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Skybound, Image, and Hasbro Celebrate the Third Anniversary of the Energon Universe with All-New Commemorative Covers by Tom Reilly and Adriano Lucas

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Skybound, Image Comics, and Hasbro have announced commemorative connecting variant covers from Skybound-exclusive artist Tom Reilly and colorist Adriano Lucas coming in June 2026 to celebrate the third anniversary of the Energon Universe, the record-breaking comics line that began with the iconic stealth launch of Void Rivals #1 from writer Robert Kirkman and artist Lorenzo De Felici. 

Since then, the Energon Universe has grown to include the two-time Eisner Award winning TRANSFORMERS whose current creative team consists of writer Robert Kirkman, artist Jason Howard, and colorist Mike Spicer, G.I. JOE by writer Joshua Williamson, artist Andrea Milana, and colorist Lee Loughridge, and now also the brand-new series M.A.S.K. by writer Dan Watters, artist Pye Parr, and colorist Pierluigi Casolino, launching June 3. 

To mark the anniversary, each Energon Universe comic releasing in June 2026 will feature two sets of open-to-order, connecting, full art variant covers from fan-favorite Energon Universe artist Tom Reilly and colorist Adriano Lucas, the second black & white version of Reilly’s art.  

The variants will be available for M.A.S.K. #1, TRANSFORMERS #33, G.I. JOE #23, and Void Rivals #31. With the full art piece featuring 82 iconic characters, including recent Energon Universe returning favorites M.A.S.K., V.E.N.O.M., Arcee Magnus, Crystal Ball, Storm Shadow, and Scarlett, this is a connecting cover set collectors do not want to miss.

M.A.S.K. #1 (Lunar Codes Below| $4.99) will be available at comic book shops and digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. 

The anniversary variant covers are listed below: 

  • M.A.S.K. #1 Cover E Energon Universe Third Anniversary Variant (Connecting) by Tom Reilly & Adriano Lucas (Lunar Code: 0426IM8004) 
  • M.A.S.K. #1 Cover F Energon Universe Third Anniversary Variant (Black & White) (Connecting) by Tom Reilly (Lunar Code: 0426IM8005) 

TRANSFORMERS #33 (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 10, 2026. 

The anniversary variant covers are listed below: 

  • TRANSFORMERS #33 Cover F Energon Universe Third Anniversary Variant (Connecting) by Tom Reilly & Adriano Lucas 
  • TRANSFORMERS #33 Cover G Energon Universe Third Anniversary Variant (Black & White)(Connecting) by Tom Reilly 

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. 

The anniversary variant covers are listed below: 

  • G.I. JOE #23 Cover F Energon Universe Third Anniversary Variant (Connecting) by Tom Reilly & Adriano Lucas
  • G.I. JOE #23 Cover G Energon Universe Third Anniversary Variant (Black & White) (Connecting) by Tom Reilly 

Void Rivals #31 (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 24, 2026. 

The anniversary variant covers are listed below: 

  • Void Rivals #31 Cover H Energon Universe Third Anniversary Variant (Connecting) by Tom Reilly & Adriano Lucas 
  • Void Rivals #31 Cover I Energon Universe Third Anniversary Variant (Black & White) (Connecting) by Tom Reilly

Absolute Flash #12 wraps up the first year with a nice finale to the story and teasing what’s next

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Wally must battle it out in attempt to save his father and stop the rampaging monster as the first year wraps up!

Story: Jeff Lemire
Art: Nick Robles, A.L. Kaplan
Color: Adriano Lucas
Letterer: Tom Napolitano

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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Nightwing: Leaping Into the Light DC Compact Comics edition is a nice intro but feels incomplete

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Dick Grayson is back in Blüdhaven—and this time, he’s not just fighting crime, he’s changing the city. With a new mission, a loyal dog, and a mysterious villain stealing hearts—literally—Nightwing leaps into the light to become the hero his city needs. But when the world learns “Get Grayson,” the stakes rise higher than ever.

Nightwing: Leaping into the Light – DC Compact Comics Edition collects Nightwing Vol. 1: Leaping into the Light (issues #78–83) and Nightwing Vol. 2: Get Grayson (issues #84–88). Written by Tom Taylor and illustrated by Bruno Redondo, this critically acclaimed run redefines Dick Grayson’s role in the DC Universe. As he inherits a fortune and a new purpose, Nightwing must face a terrifying new villain named Heartless and navigate a conspiracy that puts a target on his back. With vibrant storytelling, heartfelt moments, and stunning visuals, this edition is perfect for new readers and longtime fans alike.

Story: Tom Taylor
Art: Bruno Redondo, Rick Leonardi, Neil Edwards, Geraldo Borges
Ink: Bruno Redondo, Andy Lanning, Scott Hanna, Wade Von Grawbadger
Color: Adriano Lucas
Letterer: Wes Abbott, Andworld Design

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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)

Absolute Flash #11 gives us a better idea as to what the strange portal leads to

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Wally finds himself pulled into the mysterious dimension that Barry was trying to access. But how can he escape and make it back to Fort Fox and save his father?

Story: Jeff Lemire
Art: Nick Robles
Color: Adriano Lucas
Letterer: Tom Napolitano

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: 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

The Quintesson War Explodes in Void Rivals #26. Get a first look.

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Skybound, Image Comics, and Hasbro have revealed interior pages and the lineup of variant covers for Void Rivals #26. From writer Robert Kirkman, artist Andrei Bressan, colorist Patricio Delpeche, and letterer Rus Wooton, this all-new chapter of the epic space opera hits comic book shops on January 28, 2026. 

The Quintesson war rages on! Sharkticon hordes sweep the Sacred Ring as the Zertonians and Agorrian’s finally reach unity—in fighting a common enemy! 

Void Rivals #26 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 Leirix Li, and a 1:50 incentive variant by Chuma Hill. 

Void Rivals #26

The full list of covers is below:  

  • Void Rivals #26 Cover A by Lorenzo De Felici (Lunar Code: 1125IM0385)  
  • Void Rivals #26 Cover B by Andrei Bressan & Adriano Lucas (Lunar Code: 1125IM0386)  
  • Void Rivals #26 Cover C by Ben Oliver (Lunar Code: 1125IM0387)  
  • Void Rivals #26 Cover D (1:25 Copy Incentive) by Leirix Li (Lunar Code: 1125IM0388)  
  • Void Rivals #26 Cover E (1:50 Copy Incentive) by Chuma Hill (Lunar Code: 1125IM0389) 

Absolute Flash #10 is a nice piece of the puzzle as it teases what Thawne and Allen were up to

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The deeper into Fort Fox Wally West goes, the more mysteries appear for him to chase. And whose voice is that calling to him?

Story: Jeff Lemire
Art: Nick Robles
Color: Adriano Lucas
Letterer: Tom Napolitano

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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The First Appearance of Roadblock! Skybound Shares First Look at G.I. JOE #18

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Skybound, Image Comics, and Hasbro have revealed preview pages and the lineup of variant covers for G.I. JOE #18. From the creative team of writer Joshua Williamson, artist Marco Foderà, colorist Lee Loughridge, and letterer Rus Wooton, the next issue of the hit Energon Universe series lands in comic shops on January 28, 2026. 

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?! 

In addition to the main cover by Tom Reilly, G.I. JOE #18 will feature an open-to-order variant cover by Kendrick “Kunkka” Lim, an open-to-order variant cover by Ben Oliver, a 1:25 incentive variant by Lucas Meyer and Adriano Lucas, a 1:50 incentive variant by Michele Rubini and Romulo Fajardo Jr, and a 1:100 incentive foil variant by Patricia Martín. 

G.I. JOE #18

The full list of variant covers is below: 

  • G.I. JOE #18 Cover A by Tom Reilly (Lunar Code: 1125IM0313) 
  • G.I. JOE #18 Cover B by Kendrick “Kunkka” Lim (Lunar Code: 1125IM0314) 
  • G.I. JOE #18 Cover C by Ben Oliver (Lunar Code: 1125IM0315) 
  • G.I. JOE #18 Cover D (1:25 Copy Incentive) by Lucas Meyer & Adriano Lucas (Lunar Code: 1125IM0316) 
  • G.I. JOE #18 Cover E (1:50 Copy Incentive) by Michele Rubini & Romulo Fajardo Jr. (Lunar Code: 1125IM0317) 
  • G.I. JOE #18 Cover F (Foil) (1:100 Copy Incentive) by Patricia Martín (Lunar Code: 1125IM0318) 

Skybound Reveals Variant Covers for Ghost Pepper #7

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Skybound and Image Comics have revealed the variant cover lineup for Ghost Pepper #7, from creator/writer/artist/letterer Ludo Lullabi and colorist Adriano Lucas. Ghost Pepper #7 continues the new arc of the fiery action series and will arrive in comic book shops on January 21, 2026. 

Ghost Pepper  has introduced readers to a reality where humanity survived a monstrous threat, but the world isn’t better for everyone. Every day Loloi hits the road to deliver her delicious cooking to the masses, outsmarting her treacherous competition and staying one step ahead of the massive robots “protecting” them all. But everything changes when she serves a mysterious warrior named Ash, whose secrets might just save the world…if his superhuman strength doesn’t destroy it first. 

Now, Ash’s role in saving the world is revealed, and his enemies plan to silence him…permanently. A new battle begins in issue #7! 

In addition to the main cover by Ludo Lullabi, the lineup of variant covers for Ghost Pepper #7 also includes an open-to-order cover by Chuma Hill, the continuation of the 1:10 incentive “action figure” variant cover series by Frédéric Pham Chuong, a 1:25 incentive variant cover by Riley Rossmo, and a 1:50 incentive variant cover by Homare. 

The full list of covers is below: 

  • Ghost Pepper #7 Cover A by Ludo Lullabi (Lunar Code: 1125IM0322) 
  • Ghost Pepper #7 Cover B by Chuma Hill (Lunar Code: 1125IM0323) 
  • Ghost Pepper #7 Cover C (1:10 Incentive) by Frédéric Pham Chuong (Lunar Code: 1125IM0324) 
  • Ghost Pepper #7 Cover D (1:25 Incentive) by Riley Rossmo (Lunar Code: 1125IM0325) 
  • Ghost Pepper #7 Cover E (1:50 Incentive) by Homare (Lunar Code: 1125IM0326) 
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