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The Energon Universe 2026 Special teases what’s to come but missing that really exciting moment

The biggest year in Energon Universe history is here, with all new stories from the worlds of TRANSFORMERS, G.I. JOE, VOID RIVALS, and beyond. Join the biggest names in comics for both a perfect jumping on point into the Energon Universe and a can’t miss experience for long-time fans.

Story: Robert Kirkman, Dan Watters, Joshua Williamson
Art: Pye Parr, Jason Howard, Conor Hughes, Tom Reilly
Color: Pye Parr, Sarah Stern, Patricio Delpeche, Lee Loughridge
Letterer: Rus Wooton

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

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 Bressancolorist 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)

Void Rivals #29 has some interesting aspects and has us interested in what comes next

The Quintesson War nears its conclusion as Darak and his father, Minister Dulin, are put on trial! Oh, wait—what is an ELITE SHARKTICON?!

Story: Robert Kirkman
Art: Andrei Bressan
Color: Dee Cunniffe
Letterer: Rus Wooton

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

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)

G.I. JOE #21 is an awesome nod to the classic Silent Issue as a team is sent to extract Scarlett

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?

Story: Joshua Williamson
Art: Tom Reilly
Color: Lee Loughridge
Letterer: Rus Wooton

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

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 WootonKicking 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 Leonia 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

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

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Preview: Transformers #31

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

Skybound Reveals a First Look at M.A.S.K. #1 by Dan Watters and Pye Parr

Skybound, Image Comics, and Hasbro have shared a first look at preview pages and covers from  M.A.S.K. #1, the debut issue of the all-new Energon Universe series by writer Dan Wattersartist Pye Parrcolorist Pierluigi Casolino, and letterer Rus Wooton. The first issue of this monumental new ongoing series lands in comic shops on June 10, 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. SuJonboy 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 (that mirror existing ratios). However, there are three rare SURPRISE Energon Universe comics 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. Thespecial issue will include four all-new stories from TRANSFORMERSG.I. JOE, and VOID RIVALS and will serve as the first official glimpse into Dan Watters and Pye Parr’s M.A.S.K. 

M.A.S.K. #1

The full list of variant covers is below: 

  • M.A.S.K. #1 Cover A by Pye Parr (Lunar Code: 0426IM8000) 
  • M.A.S.K. #1 Cover B by J. Scott Campbell & Sabine Rich (Lunar Code: 0426IM8001) 
  • M.A.S.K. #1 Cover C by Cedric Poulat (Lunar Code: 0426IM8002) 
  • M.A.S.K. #1 Cover D by Mark Spears (Lunar Code: 0426IM8003) 
  • M.A.S.K. #1 Cover E Energon Universe Third Anniversary (Connecting) by Tom Reilly & Adriano Lucas (Lunar Code: 0426IM8004) 
  • M.A.S.K. #1 Cover F Energon Universe Third Anniversary (Connecting) by Tom Reilly (Lunar Code: 0426IM8005) 
  • M.A.S.K. #1 Cover G (1:25 Copy Incentive) by Kael Ngu (Lunar Code: 0426IM8006) 
  • M.A.S.K. #1 Cover H (1:50 Copy Incentive) by E.J. Su (Lunar Code: 0426IM8007) 
  • M.A.S.K. #1 Cover I (Foil) (1:100 Copy Incentive) by Jonboy Meyers ($5.99) (Lunar Code: 0426IM8008) 
  • M.A.S.K. #1 Cover J (1:250 Copy Incentive) by Joshua Cassara & Romulo Fajardo Jr. (Lunar Code: 0426IM8009) 
  • M.A.S.K. #1 Cover K (1:500 Copy Incentive) by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer (Lunar Code: 0426IM8010) 
  • M.A.S.K. #1 Cover L Blank Sketch Cover (M.A.S.K.) ($5.99) (Lunar Code: 0426IM8011) 
  • M.A.S.K. #1 Cover M Blank Sketch Cover (V.E.N.O.M.) ($5.99) (Lunar Code: 0426IM8012) 
  • M.A.S.K. #1 Cover N (Foil) by Pye Parr ($5.99) (Lunar Code: 0426IM8013) 
  • M.A.S.K. #1 Cover O (Foil) by J. Scott Campbell & Sabine Rich ($5.99) (Lunar Code: 0426IM8014) 
  • M.A.S.K. #1 Cover P (Die Cut Foil Mask Cover) by Pye Parr & Luke Preece & Andres Juarez ($5.99) (Lunar Code: 0426IM8015 
  • M.A.S.K. #1 Cover Q (Die Cut Foil Mask Cover) by Pye Parr & Luke Preece & Andres Juarez ($5.99) (Lunar Code: 0426IM8016) 
  • M.A.S.K. #1 Cover R Blind Bag by Andres Juarez ($5.99) (Lunar Code: 0426IM8017) 
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