{"id":2133245,"date":"2025-11-03T21:41:15","date_gmt":"2025-11-03T21:41:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2133245"},"modified":"2025-11-03T21:41:15","modified_gmt":"2025-11-03T21:41:15","slug":"the-two-80s-sci-fis-men-love-most-are-being-combined-into-one-universe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/the-two-80s-sci-fis-men-love-most-are-being-combined-into-one-universe\/","title":{"rendered":"The Two \u201880s Sci-Fis Men Love Most Are Being Combined Into One Universe"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Recently, Skybound Entertainment (which is headed by <em>The Walking Dead<\/em> and <em>Invincible<\/em> creator Robert Kirkman) teamed with Hasbro to create an <em>Energon Universe<\/em> cartoon show featuring characters from both Transformers and G.I. Joe. Interestingly, this is being designed as a mature cartoon rather than something aimed at younger viewers.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">As someone who loves both franchises and has been absolutely devouring the Energon Universe of comics, I\u2019m here to tell you that this upcoming cartoon is likely to be the best thing to happen to either Transformers or G.I. Joe in <strong>years<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"mb-4 text-lg font-bold\"><strong>A New Take On an Old Idea<\/strong><\/h3>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Bumblebee, transformers<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">These two franchises have been interconnected since the \u201880s: they had multiple team-ups in Marvel Comics, for example, and Cobra Commander has a fun cameo in the original Transformers cartoon. But the more recent Energon Universe of comics joins these franchises (along with Kirkman\u2019s <em>Void Rivals<\/em>) together more cohesively by explaining how Cobra utilizes Energon to create weapons more powerful than anything the Earth has ever seen. They do so with information and technology stolen from Megatron, putting these villains on a collision course with the Joes, who are formed to stop them, and the Decepticons, who are set on nothing less than world domination.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Now, we are set to get a proper <em>Energon Universe<\/em> TV show, one that is set to reinvigorate both franchises. This is especially important for G.I. Joe, a franchise that has never successfully reinvented itself for a new generation. Sure, we got a couple of passable ensemble movies and a by-the-numbers <em>Snake Eyes<\/em> spinoff, but these days, the only people reading Joe comics and collecting toys are middle-aged men like myself.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Transformers comics\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/JwtwiH3vDa4HhQc3M02XWg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/giant_freakin_robot_articles_628\/8dd48fd7510751641c047eb4baf00954\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Transformers comics<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Transformers has fared better, of course, with a series of successful live-action films and several shows, including polished series like <em>Transformers Prime<\/em> and the War for Cybertron trilogy. But the live-action films have more misses than hits, and most of the modern shows (like Cyberverse and EarthSpark) are aimed at children. Making matters worse, the box office failure of <em>Transformers One<\/em> (the best Transformers film ever made) has caused <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/www.giantfreakinrobot.com\/topic\/hasbro\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Hasbro;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\">Hasbro<\/a> to pull funding for any future movies based on this franchise.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"mb-4 text-lg font-bold\"><strong>Nostalgia: Transform And Roll Out!<\/strong><\/h3>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Optimus Prime Transformers\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/lt4w3JVrWA9kW7rZ0YORUQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/giant_freakin_robot_articles_628\/70cf025d670430ee2af0633ec8f4100f\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Optimus Prime Transformers<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Call me Optimist Prime if you must, but this is why I\u2019m so excited for the <em>Energon Universe<\/em> show: it has the potential to put both Transformers and GI. Joe back on the map in a big way. Their shared comic universe has been a big hit so far, and an animated team-up seems like it might resonate with an even larger audience. After all, this is an era where shared universes like the <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/www.giantfreakinrobot.com\/ent\/the-best-marvel-memes-from-every-phase-of-the-franchise.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:MCU;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\">MCU<\/a> now completely dominate the entertainment landscape, so putting two of the most recognizable brands in the world together in a slick new cartoon is a real no-brainer.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Additionally, it\u2019s a wise call to aim this <em>Energon Universe<\/em> show at older fans: Robert Kirkman\u2019s own <em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/www.giantfreakinrobot.com\/topic\/invincible\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Invincible;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\">Invincible<\/a><\/em> series has proven there is a major market for adult animation, especially ones that adapt established genre properties. In this case, fans of both Transformers and especially G.I. Joe are mostly older, so it only makes sense to create a new show catering to more mature sensibilities. With any luck, it will be similar in tone to <em>G.I. Joe: Resolute<\/em>, the adult-oriented web series created by comics legend Warren Ellis.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"mb-4 text-lg font-bold\"><strong>The Energon Universe Has the Touch<\/strong><\/h3>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Optimus Prime\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/4po9FAHePfYsIFYbbYK9qA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/giant_freakin_robot_articles_628\/2784aaa7969ee911346f6713eed00c13\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Optimus Prime<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Finally, I\u2019m hyped for an <em>Energon Universe<\/em> series because the comics it adapts have taken some major creative risks, most of which have paid off. These are comics where Baroness joins the Joes, for example, and where Optimus Prime replaces a lost limb with Megatron\u2019s cannon arm. Done well, the show could be the best of both worlds: an animated reunion of the hottest \u201880s properties and a revival that takes chances and breathes new life into each franchise.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Aside from the fact that <em>Lucifer<\/em>\u2019s Joe Henderson will be the showrunner, we don\u2019t know much about <em>Energon Universe<\/em>. Based on its comic pedigree (Robert Kirkman struck lightning <strong>twice<\/strong> with <em>Invincible<\/em> and <em>The Walking Dead<\/em>) and the quality of the issues it will be based on, I\u2019m confident this upcoming series is going to be the best thing to ever happen to either franchise.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"G.I. Joe\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/jVOgVyi7iFObQKWbQ8LeOA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/giant_freakin_robot_articles_628\/56764e938df956c38fd08a8f16666ee8\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>G.I. Joe<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">To this \u201980s kid with shelves overflowing with both Joes and Transformers toys, Kirkman <strong>clearly<\/strong> knows what he\u2019s doing with these characters. And knowing, well, that\u2019s half the battle right there!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.yahoo.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Recently, Skybound Entertainment (which is headed by The Walking Dead and Invincible creator Robert Kirkman) teamed with Hasbro to create an Energon Universe cartoon show featuring characters from both Transformers and G.I. Joe. Interestingly, this is being designed as a mature cartoon rather than something aimed at younger viewers. 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