Skybound and Image Comics, in collaboration with Hasbro, a leading games, IP and toy company,?shared a first look at Transformers #36, the story arc finale of the?two-time Eisner Award winning series?from the creative team of?writer Robert Kirkman (Invincible, Void Rivals), artist?Jason Howard?(The Astounding Wolf-Man), colorist?Mike Spicer (Stillwater), and letterer Rus Wooton (Void Rivals). Don’t miss the conclusion of the current story arc in Transformers #36, available in comic book shops on September 9, 2026.
The new Superion debuts!
That’s right! In a move no one could have predicted, Thundercracker takes his place among the Aerialbots! They assemble just in time to… wait… what’s that sound? Could it be?
COBRA-LA-LA-LA-LA-LA-LA-LA!
In addition to the main?cover by artist?David Nakayama, the lineup of variant covers for?Transformers #36 includes an open-to-order cover B by?Daniel Warren Johnson?&?Mike Spicer, an open-to-order cover C by?Jason Howard & Annalisa Leoni, a 1:25 incentive variant by?Ito, and a 1:50 incentive variant by Homare.
Transformers is the cornerstone of the?Energon?Universe, the crown jewel of the historic collaboration between Hasbro and Skybound, who has introduced a brand-new era of the Transformers and G.I. Joe franchises in one shared comic book universe. Other Energon Universe ongoing series?include Void Rivals?by writer Robert Kirkman, artist Conor Hughes (White Ash), and colorist Patricio Delpeche (Catwoman), G.I. Joe?by writer Joshua Williamson (Superman,?Dark Ride), artist Andrea Milana (Cobra Commander), and?colorist Lee Loughridge (Universal Monsters: The Mummy), and M.A.S.K. by writer Dan Watters (Batman: Dark Patterns), artist Pye Parr (2000 AD), and colorist Pierluigi Casolino (DC vs. Vampires). Fans should expect can’t-miss moments from every issue of the?Energon?Universe, as secrets are unveiled along the path to answering the BIG questions from some of the biggest franchises in comics today.
Fans can preview the debut of the new Superion with this first look at the upcoming issue.
Transformers #36?(Lunar Codes?Below| $3.99)?will?be available at comic book shops?and digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play on Wednesday,?September?9, 2026.
The full list of variant covers is below:
- Transformers #36 Cover A by?David Nakayama?(Lunar Code: 0726IM0539)
- Transformers #36 Cover B by?Daniel Warren Johnson?& Mike Spicer?(Lunar Code: 0726IM0540)
- Transformers #36 Cover C by?Jason Howard & Annalisa Leoni?(Lunar Code: 0726IM0541)
- Transformers #36 Cover D (1:25 Copy Incentive) by Ito?(Lunar Code: 0726IM0542)
- Transformers #36 Cover E (1:50 Copy Incentive) by?Homare?(Lunar Code: 0726IM0543)
