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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

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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)

ROM returns! ROM Special #1 and M.A.S.K. Origins #1 go Open to Order

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Skybound, Image Comics, and Hasbro have announced the much-demanded open to order release of ROM Special #1, reprinting the surprise first appearance of the pop culture icon in the Energon Universe, as well as M.A.S.K. Origins #1. Both issues initially released in the M.A.S.K. #1 Blind Bag program and will now be available at comic book shops on August 26, 2026. 

Void Rivals co-creators, writer Robert Kirkman and artist Lorenzo De Felici, reunited to introduce space knight ROM to the Energon Universe in this standalone special issue.  

ROM Special #1 features a main cover by Lorenzo De Felici and a variant cover program including open to order covers by Christian Ward, E.J. Su, Nick Bradshaw and Jim Charalampidis, a foil, die-cut mask cover by John Amor, and a blank sketch cover. 

Fans can expect to see more of ROM and his alien companion ‘Carpet’ in upcoming issues of Void Rivals! 

M.A.S.K. Origins #1 is a double-sized issue that collects the first appearances of M.A.S.K. and V.E.N.O.M. and other landmark Energon Universe moments that led to the launch of M.A.S.K.! 

M.A.S.K. Origins #1 features a main cover by series artist Pye Parr and a variant cover program including open to order covers by Jason Howard, Ethan Young, Danilo Beyruth and Neeraj Menon, and Ben Oliver. 

ROM Special #1 (Lunar Codes Coming Soon| SRP: $3.99, unless otherwise noted) will be available at comic book shops and digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play on August 26, 2026.

 The full list of covers is below: 

  • ROM Special #1 Cover A by Lorenzo De Felici 
  • ROM Special #1 Cover B by Christian Ward  
  • ROM Special #1 Cover C by E.J. Su  
  • ROM Special #1 Cover D by Nick Bradshaw 
  • ROM Special #1 Cover E (Blank Sketch Cover, $4.99) 
  • ROM Special #1 Cover F (Foil, Die-Cut Mask Cover, $4.99) by John Amor 

M.A.S.K. Origins #1 (Lunar Codes Coming Soon| SRP: $4.99, unless otherwise noted) will be available at comic book shops and digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play on August 26, 2026. 

The full list of covers is below: 

  • M.A.S.K. Origins #1 Cover A by Pye Parr
  • M.A.S.K. Origins #1 Cover B by Jason Howard 
  • M.A.S.K. Origins #1 Cover C by Ethan Young  
  • M.A.S.K. Origins #1 Cover D by Danilo Beyruth & Neeraj Menon 
  • M.A.S.K. Origins #1 Cover E by Ben Oliver  

Transformers #34 packs a lot into the issue with some interesting aspects but overall feels rushed

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WHO IS DOCTOR HENRI ARKEVILLE? Optimus’s team must help General Flagg with a new mission that brings them face to face with the man who may have discovered a way for humanity to fight back against Autobot and Decepticon alike.

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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M.A.S.K. #1 Sells Out and Heads Back to the Printer before it Hits the Shelves

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Ahead of its blockbuster entrance into the Energon Universe, Skybound, Image Comics, and Hasbro have announced M.A.S.K. #1 has sold out at the distributor level. From the team of writer Dan Watters, artist Pye Parr, colorist Pierluigi Casolino, and letterer Rus Wooton, the M.A.S.K. Network is officially up and running! 

The second printing of M.A.S.K. #1 will feature new covers by artist Jason Howard and series artist Pye Parr, arriving in comic shops on July 8, 2026. 

In M.A.S.K. #1, 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? 

The full list of covers is below: 

  • M.A.S.K. #1 Second Printing Cover A by Jason Howard 
  • M.A.S.K. #1 Second Printing Cover B by Pye Parr

Transformers #32 is a bit of a clunker of an issue as the series begins to lose steam

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Elita returns to Cybertron with a surprising new Autobot team – and their first mission is to defeat the Decepticons led by Shockwave.

Can an unexpected weapon turn the tide in their favor?

Story: Robert Kirkman
Art: Jason Howard
Color: Mike Spicer
Letterer: Rus Wooton

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Preview: Essentials Volume 2

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Essentials Volume 2

(W) Luke Arnold, Chris “Doc” Wyatt
(A) Jeffrey Kam, Dave Acosta, Joe Flood, Zelda Devon, Kelly Williams, Emma Price, Jason Howard
(C) Adam Guzowski (L) Jared K. Fletcher
(CA) Bill Sienkiewicz (VCA) Dani

When Earth collides with a non-physical alien dimension which undoes and rewrites the rules of reality, shotgun-wielding scientist Harris Pax and his two extra-dimensional, non-corporeal alien sidekicks (manifesting as a reanimated corpse and a toy robot) become humanity’s only hope for survival. What’s left behind is a twisted and surreal landscape shaped solely by the madness of the few survivors who are left. In order to complete their conquest of Earth, the other-dimensional beings must take form in the midst of this madness and convince the humans to kill themselves through fear, seduction or intimidation. 

In this latest volume of the Essentials saga, Harris Pax’s journey brings him closer to his companion, Buttons, while bringing them into contact with a cavalcade of strange new characters, including a despondent oil-rig worker on the verge of giving up, a free-spirited artist who has learned to manipulate their (un)reality, and a lighthouse keeper with a Messiah complex. 

Essentials Volume 2

Preview: Transformers #32

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Transformers #32

(W) Robert Kirkman (A) Jason Howard (C) Mike Spicer (L) Rus Wooton

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? 

Transformers #32

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

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

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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 Wooton. Kicking 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 Leoni, a 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) 
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