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

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Skybound, Image 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 Howard, Tom Reilly, Conor Hughes, and 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

Get a first look at G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero Sssilent Missions – Copperhead #1 by Howard Porter

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Skybound, Image Comics, and Hasbro have revealed a first look at interior pages from G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero Sssilent Missions – Copperhead #1, an all-new one-shot debuting for Skybound’s Silent Missions month. Made by renowned writer and artist Howard Porter and colorist Romulo Fajardo Jr., this issue arrives in comic book shops on April 22. 

The face of comic books changed forever when G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero #21 introduced fans to the “Silent Interlude,” an action-packed story with no dialogue. This April, Silent Missions Month returns for a second year, but with a new twist: the focus turns to Cobra as its most lethal members take center stage in a new series of silent, high-stakes stories, featuring superstar creators. 

Strap in with Howard Porter for a swamp death race that’s too fast and too fatal for the fearless COPPERHEAD to turn down. Unfortunately, his competition isn’t going to let anyone stop them from winning! 

In addition to the main cover by Howard Porter and Romulo Fajardo Jr., the lineup of variant covers includes an open to order cover by Jorge Fornés, a 1:10 incentive black and white version of Porter’s cover, and the continuation of 1:25 incentive foil letter cover series by Fornés, ultimately spelling COBRA. 

G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero Sssilent Missions – Copperhead #1 is the fourth of five all-new Silent Missions one-shots, each releasing on a Wednesday this April, from an elite assembly of talent including Gabriel Hardman, Jöelle Jones & Declan Shalvey, Pat Olliffe & Tom DeFalco, Howard Porter, and Jorge Fornés. 

G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero Sssilent Missions – Copperhead #1

The full list of variant covers is below:  

  • G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero Sssilent Missions – Copperhead #1 Cover A by Howard Porter & Romulo Fajardo Jr. (Lunar Code: 0226IM0341) 
  • G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero Sssilent Missions – Copperhead #1 Cover B by Jorge Fornés (Lunar Code: 0226IM0342) 
  • G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero Sssilent Missions – Copperhead #1 Cover C (1:10 incentive) (Black & White) by Howard Porter (Lunar Code: 0226IM0343) 
  • G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero Sssilent Missions – Copperhead #1 Cover D (Foil) (1:25 Incentive) by Jorge Fornés ($4.99) (Lunar Code: 0226IM0344) 

COBRA DOMINATION! Skybound, Image, and Hasbro Announce All-New Sssilent Missions!

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Skybound, Image Comics, and Hasbro have announced five all-new G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero Silent Missions one-shots, releasing weekly April 2026. These unforgettable new Cobra Sssilent Missions come from an elite assembly of talent including Jöelle Jones and Declan Shalvey, Gabriel Hardman, Pat Olliffe and Tom Defalco, Howard Porter, and Jorge Fornés.

The face of comic books changed forever when G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero #21 introduced fans to the “Silent Interlude,” an action-packed story with no dialogue. Building on that tradition, Skybound dedicated April 2025 to Silent Missions, releasing a special reprint of the classic issue and five brand-new one-shots throughout the month, featuring Beach Head, Jinx, Spirit, Roadblock, and Duke. 

Now, Cobra finally gets their turn in the ssspotlight in an all-new G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero Silent Missions throughout April. 

In a standalone thriller from superstars Jöelle Jones and Declan Shalvey, the Baroness must prevent Cobra intelligence from falling into the hands of G.I. JOE… and Destro? 

G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero Sssilent Missions – Baroness #1 ($3.99) will be available at comic book shops and digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. 

Acclaimed creator Gabriel Hardman invites you to the join the next graduating class of Crimson Guard initiates as they complete their final test: protecting Cobra Commander from an all-out assault by G.I. JOE! However, this is a test where failure is NOT an option! 

G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero Sssilent Missions – Crimson Guard #1 ($3.99) will be available at comic book shops and digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. 

Iconic Spider-Man creators Pat Olliffe and Tom DeFalco trap Zartan in his deadliest undercover mission yet. But for the master of disguise, outmaneuvering Cobra Commander, Major Bludd, and G.I. JOE’s not a bad day’s work… 

G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero Sssilent Missions – Zartan #1 ($3.99) will be available at comic book shops and digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. 

Strap in with Howard Porter for a swamp death race that’s too fast and too fatal for the fearless Copperhead to turn down. Unfortunately, his competition isn’t going to let anyone–even Cobra–stop them from winning! 

G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero Sssilent Missions – Copperhead #1 ($3.99) will be available at comic book shops and digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. 

Eisner and Harvey Award-nominated superstar Jorge Fornés sends Cobra’s deadly saboteur Firefly on a mission he must complete no matter the cost…even if that means battling the elite special forces known as The Oktober Guard. 

G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero Sssilent Missions – Firefly #1 ($3.99) will be available at comic book shops and digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. 

Major Bludd Targets Baroness in G.I. JOE #8

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Skybound, Image Comics, and Hasbro have revealed interior pages and the lineup of variant covers for G.I. JOE #8. The next chapter will be helmed by the top-tier creative team of writer Joshua Williamson, artist Andrea Milana, colorist Lee Loughridge, and letterer Rus Wooton. The all-new story spotlighting a fan-favorite character lands in comic book shops on June 18, 2025. 

Major Bludd is back for revenge against the woman who took his eye and left him scarred for life–THE BARONESS. Now, Baroness must now decide if protecting herself means staying with G.I. Joe… 

In addition to the main cover by Tom Reilly, G.I. JOE #8 will feature an open-to-order variant cover by Andrea Milana, the continuation of the 1:10 incentive connecting cover series by Alan Quah, a 1:25 incentive variant by Marco Ferrari, a 1:50 incentive variant by Rossi Gifford, a 1:100 incentive variant by Howard Porter and Romulo Fajardo Jr., and the Energon Universe second anniversary mural variant covers by Jason Howard.  

G.I. JOE #8

The full list of variant covers is below: 

  • G.I. JOE #8 Cover A by Tom Reilly (Lunar Code: 0425IM341)  
  • G.I. JOE #8 Cover B by Andrea Milana (Lunar Code: 0425IM342) 
  • G.I. JOE #8 Cover C (1:10 Copy Incentive) (Connecting) by Alan Quah (Lunar Code: 0425IM343) 
  • G.I. JOE #8 Cover D (1:25 Copy Incentive) by Marco Ferrari (Lunar Code: 0425IM344) 
  • G.I. JOE #8 Cover E (1:50 Copy Incentive) by Rossi Gifford (Lunar Code: 0425IM345) 
  • G.I. JOE #8 Cover F (1:100 Copy Incentive) by Howard Porter & Romulo Fajardo Jr. (Lunar Code: 0425IM346) 
  • G.I. JOE #8 Cover G Energon Universe Second Anniversary Variant (Connecting) by Jason Howard (Lunar Code: 0425IM347) 
  • G.I. JOE #8 Cover H Energon Universe Second Anniversary Variant (Black & White) (Connecting) by Jason Howard (Lunar Code: 0425IM348) 

Preview: Transformers #20

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Transformers #20

(W) Daniel Warren Johnson (A) Jorge Corona (C) Mike Spicer
In Shops: May 14, 2025
SRP: $3.99

WHAT’S NEXT FOR OPTIMUS PRIME? The Autobots revive a group of allies who could change the tide of their war with the Decepticons, but they don’t know who or what is coming for them… This issue features key first appearances of fan favorite characters from the worlds of TRANSFORMERS and** G.I. JOE**.

Transformers #20

What’s Next for Optimus Prime in Transformers #20?

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Skybound, Image Comics, and Hasbro have revealed interior pages and the lineup of variant covers for Transformers #20, the two-time Eisner Award winning series from writer Daniel Warren Johnson, artist Jorge Corona, and colorist Mike Spicer. The next chapter of the tentpole Energon Universe story will be available on shelves in comic book shops May 14, 2025. 

What’s next for Optimus Prime? The Autobots revive a group of allies who could change the tide of their war with the Decepticons, but little do they know who or what is coming for them… 

This issue features key first appearances of fan-favorite characters from the worlds of Transformers and G.I. JOE.  

In addition to the main cover by Daniel Warren Johnson and series colorist Mike Spicer, the lineup of variant covers for Transformers #20 includes an open-to-order cover B by series artist Jorge Corona and Mike Spicer, a 1:10 incentive variant continuing the connecting cover series by David Nakayama, a 1:25 incentive variant by Howard Porter and Romulo Fajardo Jr., and a 1:50 incentive variant by Pye Parr. 

Transformers #20

The full list of variant covers is below: 

  • TRANSFORMERS #20 Cover A by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer (Lunar Code: 0325IM370) 
  • TRANSFORMERS #20 Cover B by Jorge Corona & Mike Spicer (Lunar Code: 0325IM371) 
  • TRANSFORMERS #20 Cover C (1:10 Copy Incentive) (Connecting) by David Nakayama (Lunar Code: 0325IM372) 
  • TRANSFORMERS #20 Cover D (1:25 Copy Incentive) by Howard Porter & Romulo Fajardo Jr. (Lunar Code: 0325IM373) 
  • TRANSFORMERS #20 Cover E (1:50 Copy Incentive) by Pye Parr (Lunar Code: 0325IM374) 

JLA: Tower of Babel is an important story that has a lot that just doesn’t stand the test of time

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Fanhome has launched The Legends of Batman, an expansive series of hardcover graphic novels featuring the greatest adventures of DC’s legendary Caped Crusader.

This incredible series of stories brings Batman’s life story together in an epic full-color collection.

The Legends of Batman Collection includes the best and most essential Batman adventures by legendary creative teams. The collection forms an expansive overall narrative that begins with Batman’s origin in Year Zero and culminates in Batman Year 100.

The Fanhome The Legends of Batman collection delivers a modern classic: JLA: Tower of Babel!

Collecting: JLA #43-46, JLA Secret Files & Origins #3

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Story: Mark Waid, Dan Curtis Johnson
Art: Howard Porter, Pablo Raimondi, Steve Scott
Ink: Drew Geraci, Mark Propst, Claude St Aubin, Mark Meikis
Color: Pat Garrahy, Tom McCraw
Letterer: Ken Lopez, John Costanza

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Preview: DC’s Lex and the City #1

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DC’s Lex and the City #1

(W) Brendan Hay, Sina Grace, Dave Wielgosz, Charles Skaggs, Callie C. Miller, Maggie Tokuda-Hall (A) Howard Porter, Serg Acuna, Stephen Byrne, Lisa Sterle, Leslie Hung
In Shops: Jan 29, 2025
SRP: $9.99

AS SUPERMAN FLEW AWAY YET AGAIN, I HAD TO WONDER…WAS I TRYING TO DESTROY HIM, OR WAS HE DESTROYING ME? It’s Valentine’s Day, which means that love and heartbreak are sweeping every city in the DCU! This anthology collects eight stories of heroes and villains looking for love in the big city (which practically feels like its own character!). Lex Luthor laments over the one that got away–the big, ever-elusive Metropolitan man, Superman! Raven and Beast Boy embark on a romantic scavenger hunt across San Francisco (which just might be a trap)! And Damian Wayne runs a dating-advice gauntlet through Gotham City, organized by none other than the dating master himself, Tim Drake! Gather your gal pals, pour yourself a cosmo, and hit your nearest comic shop–DC’S LEX & THE CITY is coming this January!

DC's Lex and the City #1

Preview: DC’s Lex and the City #1

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DC’s Lex and the City #1

(W) Brendan Hay, Sina Grace, Dave Wielgosz, Charles Skaggs, Callie C. Miller, Maggie Tokuda-Hall (A) Howard Porter, Serg Acuna, Stephen Byrne, Lisa Sterle, Leslie Hung
In Shops: Jan 29, 2025
SRP: $9.99

AS SUPERMAN FLEW AWAY YET AGAIN, I HAD TO WONDER…WAS I TRYING TO DESTROY HIM, OR WAS HE DESTROYING ME? It’s Valentine’s Day, which means that love and heartbreak are sweeping every city in the DCU! This anthology collects eight stories of heroes and villains looking for love in the big city (which practically feels like its own character!). Lex Luthor laments over the one that got away–the big, ever-elusive Metropolitan man, Superman! Raven and Beast Boy embark on a romantic scavenger hunt across San Francisco (which just might be a trap)! And Damian Wayne runs a dating-advice gauntlet through Gotham City, organized by none other than the dating master himself, Tim Drake! Gather your gal pals, pour yourself a cosmo, and hit your nearest comic shop–DC’S LEX & THE CITY is coming this January!

DC's Lex and the City #1

Preview: The Penguin Special #1

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The Penguin Special #1

(W) Jeremy Adams, Bill Finger, Alan Grant and Jason Aaron (A) Howard Porter, Bob Kane, Sam Kieth and Jason Pearson
In Shops: Oct 30, 2024
SRP: $5.99

At first glance, the Penguin may seem like a harmless, if peculiar, businessman with a fondness for fine cuisine, tailored suits, and exotic birds. But those in Gotham’s underworld know that beneath the dapper attire and gentlemanly demeanor lies a calculating and ruthless criminal who isn’t afraid to take whatever he thinks he deserves. And should you happen to be in the way of something he wants, know that this bird is just as deadly as any other raptor. Discover the man behind the new Max streaming series in this special issue showcasing the Penguin’s 1941 debut in the pages of Detective Comics #58, twisted recollections of his formative years from Secret Origins Special #1 and Joker’s Asylum: Penguin #1, and a brand-new, exclusive story written by Jeremy Adams and illustrated by Howard Porter that shows the Penguin’s next moves during All In.

The Penguin Special #1
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