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NYCC 2026: Transformers! G.I. Joe! Turok! Skybound Visions Is HERE!

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At New York Comic Con, Skybound Entertainment, Image Comics, Hasbro, and Universal announced “Skybound Visions,” a new line of standalone, limited comic series featuring reimaginings of pop culture icons, exploring who those characters are – and who they can be. 

Bringing together the biggest comic characters and the biggest creators, Skybound Visions issues will tell complete, evergreen stories showcasing new sides of these beloved icons. Their stories serve as perfect jumping-on points for new readers, while also rewarding lifelong fans.  

The Skybound Visions line will launch in 2027 with Transformers: Bumblebee – Lost Planet in January, G.I. Joe: The Island of Dr. Mindbender in February, and Turok: Son of Stone in March. Each issue will be printed on deluxe newsprint, and feature variant covers by top talent.  

Transformers: Bumblebee – Lost Planet by writer Tate Brombal and Matt Emmons, colorist Giovanna Niro, and letterer Becca Carey arrives in comic shops on January 27, 2027. 

After a devastating Decepticon attack, Bumblebee is stranded on an uncharted planet. Lost in the galaxy, with no way to call for help, the so-called “weakest of all the Autobots” must tackle the biggest mission of his young life. But beneath its surface, this strange planet holds a secret that’s already begun to corrupt and change its indigenous life. Now, the Autobots’ greatest hope must come from the evolution of its most unexpected warrior… if Bee can survive being hunted by the deadliest Decepticon of all! 

A colorful comic cover featuring a stylized robot character resembling Bumblebee from Transformers, surrounded by whimsical flora and fauna in a vibrant alien landscape.
A comic book panel depicting a character in deep space, surrounded by debris and a distant planet. The character, resembling a small robot, appears to be floating aimlessly with speech bubbles indicating sounds and commands.
Comic strip featuring Autobot characters in a battle scenario, with scenes of tension as they prepare for conflict against Decepticons, emphasizing themes of urgency and teamwork.
A comic panel featuring Autobots in an action-packed scene. Characters are discussing a strategic analysis, with Shockwave targeting Autobots. Bumblebee attempts to intervene, leading to a dynamic explosion as Optimus Prime delivers a motivational message.
An illustrated scene from 'Transformers: Bumblebee - Lost Planet' featuring a colorful alien landscape with diverse vegetation, mountains in the background, and a dramatic explosion effect labeled 'KOOM'.
Cover of the comic book 'Transformers: Bumblebee Lost Planet,' featuring Bumblebee and Optimus Prime in action with laser beams and an explosive background, showcasing vibrant comic art style.
Colorful comic book cover featuring Bumblebee from Transformers, depicted in a vibrant alien landscape with purple foliage and neon green background, labeled as 'Transformers: Bumblebee Last Planet'.
Comic book cover featuring a boy with a device in a vibrant alien landscape, alongside a partially buried Bumblebee Transformer character.
Cover art for the comic 'Transformers: Bumblebee - Lost Planet' featuring an abandoned landscape with large mechanical hands and organic vines. The title is prominently displayed in bold lettering.
Cover of Transformers: Bumblebee - Lost Planet comic featuring Bumblebee in a vibrant forest, interacting with a young human character surrounded by colorful plants and creatures.
Cover of the comic book 'Transformers: Bumblebee - Lost Planet' featuring the title prominently displayed.

Then, just one new comic book day after Transformers: Bumblebee – Lost Planet #1 debuts, G.I. Joe: The Island of Dr. Mindbender by writer Karl Kerschl and Doug Mahnke, inker Jaime Mendoza, colorist David Baron, and letterer Tom Napolitano lands in stores on February 2, 2027.  

The last team of Joes sent to the Island of Dr. Mindbender never came back… Now, Codename: Flint must return to active duty to lead a fresh batch of recruits to the isolated compound of a madman. A mad scientist who’s grown madder every year–and his creations more monstrous. In the deadliest mission of his career, Flint just wants to rescue his old friends and get back to his family. But on this island, survival isn’t just half the battle–it’s the whole damn war! 

Cover of G.I. Joe comic titled 'The Island of Dr. Mindbender', featuring a group of seven armed characters in military attire, set against a dramatic background with smoke and water.
A comic book panel showing a tense scene at night with soldiers in a jungle setting. One soldier is holding a weapon while another is on the ground with a device, both looking alert. Dialogue bubbles convey a sense of urgency and communication challenges.
A comic book scene featuring two armed characters near a river, one yelling for an emergency pickup while the other is in a combat stance, ready to shoot. The background shows dense foliage and the atmosphere is tense, suggesting a conflict.
A comic panel depicting a tense scene in the ocean. Two characters are in distress, one is calling for help on a radio while struggling in the water. In the foreground, a hand clutches a sinking phone, and red splashes suggest danger or injury.
A group of six G.I. Joe characters, including soldiers and a Rottweiler dog, standing together with diverse weapons and gear, showcasing their battle-ready appearance.
Illustration of a group of G.I. Joe characters on a rocky terrain, featuring diverse soldiers with weapons, including a dog, in an action-packed scene.
Cover of 'G.I. Joe: The Island of Dr. Mindbender' comic book featuring an armed character with a serious expression, surrounded by blood splatters.
Cover of G.I. Joe comic titled 'The Island of Dr. Mindbender', featuring a dark and mysterious jungle scene with a menacing creature lurking in the foliage.
Comic book cover for 'G.I. Joe: The Island of Dr. Mindbender' featuring a character in tactical gear kneeling in a jungle, holding a bloody knife near a pool of blood.
Illustration of a woman with red hair and sunglasses, wearing a black jacket and a yellow shirt, set against an orange background, featuring the title 'G.I. Joe: The Island of Dr. Mindbender' at the top.
Cover of the comic book 'G.I. Joe: The Island of Dr. Mindbender', featuring the title prominently displayed.

The first Gold Key character in Skybound Visions, Turok: Son of Stone by writer Stephen Graham Jones and Leandro Fernández, and colorist Lee Loughridge with letterer Tom Napolitano hits comic shops on March 10, 2027.  

Turok wanted to dig up the past. Now, he must survive it. Turok dreamed that his dig in New Mexico would make his name legendary. But when the ground gave way, he fell through history and landed in a valley that shouldn’t exist. Where the Ice Age sits on top of the time of dinosaurs, and at every turn he discovers an era older and hungrier than the last. In a relentless quest to return to his son, Turok must unearth the truth about this hidden world and not lose his grip on a shifting reality that threatens to consume him. Sometimes a dream coming true is a nightmare beyond imagination… 

Cover art of 'Turok: Son of Stone' comic featuring a muscular, shirtless Native American warrior holding a gun and a staff, surrounded by dinosaurs and prehistoric creatures.
A desert landscape with a rugged mountain backdrop, featuring a cowboy on horseback in the distance and a large animal skull in the foreground. Three comic panels depict a close-up of a character wearing a hat, a thoughtful expression, and another character turning away.
A comic panel depicting a scene at Carlsbad Caverns National Park, with a sign in the background and a park ranger using a metal detector while horses are tied nearby.
A comic panel depicting a person in a rugged setting, examining bones of a large skeleton, with a focus on their surprised expression and tools in hand.
A comic panel featuring a chaotic scene with characters reacting to a loud noise, amidst scattered dinosaur bones. The background is dark, with bright orange onomatopoeia depicting sounds like 'KRAACK!' and 'AAH!' A horse is startled in one segment, and a comet is shown in another, with a child and alien-like creatures depicted.

To celebrate this brand-new initiative, a special Skybound Visions ashcan will be available in comic shops on Wednesday, November 11th, providing readers with a sneak peak of character designs and what to expect from all three series in the first slate of Skybound Visions titles.