleon (left) and Baroness (right).

Skybound has been very smart in introducing characters to the Energon Universe, and Destro has been no exception. Whether it's well-known villains like Tomax and Xamot, or obscure pulls such as Astoria Carlton-Ritz, each character has been an intriguing addition to the larger Energon Universe. Whatever the case, the Destro miniseries is an excellent showcase of its title villain, making it a must-read title for the G.I. Joe corner of the Energon Universe.

Destro #3 is on sale August 21 from Skybound Entertainment.

Source: Skybound Entertainment