Witness the Final Chapter of a Legendary Run That Redefined the TRANSFORMERS Universe!
“Those Eisner Awards weren’t for nothing.” – The Hollywood Reporter
“Daniel Warren Johnson is a tour de force cartoonist; that is undeniable when watching him weave the familiar angles and tropes of a TRANSFORMERS story into one of the most thrilling and moving genre comics on the stands today.” - ComicBook.com
Today Skybound and Image Comics, in collaboration with leading games, IP and toy company Hasbro, revealed interior pages and the lineup of variant covers for TRANSFORMERS #24, the two-time Eisner Award winning series fromwriter Daniel Warren Johnson (Extremity, Do a Powerbomb), artist Jorge Corona (Middlewest), colorist Mike Spicer (Stillwater, Murder Falcon), and letterer Rus Wooton (G.I. JOE). The thrilling conclusion to Daniel Warren Johnson’s epic run on the flagship Energon Universe series will be available on shelves in comic book shops on September 10, 2025.
END OF ARC. END OF AN ERA. DANIEL WARREN JOHNSON’S FINAL ISSUE…AND THE START OF A NEW ERA.
OPTIMUS PRIME VS MEGATRON.
The confrontation everything has been building toward since day one explodes into an earth-shattering battle. The moment fans have been waiting for is finally here. This is it.
And the new era of TRANSFORMERS begins with the most shocking ending to ANY comic book this year!
When Skybound and Hasbro relaunched TRANSFORMERS as part of the new Energon Universe nearly two years ago, with Daniel Warren Johnson and Mike Spicer at the helm, the comic book world took notice. The debut issue set a new record at the time as Skybound’s highest-selling debut and easily surpassed previous TRANSFORMERS sales records. It sold out at the distributor level before reaching comic shops, leading to many subsequent printings due to unprecedented demand. It went on to become the best-selling comic book of 2023. Johnson’s work earned overwhelming critical acclaim as well, winning Best Continuing Series and Best Writer/Artist at the 2024 Eisner Awards. Jorge Corona joined as series artist beginning with issue #7, and for the next eighteen months, the creative team consistently delivered a critical darling and consistently best-selling series. TRANSFORMERS #24 is set to conclude one of the most celebrated comic book runs of recent years.
In addition to the main cover by Daniel Warren Johnson and series colorist Mike Spicer, the lineup of variant covers for TRANSFORMERS #24 includes an open-to-order cover B by series artist Jorge Corona & Mike Spicer, a 1:10 incentive variant concluding the connecting cover series by David Nakayama, a 1:25 incentive variant by Jeff Spokes, a 1:50 incentive variant by Pye Parr, and a wraparound cover by Johnson and Spicer.
The October issue of TRANSFORMERS marks the beginning of an exciting era, led by an all-new creative team. The current series colorist Mike Spicer and letterer Rus Wooton will be joined by the creative dream team of Robert Kirkman (Invincible, Void Rivals) and Dan Mora (Superman, Justice League Unlimited). Together, they’ll launch a new age of TRANSFORMERS with an oversized 25th issue, celebrating the blockbuster series’ second anniversary. A perfect jumping on point for new readers, issue #25 will also feature a story from Kirkman and current series artist Jorge Corona.
TRANSFORMERS is the cornerstone of the Energon Universe, the crown jewel of the historic collaboration between Hasbro and Skybound, who has introduced a brand-new era of the TRANSFORMERS and G.I. JOE franchises in one shared comic book universe. Other Energon Universe titles include the ongoing series Void Rivalsby writer/co-creator Robert Kirkman, artist Conor Hughes (White Ash, The Game), and colorist Patricio Delpeche (The Sandman Universe: Nightmare Country)and G.I. JOEby writer Joshua Williamson (Superman, Dark Ride), artists Tom Reilly (Duke) and Andrea Milana (Cobra Commander), andcolorists Jordie Bellaire (W0rldtr33, Birds of Prey) and Lee Loughridge (Universal Monsters: The Mummy). 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 from some of the biggest franchises in comics today.
TRANSFORMERS #24 (Lunar Codes Below | $3.99) will be available at comic book shops and digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play on Wednesday, September 10, 2025.
The full list of variant covers is below:
- TRANSFORMERS #24 Cover A by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer (Lunar Code: 0725IM409)
- TRANSFORMERS #24 Cover B by Jorge Corona & Mike Spicer (Lunar Code: 0725IM410)
- TRANSFORMERS #24 Cover C (1:10 Copy Incentive) (Connecting) by David Nakayama (Lunar Code: 0725IM411)
- TRANSFORMERS #24 Cover D (1:25 Copy Incentive) by Jeff Spokes (Lunar Code: 0725IM412)
- TRANSFORMERS #24 Cover E (1:50 Copy Incentive) by Pye Parr (Lunar Code: 0725IM413)
- TRANSFORMERS #24 Cover F by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer (Lunar Code: 0725IM414)
Praise for TRANSFORMERS:
“The Energon Universe series will stand the test of time as the best TRANSFORMERS story ever told.” – Screen Rant
“Nothing could have prepared us for just how excellent Skybound’s TRANSFORMERS would be.” – IGN
“In the hands of Daniel Warren Johnson, TRANSFORMERS buzzes with excitement and a love for the medium.” – The Hollywood Reporter
“The comic remains a larger-than-life, hard-hitting thrill ride that remains one of the best takes on the TRANSFORMERS in any medium and is well worth your time, whether you have followed Cybertron in the past or not.” – ComicBook.com
“Johnson is one of the most electric comic book artists working today, and he has infused all of that energy into this celebration of the TRANSFORMERS.” – CBR
“Daniel Warren Johnson’s TRANSFORMERS is a war comic where the tanks and planes can punch and kick and vertical suplex each other off of cliffs — and it’s some of the most beautiful action put on the page this year… The real miracle of TRANSFORMERS is how Johnson keeps it all pinned to an emotional ground — and when the fights are so good, that’s saying something.” – Polygon
“One of the best books on the stands, infusing heart, nuance, and topical political commentary into a universe filled with endless conflict.” – Comic-Watch
“Skybound Entertainment really struck gold with this creative team, as TRANSFORMERS continues to be one of the most impressive books releasing monthly. “- Comics Online
“This comic book is the definition of must-read…Daniel Warren Johnson and Jorge Corona have made this the best comic book on the market right now.”- Comic Book Revolution
“Johnson has revitalized Transformers on a level that no creator has in a very long time” - Comicon