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NYCC 2026: Major Energon Universe Comics Reveals. Warning Spoilers!

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At the official Energon Universe comics panel at New York Comic Con this past weekend, Skybound, Image Comics, and Hasbro, revealed highly anticipated news from Transformers, G.I. Joe, M.A.S.K. and Void Rivals, featuring Robert Kirkman, Jason Howard, Tom Reilly, Conor Hughes, Dan Watters, and Ben Abernathy. 

Recently celebrating its third anniversary and having sold over 7.6 million copies, the Energon Universe comics continues to bring readers into comic shops, and this year’s panel was packed with new reveals and shocking first appearances of fan-favorite characters and teams! 

The world of Transformers has changed over the last year as Robert Kirkman and the industry’s top artists introduced us to Elita Prime, Arcee Magnus, a new Superion and more. What’s next? 

  • Megatron becomes Megatronus Rex this Fall. 
  • Beachcomber – along with guest artist Howard Porter – take the spotlight in January’s issue #40. 
  • And in March, the MOST REQUESTED Energon Universe Comics debut is here, as the Dinobots make their first appearance in issue #42. 
  • Illustration of a robot character with a gun and tank design, featuring dark colors and purple accents, showcasing different perspectives and sketches.
  • Comic book cover featuring a large, stylized robotic character from Transformers, with vibrant colors and dynamic poses, surrounded by abstract backgrounds.
  • A powerful robotic character standing in a dramatic pose, with smoke and energy effects, set against a vibrant, colorful background featuring abstract shapes and patterns.
  • Cover of Transformers comic #39 featuring two large robotic characters in battle, with one robot attacking while a humanoid figure watches in the foreground.
  • Cover of Transformers comic issue #39 featuring a large robotic character firing a weapon against a purple and abstract background.
  • Cover of Transformers comic issue #40 featuring a large robot looming over a human character in a dramatic pose, with palm trees and colorful background.
  • Cover of Transformers comic issue #40, featuring a large blue robot seated under a tree while a young boy lies on the ground, reading comics and surrounded by scattered papers.
  • Comic book cover featuring a blue robot from the Transformers series, posed dynamically on a sandy terrain.
  • Cover art of Transformers comic issue #40, featuring a blue and white robot in an autumn forest, with orange leaves and a dramatic perspective.
  • A colorful comic book cover featuring a blue robot sitting near water, surrounded by rocks and tropical vegetation, with birds in the foreground. The title 'Transformers' and issue number '#40' are prominently displayed at the top.
  • Comic book cover featuring Transformers characters in action, showcasing a dynamic battle scene with vibrant colors.
  • A bold comic book cover featuring a large, robotic character in a dramatic pose, set against an orange and yellow background. The title 'Transformers' is prominently displayed at the top, alongside the issue number and creator names.
  • Cover of Transformers comic issue #42 featuring a fierce dinosaur-like robot emitting flames and smoke against a colorful background.

Meanwhile, within the pages of Void Rivals, the series that launched the Energon Universe, the surprises continue. 

  • December’s Void Rivals #37 kicks off the “Pit of Destruction” arc as Darak, Solila, and Pythona journey back to Cobra-La on Earth…but new dangers await. 
  • Lobotomaxx will make their Energon Universe comics debut when Void Rivals #40 arrives in March. 
  • Cover of the comic book 'Void' issue #37, featuring a close-up of a muscular character with an intense facial expression and prominent mustache, set against a dark background with the title and credits.
  • Cover of the comic book 'Void Rivals' issue #37, featuring a group of diverse characters in a futuristic setting, with a large audience in the background. The title 'VOID RIVALS' is prominently displayed in bold letters at the center.
  • Comic book cover for 'Void Runners' issue #37, featuring a character with long silver hair and green accents, posed confidently with a mystical setting in the background.
  • Cover of 'Void Rivals' comic book issue #37, featuring a character in armor holding a spiked mace, with a stylized logo and credits in the background.
  • Black and white comic book cover featuring a superheroine in a dynamic pose, with the title 'VOID' and subtitle 'PIT OF DESTRUCTION' prominently displayed.
  • Cover of 'Void Rivals' comic issue #37 featuring a muscular character with a sword and a weapon, standing over a robotic figure, set against a vibrant cosmic background.
  • Cover of 'Void Rivals' comic issue #37, featuring the title 'Void Rivals' in bold letters, along with 'Pit of Destruction Part 1 of 5' and names of creators Robert Kirkman, Frank Mazzoli, and Patricio Delpeche.
  • Comic book cover for 'Void Rivals' #40 featuring a humanoid character wielding a blue sword facing a large, menacing creature with green skin and multiple eyes. The title 'Pit of Destruction' is prominently displayed at the top.
  • Comic book cover featuring a character with oversized glasses, displaying vibrant colors and an intense expression. The title 'Void Rivals' is prominently displayed at the top, along with credits for the creators.

Coming back to Earth with M.A.S.K., series writer Dan Watters discussed the Baron Karza cameo and teased what’s to come. 

  • Fan-favorite G.I. Joe characters “Battle Force 2000” make their Energon Universe comics debut in M.A.S.K., as revealed on the cover to January’s issue #8. 
  • This includes an all-new, bionic version of Maverick…but how does this connect to M.A.S.K. and V.E.N.O.M.? 
  • Illustration of six distinct futuristic characters, each wearing unique armor and holding weapons: Blaster, Avalanche, Blocker, Dodger, Knock Down, and Dee Jay7.
  • Character design featuring a female figure in a futuristic white flight suit with bionic enhancements, including a bionic eye and mechanical arm and leg. The design includes multiple angles and details of her helmet and outfit, showcasing technological elements.
  • A brightly colored comic book cover featuring a vintage blue car speeding through a chaotic landscape with broken fences and warning signs. The title 'M.A.S.H. Mobile Armor Strategy Heroes' is prominently displayed at the top.
  • Comic book cover featuring two armored characters running through a ruined landscape, with a bright yellow background and stylized title 'MASK: Mobile Armored Strike Command.'
  • Cover of comic book 'MASK: Mobile Armored Strike Kommando' issue #08 featuring a character with short red hair and a blue outfit, looking directly at the viewer.
  • Comic book cover featuring a character in a stylish outfit with a red hat and gloves, standing confidently. He is wearing a silver and red jacket and gray pants, with red and white sneakers. The title 'MASK: Mobile Armored Strike Kommand' and issue number #08 are prominently displayed.
  • Comic book cover featuring a group of characters from 'MASK: Mobile Armored Strike Kommand,' with a focus on a central hero holding a mask, surrounded by armored figures and a red sports car, with a vibrant blue and red background.

G.I. Joe is in the middle of its biggest arc yet as the war with Night Force rages on. While we can’t tell who wins, we can tease who may look a little different when the dust settles.

  • One of the most shocking moments of the panel was the reveal that Baroness will become an agent of Cobra in January’s G.I. Joe #30. 
  • Tom Reilly debuted additional characters designs, as Ben Abernathy revealed that this big change has been the plan since Day One. 
  • Illustration of a robotic character named B.A.T. (Joe Version) in a blue camouflage outfit, standing with one arm raised. Various weapons, including a knife and a device, are displayed beside it.
  • Comic book cover for G.I. Joe #30 featuring a female character in a sleek black suit holding a gun, with a large white snake coiled around her against a bright red background.
  • Cover art for G.I. Joe issue #30 featuring three characters in superhero costumes, with a colorful background.
  • A stylized comic book cover featuring a female character with long dark hair and glasses, dressed in a blue and black suit with pink accents, posing confidently against a futuristic background. The title G.I. Joe is prominently displayed at the bottom.
  • A stylized comic book cover featuring a blonde female character in a futuristic outfit. She holds a large weapon and poses confidently, with a green background and her image partially shadowed behind her.
  • Comic book cover of G.I. Joe #30 featuring a female character in a tactical suit holding a rifle, with a robotic figure in the background.
  • A bold comic book cover featuring a female character with long black hair, wearing red sunglasses and a form-fitting black costume with a Cobra emblem, holding a handgun against a striking red background.

G.I. JOE #26 continues the JOE battle against JOE and it’s a lot of fun to read

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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 enters the fight!

Can Baroness’s secret mission stop the war?

Story: Joshua Williamson
Art: Tom Reilly
Color: Lee Loughridge
Letterer: Rus Wooton

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Preview: G.I. Joe #26

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G.I. Joe #26

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

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

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

G.I. Joe and Night Force Face Off in G.I. JOE #25, the Landmark Extra-Sized Issue

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Skybound, Image Comics, and Hasbro have revealed preview pages and the lineup of variant covers for G.I. JOE #25. This milestone issue brings together the creative team of writer Joshua Williamson, artists Tom Reilly and Andrea Milana, colorist Lee Loughridge and letterer Rus Wooton. The epic beginning to a massive new story arc of G.I. JOE lands in comic shops on August 19, 2026. 

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 features a main wraparound 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 Miki Okazaki, a 1:25 incentive streetwear variant by Fadime Yildirim, a 1:50 incentive variant by Michele Rubini and Annalisa Leoni, a 1:100 incentive foil variant by Jonboy Meyers with a stunning spoiler reveal, G.I. Joe & Night Force blank sketch covers, a foil variant of Tom Reilly’s wraparound main cover, and a foil die cut Zartan mask cover by Andrea Milana and Andres Juarez. 

G.I. Joe #25

The full list of variant covers is below: 

  • G.I. Joe #25 Cover A by Tom Reilly (Lunar Code: 0626IM0276) 
  • G.I. Joe #25 Cover B by Jerome Opeña & Neeraj Menon (Lunar Code: 0626IM0277) 
  • G.I. Joe #25 Cover C by Miki Okazaki (Lunar Code: 0626IM0278) 
  • G.I. Joe #25 Cover D (1:25 Incentive) by Fadime Yildirim (Lunar Code: 0626IM0279) 
  • G.I. Joe #25 Cover E (1:50 Incentive) by Michele Rubini & Annalisa Leoni (Lunar Code: 0626IM0280) 
  • G.I. Joe #25 Cover F (1:100 Foil Incentive, $5.99) by Jonboy Meyers (Lunar Code: 0626IM0281) 
  • G.I. Joe #25 Cover G (JOE Blank Sketch, $5.99) (Lunar Code: 0626IM0282) 
  • G.I. Joe #25 Cover H (Night Force Blank Sketch, $5.99) (Lunar Code: 0626IM0283) 
  • G.I. Joe #25 Cover I (Foil, $5.99) by Tom Reilly (Lunar Code: 0626IM0284) 
  • G.I. Joe #25 Cover J (Zartan Foil Die Cut Mask, $5.99) by Andrea Milana & Andres Juarez (Lunar Code: 0626IM0285) 

Preview: G.I. JOE #24

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G.I. JOE #24

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

What is Crystal Ball’s secret plan? Risk puts it all on the line for an unexpected ally. But can any Cobra agent—or Joe—be trusted?

G.I. JOE #24

The full list of variant covers is below: 

  • G.I. JOE #24 Cover A by Tom Reilly (Lunar Code: 0526IM0352) 
  • G.I. JOE #24 Cover B by Joshua Cassara & Romulo Fajardo Jr. (Lunar Code: 0526IM0353) 
  • G.I. JOE #24 Cover C by Ben Oliver (Lunar Code: 0526IM0354) 
  • G.I. JOE #24 Cover D (1:25 Incentive) by Tonči Zonjić (Lunar Code: 0526IM0355) 
  • G.I. JOE #24 Cover E (1:50 Incentive) by Andrea Milana (Lunar Code: 0526IM0356) 

Preview: Void Rivals #31

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Void Rivals #31

(W) Robert Kirkman (A) Conor Hughes (C) Patricio Delpeche (L) Rus Wooton

The Skuxxoid Liberators have formed for one purpose—the downfall of Skuxxoid Alpha, freeing Skuxxoid kind from his tyrannical rule! 

It’s Skuxxoid vs. Skuxxoid for all the marbles. 

Void Rivals #31

Crystal Ball’s Secret Plan Is Revealed in G.I. JOE #24

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Skybound, Image Comics, and Hasbro have revealed preview pages and the lineup of variant covers for G.I. JOE #24. Helmed by the superstar creative team of writer Joshua Williamson, artist Andrea Milana, colorist Lee Loughridge and letterer Rus Wooton, the conclusion to this story arc of the explosive comic book series arrives in stores July 15, 2026. 

What is Crystal Ball’s secret plan? Risk puts it all on the line for an unexpected ally. But can any Cobra agent—or Joe—be trusted?

G.I. JOE #24  features a main cover by Tom Reilly, two additional open to order covers by Joshua Cassara and Romulo Fajardo Jr. and Ben Oliver and incentive variants including a 1:25 cover by Tonči Zonjić and a 1:50 cover by Andrea Milana. 

G.I. JOE #24

The full list of variant covers is below: 

  • G.I. JOE #24 Cover A by Tom Reilly (Lunar Code: 0526IM0352) 
  • G.I. JOE #24 Cover B by Joshua Cassara & Romulo Fajardo Jr. (Lunar Code: 0526IM0353) 
  • G.I. JOE #24 Cover C by Ben Oliver (Lunar Code: 0526IM0354) 
  • G.I. JOE #24 Cover D (1:25 Incentive) by Tonči Zonjić (Lunar Code: 0526IM0355) 
  • G.I. JOE #24 Cover E (1:50 Incentive) by Andrea Milana (Lunar Code: 0526IM0356) 

Preview: M.A.S.K. #1

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M.A.S.K. #1

(W) Dan Watters (A) Pye Parr (C) Pierluigi Casolino (L) Rus Wooton

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? 

M.A.S.K. #1
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