(W) Joshua Williamson (A) Andrea Milana, Annalisa Leoni In Shops: Jan 17, 2024 SRP: $4.99
Mini-Series Premiere. The Rise of Cobra begins here. In a world where the Cobra organization hasn’t formed, one man’s sinister plans to utilize the mysterious alien substance known as Energon sends shockwaves across the globe. Who is Cobra Commander? Where does he come from? And what horrors is he planning to unleash that will rock the world-and maybe the universe-to its core? Red-Hot writer Joshua Williamson (Superman, Duke) and artist Andrea Milana (Impact Winter: Rook) kick off the second of four action-packed miniseries that will introduce the best and worst humanity has to offer in the Energon Universe.
Wednesdays (and Tuesdays) are new comic book day! Each week hundreds of comics are released, and that can be pretty daunting to go over and choose what to buy. That’s where we come in
Each week our contributors choose what they can’t wait to read this week or just sounds interesting. In other words, this is what we’re looking forward to and think you should be taking a look at!
Find out what folks think below, and what comics you should be looking out for this week.
Avengers Twilight #1 (Marvel) – How do you assemble Avengers in a world that doesn’t want them? The concept sounds interesting in today’s world.
Cable #1 (Marvel) – With all of the time travel shenanigans in the X-world lately, the concept of Cable has been… confusing. So, we’ll see if this makes it any easier to comprehend.
Cobra Commander #1 (Skybound) – We’ve read the first issue and it’s amazing. If you’re a G.I. Joe fan, this is a must. A hell of a debut and direction.
The Deviant #3 (Image Comics) – The series has been amazing horror. If you like Silence of the Lambs, this is a can’t miss.
G.I Joe: A Real American Hero #303 (Skybound) – From the description, it sounds like the Joes, Serpentor Khan, and Cobra are all going to clash in Springfield!
John Constantine: Dead in America #1 (DC Comics) – John Constantine has cheated death once again—but his heart’s not beating, his body is decaying, and he, his friend Nat, and his son Noah are on the run in America, wanted for murder.
Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong #4 (DC Comics) – The series has been silly fun and we expect more of it. Let’s face it, the Justice League punching kaiju is what we really want and this delivers.
Origin Vol. 2 (Vertical Comics) – From Boichi, robots with high-level AI, who will kill to survive, live among us. The first volume was awesome and we’re hoping for more of the great action.
Tokyo These Days Vol. 1 (Viz Media) – It sounds like an intriguing manga about creating manga, editing, art, like, and Tokyo.
(W) Joshua Williamson (A) Andrea Milana, Annalisa Leoni In Shops: Jan 17, 2024 SRP: $4.99
Mini-Series Premiere. The Rise of Cobra begins here. In a world where the Cobra organization hasn’t formed, one man’s sinister plans to utilize the mysterious alien substance known as Energon sends shockwaves across the globe. Who is Cobra Commander? Where does he come from? And what horrors is he planning to unleash that will rock the world-and maybe the universe-to its core? Red-Hot writer Joshua Williamson (Superman, Duke) and artist Andrea Milana (Impact Winter: Rook) kick off the second of four action-packed miniseries that will introduce the best and worst humanity has to offer in the Energon Universe.
Skybound and Hasbro have revealed new variant cover art for Cobra Commander #1from writer Joshua Williamson, artist Andrea Milana,and colorist Annalisa Leoni. The debut issue of the Energon Universe’s newest limited series arrives in comic book shops on January 17, 2024.
The Cobra threat begins HERE. In a world where Cobra doesn’t exist, one man’s sinister plans to utilize the mysterious alien substance known as Energon will send shockwaves across the globe. Who is Cobra Commander? Where does he come from? And what horrors is he planning to unleash that will rock the world – and maybe the universe – to its core?
The second of four action-packed G.I. JOE miniseries that will introduce the best and worst humanity has to offer in the Energon Universe, Cobra Commander is preceded by Duke #1 by writer Joshua Williamson, artist Tom Reilly and colorist Jordie Bellaire, which launches in December. These miniseries promise to set the stage for a fresh new take on G.I. JOE, Cobra and the iconic characters that you only think you know in a shared universe with Transformers and Void Rivals!
The full list of variant covers is below:
Cobra Commander #1 Cover A by Andrea Milani & Annalisa Leoni (1123IM197)
Cobra Commander #1 Cover B by David Aja (1123IM198)
Cobra Commander #1 Cover C (1:10 Copy Incentive) (Connecting) by Chris Burnham (1123IM199)
Cobra Commander #1 Cover D (1:25 Copy Incentive) by Steve Epting (1123IM200)
Cobra Commander #1 Cover E (1:50 Copy Incentive) by Andrea Sorrentino (1123IM201)
Cobra Commander #1 Cover F (1:100 Copy Incentive) (Foil) by Jonboy Meyers (1123IM202)
Cobra Commander #1 Cover G Blank Sketch Cover (1123IM203)
Cobra Commander #1 Cover H (1:250 Copy Incentive) (Connecting) by David Mack (1123IM823)
Skybound and Hasbro have revealed an impressive lineup of variant covers and a look at interior pages of Cobra Commander #1from writer Joshua Williamson, artist Andrea Milana, and colorist Annalisa Leoni. The debut issue of the Energon Universe’s newest limited series arrives in comic book shops on January 17, 2024.
The rise of Cobra begins HERE. In a world where Cobra doesn’t exist, one man’s sinister plans to utilize the mysterious alien substance known as Energon will send shockwaves across the globe. Who is Cobra Commander? Where does he come from? And what horrors is he planning to unleash that will rock the world – and maybe the universe – to its core?
Skybound and Hasbro also have revealed a first look at pages from Duke #1, from writer Joshua Williamson, artist Tom Reilly, and colorist Jordie Bellaire, that tells the story you’ve never read before – the origins of G.I. JOE and Cobra in a world grappling with the arrival of the Autobots and Decepticons. When Conrad S. Hauser (codename DUKE) investigates the mysteries behind the Transformers, the answers will lead to the birth of forces for good and evil that the world never imagined.
Duke #1 (of 5) (Lunar Code 0623IM806 | $4.99)will be available at comic book shops and digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, comiXology, and Google Play on Wednesday, December 27, 2023.
The full list of variant covers is below:
Duke #1 Cover A by Tom Reilly
Duke #1 Cover B by David Aja
Duke #1 Cover C (1:10 Copy Incentive) (Connecting) by Tyler Boss & Jason Wordie
Duke #1 Cover D (1:25 Copy Incentive) by Steve Epting
Duke #1 Cover E (1:50 Copy Incentive) by Andrea Sorrentino
Duke #1 Cover F (1:100 Copy Incentive) (Foil) by Jonboy Meyers
Duke #1 Cover G Blank Sketch Cover
Cobra Commander #1 (of 5) (Lunar Code 0623IM807 | $4.99)will be available at comic book shops and digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, comiXology, and Google Play on Wednesday, January 17, 2024.
The full list of variant covers is below:
Cobra Commander #1 Cover A by Andrea Milani & Annalisa Leoni
Cobra Commander #1 Cover B by David Aja
Cobra Commander #1 Cover C (1:10 Copy Incentive) (Connecting) by Chris Burnham
Cobra Commander #1 Cover D (1:25 Copy Incentive) by Steve Epting
Cobra Commander #1 Cover E (1:50 Copy Incentive) by Andrea Sorrentino
Cobra Commander #1 Cover F (1:100 Copy Incentive) (Foil) by Jonboy Meyers
At the official Energon Universe panel at New York Comic Con this weekend, Skybound and Hasbro revealed secrets from upcoming issues of the shared universe in a panel featuring Robert Kirkman, Lorenzo De Felici,Daniel Warren Johnson, Joshua Williamson, Tom Reilly, and Sean Mackiewicz.
The Energon Universe officially began in June 2023 with the surprise first appearance of iconic Transformers character Jetfire in Void Rivals #1,introducing the historic new collaboration between Hasbro and Skybound, with Transformers and G.I. Joe comics finding a new home with the publisher. The Energon Universe recently expanded with Transformers #1 fromwriter/artist Daniel Warren Johnson and colorist Mike Spicer, kicking offa brand-new era for the iconic franchise.
Following the historic debut issue launch and instant sellout at comic book shops, Transformers #2 picks up November 8 with the Decepticons unleashed. As Optimus Prime and Autobots regroup, Starscream terrorizes humanity.
The NYCC audience was granted an exclusive preview of issue #2, which features the surprise first appearance of G.I. Joe favorite Conrad S. Hauser (Codename: Duke) and sets up a major new presence in the all-new shared Energon Universe.
The Energon Universe expands in December with Duke #1,a limited series from Joshua Williamson, Tom Reilly, and Jordie Bellaire, that tells the story you’ve never read before – the origins of G.I. Joe and Cobra in a world grappling with the arrival of the Autobots and Decepticons. When Duke investigates the mysteries behind The Transformers, the answers will lead to the birth of forces for good and evil that the world never imagined.
At the NYCC panel, Williamson and Reilly revealed a lineup of characters debuting in the series including Colonel Hawk, Stalker and Baroness, and showcased all-new images of the fan-favorite characters.
The second of four action-packed G.I. JOE miniseries that will introduce the best and worst humanity has to offer in the Energon Universe,Cobra Commander #1 launches in January 2024, from Joshua Williamson, Andrea Milana and Annalisa Leoni. In a world where Cobra doesn’t exist, one man’s sinister plans to utilize the mysterious alien substance known as Energon will send shockwaves across the globe.
Fans were treated to another stacked character lineup reveal with Williamson announcing that Cobra Commander, Destro, Zarana and Mercer would all appear in the series with new character art by Milana.
At the official Energon Universe panel at Comic-Con International: San Diego this past weekend, Skybound and Hasbro debuted an all-new trailer showcasing what’s to come for the Energon Universe in Void Rivals, Transformers, Duke, and Cobra Commander.
Welcome to the Energon Universe. In the far reaches of space, Void Rivals introduces two warring races fight on a new planet and a hero rises. At the same time, the Transformers robots awaken on Earth. But will the heroic Autobots save the world, or will the evil Decepticons doom the planet? The Robots in Disguise are back, in an all-new shared universe like never before. But their return is only half the battle.
The shocking conclusion to Robert Kirkman and Lorenzo De Felici’s Void Rivals #1 served as the kickoff to the all-new shared Energon Universe with the surprise first appearance of iconic Transformers character Jetfire. The stealth launch introduced the historic new partnership between Hasbro and Skybound, with Transformers and G.I. Joe comics finding a new home with the publisher.
In Void Rivals, war rages around the Sacred Ring, where the last remnants of two worlds have collapsed around a black hole in a never-ending war. However, when pilot Darak and his rival Solila both crash on a desolate planet, these two enemies must find a way to escape together. But are they alone on this strange planet? And what dark forces await that threaten the entire universe? After the jaw-dropping reveal in the debut issue, everything Darak and Solila thought they knew about the Sacred Ring’s never-ending war has changed. To deliver the truth back home, they must first get off this deadly planet—by any means necessary.
Transformers #1begins an all-new era for the iconic Robots in Disguise from Daniel Warren Johnson and colorist Mike Spicer. Optimus Prime was supposed to have led the Autobots to victory. Instead, the fate of Cybertron is unknown, and his allies have crash-landed far from home, alongside their enemies—the Decepticons. As these titanic forces renew their war on Earth, one thing is immediately clear: the planet will never be the same. New alliances are struck. Battle lines are redrawn. And humanity’s only hope for survival is Optimus Prime.
The Energon Universe expands in December with Duke #1, a limited series from Joshua Williamson, Tom Reilly, and Jordie Bellaire, that tells the story you’ve never read before – the origins of G.I. Joe and Cobra in a world grappling with the arrival of the Autobots and Decepticons. When Conrad S. Hauser (codename DUKE) investigates the mysteries behind The Transformers, the answers will lead to the birth of forces for good and evil that the world never imagined.
This will be followed by the launch of Cobra Commander #1in January 2024, from Joshua Williamson, Andrea Milana,and Annalisa Leoni. In a world where Cobra doesn’t exist, one man’s sinister plans to utilize the mysterious alien substance known as Energon will send shockwaves across the globe.
The first two issues of Void Rivals are available in comic book shops now—Void Rivals #3 (Diamond Code JUN230375) will be available on August 16, 2023. Fans can pre-order their copies of Transformers #1(Lunar Code 0623IM805), Duke #1 (Lunar Code 0623IM806), and Cobra Commander #1(Lunar Code 0623IM807) right now at their local comic book shops.
At the official Energon Universe panel at Comic-Con International: San Diego this weekend, Skybound revealed all-new cover art for its upcoming Energon Universe tentpole titles reintroducing G.I. Joe to comics, Dukeand Cobra Commander.
The all-new shared Energon Universe kicked off last month with the surprise first appearance of iconic Transformers character Jetfire in Robert Kirkman and Lorenzo De Felici’s Void Rivals #1. The launch introduced the historic new partnership Hasbro and Skybound, with Transformers and G.I. Joe comics finding a new home with the publisher.
Duke #1, a limited series from Joshua Williamson, Tom Reilly, and Jordie Bellaire, tells the story you’ve never read before – the origins of G.I. Joe and Cobra in a world grappling with the arrival of the Autobots and Decepticons. When Conrad S. Hauser (codename DUKE) investigates the mysteries behind The Transformers, the answers will lead to the birth of forces for good and evil that the world never imagined.
This will be followed by the launch of Cobra Commander #1in January 2024, from Joshua Williamson, Andrea Milana,and Annalisa Leoni. In a world where Cobra doesn’t exist, one man’s sinister plans to utilize the mysterious alien substance known as Energon will send shockwaves across the globe.
The first two issues of Void Rivals are available in comic book shops now—Void Rivals #3 (Diamond Code JUN230375 | $3.99) will be available on August 16, 2023. Fans can pre-order their copies of Transformers #1(Lunar Codes Below | $4.99), Duke #1(Lunar Code 0623IM806 | $3.99), and Cobra Commander #1(Lunar Code 0623IM807 | $3.99) right now at their local comic book shops.
Two of the world’s most popular franchises – Transformers and G.I. Joe – have a new comic book home as part of the historic partnership between Hasbro and Skybound.
Comic book fans who picked up their copies of Void Rivals #1 in comic shops today were the first to learn the news, as the writer Robert Kirkman and artist Lorenzo De Felici, along with colorist Matheus Lopes and letterer Rus Wooton, revealed that the highly anticipated series was actually a stealth launch of this new shared “Energon Universe” with the surprise first appearance of iconic Transformers character Jetfire.
Three upcoming releases, alongside Void Rivals, mark the beginning of the interconnected “Energon Universe” featuring both the characters and franchises you know and love, along with entirely new concepts developed in partnership by Hasbro and Skybound.
Launching in October, Transformers #1begins an all-new era for the iconic robots in disguise from superstar creator Daniel Warren Johnson and colorist Mike Spicer. Optimus Prime was supposed to have led the Autobots to victory. Instead, the fate of Cybertron is unknown, and his allies have crash-landed far from home, alongside their enemies—the Decepticons. As these titanic forces renew their war on Earth, one thing is immediately clear: the planet will never be the same. New alliances are struck. Battle lines are redrawn. And humanity’s only hope of survival is Optimus Prime.
The new Energon Universe expands in December with Duke #1, a limited series from Joshua Williamson, Tom Reilly and Jordie Bellaire, that tells the story you’ve never read before – the origins of G.I. Joe and Cobra in a world grappling with the arrival of the Autobots and Decepticons. When Conrad S. Hauser (codename DUKE) investigates the mysteries behind The Transformers, the answers will lead to the birth of forces for good and evil that the world never imagined.
Dukewill be the first of four G.I. Joe limited series coming from Skybound, setting the stage for a fresh new take on G.I. Joe, Cobra and the iconic characters that you only think you know!
This will be followed by the launch of Cobra Commander #1in January 2024, from Joshua Williamson, Andrea Milana and Annalisa Leoni. In a world where Cobra doesn’t exist, one man’s sinister plans to utilize the mysterious alien substance known as Energon will send shockwaves across the globe.
Void Rivals #1(JAN238443) is available today at comic book shops and digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, comiXology, and Google Play.
Fans can pre-order their copies of Transformers #1, Duke #1,and Cobra Commander #1right now at their local comic book shops.
G.I. JOE Classified Series Cobra Commander Action Figure
(Ages 4 and Up / Approx. Retail Price: $19.99 / Available: September 15, 2020)
YO JOE! G.I. JOE explodes into a larger-than-life era with brand new 6-inch scale figures, evolving classic characters fans know and love into a highly articulated 6-inch scale with premium deco and details. The G.I. JOE Classified Series Cobra Commander Action Figure features a classic design updated to bring the iconic Cobra leader into the modern era. The figure comes ready for action, with multiple points of articulation making it highly poseable and accessories inspired by the character’s rich history, including his signature sword. The G.I. JOE Classified Series Cobra Commander collectible package will also make a mark on shelves, featuring display-worthy custom artwork from Dan Mumford.
For G.I. JOE fans new and old, the G.I. JOE Classified Series line of actions figures captures the pulse-pounding excitement of G.I. JOE in a 6-inch scale. The G.I. JOE Classified Series Cobra Commander Action Figure will be available through a special drop only on NTWRK on June 18, 2020 at 8PM EDT and will be available at most major toy retailers on September 15, 2020.
Fans can also tune in to the first-ever G.I. JOE Fan First Friday on the Hasbro Pulse Facebook page on June 26, 2020 at Noon EDT for more exciting reveals.
