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Exclusive Preview: Dungeons of Doom #3

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Dungeons of Doom #3

(W) Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Benjamin Percy (A) Justin Mason, Robert Gill, Carlos Magno, Georges Jeanty, Karl Story
(C) GURU-eFX (L) Travis Lanham
(CA) Leinil Francis Yu, Romulo Fajardo, Jr. (VCA) Carlos Magno and Espen Grundetjern, Junggeun Yoon

DOOM’S SECRETS EXPOSED! The doors of Doom’s Dungeon have been thrown open, and his darkest secrets are unleashed! As Red Hulk’s surviving soldiers are infected by the mutant horror known as WHISPER, will Red Hulk be forced to KILL THEM before they condemn the entire planet? Meanwhile, the Hammer of Treachery and the Eye of Khonshu empower and punish all who try to wield them! What will happen when an Asgardian-cursed Hydra agent faces Wakandan agent UMBRA, empowered with the mysterious SKULL-SHAPED HERB? Many will die in this shocking conclusion… and the few who survive will not be the same!

Dungeons of Doom #3

Exclusive Preview: The Infernal Hulk #5

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The Infernal Hulk #5

(W) Phillip Kennedy Johnson (A) Kev Walker
(I) Cam Smith (C) Matthew Wilson (L) Cory Petit
(CA) Nic Klein (VCA) Giuseppe Camuncoli and Romulo Fajardo Jr., Adam Gorham and Edgar Delgado, SKAN

INFERNAL VERSUS ALMIGHTY! As Infernal Hulk prepares to deal his death blow against Earth, a being of unimaginable power descends from the heavens to save us: the Creator of the Marvel Universe himself! Everything on Earth will change after this shocking, never-before-seen battle for the ages: INFERNAL HULK versus THE ONE ABOVE ALL!

The Infernal Hulk #5

Preview: Transformers #30!

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Transformers #30

(W) Robert Kirkman (A) Dan Mora (C) Mike Spicer (L) Rus Wooton

Who will lead the Autobots? It’s Optimus Prime vs Elita-1. The fate of the Autobots hangs in the balance, because in the end, one shall stand… 

One thing’s for sure; nothing will be the same in the Transformers universe when a victor emerges. 

Inglorious X-Force #2 allows the personalities of the team to shine as it builds upon its mystery

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Inglorious X-Force #2

HELL TO PAY… HELLVERINE must face demonic temptation…and it’s all part of CABLE’S secret agenda! PLUS: Meet the HIDDEN AGENT who’s been STALKING X-Force from the shadows. The mysteries deepen, and the action amplifies as the true mission comes into focus… Inglorious X-Force #2 drops the team into another battle but there’s more going on than just another mission.

X-Force has a special place in my heart when it comes to the X-Men. I remember getting that first issue with excitement and reading the series’ initial run for quite some time. I was young, and it all seemed exciting building off of the New Mutants. There’s been numerous teams over the years, with some takes really entertaining and some not so much. Tim Seeley is in the driver seat here as the writer for what has been an intriguing series so far.

Inglorious X-Force #2 has the team together and another mission they have to undertake. What’s interesting so far about Seeley’s take isn’t the mystery of who the next traitor is, that’s been done before, but the focus on each character and what makes them work.

With an initial sequence of Boom Boom commenting on a video from the new MLF and a fight between Arhcangel and Hellverine, we get the sense this is a team that’s full of personality and attitude, much of which is going to clash and create excitement. But Seeley give us a bit more. Through their mission involving a cult, we get to see the focus on just a handful of characters. By the end of the issue, it’s clear what Cable is doing in assessing each member and figuring out who he can trust, but also what really makes them heroes. Ms. Marvel being the outlier of the group creates an interesting dynamic of a bunch of killers and the one person who sticks to their principles, something Cable seems to appreciate. It’s small details like this that make the comic stand out. Add in something more going on, for instance what Domino is doing, and the series has a lot of moving parts that’ll leave readers guessing.

The art by Michael Sta. Maria is good. With color by Romulo Fajardo Jr. and lettering by Joe Caramagna the comic is an interesting one with the usual big guns, pouches, and mutant powers, but going up against what is an undead horde. There’s something visually that makes it all interesting and feels like something a bit different than the usual battles.

Inglorious X-Force #2 has a lot going on for it with what feels like a few mysteries going on at once. Add in some intriguing personalities and dynamics within the team, mixed in with some fun dialogue, and you have a comic that feels like earlier years of X-Force. It hits the nostalgia while also delivering something a little different.

Story: Tim Seeley Art: Michael Sta. Maria
Color: Romulo Fajardo Jr. Letterer: Joe Caramagna
Story: 8.25 Art: 7.75 Overall: 8.0 Recommendation: Read

Marvel provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review

Purchase: Zeus Comics – Kindle

ComicsPRO 2026: M.A.S.K. by Dan Watters and Pye Parr joins the Energon Universe in June

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As announced today in Robert Kirkman’s keynote address at ComicsPro, Skybound, Image Comics, and Hasbro, will deliver an all-new addition to the Energon Universe, M.A.S.K., by writer Dan Watters, artist Pye Parr, colorist Pierluigi Casolino, and letterer Rus Wooton. Together, they’re launching the most anticipated new series of the year, where anyone–and everyone–in the Energon Universe must join the fight for humanity’s survival. The historic first issue of this explosive new ongoing series hits comic book shelves June 3, 2026. 

The world is becoming a terrifying place. Matt Trakker needs your help saving it. Enter M.A.S.K. — a network of specialists ready to respond to the next global emergency. At a moment’s notice, Trakker and his agents can deploy bleeding-edge technology that converts their vehicles–and their drivers–into the ultimate weapon. But Miles Mayhem and V.E.N.O.M. are one step ahead in a secret arms race, scouring the globe for deadly weapons from this planet and beyond, ready to sell out the entire human race. Only M.A.S.K. can stop them… but will Trakker’s own secrets jeopardize their entire mission?   

In addition to the main cover by Pye Parr, the lineup of variant covers for M.A.S.K. #1 includes open-to-order covers by J. Scott Campbell, Cedric Poulat, and Mark Spears, Energon Universe Third Anniversary connecting covers by Tom Reilly and Adriano Lucas, incentive variant covers by Kael Ngu, E.J. Su, Jonboy Meyers, Joshua Cassara and Romulo Fajardo Jr., and Daniel Warren Johnson and Mike Spicer, blank sketch covers featuring M.A.S.K. and V.E.N.O.M., foil covers by Pye Parr and J. Scott Campbell, and die-cut foil mask covers by Pye Parr, Luke Preece and Andres Juarez. 

M.A.S.K. #1 also features a first-ever Energon Universe blind bag program that allows fans a chance to get ANY of the solicited covers from A through K, intermixed at varying degrees of rarity. However, there are rare SURPRISE variant covers related to the Energon Universe that can be found in these blind bags. Those SURPRISE comics will not be publicly announced in advance of the issue release. 

In celebration of M.A.S.K.’s arrival in the Energon Universe, Skybound and Hasbro will feature an exclusive first look at M.A.S.K. in the Energon Universe Special 2026, a Free Comic Book Day issue releasing Saturday, May 2, 2026. The special issue will include four all-new stories from TRANSFORMERS, G.I. JOE, and Void Rivals and will serve as the first official glimpse into Dan Watters and Pye Parr’s M.A.S.K. 

Originally launched in 1985, M.A.S.K. (Mobile Armored Strike Kommand) became a pop-culture phenomenon with its mix of spy intrigue and sci-fi action. Brought to life through an animated series and bestselling toy line, M.A.S.K. followed Matt Trakker and his elite civilian task force as they battled Miles Mayhem and the criminal organization V.E.N.O.M. using advanced masks and transforming vehicles enhanced with extraordinary abilities. Now, M.A.S.K. enters the Energon Universe for a revolutionary new era. 

The full list of variant covers is below: 

  • M.A.S.K. #1 Cover A by Pye Parr 
  • M.A.S.K. #1 Cover B by J. Scott Campbell & Sabine Rich 
  • M.A.S.K. #1 Cover C by Cedric Poulat 
  • M.A.S.K. #1 Cover D by Mark Spears  
  • M.A.S.K. #1 Cover E Energon Universe Third Anniversary (Connecting) by Tom Reilly & Adriano Lucas 
  • M.A.S.K. #1 Cover F Energon Universe Third Anniversary (Connecting) by Tom Reilly 
  • M.A.S.K. #1 Cover G (1:25 Copy Incentive) by Kael Ngu 
  • M.A.S.K. #1 Cover H (1:50 Copy Incentive) by E.J. Su 
  • M.A.S.K. #1 Cover I (Foil) (1:100 Copy Incentive) by Jonboy Meyers ($5.99) 
  • M.A.S.K. #1 Cover J (1:250 Copy Incentive) by Joshua Cassara & Romulo Fajardo Jr. 
  • M.A.S.K. #1 Cover K (1:500 Copy Incentive) by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer 
  • M.A.S.K. #1 Cover L Blank Sketch Cover (M.A.S.K.) ($5.99) 
  • M.A.S.K. #1 Cover M Blank Sketch Cover (V.E.N.O.M.) ($5.99) 
  • M.A.S.K. #1 Cover N (Foil) by Pye Parr ($5.99) 
  • M.A.S.K. #1 Cover O Foil) by J. Scott Campbell & Sabine Rich ($5.99) 
  • M.A.S.K. #1 Cover P (Die Cut Foil Mask Cover) by Pye Parr & Luke Preece & Andres Juarez ($5.99) 
  • M.A.S.K. #1 Cover Q (Die Cut Foil Mask Cover) by Pye Parr & Luke Preece & Andres Juarez ($5.99) 
  • M.A.S.K. #1 Cover R Blind Bag by Andres Juarez ($5.99)

Optimus Prime vs Elita-1 Changes the Future of Transformers in Transformers #30!

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Skybound, Image Comics, and Hasbro have revealed interior pages and variant covers for Transformers #30, the two-time Eisner Award winning series from the powerhouse creative team of writer Robert Kirkman, artist Dan Mora, colorist Mike Spicer, and letterer Rus Wooton. The arc-ending chapter of the tentpole Energon Universe story will be available on shelves in comic book shops on March 11, 2026. 

Who will lead the Autobots? It’s Optimus Prime vs Elita-1. The fate of the Autobots hangs in the balance, because in the end, one shall stand… 

One thing’s for sure; nothing will be the same in the Transformers universe when a victor emerges. 

In addition to the main cover by artist David Nakayama, the lineup of variant covers for Transformers #30 includes an open-to-order cover B by Daniel Warren Johnson and Mike Spicer, the final cover of the connecting cover series by Jorge Corona and Mike Spicer, a 1:25 incentive variant by Taurin Clarke, a 1:50 incentive variant by Dan Mora and Andres Juarez, and a special Invincible Month team-up variant cover by Joshua Cassara and Romulo Fajardo Jr. 

Transformers #30

The full list of variant covers is below: 

  • TRANSFORMERS #30 Cover A by David Nakayama (Lunar Code: 0126IM0426) 
  • TRANSFORMERS #30 Cover B by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer (Lunar Code: 0126IM0427) 
  • TRANSFORMERS #30 Cover C (Connecting) by Jorge Corona & Mike Spicer (Lunar Code: 0126IM0428) 
  • TRANSFORMERS #30 Cover D (1:25 Copy Incentive) by Taurin Clarke (Lunar Code: 0126IM0429) 
  • TRANSFORMERS #30 Cover E (1:50 Copy Incentive) by Dan Mora & Andres Juarez (Lunar Code: 0126IM0430) 
  • TRANSFORMERS #30 Cover F (Invincible Month Cover Variant) by Joshua Cassara & Romulo Fajardo Jr. (Lunar Code: 0126IM8060)

Exclusive Preview: Captain America #7

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Captain America #7

(W) Chip Zdarsky (A) Delio Diaz, Frank Alpizar, Ben Harvey
(C) Romulo Fajardo Jr. (L) Joe Caramagna
(CA) Valerio Schiti and Frank Martin (VCA) Dan Jurgens, Brett Breeding and Rachelle Rosenberg, Tribute Games and Dotemu, Todd Nauck and Rachelle Rosenberg, Valerio Schiti, Clayton Crain

A CAPTAIN’S CRUSADE! Red Hulk’s fear of a second Doctor Doom rising from the ashes of Latveria spurs him into taking drastic action, just as Captain America discovers there are those within the war-torn country who see a path to a brighter future. Can Captain America bring their dream within reach, or are there too many forces stacked against him?

Captain America #7

Exclusive Preview: Generation X-23 #1

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Generation X-23 #1

(W) Jody Houser (A) Jacopo Camagni
(C) Erick Arciniega (L) Ariana Maher
(CA) Partha Pratim Sarkar and Romulo Fajardo Jr. (VCA) Lee Garbett and Arthur Hesli, Jeehyung Lee, Marcus To and Rachelle Rosenberg, Elizabeth Torque and Federico Blee, Skottie Young

HER NAME IS WOLVERINE. BUT THE LEGEND OF X-23 GROWS.

LAURA KINNEY was brainwashed and trained from birth to be the ultimate assassin as X-23. She’s long put that life behind her… but it seems she hasn’t quite outrun it yet! When LAURA and GABBY encounter someone who seems to be their LONG-LOST FRIEND, the harrowing plot they uncover will turn their worlds upside down. The next generation of X-subjects is here, and they follow in the deadly footsteps of X-23! Featuring a host of new heroes and villains, Generation X-23 have a surprise in store for the WOLVERINE!

Generation X-23 #1

Skybound, Image, and Hasbro Reveal G.I. JOE’s Risk’s Secret Origin

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Skybound, Image Comics, and Hasbro have announced the latest action-packed story arc in the hit Energon Universe series G.I. JOE. The creative team of writer Joshua Williamson, artist  Andrea Milana, colorist Lee Loughridge, and letterer Rus Wooton, kick off a twisted new three-issue run sure to shock fans on the road to the game changing 25th issue this summer. Find out what’s in store for the Joes and Cobra when G.I. JOE #22 arrives in comic shops May 20, 2026. 

After the conclusion to Dreadnok War, the Joes and Cobra are in a race to find Energon across the world, but Crystal Ball (making his Energon Universe first appearance) has other ideas, and some D.I.R.E. new tricks up his sleeve. And as the secret origin of G.I. Joe’s most unpredictable member Risk is revealed, the future of Joe and Cobra will change forever when Baroness and Destro meet again…   

This three-issue story arc of G.I. JOE from #22-24 includes main covers by Tom Reilly, additional open to order covers by Joshua Cassara and Romulo Fajardo Jr., Ben Oliver, and incentive variants including 1:25 by Tonči Zonjić and 1:50 by Andrea Milana. 

G.I. JOE #22 (Lunar Codes Coming Soon | $3.99) will be available at comic book shops and digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. 

G.I. JOE #23 (Lunar Codes Coming Soon | $3.99) will be available at comic book shops and digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. 

G.I. JOE #24 (Lunar Codes Coming Soon | $3.99) will be available at comic book shops and digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. 

The full list of variant covers is below: 

  • G.I. JOE #22 Cover A by Tom Reilly 
  • G.I. JOE #22 Cover B by Joshua Cassara & Romulo Fajardo Jr. 
  • G.I. JOE #22 Cover C by Ben Oliver 
  • G.I. JOE #22 Cover D (1:25 Incentive) by Tonči Zonjić 
  • G.I. JOE #22 Cover E (1:50 Incentive) by Andrea Milana 
  • G.I. JOE #23 Cover A by Tom Reilly 
  • G.I. JOE #23 Cover B Joshua Cassara & Romulo Fajardo Jr. 
  • G.I. JOE #23 Cover C by Ben Oliver 
  • G.I. JOE #23 Cover D (1:25 Incentive) by Tonči Zonjić 
  • G.I. JOE #23 Cover E (1:50 Incentive) by Andrea Milana 
  • G.I. JOE #24 Cover A by Tom Reilly 

Preview: G.I. JOE #18

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G.I. JOE #18

(W) Joshua Williamson (A) Marco Foderà (C) Lee Loughridge (L) Rus Wooton

A standalone Night Force covert op! 

The iconic ROADBLOCK makes his Energon Universe FIRST APPEARANCE… but will he be the newest recruit of Lady Jaye & Flint’s Night Force? Or will he join a different group?! 

G.I. JOE #18
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