Duke Vol. 1 Knowing is Half The Battle (Energon Universe) – Trade Paperback

Duke Vol. 1 – Trade Paperback (TPB) marks the explosive beginning of the Energon Universe and the modern reintroduction of G.I. Joe mythology for a new generation of readers.

Written by Joshua Williamson and illustrated by Tom Reilly, this volume follows Conrad Hauser, codenamed Duke, one of the U.S. Army’s most decorated soldiers—until a classified encounter with a colossal alien machine changes everything.

After surviving first contact with a transforming robot, Duke finds himself isolated, disbelieved, and hunted for answers. What begins as a military mystery quickly escalates into a global conflict that no amount of training could prepare him for—placing Duke at the center of a war that will define the future of humanity.

This action-packed, grounded sci-fi military thriller is the first of four interconnected miniseries launching the Energon Universe, blending realistic military drama with high-stakes science fiction and iconic franchise storytelling.

📘 Book Details

• Format: Trade Paperback (TPB)

• Publisher: Image Comics

• Writer: Joshua Williamson

• Artist & Cover Artist: Tom Reilly

• Colorist: Jordie Bellaire

• Collects: Duke #1–5

• Genre: Action, Sci-Fi, Military, War

• Language: English

• Condition: New

⭐ Why You Should Read Duke Vol. 1

• Official starting point of the Energon Universe

• Modern, grounded take on G.I. Joe characters

• Perfect for fans of military sci-fi and shared comic universes

• Accessible entry — no prior G.I. Joe reading required

Whether you’re discovering G.I. Joe for the first time or following the Energon Universe from the beginning, Duke Vol. 1 TPB is a must-read foundation for what comes next.