Featuring Fan-Favorites from the Worlds of G.I. JOE, TRANSFORMERS, VOID RIVALS, and M.A.S.K.!
“The Energon Universe is one of the most exciting things happening in monthly comics” – The Beat
Today Skybound and Image Comics, in collaboration with leading games, IP and toy company Hasbro, announced commemorative connecting variant covers from Skybound-exclusive artist Tom Reilly (G.I. JOE) and colorist Adriano Lucas (Ghost Pepper) coming in June 2026 to celebrate the third anniversary of the Energon Universe, the record-breaking comics line that began with the iconic stealth launch of Void Rivals #1 from writer Robert Kirkman and artist Lorenzo De Felici.
Since then, the Energon Universe has grown to include the two-time Eisner Award winning TRANSFORMERS whose current creative team consists of writer Robert Kirkman (Invincible, The Walking Dead), artist Jason Howard (The Astounding Wolf-Man), and colorist Mike Spicer (Stillwater, Murder Falcon), G.I. JOEby writer Joshua Williamson (Superman, Dark Ride), artist Andrea Milana (Cobra Commander), andcolorist Lee Loughridge (Scarlett), and now also the brand-new series M.A.S.K. bywriter Dan Watters (Batman: Dark Patterns, DESTRO), artist Pye Parr (Petrol Head, New Gods), and coloristPierluigi Casolino (DC vs Vampires), launching June 3.
To mark the anniversary, each Energon Universe comic releasing in June 2026 will feature two sets of open-to-order, connecting, full art variant covers from fan-favorite Energon Universe artist Tom Reilly and colorist Adriano Lucas, the second a black & white version of Reilly’s art.
The variants will be available for M.A.S.K. #1, TRANSFORMERS #33, G.I. JOE #23, and Void Rivals #31. With the full art piece featuring 82 iconic characters, including recent Energon Universe returning favorites M.A.S.K., V.E.N.O.M., Arcee Magnus, Crystal Ball, Storm Shadow, and Scarlett, this is a connecting cover set collectors do not want to miss.
“It’s that time of the year where we once again celebrate the anniversary of the Energon Universe, now welcoming the stars of our new series M.A.S.K.,” notes Executive Editor Ben Abernathy. “And to have Skybound-exclusive Tom Reilly bring his artistic skills, with the colors of Adriano Lucas, is absolute magic!”
M.A.S.K. #1 (Lunar Codes Below| $4.99) will be available at comic book shops and digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
The anniversary variant covers are listed below:
- M.A.S.K. #1 Cover E Energon Universe Third Anniversary Variant (Connecting) by Tom Reilly & Adriano Lucas (Lunar Code: 0426IM8004)
- M.A.S.K. #1 Cover F Energon Universe Third Anniversary Variant (Black & White) (Connecting) by Tom Reilly (Lunar Code: 0426IM8005)
TRANSFORMERS #33 (Lunar Codes Coming Soon| $3.99) will be available at comic book shops and digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play on Wednesday, June 10, 2026.
The anniversary variant covers are listed below:
- TRANSFORMERS #33 Cover F Energon Universe Third Anniversary Variant (Connecting) by Tom Reilly & Adriano Lucas
- TRANSFORMERS #33 Cover G Energon Universe Third Anniversary Variant (Black & White)(Connecting) by Tom Reilly
G.I. JOE #23 (Lunar Codes Coming Soon | $3.99) will be available at comic book shops and digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.
The anniversary variant covers are listed below:
- G.I. JOE #23 Cover F Energon Universe Third Anniversary Variant (Connecting) by Tom Reilly & Adriano Lucas
- G.I. JOE #23 Cover G Energon Universe Third Anniversary Variant (Black & White) (Connecting) by Tom Reilly
Void Rivals #31 (Lunar Codes Coming Soon | $3.99) will be available at comic book shops and digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play on Wednesday, June 24, 2026.
The anniversary variant covers are listed below:
- Void Rivals #31 Cover H Energon Universe Third Anniversary Variant (Connecting) by Tom Reilly & Adriano Lucas
- Void Rivals #31 Cover I Energon Universe Third Anniversary Variant (Black & White) (Connecting) by Tom Reilly
Praise for the Energon Universe:
“Skybound’s Energon Universe line has been a major hit over the past couple of years, for many of the same reasons as DC’s Absolute Universe and Marvel’s Ultimate Universe. It offers a clean, accessible gateway into the shared world of G.I. JOE and TRANSFORMERS, driven by some of the top creators working today.” – IGN
“The Energon Universe line from Skybound Entertainment simply does not miss. With consistently stellar creative teams and an ambitious new narrative driving the familiar G.I. JOE and TRANSFORMERS concepts, it’s proven to be one of comics’ best current success stories” – ComicBook.com
“The Energon Universe is still going strong as one of the most entertaining comics in print, and with fewer serious rivals by the day.” – CBR
“If you are looking for something fresh and interesting, the Energon Universe may be just what you need.” – Esquire Italy
“Skybound’s Energon Universe is a massive, breakaway hit” – Comic Book Club Live
“It’s an exciting time to be a fan of all of these properties. This is a comic universe that can’t be missed.” – Graphic Policy
“The Energon Universe has been nearly flawless since it started back in 2023. So much so that reading any new comic book involving it is a must.” – Bam Smack Pow
“The Energon Universe may be the best universe going in comics today and with this next chapter heating up, you need to check it out.” – Nerd Initiative
“The Energon Universe continues to be a slam dunk.” – Comicon
“The good folks at Skybound Entertainment have some of the absolute best comic licenses in the land, which means they also have some of the best graphic novels on the stands right now.” – Comic Pause