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BLOOD & THUNDER #14 (skybound entertainment/image comics)
As the story of Blood’s escape from prison becomes the thing of legend, she becomes a folk hero to the Exo’s. Now the pressure is on the IPPF to squash that fever and bring Blood back to “justice”. But when the fugitive is on the side of the just, can there truly be justice?
TRANSFORMERS #33 (SKYBOUND ENTERTAINMENT/IMAGE COMICS)
Elita Prime and the Autobots that have returned from Earth have finally made it to the safety of their part of Cybertron. Meanwhile, Optimus and the Autobots who stayed on Earth continue to help the humans rebuild, while also adjusting to their new way of life. However, while all of that is going on a storm is brewing.
VOID RIVALS #30 (SKYBOUND ENTERTAINMENT/IMAGE COMICS)
The end of the Quintesson War is finally upon us, and the world of Void Rivals will never be the same. As the Agorrian’s and Zertonian’s make their final stand, will it be enough to defeat the Quintesson’s? More importantly, how will the events of this war impact the Energon Universe as a whole?
CAPES #7 (SKYBOUND ENTERTAINMENT/IMAGE COMICS)
This issue follows one of the best and most highly rated superheroes, Bolt. He may have hit a rough patch, but it’s how one perseveres that makes them the best. Plus, we are introduced to a brand-new hero, Ella Mental! Not to mention a new writer on the series, and the table is set for excitement!
INVINCIBLE UNIVERSE: BATTLE BEAST #9 (SKYBOUND ENTERTAINMENT/IMAGE COMICS)
After dispatching Juggernaut & Colossus, Battle Beast is not quite satiated. His appetite for legendary battles and his ultimate death is not quenched. King Salaka, however, would like to keep his friend Battle Beast around as he fears that there are some who are against him in Fantania.
BLOOD & THUNDER #13 (skybound entertainment/image comics)
Akeldama is now locked up in the IPPF Correctional Community, the same cell that Desmiox was in. As she writes about her time and her plans to escape, will she be able to pull it off?
TRANSFORMERS #32 (SKYBOUND ENTERTAINMENT/IMAGE COMICS)
The Transformers have returned to Cybertron and find themselves behind enemy lines. Now Elita Prime must lead them through Decepticon territory to get back to their homes. But she was not expecting the welcoming committee that was waiting for them.
VOID RIVALS #29 (SKYBOUND ENTERTAINMENT/IMAGE COMICS)
As the Quintesson War nears its conclusion, both sides are pulling out all of the stops to be victorious. When the dust settles, which side will have the advantage going into the final battle?
CAPES #6 (SKYBOUND ENTERTAINMENT/IMAGE COMICS)
With Chronodile defeated the Capes Inc. team must clean up while also burying the teammates they lost in battle. The arrival of Meteor Master was a godsend for the battle, but what happens next, no one could see coming. How will the Capes team rebuild and move on from yet another devastating event?
INVINCIBLE UNIVERSE: BATTLE BEAST #8 (SKYBOUND ENTERTAINMENT/IMAGE COMICS)
Battle Beast is taking the fight to the Colossus and Juggernaut of Emsiu. However, at the same time there are plans being made in the background. Can Battle Beast defeat these massive foes or will he finally receive the peace of death?
TRANSFORMERS #31 (SKYBOUND ENTERTAINMENT/IMAGE COMICS)
Megatron is being tortured for not living up to his full power and accomplishing that by kneeling before a mysterious being. Will Megatron humble himself for the promise of more power or will his need to be in control stop him from obtaining all he can be?
BLOOD & THUNDER #12 (skybound entertainment/image comics)
Akeldama & Desmiox are making their final stand against the IPPF. As the Police think they have the upper hand, they don’t realize that the battlefield may be more even than they thought. Which side will come out victorious in this fight?
CAPES #5 (SKYBOUND ENTERTAINMENT/IMAGE COMICS)
Chronodile is wreaking havoc on the city and looking for worthy challengers. As our Heroes from Capes show up to save the day, will they be a match for Chronodile? Or will they need a hero that they have yet to see?
VOID RIVALS #28 (SKYBOUND ENTERTAINMENT/IMAGE COMICS)
The Quintesson War rages on and the Judges aren’t quite ready to give up on the fight yet. Even after taking a massive amount of damage and losses the Quintesson’s have more tricks up their sleeves. Which side will blink first and who will get the upper hand as the war wages on?
INVINCIBLE UNIVERSE: BATTLE BEAST #7 (SKYBOUND ENTERTAINMENT/IMAGE COMICS)
As Battle Beast and Salaka lick their wounds and recuperate from where we say them last. The realization that they aren’t the only ones regenerating, as Juggernaut is also building up her strength and preparing for another battle. Which side will be ready first and get the advantage?
TRANSFORMERS #30 (SKYBOUND ENTERTAINMENT/IMAGE COMICS)
In the midst of the war with the Decepticons, Elita-1 challenges the authority of Optimus Prime. The Autobots are reeling from their latest battle and now the infighting has come to a boil. Who will be the leader of the Autobots when all is said and done?
BLOOD & THUNDER #11 (skybound entertainment/image comics)
Akeldama is still trying to grasp all that she has learned about her past and origins. Desmiox reveals more to her and tells her that all he wants is to get away from the Earther’s and she should too. With the battle that is raging inside of her, will Akeldama choose her heritage or her upbringing?
CAPES #4 (SKYBOUND ENTERTAINMENT/IMAGE COMICS)
After Big Brain revealed himself as the new arch nemesis of the Capes Team, the team is in a state of disarray and confusion. However, they need to get together quickly because a major foe from the past is about to reemerge.
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?