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ENERGON UNIVERSE 2024 SPECIAL #1 - Skybound - June 19, 2024

Energon Universe Continuity

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  • Daniel Warren Johnson - Transformers writer
  • Robert Kirkman - Void Rivals writer
  • Joshua Williamson - G.I. Joe writer
  • Ryan Ottley - Transformers artist
  • Lorenzo De Felici - Void Rivals artist
  • Jason Howard - G.I. Joe artist
  • Annalisa Leoni - Transformers colorist
  • Matheus Lopes - Void Rivals colorist
  • Mike Spicer - G.I. Joe colorist

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A special new printing of ENERGON UNIVERSE FCBD 2024 SPECIAL featuring three all new stories from the Energon Universe, with stunning revelations for the worlds of TRANSFORMERS, G.I. JOE, and VOID RIVALS from the biggest names in comics. A perfect jumping-on point for new readers and a can’t-miss for long-term fans.

If you’re the kind of comic collector who’s looking forward to Skybound’s Free Comic Book Day 2024 special, but wouldn’t mind a unique variant cover or two, then we’ve got big news for you today. One week after FCBD, Skybound is making its Energon Universe Special 2024 #1 available for sale with FIVE variant covers. You’ll still get the special’s three original stories by superstars Robert Kirkman, Daniel Warren Johnson, Joshua Williamson, Lorenzo De Felici, Ryan Ottley, and Jason Howard — featuring the Transformers, G.I. Joe, and Void Rivals. But you’ll be able to choose from among covers by the likes of Lorenzo De Felici, Tom Reilly, Stephen Green, and Khary Randolph! Check out a preview below, after these official details on the release…

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Skybound and Image Comics, in collaboration with leading toy and game company Hasbro, announced today that they will publish Energon Universe Special 2024 #1, featuring the same story content as the Free Comic Book Day 2024 special with all-new can’t miss covers for collectors. This issue will be available from Skybound, Image and Hasbro the week following FCBD on Wednesday, May 8, 2024.

Skybound also debuted a first look at all-new pages from the FCBD special, which promises shocking turns from the juggernaut Energon Universe series and can’t miss first appearances from the worlds of Void Rivals, TRANSFORMERSand G.I. JOE. This comic serves as a perfect jumping on point for new readers and a can’t miss for long time fans.

Discover three all new stories from the Energon Universe, with stunning revelations for the worlds of TRANSFORMERS, G.I. JOE AND Void Rivals from the biggest names in comics. Energon Universe talent Robert Kirkman (Invincible, The Walking Dead), Daniel Warren Johnson (Extremity, Do a Powerbomb, DC’s Wonder Woman: Dead Earth) and Joshua Williamson (DC’s Superman, Dark Ride) pen the stories, and Lorenzo De Felici (Kroma), Ryan Ottley (Invincible) and Jason Howard (Super Dinosaur) will provide art.

In addition to the main cover by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer, Energon Universe Special 2024 #1 will feature a slate of variant covers by friends of Skybound and top comics talent Lorenzo De Felici, Tom Reilly (Duke), Stephen Green (Impact Winter), and Khary Randolph (Excellence).

The Energon Universe officially began last summer with the surprise first appearance of iconic TRANSFORMERS character Jetfire in Void Rivals #1 from Robert Kirkman (Invincible, The Walking Dead), Lorenzo De Felici (Kroma), and Mateus Lopes (Step by Bloody Step), introducing the historic new collaboration between Hasbro and Skybound, with TRANSFORMERS and G.I. JOE comics finding a new home with the publisher. Then TRANSFORMERS from writer/artist Daniel Warren Johnson (Extremity, Do a Powerbomb, DC’s Wonder Woman: Dead Earth) and colorist Mike Spicer (Stillwater, Murder Falcon) kicked off a brand-new era for the iconic franchise. The Energon Universe recently expanded further with the launch of Duke, a limited series from Joshua Williamson (DC’s Superman, Dark Ride), Tom Reilly (The Thing) and Jordie Bellaire (W0rldtr33) and Cobra Commander from Joshua Williamson, Andrea Milana (Impact Winter: Rook) and Annalisa Leoni (Oblivion Song). Fans should expect can’t-miss moments from every issue of the Energon Universe, as secrets are unveiled along the path to answering the BIG questions.

Energon Universe Special #1 will be available at comic book shops and digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, comiXology, and Google Play on Wednesday, May 8, 2024.

The full list of covers available include:

  • Energon Universe Special 2024 #1 Cover A by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer
  • Energon Universe Special 2024 #1 Cover B by Lorenzo De Felici
  • Energon Universe Special 2024 #1 Cover C (1:10 Incentive) by Tom Reilly
  • Energon Universe Special 2024 #1 Cover D (1:25 Incentive) by Stephen Green
  • Energon Universe Special 2024 #1 Cover E (1:50 Incentive) by Khary Randolph


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  • The FCBD version of the comic was theoretically available free in stones on May 4, 2024. The purchasable version was supposed to be available (at least digitally) on May 8, 2024. But on the release day, Amazon lists the new release day, for at least the digital version, as being June 19, 2024.

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