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The Walking Dead Deluxe #135 delivers some solid tension and packed with key moments

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The Walking Dead Deluxe #135 keeps things up with delivering a lot packed into a single issue.

The Walking Dead returns in full color with extras! The Walking Dead Deluxe takes us back to the beginning with each issue now featuring full color. There are also extras of what might have been with notes as part of “The Cutting Room Floor.”

What’s it like to revisit this modern classic? How does it change all these years later… and in color? Find out!

Story: Robert Kirkman
Art: Charlie Adlard
Ink: Stefano Gaudiano
Color: Dave McCaig
Letterer: Rus Wooton

Get your copy now! To find a comic shop near you, visit http://www.comicshoplocator.com or call 1-888-comicbook or digitally and online with the links below.

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Skybound, Image, and Hasbro Share a First Look at Elita Prime’s Battle for Cybertron in Transformers #32

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Skybound, Image Comics, and Hasbro have shared a first look at Transformers #32, the next chapter of the two-time Eisner Award winning series from writer Robert Kirkman, new series artist  Jason Howard, colorist Mike Spicer, and letterer Rus Wooton. Kicking off an all-new story arc, Transformers #32 will be available in comic book shops on May 13, 2026.

Elita Prime returns to Cybertron with a surprising new Autobot team – and they’re immediately ambushed by the Decepticons, led by Shockwave. Can an unexpected weapon turn the tide in their favor? 

In addition to the main cover by artist David Nakayama, the lineup of variant covers for Transformers #32  includes an open-to-order cover B by Daniel Warren Johnson and Mike Spicer, an open-to-order cover C by Jason Howard and Annalisa Leoni, a 1:25 incentive variant by Leirix Li, and a 1:50 incentive variant by E.J. Su. 

Transformers #32

The full list of variant covers is below: 

  • TRANSFORMERS #32 Cover A by David Nakayama (Lunar Code: 0326IM0393) 
  • TRANSFORMERS #32 Cover B by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer (Lunar Code: 0326IM0394) 
  • TRANSFORMERS #32 Cover C by Jason Howard & Annalisa Leoni (Lunar Code: 0326IM0395) 
  • TRANSFORMERS #32 Cover D (1:25 Copy Incentive) by Leirix Li (Lunar Code: 0326IM0396)
  • TRANSFORMERS #32 Cover E (1:50 Copy Incentive) by E.J. Su (Lunar Code: 0326IM0397) 

Transformers #31 puts the spotlight on Megatron teasing a major change

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Megatron has a vision that will change the course of his life. And no one in the Energon Universe is safe.

Story: Robert Kirkman
Art: Ludo Lullabi
Color: Mike Spicer
Letterer: Rus Wooton

Get your copy now! To find a comic shop near you, visit http://www.comicshoplocator.com or call 1-888-comicbook or digitally and online with the links below.

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Preview: Transformers #31

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Transformers #31

(w) Robert Kirkman (a) Ludo Lullab (c) Mike Spicer (l) Rus Wooton

Transformers #31 is a standalone, unforgettable Megatron story that kicks off the new story arc of the tentpole Energon Universe series, available on shelves in comic book shops April 8, 2026. 

The secret of Megatron revealed!  

Megatron has a vision that will change the course of his life…and no one in the Energon Universe is safe. 

Transformers #31

Preview: Blood & Thunder #12

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Blood & Thunder #12

(w) Benito Cereno (a) E.J. Su (c) MSassyK (l) Rus Wooton

Friends. Enemies. There may be no difference for Blood as everyone’s agendas are revealed. 

Blood & Thunder is a high-octane sci-fi action epic set in the far future. Earth has integrated alien species into society, but this new order has brought new kinds of laws, crimes, and dangers. The story follows bounty hunter Akeldama “Blood” Bledsoe and her cantankerous talking gun, Thunder, two of the galaxy’s best at tracking down the worst criminals. 

Blood & Thunder #12

Skybound Shares First Look at Skinbreaker Series Finale as the Future of the Tribe Hangs in the Balance

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Skybound and Image Comics have shared the first look at Skinbreaker #8, from the iconic creative team of co-creator/writer Robert Kirkman, co-creator/artist David Finch, colorist Annalisa Leoni, and letterer Rus Wooton. The final issue of this breathtaking action epic hits comic book shelves on April 29, 2026. 

After the explosive events of the last issue… who will lead the tribe now? 

In addition to the main cover by David Finch and Annalisa Leoni, the cover lineup for Skinbreaker #8 includes a portrait variant cover by Finch and Leoni, a painted cover by David Finch and E.M. Gist, and incentive variant covers by all-star artists Lorenzo De Felici, Eric Canete, and Tony Moore.  

Skinbreaker #8 Treasury Edition features an oversized 8.5” x 13.25” presentation of the series to capture the incomparable grandeur of David Finch’s art. Experience all the action, bone-crushing battles, and shocking twists in this commemorative large format, presented on deluxe newsprint.  

Also, this fall Skybound will collect the complete Skinbreaker saga in two stunning deluxe hardcover editions. Arriving in comic shops on October 7, 2026, Skinbreaker Deluxe Edition and Skinbreaker Black & White Deluxe Edition collect all eight issues in Treasury format, designed to showcase every detail of Finch’s breathtaking artwork. 

Skinbreaker #8

The full list of covers is below:  

  • Skinbreaker #8 Cover A by David Finch & Annalisa Leoni (Lunar Code: 0226IM0446)  
  • Skinbreaker #8 Cover B (Portrait Variant) by David Finch & Annalisa Leoni (Lunar Code: 0226IM0447) 
  • Skinbreaker #8 Cover C (1:10 Incentive) by Tony Moore (Lunar Code: 0226IM0448)  
  • Skinbreaker #8 Cover D (1:25 Incentive) by Lorenzo De Felici (Lunar Code: 0226IM0449)  
  • Skinbreaker #8 Cover E (1:50 Incentive) by Eric Canete (Lunar Code: 0226IM0450)  
  • Skinbreaker #8 Cover F by David Finch & E.M. Gist (Lunar Code: 0226IM8006)  

Skinbreaker #8 (of 8) Treasury Edition (Lunar Code: 0226IM0451 | SRP: $14.99) will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.

The Walking Dead Deluxe #134 puts the spotlight on the rule of law in the new post Negan order

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The Walking Dead Deluxe #134 hits a lot beats but its ending highlights a key question for the series, does the law apply to everyone?

The Walking Dead returns in full color with extras! The Walking Dead Deluxe takes us back to the beginning with each issue now featuring full color. There are also extras of what might have been with notes as part of “The Cutting Room Floor.”

What’s it like to revisit this modern classic? How does it change all these years later… and in color? Find out!

Story: Robert Kirkman
Art: Charlie Adlard
Ink: Stefano Gaudiano
Color: Dave McCaig
Letterer: Rus Wooton

Get your copy now! To find a comic shop near you, visit http://www.comicshoplocator.com or call 1-888-comicbook or digitally and online with the links below.

Zeus Comics
Kindle

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Skybound, Image, and Hasbro Unveil Energon Universe Special 2026 Variant Covers

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Skybound, Image Comics, and Hasbro have revealed the lineup of variant covers for Energon Universe Special 2026 which will also serve as the introductory chapter of the upcoming new Energon Universe series M.A.S.K.

First available with an exclusive cover as part of Free Comic Book Day on Saturday May 2, 2026, Energon Universe FCBD Special 2026 serves as both a perfect jumping on point into the Energon Universe and a can’t miss experience for long-time fans. 

The biggest year in Energon Universe history is here, and this special issue includes four all-new stories from the worlds of TRANSFORMERS, G.I. JOE, VOID RIVALS, and M.A.S.K. from the biggest names in comics. Energon Universe talent Robert Kirkman, Joshua Williamson, and Dan Watters pen the stories, and Jason Howard, Tom Reilly, Conor Hughes, and Pye Parr provide art for this action-packed special. The retail version of Energon Universe Special 2026 will be available for purchase in comic book shops on Wednesday May 6, 2026, featuring the same story content as the FCBD 2026 special with all-new can’t miss covers for collectors. 

In addition to the main cover by Pye Parr, Energon Universe Special 2026 will feature an impressive slate of variant covers by Energon Universe and top comics talent Howard Porter and Romulo Fajardo Jr., Jason Howard, Conor Hughes, and Cedric Poulat.  

The full list of covers is below: 

  • Energon Universe Special 2026 Cover A by Pye Parr 
  • Energon Universe Special 2026 Cover B by Howard Porter & Romulo Fajardo Jr.  
  • Energon Universe Special 2026 Cover C (1:10 Copy Incentive) by Jason Howard 
  • Energon Universe Special 2026 Cover D (1:25 Copy Incentive) by Conor Hughes 
  • Energon Universe Special 2026 Cover E (1:50 Copy Incentive) by Cedric Poulat

Blood Runs Out of Road in Blood & Thunder #12 by Benito Cereno, E.J. Su, MSassyk, and Robert Kirkman

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Skybound and Image Comics have revealed interior pages and the lineup of variant covers for Blood & Thunder #12. An issue so action-packed; additional story pages were required! From the team of writer Benito Cereno, artist E.J. Su, colorist MSassyK, letterer Rus Wooton, and co-creator Robert Kirkman, the pivotal chapter of this explosive story arc arrives in comic book shops on April 8, 2026.

Friends. Enemies. There may be no difference for Blood as everyone’s agendas are revealed. 

Blood & Thunder is a high-octane sci-fi action epic set in the far future. Earth has integrated alien species into society, but this new order has brought new kinds of laws, crimes, and dangers. The story follows bounty hunter Akeldama “Blood” Bledsoe and her cantankerous talking gun, Thunder, two of the galaxy’s best at tracking down the worst criminals. 

In addition to the main cover by E.J. Su and MSassyK, the lineup of variant covers for Blood & Thunder #12 also includes an open-to-order cover by Khary Randolph and Emilio Lopez, a 1:10 incentive variant cover by Haining, and a 1:25 incentive variant cover by Erica Henderson.

Blood & Thunder #12

The full list of covers is below:   

  • Blood & Thunder #12 Cover A by E.J. Su & MSassyK (Lunar Code: 0226IM0361)
  • Blood & Thunder #12 Cover B by Khary Randolph & Emilio Lopez (Lunar Code: 0226IM0362)
  • Blood & Thunder #12 Cover C (1:10 Incentive) by Haining (Lunar Code: 0226IM0363)
  • Blood & Thunder #12 Cover D (1:25 Incentive) by Erica Henderson (Lunar Code: 0226IM0364)
  • Blood & Thunder #12 Cover E (I Hate Fairyland Team-Up Variant) by E.J. Su (Lunar Code: 0226IM8011)
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