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The First-Ever Energon Universe Comics Manga Variant Covers Arrive in December

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Skybound, Image Comics, and Hasbro have announced a spectacular set of manga variant covers for their Energon Universe comics from acclaimed manga artists Satoshi Shiki and Manabu Yashiro. 

These first-of-their-kind Energon Universe manga comic covers will be available as 1:50 incentive variants in the E cover slot for the December Energon Universe comic issues M.A.S.K. #7, Transformers #39, G.I. Joe #29, and Void Rivals #37. Fans can collect all four manga variant covers at your local comic shop, beginning with M.A.S.K. #7 on December 2, 2026! 

These first-ever manga variant covers to grace the Energon Universe comics will span a thrilling lineup of issues this December. M.A.S.K. #7 kicks off a new story arc with Scott Trakker in the middle of the action, Transformers #39 features Optimus against a surprising foe, G.I. Joe #29 delivers the final Night Force fight and the end of G.I. Joe as we know it, while Void Rivals #37 begins the all-new Pit of Destruction story arc for Darak and Solila. 

M.A.S.K. #7 (SRP: $3.99) will be available at comic book shops and digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play on December 2, 2026. 

Transformers #39 (SRP: $3.99) will be available at comic book shops and digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play on December 9, 2026. 

G.I. Joe #29 (SRP: $3.99) will be available at comic book shops and digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play on December 16, 2026. 

Void Rivals #37 (SRP: $3.99) will be available at comic book shops and digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play on December 23, 2026. 

The full list of Energon Universe manga covers is below: 

  • M.A.S.K. #7 Cover E (1:50 Incentive, Manga Variant) by Satoshi Shiki 
  • Transformers #39 Cover E (1:50 Incentive, Manga Variant) by Satoshi Shiki 
  • G.I. Joe #29 Cover E (1:50 Incentive, Manga Variant) by Manabu Yashiro
  • Void Rivals #37 Cover E (1:50 Incentive, Manga Variant) by Satoshi Shiki 

M.A.S.K. Origins reprints previous material that introduced M.A.S.K. to the Energon Universe

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THE ARMS RACE BETWEEN M.A.S.K. and V.E.N.O.M. STARTS HERE!

The biggest names in comics deliver the action-packed origin of M.A.S.K. and V.E.N.O.M. with this special double-sized issue collecting Matt Trakker and Miles Mayhem’s earliest appearances from the pages of Transformers, G.I. Joe, and Energon Universe Special 2025!

Story: Joshua Williamson, Robert Kirkman
Art: Andrea Milana, Dan Mora
Color: Lee Loughridge, Mike Spicer
Letterer: Rus Wooton

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Void Rivals #33 focuses a lot on introducing ROM to readers

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Darak and Solila find themselves face-to-face with none other than ROM! Can you believe it?!

Story: Robert Kirkman
Art: Conor Hughes
Color: Patricio Delpeche
Letterer: Rus Wooton

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The ROM Special is a solid introduction of the character to the Energon Universe

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THE ENERGON UNIVERSE DEBUT THAT BROKE THE INTERNET!

The superstar dream team of Robert Kirkman and Lorenzo De Felici reunites for the First Appearance of the character that fans have demanded since the launch of the Energon Universe – enter ROM! This full-length debut reprint, featuring all new covers, leads directly into the can’t-miss upcoming issues of Void Rivals!

Story: Robert Kirkman
Art: Lorenzo De Felici
Color: Matheus Lopes
Letterer: Rus Wooton

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Round Two of G.I. Joe vs Night Force Is Here in G.I. Joe #26

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Skybound, Image Comics, and Hasbro have revealed preview pages and the lineup of variant covers for G.I. Joe #26, brought to you by the creative team of writer Joshua Williamson, artist Tom Reilly, colorist Lee Loughridge, and letterer Rus Wooton. The battle continues when G.I. Joe #26 hits comic book shops on September 16, 2026. 

Round two: G.I. Joe and Night Force won’t back down!  

The epic battle between the two teams takes a dangerous turn as a new Joe – G.I. B.A.T. (yeah, you read that right!)- enters the fight! Can Baroness’s secret mission stop the war? 

G.I. Joe #26 features a main cover by artist Tom Reilly with a lineup of variant covers that includes two open to order covers by Jerome Opeña and Neeraj Menon and InHyuk Lee, a 1:25 incentive streetwear variant by Fadime Yildirim, and a 1:50 incentive variant by Jonboy Meyers featuring the first cover appearance of G.I. B.A.T. 

G.I. Joe #26

The full list of variant covers is below: 

  • G.I. Joe #26 Cover A by Tom Reilly (Lunar Code: 0726IM0440)  
  • G.I. Joe #26 Cover B by Jerome Opeña & Neeraj Menon (Lunar Code: 0726IM0441) 
  • G.I. Joe #26 Cover C by InHyuk Lee (Lunar Code: 0726IM0442) 
  • G.I. Joe #26 Cover D (1:25 Incentive) by Fadime Yildirim (Lunar Code: 0726IM0443)
  • G.I. Joe #26 Cover E (1:50 Incentive) by Jonboy Meyers (Lunar Code: 0726IM0444) 

Preview: G.I. JOE #25

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G.I. JOE #25

(W) Joshua Williamson (A) Tom Reilly, Andrea Milana (C) Lee Loughridge (L) Rus Wooton

It had to happen: G.I. Joe VS Night Force!  

Everything has been leading to this EXTRA-SIZED landmark issue as Joe battles Joe, friends become enemies, and the chart-topping creative team kicks off the biggest G.I. Joe story in Energon Universe history! 

G.I. Joe #25

Transformers #35 covers a lot in the strongest issue of the current arc and creative team

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Wheeljack toils away on secret projects in his secret lab in the Cybertron Shard, unaware of the utter chaos unfolding as the remaining Autobots defend against an all-out assault from the Decepticons!

Story: Robert Kirkman
Art: Jason Howard
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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Get a look at the New Superion, debuting in Transformers #36!

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Skybound, Image Comics, and Hasbro have revealed a first look at Transformers #36, the story arc finale of the two-time Eisner Award winning series from the creative team of writer Robert Kirkman, artist Jason Howard, colorist Mike Spicer, and letterer Rus Wooton. Don’t miss the conclusion of the current story arc in Transformers #36, available in comic book shops on September 9, 2026. 

The new Superion debuts!  

That’s right! In a move no one could have predicted, Thundercracker takes his place among the Aerialbots! They assemble just in time to… wait… what’s that sound? Could it be? 

COBRA-LA-LA-LA-LA-LA-LA-LA! 

In addition to the main cover by artist David Nakayama, the lineup of variant covers for Transformers #36 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 Ito, and a 1:50 incentive variant by Homare. 

Transformers #36

The full list of variant covers is below: 

  • Transformers #36 Cover A by David Nakayama (Lunar Code: 0726IM0539) 
  • Transformers #36 Cover B by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer (Lunar Code: 0726IM0540) 
  • Transformers #36 Cover C by Jason Howard & Annalisa Leoni (Lunar Code: 0726IM0541) 
  • Transformers #36 Cover D (1:25 Copy Incentive) by Ito (Lunar Code: 0726IM0542) 
  • Transformers #36 Cover E (1:50 Copy Incentive) by Homare (Lunar Code: 0726IM0543)

M.A.S.K. #3 is an improvement focused on what the helmets can do plus a surprise reveal

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Miles Mayhem—are you ready to destroy the world? What secret is Mayhem hiding, even from V.E.N.O.M.? You don’t want to wait for a second printing to grab this issue!!!

Story: Dan Watters
Art: Pye Parr
Color: Pierluigi Casolino
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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Baron Karza Makes Shocking Energon Universe Comics Debut in M.A.S.K. #3

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Skybound, Image Comics, and Hasbro have revealed the landmark first Energon Universe comic appearance of the infamous Micronauts villain Baron Karza in M.A.S.K. #3. From the creative team of writer Dan Watters, artist Pye Parr, colorist Pierluigi Casolino, and letterer Rus Wooton. M.A.S.K. #3 is out now in comic shops.  

M.A.S.K.’s series debut blind bag program introduced ROM to Skybound’s Energon Universe, and the series continues to surprise fans with unexpected first appearances.  

Now, the new M.A.S.K. series revealed Miles Mayhem’s secret ally is none other than Baron Karza, whose first appearance portends dark plans for Mayhem’s retaliation against Matt Trakker…and his son Scotty. 

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