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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) 

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

SkyboundImage 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 HowardTom ReillyConor Hughesand 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

Void Rivals #28 has some interesting aspects but overall The Quintesson War falls flat

THE QUINTESSON WAR CONTINUES! Tremble before the awesome might of the QUINTESSON TRIBUNAL! No ordinary judge can preside over matters of war!

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

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Storm Shadow and Scarlett Return for the Ultimate Showdown in G.I. JOE #21

Skybound, Image Comics, and Hasbro have revealed preview pages and the lineup of variant covers for G.I. JOE #21. The superstar creative team of writer Joshua Williamson, artist Tom Reilly, colorist Lee Loughridge, and letterer Rus Wooton, bring the heat in an action-packed issue featuring the return of two iconic G.I. Joe characters. Find out what happens when fan favorite ninjas duke it out in G.I. JOE #21, arriving in stores April 15, 2026

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? 

G I. JOE #21 features a main cover by Tom Reilly, two additional open to order covers by Joshua Cassara and Romulo Fajardo Jr., and Ben Oliver, incentive variants including a 1:25 cover by Tonči Zonjić, a 1:50 cover by Jay Anacleto and Romulo Fajardo Jr., and a 1:100 cover by Ito

G I. JOE #21

The full list of variant covers is below:

  • G.I. JOE #21 Cover A by Tom Reilly (Lunar Code: 0226IM0393) 
  • G.I. JOE #21 Cover B by Joshua Cassara & Romulo Fajardo Jr. (Lunar Code: 0226IM0394)
  • G.I. JOE #21 Cover C by Ben Oliver (Lunar Code: 0226IM0395) 
  • G.I. JOE #21 Cover D (1:25 Incentive) by Tonči Zonjić (Lunar Code: 0226IM0396) 
  • G.I. JOE #21 Cover E (1:50 Incentive, Foil) by Jay Anacleto & Romulo Fajardo Jr. (Lunar Code: 0226IM0397) 
  • G.I. JOE #21 Cover F (1:100 Incentive) by Ito (Lunar Code: 0226IM0398)

Duke and Optimus meet in G.I. JOE #20 and the result is… just ok

OPTIMUS PRIME AND DUKE MEET FOR THE FIRST TIME What does this mean for future of the Energon Universe?

Story: Joshua Williamson
Art: Andrea Milana
Color: Lee Loughridge
Letterer: Rus Wooton

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The Biggest Megatron Story Ever Begins in Transformers #31 by Robert Kirkman and Ludo Lullabi

Skybound, Image Comics, and Hasbro have shared a first look at Transformers #31, the next chapter of the two-time Eisner Award winning series from the powerhouse creative team ofwriter Robert Kirkman, artist Ludo Lullabi, colorist Mike Spicer, and letterer 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. 

In addition to the main cover by artist David Nakayama, the lineup of variant covers for Transformers #31 includes an open-to-order cover B by Daniel Warren Johnson and Mike Spicer, a 1:10 incentive variant by Pye Parra 1:25 incentive variant by Manabu Yashiro, a 1:50 incentive variant by Ludo Lullabi, a 1:100 incentive foil variant by Patricia Martín, and a blank sketch cover. 

Transformers #31

The full list of variant covers is below: 

  • TRANSFORMERS #31 Cover A by David Nakayama (Lunar Code: 0226IM0463) 
  • TRANSFORMERS #31 Cover B by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer (Lunar Code: 0226IM0464) 
  • TRANSFORMERS #31 Cover C (1:10 Copy Incentive) (Connecting) by Pye Parr (Lunar Code: 0226IM0465) 
  • TRANSFORMERS #31 Cover D (1:25 Copy Incentive) by Manabu Yashiro (Lunar Code: 0226IM0466) 
  • TRANSFORMERS #31 Cover E (1:50 Copy Incentive) by Ludo Lullabi (Lunar Code: 0226IM0467) 
  • TRANSFORMERS #31 Cover F (Foil) (1:100 Copy Incentive) by Patricia Martín (Lunar Code: 0226IM0468)
  • TRANSFORMERS #31 Cover G Blank Sketch Cover (Lunar Code: 0226IM0468) 

Transformers #30 is Elita-1 vs. Optimus in an issue sure to piss off a lot of Transformers fans

It’s Optimus Prime vs. Elita-1—and the future of the Autobots hangs in the balance! One shall stand and one… ah, you know the rest.

Story: Robert Kirkman
Art: Dan Mora
Color: Mike Spicer
Letterer: Rus Wooton

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Preview: Transformers #30!

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. 

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