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UNIVERSAL MONSTERS: PHANTOM OF THE OPERA #1 (SKYBOUND ENTERTAINMENT/IMAGE COMICS)
Christine Daae has a secret admirer who will do anything to make her Opera dreams a reality. As the ghost makes his move Inspector Dubert must get to the bottom of what’s going on before more end up dead. Will the Phantom strike again before the good Inspector can find him?
VOID RIVALS #27 (SKYBOUND ENTERTAINMENT/IMAGE COMICS)
The Quintesson War continues and heats up even more. The Quintesson’s have had early success in their battles with the Aggorians and Zertonians, but that success may be starting to wane. When the pressure is put on the Quintesson’s, how will they respond?
G.I. JOE #19 (IMAGE COMICS/SKYBOUND ENTERTAINMENT)
The Dreadnok War left its’ mark in the Energon Universe. It also revealed a secret to Duke that he’s not ready for.
Hound, an Autobot Transformer, has been working with Clutch for months. During the War, Hound revealed himself to save the Joes from attack. It is well known Duke doesn’t like Transformers. One in particular killed his friend. Having one hiding underneath his watch isn’t making things better.
TRANSFORMERS #29 (SKYBOUND ENTERTAINMENT/IMAGE COMICS)
The Autobots and Decepticons have gone to full out war! After the atrocity that was committed on Trailbreaker by Megatron, Optimus Prime can’t let that slide. Now the two sides are in an all-out battle, and which side will come out on top?
VOID RIVALS #26 (SKYBOUND ENTERTAINMENT/IMAGE COMICS)
The Quintesson’s have arrived and finally let their intentions be known. Now it is up to the people and warriors of Zertonia and Agorria to make their decision. Will they bend the knee to their new Quintesson overlords? Or will they choose war and fight for their continued freedom?
G.I. JOE #18 (IMAGE COMICS/SKYBOUND ENTERTAINMENT)
In the aftermath of the Dreadnok War, the focus switches to another area of G.I. Joe.
General Hawk has been making covert moves unknown to most. He has been recruiting members for a team working in shadows. NIGHT FORCE has a loaded line-up currently. They have another name on the list to join. So does COBRA. To draw this much attention, you know they have to be a game-changer.
transformers #28 (skybound entertainment/image comics)
As the Autobots regroup and prepare to go in search of Decepticon strongholds. The reemergence of Megatron has the Decepticons ramped up and ready to go. How will the Autobots be able to handle this more aggressive and motivated Decepticon army?
G.I. JOE #17 (IMAGE COMICS/SKYBOUND ENTERTAINMENT)
It’s the end of the road for Cobra Commander…or is it?
The failed assassination attempt orchestrated by Destro has led the COBRA leader to find unlikely help. Unlikely is an understatement. The help is in the form of DUKE! It resulted in new directions for the pair. Duke has reunited with his team and looks to bring in the Commander. They have competition in the Dreadnoks, who look to fulfill their deal. Who will be left standing in the end?
VOID RIVALS #25 (skybound entertainment/image comics)
The Quintesson War is upon us, and the world of Void Rivals will change forever. Who will fire the first shot and who will take the first losses? The journey to get here was only the beginning, now war is the way.
G.I. JOE #16 (IMAGE COMICS/SKYBOUND ENTERTAINMENT)
What a mess Duke has walked into.
While taking time away from G.I. Joe, he stumbles on an assassination attempt on Cobra Commander. The culprit: his own enforcer Ripper! There is plenty of bad blood between the Commander and Ripper’s crew, The Dreadnoks. Duke made a choice to save the Cobra leader because it’ the right thing to do. No good deed ever goes unpunished.
TRANSFORMERS #27 (IMAGE COMICS/SKYBOUND ENTERTAINMENT)
With Megatron defeated, where do the Autobots go from here?
That is the question haunting Optimus Prime. With his fellow Transformers recovering, their status on Earth is being redefined. The government is trying to make a working connection with them. This comes with the return of fallen Autobots and promise of Energon. There even appears to be a Decepticon defector in their ranks. Situations like this seem more than meets the eye. Chances are that hunch is right….
G.I. JOE #15 (IMAGE COMICS/SKYBOUND ENTERTAINMENT)
A failed assassination attempt. An unlikely pairing.
When Destro manipulated Ripper into trying to kill Cobra Commander, he thought this would be an easy win. Little did he know Duke would be watching the events. After saving the Cobra leader, they are now on the run from a vengeful Dreadnok squad looking for payback.
It can’t get any worse for the “Energon Odd Couple” right? Right?