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UNIVERSAL MONSTERS: BLOOD OF THE WOLFMAN #1 (SKYBOUND ENTERTAINMENT/IMAGE COMICS)
Adam Jaeger is a young man in college trying to become an artist. One night he is at a party on campus when a full moon awakens something. Now the only question that remains, is Adam a murderous werewolf or is it all in his head?
VOID RIVALS #31 (SKYBOUND ENTERTAINMENT/IMAGE COMICS)
The Quintesson War is over & the Energon Universe will never be the same!
One EU character that has had his own personal battles is Skuxxoid. The famous bounty hunter has done the unthinkable. He has mobilized his own group of Liberators. Their mission is to overthrow Skuxxoid Alpha.
G.I. JOE #23 (IMAGE COMICS/SKYBOUND ENTERTAINMENT)
Crystal Ball has both G.I. Joe and COBRA seeing ghosts.
Using D.I.R.E. tech, he’s keeping both forces at bay in his mental games. His latest target is one that has more than a few skeletons in his closet. A great secret is about to come to light in the Energon Universe.
INVINCIBLE UNIVERSE: BATTLE BEAST #10 (SKYBOUND ENTERTAINMENT/IMAGE COMICS)
Conquest has come to Fantania and he may have bitten off more than he can chew. As Battle Beast sizes up his new challenge, King Salaka is pandering for a new ally not understanding that Conquest has no interest in that. Will Conquest be a formidable opponent for Battle Beast?
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?
GHOST PEPPER #12 (SKYBOUND ENTERTAINMENT/IMAGE COMICS)
Ash has now let the anger consume him and destruction of Solenite has begun. Spark & Vex’s plan is coming together nicely, and it won’t be long before they have resurrected the real Selenite. But what happens when Ash becomes what he hated the most, the Cinder?
M.A.S.K. #1 (IMAGE COMICS/SKYBOUND ENTERTAINMENT)
Ever since 2023, the Energon Universe by Skybound Entertainment has been on the top of readers pull-lists!
Void Rivals opened the door. Daniel Warren Johnson’s Transformers blew it off its’ hinges. G.I. Joe has been tearing the house down each and every issue. All these amazing characters led by some of today’s best creators has cemented their place in comics fandom. It’s left some fans asking how are they going to keep that momentum going. They got their answer with some key cameos.
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.
THE TRANSFORMERS: THE MOVIE 40TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION #1 (IMAGE COMICS/SKYBOUND ENTERTAINMENT)
Who in 1986 would have thought an animated movie about “Robots in Disguise” would become such an iconic event in pop culture?
As the world of theTRANSFORMERS exploded in the 1980’s, fans became enamored with the battle between Autobots and Decepticons. It lead to success in the toys and animated cartoon world. This moved the franchise into taking a monumental leap of faith. In 1986. “The Transformers: The Movie”hit the big screen with an epic event that rocked fans to their core.
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?
UNIVERSAL MONSTERS: PHANTOM OF THE OPERA #4 (SKYBOUND ENTERTAINMENT/IMAGE COMICS)
The thrilling conclusion of this rendition of the timeless horror classic is upon us. As the “Ghost” has taken Christine to his unground lair. It is up to Inspector Dubert to save her and bring the “Ghost” to justice. Will the “Ghost” face the music of the night, or will Christine pass the point of no return?
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!
CORPSE KNIGHT #2 (IMAGE COMICS)
As Foy deals with what her father has become, she must figure out what makes him tick, well keeping him safe from himself and others. Her only hope is to find Joan of Arc and pray she can save her dad. However, the road to this savior is going to be trying and hard.
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.
G.I. JOE #22 (IMAGE COMICS/SKYBOUND ENTERTAINMENT)
After the Dreadnok War, the quest to find Energon has never been greater.
Both G.I. Joe and COBRA are going to great lengths to find the powerful energy. One thing they cannot predict is a new player stepping into the game. They have D.I.R.E. tech and ulterior motives. He also has his sights set on the newest Joe!
GHOST PEPPER #11 (SKYBOUND ENTERTAINMENT/IMAGE COMICS)
As Ash finally confronts Bataar in person things that he once thought were true come out that they are not what they seemed to him. At the same time another plan is being put into motion by a couple of hidden puppet masters. What will Ash do when confronted by new truths and alternate plans?
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.
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero – Sssilent Missions: FIREFLY #1 (IMAGE COMICS/SKYBOUND ENTERTAINMENT)
In 1983, Marvel Comics released G.I. Joe #21 by Larry Hama. The issue was entitled “Silent Interlude”. It is legendary not because its’ the first appearance of Storm Shadow.The Snake-Eyes driven story stood out for another reason.
The story had no dialogue.
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?