Summary

TheTransformerscorner of theEnergon Universeis about to get a minuscule bit bigger , as one character from 1986’sTransformers : The Movielooks to be cause their launching . Ever since the appearing ofJetfire inVoid Rivals#1 , Skybound has providedTransformersfans with one surprisal visual aspect after another , make the Energon Universe one of the most exciting line in cartoon strip .

Releasing on May 8 , theEnergon Universe Special 2024#1features three stories set in Skybound ’s new shared universe of Hasbro properties . Readers were previously treat to apreview of theTransformersstory by Daniel Warren Johnson and Ryan Ottley , and a newvariant cover by Khary Randolph boast the exciting debut of Hot Rod :

Containing three stories , theEnergon Universe Specialwill also have stories asterisk theG.I. JoeandVoid Rivalscast , coming from the originative teams of Joshua Williamson & Jason Howard and Robert Kirkman & Lorenzo de Felici , respectively .

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Energon Universe Special 2024 # 1

Release Date :

May 8 , 2024

Close-up of Wes Chatham as Amos in The Expanse TV Show

Writers :

Robert Kirkman , Daniel Warren Johnson & Joshua Williamson

artist :

Imagery of Jason the Red Ranger from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers

Lorenzo de Felici , Ryan Ottley & Jason Howard

Cover Artists :

Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer

Optimus Prime (foreground, left) with the 1986 Transformers movie poster in the background (right.)

A particular new impression of ENERGON UNIVERSE FCBD 2024 SPECIAL featuring three all Modern account from the Energon Universe , with arresting revelation for the worlds of TRANSFORMERS , G.I. JOE , and VOID RIVALS from the biggest names in funnies .

Energon Universe Special 2024 # 1is a repackaging of the FCBD special set to be issue on Free Comic Book Day , May 4 .

The Transformers : The Movie broke one unverbalized rule from ' 80s Hollywood to deliver a scene that shock children . Here is the narrative behind it .

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Will Hot Rod Turn the Tide In the Autobot/Decepticon War?

The Decepticons Got a Huge Start in Gathering Their Team, Now Optimus Needs Allies

First appearing inTransformers : The Movie , Hot Rod was the brash youthful warrior operating out of Autobot City . Always straightaway to activeness , Hotrod often jumped into engagement without thinking thing through , but his courage and bravery were never in interrogative . brawny Autobot Ultra Magnuswas thought to be the new drawing card come after the death of Optimus Prime , but Hot Rod surprised everyone when he was selected by the Matrix of Leadership at the climax of the moving picture . Getting a power rise and going by Rodimus Prime , he acted as the official drawing card of the Autobots until Optimus Prime was resurrected .

Hot Rod ’s original alt mode was a high - speed racecar , while Rodimus Prime transform into what seems to be a futuristic winnebago

The 1986 movie has been a touchstone for the Creator behind the Energon Universe thus far , as several eccentric , concepts and even spaceships have been utilized in Skybound ’s line thus far . Hot Rod appear in the new persistence would be improbably exciting for longtime fan , and it will be interesting to see what character of function he will play run forward . Is he being set up for leaders like in the original G1 continuity , or will he fulfill another use ? Whatever the showcase , his appearance predict major ramifications for the Autobot / Decepticon state of war taking position on Cybertron and Earth .

Energon Universe 2024 Special #1 Cover A by Daniel Warren Johnson

The Energon Universe Era ofTransformersHas An Impressive Cast

1986’sTransformersContinues to Be a Touchstone for This New Shared Universe

Whether or not Hot Rod appears in the actual consequence , theEnergon Universe Specialwill be a comic that fans both fresh and erstwhile wo n’t need to miss . With Skybound promising an even bigger year for the Energon Universe than the first , the publishing company seems to be setting the stage for a major crossover event … perhaps even one that will land Megatron out of his current immurement by Cobra Commander and lay him up as the major antagonist of theEnergon Universe . Of course , that ’s just speculation , andTransformersfans will have to keep reading to find out what huge surprise add up next .

Energon Universe Special 2024 # 1is on sale May 8 from Skybound Entertainment

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