Akronus has turned against the ways of Cobra-La, embracing technology to survive the depths of space. Pythona is not happy. Darak and Solila are also in this book.
Story: Robert Kirkman Art: Conor Hughes Color: Patricio Delpeche Letterer: Rus Wooton
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Skybound, Image Comics, and Hasbro have revealed interior pages and the lineup of variant covers for Void Rivals #36. From the creative team of writer Robert Kirkman, artist Conor Hughes, colorist Patricio Delpeche, and letterer Rus Wooton, this arc-ending chapter of the epic space opera hits comic book shops on November 25, 2026, bringing this chapter to a close as the next intergalactic adventure awaits.
Brother and sister reunited, but the reunion is not without conflict! That’s right, it’s PROXIMUS vs. SOLILA as we learn more about their tragic childhood in Zertonia.
Plus, more ROM in this issue!
Void Rivals #36 will feature a main cover by co-creator Lorenzo De Felici, along with a lineup of variant covers including open-to-order covers by Conor Hughes, Oliver Ono, a 1:25 incentive variant by Miquel Muerto, and a 1:50 incentive variant by Balám.
The full list of covers is below:
Void Rivals #36 Cover A by Lorenzo De Felici (Lunar Code: 0926IM0464)
Void Rivals #36 Cover B by Conor Hughes (Lunar Code: 0926IM0465)
Void Rivals #36 Cover C by Oliver Ono (Lunar Code: 0926IM0466)
Void Rivals #36 Cover D (1:25 Copy Incentive) by Miquel Muerto (Lunar Code: 0926IM0467)
Void Rivals #36 Cover E (1:50 Copy Incentive) by Balám (Lunar Code: 0926IM0468)
At the official Energon Universe comics panel at New York Comic Con this past weekend, Skybound, Image Comics, and Hasbro, revealed highly anticipated news fromTransformers, 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.
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.
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.?
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.
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Skybound, Image Comics, and Hasbro have announced a spectacular set of manga variant covers for their Energon Universe comics from acclaimed manga artists Satoshi Shiki and Manabu Yashiro.
These first-of-their-kind Energon Universe manga comic covers will be available as 1:50 incentive variants in the E cover slot for the December Energon Universe comic issues M.A.S.K. #7, Transformers #39, G.I. Joe #29, and VoidRivals #37. Fans can collect all four manga variant covers at your local comic shop, beginning with M.A.S.K. #7 on December 2, 2026!
These first-ever manga variant covers to grace the Energon Universe comics will span a thrilling lineup of issues this December. M.A.S.K. #7 kicks off a new story arc with Scott Trakker in the middle of the action, Transformers #39 features Optimus against a surprising foe, G.I. Joe #29 delivers the final Night Force fight and the end of G.I. Joe as we know it, while Void Rivals #37 begins the all-new Pit of Destruction story arc for Darak and Solila.
M.A.S.K. #7 (SRP: $3.99) will be available at comic book shops and digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play on December 2, 2026.
Transformers #39 (SRP: $3.99) will be available at comic book shops and digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play on December 9, 2026.
G.I. Joe #29 (SRP: $3.99) will be available at comic book shops and digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play on December 16, 2026.
Void Rivals #37 (SRP: $3.99) will be available at comic book shops and digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play on December 23, 2026.
The full list of Energon Universe manga covers is below:
M.A.S.K. #7 Cover E (1:50 Incentive, Manga Variant) by Satoshi Shiki
Transformers #39 Cover E (1:50 Incentive, Manga Variant) by Satoshi Shiki
G.I. Joe #29 Cover E (1:50 Incentive, Manga Variant) by Manabu Yashiro
Void Rivals #37 Cover E (1:50 Incentive, Manga Variant) by Satoshi Shiki
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At the official Energon Universe comics panel at Comic-Con International: San Diego (SDCC) this weekend, Skybound, Image Comics, and Hasbro revealed an all-new trailer, new covers and character designs from the shared universe in a panel featuring Robert Kirkman, Joshua Williamson, Conor Hughes, and Sean Mackiewicz.
Recently celebrating its third anniversary, the Energon Universe comics have provento be unstoppable, and this year’s panel was packed with new reveals, unexpected teasers, and an exclusive M.A.S.K. wristband giveaway for the SDCC audience, who were also granted an exclusive debut of the all-new trailer!
M.A.S.K.has long been planned as the fourth entry in Energon Universe comics and the panel celebrated the recent launch of the high-octane series from writer Dan Watters and artist Pye Parr. While the audience activated their M.A.S.K. network wristbands and awaited Matt Trakker’s orders, they were shown new character designs for iconic M.A.S.K. characters Trakker’s son Scott, and his trusty protector T-Bob, who will be introduced in upcoming issues of M.A.S.K.
Following the explosive events of the Quintesson War, Void Rivalshas entered a new chapter and series artist Conor Hughes joined co-creator and writer Robert Kirkman to discuss ROM’s upcoming arrival in the Sacred Ring. The audience was treated to the reveal of character designs for bounty hunter Predacron and hints of what’s to come in Void Rivals’ next story arc, including new artist Frank Mazzoli!
G.I. Joekicks off its biggest story arc yet with an extra-sized issue #25 releasing in August and writer Joshua Williamson was on hand to give insight into the key moments that led to G.I. Joe vs. Night Force. Then the all-new Cobra character named Major Medusa was revealed to the world for the first time, including a look at her stunning new character design, with some hints as to what her role might be in the coming issues with G.I. Joe #26 covers featured on screen.
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Transformershas proven to be a series true to its title with several key characters experiencing significant changes in recent issues. Robert Kirkman described the process of taking the series in new and unexpected directions with characters introduced across different iterations of Transformers over the years—like Superion, featured in the #36 main cover with newly christened Autobot Thundercracker as his new arm. Energon Universe comics architects Kirkman and Sean Mackiewicz also teased the future of the Transformers, how far Elita Prime might go to win the war,and announced Karl Kerschl will be the guest artist on issue #37.
In the aftermath of the Quintesson War, Darak and Solia are on the run and find themselves lost together, with danger looming all around.
Story: Robert Kirkman Art: Conor Hughes Color: Patricio Delpeche Letterer: Rus Wooton
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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.
Story: Robert Kirkman Art: Conor Hughes Color: Patricio Delpeche Letterer: Rus Wooton
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