In G.I. Joe's New Continuity, Jinx & Scarlett Share Strong Bonds.
Readers of Scarlett #1 discover that, while living together temporarily as housemates, Jinx and Scarlett were really close in the past. Then Jinx vanished for two years, leaving Scarlett wondering about her former companion. Stalker says he lost touch with Jinx until Scarlett spotted her in Monaco; he trained her to go secretly with the Arashikage. At the party, Jinx left Scarlett a note using a secret code that causes Stalker to believe Jinx is still on their side and has not betrayed them by joining the Arashikage.
Originally appearing in Marvel Comics' G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #59 in 1987, Jinx was shown as an Arashikage ninja enlisted under Snake Eyes. Stalker hires Scarlett to spy on the ninja clan and win their trust during the course of the miniseries' first issue, so ascertaining if Jinx is still on their side or has turned against them. Scarlett becomes distraught at meeting her old acquaintance after surreptitiously entering the Arashikage facility in Japan, therefore underscoring the actual proximity of the two ladies. The secret code they created in the past, a set of symbols only Scarlett and Jinx would know, best illustrates this.
Scarlett Sneaks into Clan Arashikage in Search of Her Old Friend Jinx
Giving Scarlett a strong relationship to Jinx is an interesting element for G.I. Joe's new continuity; it will be fascinating to see how this shapes the narrative whenever Snake Eyes makes his Energon Universe premiere. Jinx joined the Arashikage in the original universe after discovering she descended from the renowned ninja clan. One of the most fascinating and thrilling features of the Energon Universe readers are ready to see is the part the Arashikage – and the intricate dynamics of Joe's ninjas – play.
Although her actual identity was never disclosed in the original Marvel G.I. Joe run, the Devil's Due continuation of the original series in the 2000s gave Jinx the name Kimi Arashikage and formally make her the cousin of Thomas Arashikage, alias Storm Shadow. Whether Jinx has these family links to the Arashikage in the Energon Universe or what precise part she is meant to play in the narrative is yet unknown. Being an Arashikage, however, would help to explain why she lost touch with Stalker after first entering the clan; so, Arashikage becomes immediately essential for G.I. Joe's Energon continuity from the beginning. Still, it will be very fascinating to find out more about this rendition of Jinx in G.I. Joe's new continuity on Scarlett's pages.
Scarlett's goal is to become the Arashikage ninja clan in G.I. Joe's new continuity, but she has a relationship with one Ninja enthusiast would not be expected of her.
NOTES: Ahead for Scarlett #1, spoilers abound. The G.I. Joe series has always featured Ninja extensively, and the new Energon Universe serial Scarlett upholds that historic legacy. Scarlett has always been romantically linked to G.I. Joe's ninja commando Snake Eyes, but she has a strong bond with another totally different ninja character in Skybound's new shared timeline.
Kelly Thompson's Scarlett #1 opens with the title character breaking into a high-end Monaco party in order to look into allegations of human trafficking using art by Marco Ferrari. She notes an old friend there: the ninja Jinx.
Advanced Previews for Skybound's DESTRO #3 feature the Chameleon, a mystery new character with sights set on M.A.R.S Industries's commander.
The show will center on a figure whose power set includes shifting forms, enabling them to pass for anyone they choose to copy. Although the nature of this character—that of either an enemy or a prospective ally to Destro—is yet unknown—the ramifications of their power are definitely intriguing. Destro #3 is scheduled to give fans of Cobra Commander's devoted lieutenant more background on his place in the Energon Universe as well as create a fresh threat to both Cobra and G.I. Joe.
As fans discover more about the Energon Universe, Destro #3 will investigate more of the secrets buried in Cobra's past—which will be absolutely crucial. Though it's not obvious if Destro's past will coincide with the events of the new G.I. Joe continuity, it will most certainly be interesting to watch how it shapes the present narrative. Destro #3 is definitely a great new addition to the wider story of G.I. Joe, even though it is not certain whether this enigmatic Chameleon will finally show up.
Scarlett #1 (2024).
Using a bunch of ninja enforcers, Jinx separates the celebration and saves a young woman. After Scarlett breaks her military contract for direct involvement, Stalker approaches her to spy on Clan Arashikage, a ninja stronghold in Japan under Jinx's purview.
Giving Scarlett a close relationship to Jinx is a fascinating wrinkle for G.I. Joe's new continuity; it will be fascinating to see how this shapes the narrative whenever Snake Eyes makes his Energon Universe appearance.
