Skybound has released a first-look preview and new variant covers for the Energon Universe’s Transformers #8. Daniel Warren Johnson and Jorge Corona’s upcoming May issue will see Optimus Prime and the Autobots, as well as Decepticons, make some tough choices to survive on Earth, as the return of a fan-favorite Decepticon will change the war on Cybertron forever.
Skybound‘s Transformers #8 preview reveals the U.S.S. Harrison vessel under attack from Decepticons in the Pacific Ocean. The naval commander orders his crew to abandon the ship when they are overwhelmed by the force they face. Thundercracker condescendingly shows mercy to the humans but is overridden by his superior, who deems their death necessary. In addition to series colorist Mike Spicer (Stillwater, Murder Falcon) and Johnson’s main cover, the impressive list of variant covers for Transformers #2 includes a version by new series artist Corona and an incentive variant beginning a new connecting cover series by Karen S. Darboe (Bloodline: Daughter of Blade). Ethan Young (The Dragon Path) and Paul Azaceta (Outcast) also provide incentive variant covers.
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Transformers #8
- Written by DANIEL WARREN JOHNSON
- Art by JORGE CORONA
- Color by MIKE SPICER
- Cover by DANIEL WARREN JOHNSON and MIKE SPICER
- Variant Cover Artists JORGE CORONA, KAREN S. DARBOE, ETHAN YOUNG, and PAUL AZACETA
The Transformers and G.I Joe shared Energon Universe officially began last summer with the surprise first appearance of iconic Transformers character Jetfire in Void Rivals by Robert Kirkman (Invincible, The Walking Dead), Lorenzo De Felici (Kroma), and Mateus Lopes (Step by Bloody Step).
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Johnson (Extremity, Do a Powerbomb, DC’s Wonder Woman: Dead Earth), Corona (Middlewest), and Spicer kicked off a brand-new Transformers era for the iconic franchise. The Energon Universe further expanded with the launch of Josh Williamson’s Duke and Cobra Commander limited series.
The Energon Universe’s Final Duke Issue Arrives Soon
Duke #5, which arrives on April 24, 2024, marks the end of the G.I. Joe Energon Universe limited series. The final Duke issue description reads, “Duke has been betrayed by his allies and hunted by new enemies. The time has come for Duke to start fighting for something bigger than his country. Bigger than he ever could have imagined. Get ready for the last-page shocker that no one will see coming!”
Transformers #8 will arrive in comic book shops on May 8, 2024.
Source: Skybound
