Creators: Joshua Williamson (writer), Andrea Milana (artist), Lee Loughridge (colorist), Rus Wooton (letterer)
Plot: Cover Girl asks General Hawk about some files and he dismisses it and proceeds to shred them. Elsewhere, Beach Head is tasked with retrieving an item from a rich man's home and runs into problems with another group trying to get it. Eventually, he succeeds with some help but feels he was too "sloppy" in it. His help was Lady Jaye and Flint, who have an offer for him. Meanwhile. Major Bludd is upset over his troops' failure to procure the item.
Writing: Mystery is the name of this issue. What were in the files Hawk shredded? What's the item Beach Head is trying to get? Who is Major Bludd out to get? And what are Flint and Lady Jaye up to? Following the conclusion of the first arc, this one introduces a few Joes new to the Energon Universe. Like before, the framework of their character is there (Beach Head being a drill sergeant-type) but different (he prefers clandestine missions and doesn't want to train others). This issue leaves us with a lot of questions too.
Art: Andrea Milana does an excellent job on the art here. Beach Head has a nice update to his look and there is a few Easter Eggs too (wavy swords anyone?). Always cool when they include classic vehicles too. Colors are sharp, mostly darker colors which work because it takes place at night. Good details on the characters too.
Overall: A nice start to our next arc, we get more characters joining the team and a few mysteries left to figure out. Milana is a nice addition to the creative team with the art as well.
