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ROM returns! ROM Special #1 and M.A.S.K. Origins #1 go Open to Order

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Skybound, Image Comics, and Hasbro have announced the much-demanded open to order release of ROM Special #1, reprinting the surprise first appearance of the pop culture icon in the Energon Universe, as well as M.A.S.K. Origins #1. Both issues initially released in the M.A.S.K. #1 Blind Bag program and will now be available at comic book shops on August 26, 2026. 

Void Rivals co-creators, writer Robert Kirkman and artist Lorenzo De Felici, reunited to introduce space knight ROM to the Energon Universe in this standalone special issue.  

ROM Special #1 features a main cover by Lorenzo De Felici and a variant cover program including open to order covers by Christian Ward, E.J. Su, Nick Bradshaw and Jim Charalampidis, a foil, die-cut mask cover by John Amor, and a blank sketch cover. 

Fans can expect to see more of ROM and his alien companion ‘Carpet’ in upcoming issues of Void Rivals! 

M.A.S.K. Origins #1 is a double-sized issue that collects the first appearances of M.A.S.K. and V.E.N.O.M. and other landmark Energon Universe moments that led to the launch of M.A.S.K.! 

M.A.S.K. Origins #1 features a main cover by series artist Pye Parr and a variant cover program including open to order covers by Jason Howard, Ethan Young, Danilo Beyruth and Neeraj Menon, and Ben Oliver. 

ROM Special #1 (Lunar Codes Coming Soon| SRP: $3.99, unless otherwise noted) will be available at comic book shops and digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play on August 26, 2026.

 The full list of covers is below: 

  • ROM Special #1 Cover A by Lorenzo De Felici 
  • ROM Special #1 Cover B by Christian Ward  
  • ROM Special #1 Cover C by E.J. Su  
  • ROM Special #1 Cover D by Nick Bradshaw 
  • ROM Special #1 Cover E (Blank Sketch Cover, $4.99) 
  • ROM Special #1 Cover F (Foil, Die-Cut Mask Cover, $4.99) by John Amor 

M.A.S.K. Origins #1 (Lunar Codes Coming Soon| SRP: $4.99, unless otherwise noted) will be available at comic book shops and digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play on August 26, 2026. 

The full list of covers is below: 

  • M.A.S.K. Origins #1 Cover A by Pye Parr
  • M.A.S.K. Origins #1 Cover B by Jason Howard 
  • M.A.S.K. Origins #1 Cover C by Ethan Young  
  • M.A.S.K. Origins #1 Cover D by Danilo Beyruth & Neeraj Menon 
  • M.A.S.K. Origins #1 Cover E by Ben Oliver  

Preview: G.I. JOE #24

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G.I. JOE #24

(W) Joshua Williamson (A) Andrea Milana (C) Lee Loughridge (L) Rus Wooton

What is Crystal Ball’s secret plan? Risk puts it all on the line for an unexpected ally. But can any Cobra agent—or Joe—be trusted?

G.I. JOE #24

The full list of variant covers is below: 

  • G.I. JOE #24 Cover A by Tom Reilly (Lunar Code: 0526IM0352) 
  • G.I. JOE #24 Cover B by Joshua Cassara & Romulo Fajardo Jr. (Lunar Code: 0526IM0353) 
  • G.I. JOE #24 Cover C by Ben Oliver (Lunar Code: 0526IM0354) 
  • G.I. JOE #24 Cover D (1:25 Incentive) by Tonči Zonjić (Lunar Code: 0526IM0355) 
  • G.I. JOE #24 Cover E (1:50 Incentive) by Andrea Milana (Lunar Code: 0526IM0356) 

Crystal Ball’s Secret Plan Is Revealed in G.I. JOE #24

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Skybound, Image Comics, and Hasbro have revealed preview pages and the lineup of variant covers for G.I. JOE #24. Helmed by the superstar creative team of writer Joshua Williamson, artist Andrea Milana, colorist Lee Loughridge and letterer Rus Wooton, the conclusion to this story arc of the explosive comic book series arrives in stores July 15, 2026. 

What is Crystal Ball’s secret plan? Risk puts it all on the line for an unexpected ally. But can any Cobra agent—or Joe—be trusted?

G.I. JOE #24  features a main cover by Tom Reilly, two additional open to order covers by Joshua Cassara and Romulo Fajardo Jr. and Ben Oliver and incentive variants including a 1:25 cover by Tonči Zonjić and a 1:50 cover by Andrea Milana. 

G.I. JOE #24

The full list of variant covers is below: 

  • G.I. JOE #24 Cover A by Tom Reilly (Lunar Code: 0526IM0352) 
  • G.I. JOE #24 Cover B by Joshua Cassara & Romulo Fajardo Jr. (Lunar Code: 0526IM0353) 
  • G.I. JOE #24 Cover C by Ben Oliver (Lunar Code: 0526IM0354) 
  • G.I. JOE #24 Cover D (1:25 Incentive) by Tonči Zonjić (Lunar Code: 0526IM0355) 
  • G.I. JOE #24 Cover E (1:50 Incentive) by Andrea Milana (Lunar Code: 0526IM0356) 

Preview: Void Rivals #30

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Void Rivals #30

(W) Robert Kirkman (A) Andrei Bressan (C) Dee Cunniffe (L) Rus Wooton

THE QUINTESSON WAR is at its end! Sacrifices are made! Lives are lost! Life on the Sacred Ring will be changed forever! The most cataclysmic story of the Energon Universe ends here! (Next issue we’ll check in on Skuxxoid to provide a bit of a breather, you’re going to need it!)  

Void Rivals #30

Preview: G.I. JOE #22

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G.I. JOE #22

(W) Joshua Williamson (A) Andrea Milana (C) Lee Loughridge (L) Rus Wooton

HUNT FOR ENERGON! After the stunning conclusion to DREADNOK WAR, the Joes and Cobra are in a race to find Energon across the world. But the man known as Crystal Ball has horrifying plans for them all… 

G.I. JOE #22

The Quintesson War Changes the Sacred Ring Forever in Void Rivals #30

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Skybound, Image Comics, and Hasbro have revealed interior pages and the lineup of variant covers for Void Rivals #30. From the phenomenal creative team of writer Robert Kirkman, artist Andrei Bressan, colorist Dee Cunniffe, and letterer Rus Wooton, the Quintesson War story arc finale lands in comic book shops on May 27, 2026.

THE QUINTESSON WAR is at its end! Sacrifices are made! Lives are lost! Life on the Sacred Ring will be changed forever! The most cataclysmic story of the Energon Universe ends here! (Next issue we’ll check in on Skuxxoid to provide a bit of a breather, you’re going to need it!)  

Void Rivals #30 will feature a main cover by Lorenzo De Felici, along with a lineup of variant covers including an open-to-order cover by Andrei Bressan and Adriano Lucas, an open to order cover by Ben Oliver, a 1:25 incentive variant by Yasmine Putri, and a 1:50 incentive variant by Chuma Hill.

Void Rivals #30

The full list of covers is below:   

  • Void Rivals #30 Cover A by Lorenzo De Felici (Lunar Code: 0326IM0404)  
  • Void Rivals #30 Cover B by Andrei Bressan & Adriano Lucas (Lunar Code: 0326IM0404) 
  • Void Rivals #30 Cover C by Ben Oliver (Lunar Code: 0326IM0406) 
  • Void Rivals #30 Cover D (1:25 Copy Incentive) by Yasmine Putri (Lunar Code: 0326IM0407) 
  • Void Rivals #30 Cover E (1:50 Copy Incentive) by Chuma Hill (Lunar Code: 0326IM0408)

Crystal Ball Targets Joe and Cobra in G.I. JOE #22

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Skybound, Image Comics, and Hasbro have revealed preview pages and the lineup of variant covers for G.I. JOE #22. Helmed by the superstar creative team of writer  Joshua Williamson, artist Andrea Milana, colorist Lee Loughridge, and letterer Rus Wooton, the next issue of the series arrives in stores May 20, 2026. 

HUNT FOR ENERGON! After the stunning conclusion to DREADNOK WAR, the Joes and Cobra are in a race to find Energon across the world. But the man known as Crystal Ball has horrifying plans for them all… 

G.I. JOE #22 features a main cover by Tom Reilly, two additional open to order covers by Joshua Cassara and Romulo Fajardo Jr. and Ben Oliver and incentive variants including a 1:25 cover by Tonči Zonjić and a 1:50 cover by Andrea Milana. 

G.I. JOE #22

The full list of variant covers is below:  

  • G.I. JOE #22 Cover A by Tom Reilly (Lunar Code: 0326IM0328) 
  • G.I. JOE #22 Cover B by Joshua Cassara & Romulo Fajardo Jr. (Lunar Code: 0326IM0329) 
  • G.I. JOE #22 Cover C by Ben Oliver (Lunar Code: 0326IM0330) 
  • G.I. JOE #22 Cover D (1:25 Incentive) by Tonči Zonjić (Lunar Code: 0326IM0331) 
  • G.I. JOE #22 Cover E (1:50 Incentive) by Andrea Milana (Lunar Code: 0326IM0332)

Preview: ThunderCats x SilverHawks #1

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ThunderCats x SilverHawks #1

Writer: Declan Shalvey
Artist: Declan Shalvey
Covers: Declan Shalvey (A), Lucio Parrillo (B), Eric Canete (C), Ben Oliver (D), Animation Art (E)
FC | All Cardstock Covers | 40 pages | Science Fiction / Adventure | $5.99 | Teen

CIVILIZATIONS COLLIDE IN THE CROSSOVER EVENT OF THE MILLENNIUM! When Panthro originally set out on his mission to launch a new satellite high above Third Earth, he never imagined that he would wind up changing the destiny of two entire galaxies. But as soon as he boarded the mysteriously deserted space station and began digging into its workings, that destiny was set in motion — and now the day of reckoning is at hand! Alerted to an anomaly at a long-dormant base in a quarantined sector, The Copper Kid, Quicksilver, and Chromium — the SilverHawks’ newest member — defy Stargazer’s orders and set out on their own to investigate. But as soon as they land on the forbidden planet, they are confronted by a fearsome band of strange, cat-like warriors — and quickly find themselves in a fight for their lives! The battle is joined by more ThunderCats, including several whose fearsome abilities threaten to overwhelm the isolated SilverHawks. But when a second vessel appears in orbit, it becomes clear to Panthro that reinforcements are on their way — and not even the Eye of Thundera will be able to stop them! ThunderCats mastermind DECLAN SHALVEY kicks off his greatest Thunderan saga to date with ThunderCats X SilverHawks #1, both writing and drawing this 40-page inaugural issue that serves as the spectacular opening chapter in his 15-part crossover event spanning three titles over five months! Featuring astronomically appealing covers from SHALVEY, LUCIO PARRILLO, ERIC CANETE, and BEN OLIVER, as well as a special piece of classic ANIMATION ART, ThunderCats X SilverHawks #1 also features two tremendous incentive editions — a special cover reproducing Declan Shalvey’s original layouts for the issue, and an autographed edition of Ben Oliver’s cover signed by ThunderCats original series voice actor LARRY KENNEY!

ThunderCats x SilverHawks #1

Storm Shadow and Scarlett Return for the Ultimate Showdown in G.I. JOE #21

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Skybound, Image Comics, and Hasbro have revealed preview pages and the lineup of variant covers for G.I. JOE #21. The superstar creative team of writer Joshua Williamson, artist Tom Reilly, colorist Lee Loughridge, and letterer Rus Wooton, bring the heat in an action-packed issue featuring the return of two iconic G.I. Joe characters. Find out what happens when fan favorite ninjas duke it out in G.I. JOE #21, arriving in stores April 15, 2026. 

Storm Shadow and Scarlett return! The Arashikage and Cobra have met once before…prepare for ROUND TWO! Will G.I. Joe be forced to put a stop to it? 

G I. JOE #21 features a main cover by Tom Reilly, two additional open to order covers by Joshua Cassara and Romulo Fajardo Jr., and Ben Oliver, incentive variants including a 1:25 cover by Tonči Zonjić, a 1:50 cover by Jay Anacleto and Romulo Fajardo Jr., and a 1:100 cover by Ito. 

G I. JOE #21

The full list of variant covers is below:

  • G.I. JOE #21 Cover A by Tom Reilly (Lunar Code: 0226IM0393) 
  • G.I. JOE #21 Cover B by Joshua Cassara & Romulo Fajardo Jr. (Lunar Code: 0226IM0394)
  • G.I. JOE #21 Cover C by Ben Oliver (Lunar Code: 0226IM0395) 
  • G.I. JOE #21 Cover D (1:25 Incentive) by Tonči Zonjić (Lunar Code: 0226IM0396) 
  • G.I. JOE #21 Cover E (1:50 Incentive, Foil) by Jay Anacleto & Romulo Fajardo Jr. (Lunar Code: 0226IM0397) 
  • G.I. JOE #21 Cover F (1:100 Incentive) by Ito (Lunar Code: 0226IM0398)
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