Skybound and Image Comics have announced writer Robert Kirkman and artist Dan Mora will be the new creative team on the current Transformers comic, beginning with its 25th issue this October. The pair, who succeed the outgoing Daniel Warren Johnson and Jorge Corona, will be joined by current series colorist Mike Spicer and letterer Rus Wooton, and their first issue will also feature a back-up by Kirkman and Corona.
Issue #25, cover A by David NakayamaThe Energon Universe will never be the same as the Autobots and Decepticons begin the most surprising new chapter in their war on Earth. Optimus Prime and the remaining Autobots must join forces with unlikely allies in order to protect their adopted planet. But Prime’s next challenge lies closer to home than he ever imagined. And what is the fate of the Decepticons?
Kirkman begins his statement saying, “Holy smokes, I’m writing a Transformers comic! I’ve been so invested in this series since the beginning. I’ve marveled at what Daniel Warren Johnson and Jorge Corona have brought to some of my all-time favorite characters. When Daniel’s run came to an end, I could stand on the sidelines no more! I just had to get in the ring! It’s a tremendous honor to be a small part of the legacy of these amazing characters. This world has been a huge part of my life for as long as I can remember. I can’t wait for everyone to see what the legendary Dan Mora and I are cooking up!”
Mora adds, “I’ve been a huge Transformers fan ever since I can remember, so it’s been a real thrill to come aboard the series with the equally thrilling Robert Kirkman. I’ve also been a huge fan of Daniel Warren Johnson and Jorge Corona, and what they’ve done on this title has literally been out of this world. Drawing my favorite Autobots and Decepticons brings me back to all of the fun I had playing with them as a kid, so I hope to add my own spark to their legacy and can’t wait for fans to see what Robert and I have been toying with for the Energon Universe next!”
Skybound’s Energon Universe, which includes their rebooted Transformers and G.I. Joe titles, launched in 2023 with Kirkman and Lorenzo De Felici‘s Void Rivals (which Kirkman continues to write). Daniel Warren Johnson’s Transformers run, which he penciled the first six issues of, debuted later that year to critical acclaim, going on to win the beloved toy franchise its first Eisner Awards (for Best Writer/Artist, and Best Continuing Series) in 2024. It will conclude with issue #24 on September 10.
Issue #25 will be released on October 8 with a host of covers, including a pair of blank sketch variants respectively featuring the Autobot and Decepticon insignias; you can check out the released cover art, and an unlettered interior preview below, as well as the full list at the link.
Cover B by Daniel Warren Johnson and Mike Spicer
Cover D (1:25 Copy Incentive) by Kael Ngu
Cover F (1:100 Copy Incentive) (Foil) by Jae Lee and June Chung
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