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Bug Wars: The Spyder Witch by Jason Aaron, Mahmud Asrar, Baldemar Rivas, David Messina, Matt Wilson launches in Image Comcis' January 2026 solicits and solicitations, as well as Malevolent #1 by Justin Jordan, John Bivens, Felipe Sobreiro  a special Larry Hama edition of GI Joe #49, and the fiction-within-a-fiction of Radically Rearranged Ronin Ragdolls #1 from[...]

Joe, Transformers, and Void Rivals (co-created by Robert Kirkman and Lorenzo De Felici) will be colliding on the small screen in a very big way, with Deadline Hollywood reporting that Kirkman's Skybound Entertainment and Hasbro Entertainment are teaming up for an adult animated series adaptation of Kirkman's comic book series Energon Universe Lucifer showrunner Joe[...]

Hasbro is back and expanding its The Transformers: The Movie Studios Series with new figures One of which is the high-speed arrival of Windcharger, a lesser-known but fan-favorite Autobot from the G1 era As one of the fastest Autobots on land, Windcharger is recognized by his compact size, red exterior, and incredible speed One of[...]

Thundercracker is an iconic G1 Decepticon warrior that was featured in The Transformers: The Movie (1986) He is known for his striking blue color scheme, high‑speed jet mode, and as part of the Seeker trio alongside Starscream and Skywarp Just like the rest of the Seekers, he is gifted in aerial combat, using null‑rays and[...]

Now, here's a look at a 1:10 foil variant by Jaro for the 20th of November. #gallery-2 { margin: auto; } #gallery-2 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 50%; } #gallery-2 img { border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; } #gallery-2 .gallery-caption { margin-left: 0; } /* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes/media.php */ Rogue Sun #30 High Strangeness #1 PrintWatch: Rogue Sun #30 with a guest appearance by Medieval Spawn gets a second printing with[...]

Skybound's Transformers comic, launched in October 2023, reboots the iconic franchise as part of the Energon Universe, a shared continuity that also includes G.I Joe Written by Daniel Warren Johnson, with art by Johnson and colors by Mike Spicer, the comic showcases a grittier and more emotionally grounded version of the classic Autobot-Decepticon conflict[...]

PrintWatch: Transformers #25 by Robert Kirkman, Dan Mora, Jorge Corona and Mike Spicer is getting a second printing with four covers from Jason Howard We don't have the covers yet Watch for a future Printwatch But what do we have? Well, let's get stuck in… #gallery-1 { margin: auto; } #gallery-1 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 33%; } #gallery-1 img { border:[...]

Autobot Outback is a memorable character from the original 1980s Transformers universe Introduced as part of the Autobot Rescue Patrol, Outback transforms into an off-road vehicle and is usually part of dangerous rescue missions Known for his bravery and resourcefulness, Outback transforms into an off-road vehicle, which always helps for those more challenging rescue missions[...]

Transformers G1 Autobot Wheelie is a beloved character from the original 1980s Transformers franchise Introduced in the 1986 animated film Transformers: The Movie, Wheelie is a small, orange Autobot known for his rebellious yet charming personality Unlike many Autobots, Wheelie was initially a Decepticon but quickly switched sides to join the heroic Autobots Despite his[...]

At San Diego Comic Con's Image & Skybound Energon Universe panel with Robert Kirkman, Joshua Williamson, Daniel Warren Johnson, and Sean Mackiewicz, Kirkman teased a major First Appearance in Transformers #25. Bleeding Cool made a number of guesses And it looks like, with the publication today, that we got one right Here is the solicitation for Transformers #25[...]

Skybound's Transformers comic, part of the new Energon Universe (launched in 2023 by Skybound and Hasbro), reboots the franchise with a grounded, emotional tone Written and illustrated by Daniel Warren Johnson, the series begins with the Autobots and Decepticons crash-landing on Earth, sparking a brutal war that collides with humanity While Bumblebee is in the[...]

Transformers, launched in 2023 as part of the Energon Universe initiative by Skybound and Hasbro, reintroduces a new gritty world of Autobots vs Decepticons. Written and illustrated by Daniel Warren Johnson, the series focuses on the Autobots landing on Earth with limited numbers and a deadly Decepticon threat The tone is darker and more emotional than traditional[...]

As well as Transformers #24 going back to a second printing, with Autobot and Decepticon covers by Jason Howard for the 29th of October Skinbreaker #1 gets a second print with a cover by David Finch, and Skinbreaker Treasury Edition #1 also gets a second printing with a cover from David Finch and  Annalisa Leoni,[...]

Threezero proudly unveils their newest Transformers MDLX figure with Thrust, the Decepticon Seeker known for the thunderous roar of his VTOL engines Reimagined by Art Director Kelvin Sau, this stunning 7.8" tall figure blends Thrust's classic G1 look with a new hyper-detailed mechanical aesthetic These figures do not transform into their iconic vehicle mode, but[...]

As well as a glimpse into a new era of the Energon Universe line that includes Transformers, GI Joe, Void Rivals, MASK, as well as their third annual Midtown Comics Times Square signing event. #gallery-1 { margin: auto; } #gallery-1 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 100%; } #gallery-1 img { border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; } #gallery-1 .gallery-caption { margin-left: 0; } /* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes/media.php */ Invincible VS Invincible[...]

Just when you thought the MOTU x Transformers crossover couldn't get any crazier, Mattel and Hasbro have dropped a bombshell: introducing the Starscream Armor Scare Glow figure! This sinister fusion brings together two of the most fearsome villains from their respective universes: Scare Glow, the evil ghost warrior of Eternia, and Starscream, the treacherous Decepticon[...]

In an unexpected but exciting crossover, Mattel is combining the worlds of Masters of the Universe and Hasbro's Transformers We have already seen a few of these figures, like Man-At-Arms, who dons new Bumblebee armor to take on Skeletor, who has acquired his own Megatron-themed armor However, you can now have an impressive collaboration[...]

Barricade is a recurring Decepticon in the live‑action Transformers film series, appearing first in Transformers (2007) and later on in The Last Knight His alternate mode in The Last Knight is a 2016 Ford Mustang police car, continuing to mock law enforcement and staying undercover for the Decepticons In The Last Knight, fans find out[...]

In Transformers: The Last Knight (2017), Nemesis Prime is essentially a corrupted version of Optimus Prime After Optimus departs at the end of Age of Extinction, he is captured by the alien sorceress Quintessa, who brainwashes him into her servant and renames him Nemesis Prime Under this dark influence, Prime is sent to Earth to[...]

Alpha Trion is one of the legendary Thirteen Original Primes in Transformers lore, created by Primus to battle the chaos-bringer Unicron Known as the Prime of Knowledge, Alpha Trion is a wise, ancient Cybertronian who serves as the keeper of history, lore, and wisdom Unlike his more warlike brothers, Alpha Trion is often portrayed as[...]

Transformers One is truly an underrated film that delivers an incredible performance about the beginning of Optimus and Megatron The film changed up some origin stories, but it was incredible to see where things started and the characters introduced One of which was Airachnid, a villain from Transformers One (2024), who served as one of[...]

Soundwave first appeared in the original Transformers toyline in 1984 as a Decepticon whose alternate mode was a micro cassette recorder He serves as Megatron's loyal communications officer and spy, rarely speaking except via his monotone vocoder‑voice Soundwave's special power is housing smaller "cassette" Transformers in his chest—robots like Ravage, Laserbeak, and Buzzsaw, which he[...]

To make things better, small Transformers alt‑mode inspired items referencing Megatron, Shockwave, Soundwave, and Reflector are also included All figures are fully articulated, made with a mix of plastic and die‑cast parts, standing 4.9 for the Insecticons and 6.7" for Skywarp The legacy of the G1 Deception design lives on with this impressive set that[...]

Ultra Magnus is a legendary Autobot commander in the Transformers universe, first introduced in 1986 Loyal, powerful, and disciplined, he usually serves as Optimus Prime's right hand and occasional successor His alternate mode, a heavy-duty car carrier truck, which helps to symbolize his role as a transporter and frontline leader He played a significant role[...]

Threezero is back as they expand their popular DLX series with the release of DLX Jazz, based on his appearance in the 2007 live-action Transformers film As Optimus Prime's trusted second-in-command, Jazz is faithfully recreated from the live-action Michael Bay film with remarkable screen accuracy Standing at roughly 7.5" tall, the figure, Jazz, features a[...]

Megatron first roared into pop culture in the original Transformers animated series and the Hasbro toy line in 1984 Designed by the creators of the franchise, his origin has been in a variety of places, with different ones for movies, comics, and cartoons One of which is that Megatron was originally a gladiator named Megatronus[...]

Last month at SDCC, Image & Skybound hosted their latest Energon Universe panel with Robert Kirkman, Joshua Williamson, Daniel Warren Johnson, and Sean Mackiewicz to reveal some of their plans for Transformers, G.I Joe and Void Rivals. The focus was largely on Transformers due to both Johnson's final issue (#24 in September) and the anticipation for Kirkman – who set sales records for 2025 with Invincible Universe: Battle[...]

They are also focusing on Transformers, a third Quiet Place film will be here soon, and a variety of tones and genres "Greenstein and Goldberg, as expressed this afternoon, are four-quadrant family movies and R-rated comedies." We heard something similar from Amazon MGM Studios at South by Southwest earlier this year, but Paramount remains committed to[...]

All the Energon Universe titles (and those on the cusp) in Image Comics' November 2025 solicits and solicitations, with Robert Kirkman, Dan Mora, and Mike Spicer still on Transformers #26, and Joshua Williamson, Tom Reilly, Jordie Bellaire doubling up on G.I Joe #13 and #14 for the Dreadnok War and Cobra Commander teaming up with[...]

We also have a look at the John Tyler Christopher 1:25 variant of the second printing of Captain America #2 we mentioned last week, for the 17th of September… #gallery-1 { margin: auto; } #gallery-1 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 33%; } #gallery-1 img { border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; } #gallery-1 .gallery-caption { margin-left: 0; } /* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes/media.php */ Predator Kills The Marvel Universe #1[...]