Transformers Take On a Mysterious New Threat in a Dark New Era

Published Aug 24, 2026, 5:00 PM EDT John Dodge is an MTV Writer for CBR who specializes in movies, television, comics, and pop culture. He has a deep knowledge of franchises like Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Marvel, and DC Comics, along with a passion for indie and horror titles. An expert on obscure productions from the ’80s and ’90s, John is known for his encyclopedic recall of cult classics like Beetleborgs. The Energon Universe is about to get a new big bad as the Autobots' classic nemesis approaches the next stage in his terrifying evolution. Skybound and Image Comics have officially unveiled the cover gallery and solicit synopsis for Transformers #38, and it is already promising to be one of the biggest franchise titles of the year. From the looks of things, Megatron will finally be emerging from his chrysalis, and what comes next is anyone's guess. Transformers #38 Will Introduce Megatron's Next Terrifying Transformation Image via Skybound/Image Comics Written by ROBERT KIRKMAN Art by JASON HOWARD Colors by MIKE SPICER Main cover art by JASON HOWARD Variant covers by MIKE SPICER & DANIEL WARREN JOHNSON; DAVID NAKAYAMA; JIM CHARALAMPIDIS &am...