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Published Feb 18, 2026, 9:01 PM EST
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Warning! This post contains SPOILERS for G.I. Joe #19
Skybound's Energon Universe has finally reached a very exciting crossover moment with one of the Transformers ready to become an official member of G.I. Joe.
The Autobots and Decepticons have been warring with each other in this new shared comics universe, with G.I. Joe and Cobra similarly battling over energon as well. While those respective conflicts have largely been kept separate thus far, things may soon change thanks to a potential new Autobot recruit in the pages of G.I. Joe.
The Truth Comes Out: Autobot Hound Has Been Hiding Among G.I. Joe
The truth finally comes out in Joshua Williamson and Andrea Milana's G.I. Joe #19. After saving the life of Duke in the recent Dreadnok War, Hound was exposed to both G.I. Joe and Cobra, no longer able to hide in disguise as Clutch's military Jeep as he had been since last year's Energon Universe Special (when the Autobot and Clutch first met).
For nearly a year, Hound had remained hidden as Clutch's ride, as his broken transponder left him unable to contact his fellow Autobots.
Now, G.I. Joe #19 opens with Duke furious with Clutch. After all, Duke's been carrying a major vendetta against the Transformers ever since Decepticon Starscream killed his wingman, believing that all the alien robots were just as sinister.
However, Clutch defends Hound in this new issue, identifying the classic G1 Autobot scout as a fellow soldier, arguing that he's already a member of their ranks: "Hound is a G.I. Joe!"
Has The Time Come For G.I. Joe To Officially Recruit Hound?
While Duke might not be fully convinced by the issue's end, Hound has already proven his value by saving his life, while also offering some much-needed intel about the Autobot-Decepticon war. He even tells Duke about Optimus Prime with the issue teasing that Hound could very well be the one who facilitates the first meeting between the two leaders.
It also doesn't hurt that Hound could provide some major backup to the Joes in their war with Cobra and their energon-powered weapons (and the Joes need every advantage they can get).
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Dive into the world of movies and TV shows with Screen Rant, your source for news, reviews, and exclusive content. Subscribe By subscribing, you agree to receive newsletter and marketing emails, and accept our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. You can unsubscribe anytime.Unlike the Bayverse's Hound voiced by John Goodman, this Energon Universe Hound feels far more faithful to Hound's classic G1 roots. Likewise, this new alliance with the Joes feels like the perfect cherry on top, with Hound being the perfect new bridge between the two teams of heroes.
G.I. Joe #19 is available now from Image Comics.
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Transformers
Created by
Hasbro
First Film
Transformers
Latest Film
Transformers: Rise of the Beasts
Upcoming Films
Transformers One
First TV Show
The Transformers
Latest TV Show
Transformers: EarthSpark
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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G.I. Joe
Created by
Donald Levine
First Film
G.I. Joe: The Movie
Latest Film
Snake Eyes
First TV Show
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero
Latest TV Show
G.I. Joe Renegades
First Episode Air Date
September 12, 1983
G.I. Joe is a long-running franchise centered around a line of action figures produced by Hasbro, which has expanded into a wide array of media including comic books, animated series, and films. The franchise is known for its depiction of an elite military unit, G.I. Joe, fighting against the terrorist organization Cobra. Over the decades, G.I. Joe has become a significant cultural icon, particularly in the United States, with its slogan "A Real American Hero."
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