Transformers fans, rejoice! The critically acclaimed Transformers series from Skybound and Image Comics is kicking off a new arc with issue #15, set to hit shelves on December 11, 2024. With powerhouse writer Daniel Warren Johnson (Do a Powerbomb, Extremity) at the helm and Jorge Corona (Middlewest) stepping in as the new artist, this series is leveling up in a big way.
Critics are buzzing about this collaboration. Gonk Bonk calls it “career-defining work” and praises the way Johnson and Corona are expanding the boundaries of Transformers storytelling. Meanwhile, Comical Opinions notes that Corona’s art is the perfect match for Johnson’s narrative brilliance, calling it a “series that keeps getting better.”
What’s Coming in Issue #15?
This new chapter promises to be a game-changer. Soundwave is done playing defense. He’s making his move to end the war with the Autobots, and his actions could spell disaster for Earth. While chaos brews, Optimus Prime and Wheeljack dig into a mystery that might flip everything they thought they knew about their mission and their world.
If that’s not enough to get your Energon pumping, just wait until you see the visuals. Skybound has revealed some stunning interior pages and a lineup of jaw-dropping variant covers.
Variant Covers to Watch For
Along with the main cover by Daniel Warren Johnson and Mike Spicer, here’s the lineup:
- Cover B by Jorge Corona & Mike Spicer
- 1:10 Connecting Cover by Karl Kerschl (Adventures of Superman)
- 1:25 Cover by E.J. Su (Tech Jacket)
- 1:50 Cover by Oliver Ono (Godzilla: Monster Island Summer Camp)
- 1:100 Cover by Dustin Nguyen (Descender)
- Blank Sketch Cover
With talent like this, every cover feels like a collector’s item waiting to happen.
The Bigger Picture: The Energon Universe
Transformers is the flagship title of the Energon Universe, a shared world that also features Void Rivals by Robert Kirkman (Invincible), and G.I. Joe titles like Duke and Cobra Commander. Together, these stories weave a larger tapestry that’s redefining what fans can expect from these iconic franchises.
Mark Your Calendars
Transformers #15 drops Wednesday, December 11, 2024, for $3.99. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or new to the Energon Universe, this issue is shaping up to be an unmissable chapter. Don’t forget to grab your favorite cover (or all of them!) from your local comic shop or digital platform.
The war for Cybertron—and Earth—is about to get real. Are you ready?
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