Cobra Commander Volume 1: Determined to
Rule the World by Joshua Willamson, illustrator Andrea
Milana, is the origin story for Cobra Commander and Cobra as a whole in the
Energon Universe. Cobra Commander is exiled from a highly advance society that
values nature over technology. To make up for his transgressions, he is sent
out to retrieve Energon and along the way encounters a criminal faction that is
already using the Energon themselves. They won’t give it up without a fight.
This is a very horror themed story as Cobra
Commander does horrific things along his journey. There is a lengthy graphic
torture scene in the book. There is a lot of blood spilled throughout this
book. The author does a good job of establishing Cobra Commander as a unique
leader. He is manipulative, he is a brilliant scientist, and he does not value
human life. He seeks to bring order to the world.
This version of the Cobra Commander character seems
way more dangerous and more intelligent than most. Some of the technology Cobra
Commander creates is reminiscent of Tony Stark has used in recent years. I
don’t know if that is just a coincidence or a deliberate homage.
Megatron is not in this book as much as one would
expect after the first issue. He is part in this universe. The art is excellent
and bloody.
This miniseries was rather good if a bit rushed. The
next book to read is either Scarlet or Destro. They are both getting miniseries
about the same time. Destro is the arms dealer for Cobra while Scarlet is the
red headed lead female of the G.I. Joe who wields a crossbow and is usually
depicted in a relationship with Snake Eyes the mute ninja.
So, I guess I will read whichever comes out in trade
first. I think with all these miniseries, there should be some sort of reading
guide included in this book. Of course one can find one online, but I would have
done something here to help readers follow along.
A related title in this universe is Duke
Volume 1: Knowing is Half the Battle by Joshua Williamson.
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My digital reading copy came by way of the Hoopla
App via the Dallas Public Library System.
Scott A. Tipple ©2024
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