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WARNING ! Spoilers ahead for Destro # 1The Energon Universehas made some pretty deep pulls fromTransformerslore , but the recentG.I. JoetitleDestro#1 may have just reintroduced one of the most obscure characters yet . Skybound Entertainment has farm a unshakable stream of title , building out the new continuity with both classical and vague characters alike . Destro#1 continues this trend , introduce one human persona nobody could have wait , fromTransformers ’ original G1 persistence .

Destro#1 – pen by Dan Watters , with artistic production by Andrei Bressansees – featuresthe title characteroverthrowing the corrupt dictatorship of Darklonia with the help of hisEnergon - infused Cobra B.A.T.s . Destro proceeds to hold an blazonry fair in Darklonia , ask round arms dealers and company from around the worldly concern .

One such arms merchant is Astoria Carlton - Ritz , the moneyed heiress of Hybrid Technologies . Only the most die - hard ofTransformersfans will recognize that name , as the character ’s only major appearance prior to this was the G1 animated cartoon instalment “ The Girl Who hump Powerglide . ”

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The original character from the cartoon was more concerned in lavish parties than running her late father ’s companionship . The Energon Universe version is re - imagined as a pitiless businesswoman .

Skybound Entertainment ’s latest G.I. JOE miniseries might be the darkest yet , as Dan Watters and Andrei Bressan chart the rise of Cobra ’s Destro .

Deep-Cut Transformers’ Character “Astoria Carlton-Ritz” Makes Her Energon Universe Debut

Destro#1 – Written By Dan Watters; Art By Andrei Bressan, Adriano Lucas & Rus Wooton

The introduction of Astoria Carlton - Ritz into the earth ofDestrois a pretty self-aggrandizing swing on the part of the Godhead . The original character from the cartoon was more interested in unstinted party than running her recent father ’s troupe . The Energon Universe version is re - guess as a ruthless businesswoman , learn to succeed in a male person - dominated industry . This version also seems attracted to conflict and drama , such as thearms bazaar setting inDestro#1where she stirs the pot by calling out one arm merchandiser in front of Destro .

This characterisation of Astoria is visualized stunningly inDestro#1 ’s climactic scene , when Destro ’s arms bazaar is attacked . Astoria becomes transfix by the destruction , so much so that Destro has to deliver her from a shine bomb calorimeter . build her case as someonewho like to play with fire is an interesting twist , and make Astoria fit well into this darker world . Their scenes together also seem to suggest that Latinian language might be brew between Destro and Astoria . give his traditional love - involvement with theBaroness in previousG.I. Joecontinuities , it would seem Destro is draw in to knock-down cleaning lady .

The introduction of Astoria Carto - Ritz into the Energon Universe illustrate how nothing is out of the question in Skybound’sG.I. Joe / Transformersshared universe .

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Astoria Carlton-Ritz Could Play A Prominent Role In The Energon Universe

Skybound Continues To Reinvent Multiple Franchises

The introduction of Astoria Carlton - Ritz into the Energon Universe illustrates how nothing is out of the question in Skybound ’s shared universe . Her darker characterization in the new continuity also shows that thecreators are liberal to reinterpret older franchise characters however they see fit , making them more interesting as a result . By incorporating obscureTransformerscharacters like Skuxxoid , Slizardo and now Astoria Carlton - Ritz , the Energon Universe creators are capable to establish this newG.I. JoeandTransformersshared macrocosm in exciting and unexpected ways .

Destro#1is usable now from Skybound Entertainment .

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Destro #1, Astoria Carlton Ritz enjoys the pool in Darklonia.

Transformers is a multimedia franchise consisting of movies, TV Shows, video games, and comics. The franchise centers on a race of humanoid robots called the autobots who must protect Earth from the Decepticons. Some of the most popular characters include Megatron, Optimus Prime, and Bumblebee. In 2007, the first live-action movie in the franchise was released starring Shia Labeouf.

Destro #1 Destro and Astoria Carlton-Ritz meet for the first time.

Destro #1 Destro saves Astoria Carlton-Ritz from a falling bomb.

Destro #1 cover, Destro sitting on the throne of Darklonia with debris strewn at his feet.

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Transformers is a multimedia franchise consisting of movies, TV Shows, video games, and comics. The franchise centers on a race of humanoid robots called the autobots who must protect Earth from the Decepticons. Some of the most popular characters include Megatron, Optimus Prime, and Bumblebee. In 2007, the first live-action movie in the franchise was released starring Shia Labeouf.

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