Skybound has announced new details about Energon Universe Special 2025, which will be released on Saturday, May 3rd as part of Free Comic Book Day. The special edition promises to include the first appearances of major characters and will serve as a jumping off point for new readers.
This feature features some of the biggest names in comics: GI Joe, Transformers, and Void Rivals. Energon Universe talent Joshua Williamson (The Duke, Superman), Robert Kirkman (Invincible, The Walking Dead), Daniel Warren Johnson (Extremity, The story will be written by Andrea Milana (Cobra Commander) and Connor Hughes (White Ash). And Johnson provides the art. Andrea Milana also works as an exclusive FCBD cover artist.
“We are thrilled to once again be participating in Free Comic Book Day and bringing you great original stories that are essential to the Energon Universe,” said Executive Editor Ben Abernathy. “Fans will be shocked and delighted by what we have in store!”
LOS ANGELES, November 19, 2024 — Today, Skybound and Image Comics announced that they are teaming up with leading toy and game company Hasbro to publish Energon Universe Special 2025 in time for Free Comic Book Day on Saturday, May 3, 2025. Announced. Harnessing the power of comics, this special is the perfect starting point for new readers and a must-see for longtime fans, with big revelations and first appearances in store. Main characters.
Discover three all-new stories in the Energon Universe, and watch surprising revelations about the worlds of GI Joe, Transformers, and Void Rivals from some of the biggest names in comics. Energon Universe talent Joshua Williamson (The Duke, Superman), Robert Kirkman (Invincible, The Walking Dead), Daniel Warren Johnson (Extremity, The story will be written by Andrea Milana (Cobra Commander) and Connor Hughes (White Ash). And Johnson provides the art. Andrea Milana also works as an exclusive cover artist for FCBD.
“We are thrilled to once again be participating in Free Comic Book Day and bringing you great original stories that are essential to the Energon Universe,” said Executive Editor Ben Abernathy. “Fans will be shocked and delighted by what we have in store!”
The Energon Universe is the culmination of a historic collaboration between Hasbro and Skybound, which introduced a new era of the Transformers and GI Joe series into one shared comic universe. The ongoing Energon Universe series includes writer/creator Robert Kirkman (Invincible, The Walking Dead), artist/creator Lorenzo De Felici (Chroma), and colorist Includes the ongoing series Void Rivals by Patricio Delpeche (Sandman Universe: Nightmare Country). Two-time Eisner Award winner “Transformers” was created by screenwriter Daniel Warren Johnson (“Extremety,” “Do a Powerbomb”), artist Jorge Corona (Midwest), and color designer. Written by Mike Spicer (Stillwater, Murder Falcon). and “GI JOE,” a new work by writer Joshua Williamson (“Superman,” “The Dark Ride”), artist Tom Riley (“The Thing”), and colorist Jordy Bellaire (W0rldtr33). Fans can expect unmissable moments in every issue of Energon Universe. Secrets are revealed as we answer big questions from some of the biggest series in comics today.
For more information about Free Comic Book Day, please visit https://www.freecomicbookday.com/.
About transformers
The Transformers brand is a powerhouse global franchise with millions of fans around the world. Since 1984, the battle between the Autobots and Decepticons has been brought to life in movies, TV shows, comics, innovative toys, and digital media, giving fans of all ages an incredible “more than meets the eye” experience. It has brought about the experience of The brand’s enduring association is made possible by its rich storytelling and characters: heroic Autobots seeking to protect all life and evil Decepticons seeking to conquer the universe. The Transformers brand is a Hasbro franchise.
About Hasbro
Hasbro is a leading toy and game company whose mission is to entertain and connect generations of fans through the wonders of storytelling and the exhilaration of play. Hasbro delivers play experiences to fans of all ages around the world through toys, games, licensed consumer products, digital games and services, location-based entertainment, movies, television and more. With a portfolio of more than 1,800 iconic brands and premier partner brands, including Magic: The Gathering, Dungeons & Dragons, Hasbro Gaming, NERF, Transformers, Play-Doh, and Peppa Pig, Hasbro takes fans everywhere, from tabletop to tabletop. Tie it together. screen.
At Hasbro, we live our purpose of creating joy and community for everyone around the world, one game, one toy, one story at a time. For more than a decade, Hasbro has been recognized as one of the 100 Best Corporate Citizens by 3BL Media, one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute, and one of the 50 Most Community-Oriented Companies. I have consistently received high praise as a citizen. For more information, please visit https://corporate.hasbro.com or @Hasbro on LinkedIn.
About Skybound Entertainment
We’ll do something different here. Skybound is a creator-driven company behind groundbreaking global franchises like The Walking Dead, Invincible, and Impact Winter, as well as hundreds of IPs that are redefining entertainment through its Wheel of Awesome business model. We are a fan-focused company. Skybound unlocks unique opportunities to cultivate all aspects of a franchise from development to distribution. Our IP connects with audiences through groundbreaking stories told on an epic scale. We help creators directly extend their IP and turn their ideas into movies, TV shows, tabletop games, comics, podcasts, collectibles, video games, or all and any of the above. I will.
Skybound publishes award-winning, best-selling comic series including Invincible, The Walking Dead, Stillwater, and Ultramega. Skybound’s commitment to partnering with top industry talent and providing a sophisticated platform for diverse and unique voices led to a record-breaking run on Kickstarter, where Ava’s Demon, Extra Fabulous, and GI JOE: A Real American launched a highly successful campaign. Hero — The highest-funded comics campaign in Kickstarter history. A masterpiece of graphic novels for young readers, Skybound Comet released the Clementine (set in the world of The Walking Dead) series, which was a huge critical and commercial success. Skybound is also a savvy and popular licensing partner, working with companies like LEGO, Universal Products & Experiences, and Hasbro to publish comics for the most coveted institutions. Skybound’s Energon Universe series was Hasbro’s biggest comics launch in history, with Transformers #1 becoming the best-selling comic of 2023.
Skybound doesn’t just create global franchises, it changes the way global franchises are created.
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