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LOS ANGELES 09/03/2026 – Today Skybound and Image Comics, in collaboration with Hasbro, a leading games, IP and toy company, announced a spectacular set of manga variant covers for Energon Universe comics from acclaimed manga artists Satoshi Shiki (Attack on Titan) and Manabu Yashiro (Tank Chair).
These first-of-their-kind Energon Universe manga comic covers will be available as 1:50incentive variants in the E cover slot for the December Energon Universe comic issues M.A.S.K. #7, Transformers #39, G.I. Joe #29,and Void Rivals #37. Fans can collect all four manga variant covers at your local comic shop, beginning with M.A.S.K. #7 on December 2, 2026!
These first-ever manga variant covers to grace the Energon Universe comics will span a thrilling lineup of issues this December. M.A.S.K. #7 kicks off a new story arc with Scott Trakker in the middle of the action, Transformers #39 features Optimus against a surprising foe, G.I. Joe #29 delivers the final Night Force fight and the end of G.I. Joe as we know it, while Void Rivals #37 begins the all-new Pit of Destruction story arc for Darak and Solila.
“As a long-term manga reader, I was thrilled to have Japanese legends Satoshi Shiki and Manabu Yashiro join us for some gorgeous covers!” Exclaimed Executive Editor Ben Abernathy.
The Energon Universe comic line is 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. Energon Universe ongoing comic series include Transformers by writer Robert Kirkman, artist Jason Howard (The Astounding Wolf-Man), and colorist Mike Spicer (Stillwater), Void Rivals by writer Robert Kirkman, artist Conor Hughes (White Ash),and colorist Patricio Delpeche (Catwoman), G.I. Joe by writer Joshua Williamson (Superman, Dark Ride), artist Andrea Milana (Cobra Commander), and colorist Lee Loughridge (Universal Monsters: The Mummy), and M.A.S.K. by writer Dan Watters (Batman: Dark Patterns), artist Pye Parr (2000 AD), and colorist Pierluigi Casolino (DC vs. Vampires). Fans should expect can’t-miss moments from every issue of Energon Universe comics, as secrets are unveiled along the path to answering the BIG questions from some of the biggest franchises in comics today.
M.A.S.K. #7 (SRP: $3.99) will be available at comic book shops and digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play on December 2, 2026.
Transformers #39 (SRP: $3.99) will be available at comic book shops and digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play on December 9, 2026.
G.I. Joe #29 (SRP: $3.99) will be available at comic book shops and digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play on December 16, 2026.
Void Rivals #37 (SRP: $3.99) will be available at comic book shops and digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play on December 23, 2026.
The full list of Energon Universe manga covers is below:
- M.A.S.K. #7 Cover E (1:50 Incentive, Manga Variant) by Satoshi Shiki
- Transformers #39 Cover E (1:50Incentive, Manga Variant) by Satoshi Shiki
- G.I. Joe #29 Cover E (1:50 Incentive, Manga Variant) by Manabu Yashiro
- Void Rivals #37 Cover E (1:50 Incentive, Manga Variant) by Satoshi Shiki
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