It speaks to the incredible work by Daniel Warren Johnson and Jorge Corona that their Transformers series has stood out as the leader of the pack for the Energon Universe publishing line. That is saying a lot given how great Void Rivals, Duke, Cobra Commander, Scarlett, and Destro have all been. The second Transformers story arc in the Energon Universe has solidified the series spot in the publishing line. Now Skybound and and Image Comics has provided us with an early look at Transformers #12 to share.
Scheduled to release on September 11th, Transformers #12 will be the end of the second arc for the series. Given how the previous issue left off, the impact of the second arc finale could shake up not only this series but the entire Energon Universe. That is something teased in Transformers #12 solicitation:
The fate of two worlds is decided here, as the Autobots and Decepticons make choices that will change the universe forever.
The main cover for Transformers #12 will be handled by Daniel Warren Johnson and Mike Spicer. Additionally, variant covers will also be available from artists Jorge Corona & Mike Spicer, Karen S. Darboe, Chris Stevens, and Cory Walker. Check out the covers and three-page preview below:
Transformers #12 is scheduled to be released in comic book shops and digital storefronts on September 11, 2024. Learn more about the comic book from Skybound and Image Comics press release below.
Arc Finale! First Look at TRANSFORMERS #12 By Daniel Warren Johnson and Jorge Corona
LOS ANGELES 08/15/2024 — Today Skybound and Image Comics, in collaboration with leading toy and game company Hasbro, revealed interior pages and the lineup of variant covers for TRANSFORMERS #12, the two-time Eisner Award winning series from writer Daniel Warren Johnson (Extremity, Do a Powerbomb), artist Jorge Corona (Middlewest), and colorist Mike Spicer (Stillwater, Murder Falcon). The second arc finale of the tentpole Energon Universe story will hit comic book shops September 11, 2024.
The fate of two worlds is decided here, as the Autobots and Decepticons make choices that will change the universe forever.
In addition to the main cover by Daniel Warren Johnson and Mike Spicer, the list of variant covers for TRANSFORMERS #12 includes an open-to-order cover B by series artist Jorge Corona & Mike Spicer, a 1:10 incentive variant continuing the connecting cover series by Karen S. Darboe (Bloodline: Daughter of Blade), a 1:25 incentive variant by cover artist Chris Stevens, and a 1:50 incentive variant by Cory Walker (Invincible).
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 titles include the ongoing series Void Rivals by writer Robert Kirkman (Invincible, The Walking Dead), artist Lorenzo De Felici (Kroma), and colorist Patricio Delpeche (The Sandman Universe: Nightmare Country) and the upcoming G.I. JOE by writer Joshua Williamson (Superman, Dark Ride), artist Tom Reilly (The Thing), and colorist Jordie Bellaire (W0rldtr33). The Energon Universe also includes G.I. JOE miniseries Duke, from Joshua Williamson, Tom Reilly and Jordie Bellaire ; Cobra Commander from Joshua Williamson, Andrea Milana (Impact Winter: Rook) and Annalisa Leoni (Oblivion Song); Scarlett, from writer Kelly Thompson (Black Widow, Birds of Prey), artist Marco Ferrari (Frontiersman), and colorist Lee Loughridge (I Hate This Place, Killadelphia); and Destro, from writer Dan Watters (Loki, Universal Monsters: Creature from the Black Lagoon Lives!), artist Andrei Bressan (Dark Ride, Birthright), and colorist Adriano Lucas (Dark Ride, Birthright), which introduce the iconic characters of the G.I. JOE and Cobra factions to the Energon Universe. 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.
TRANSFORMERS #12 (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 11, 2024.
The full list of variant covers is below:
- TRANSFORMERS #12 Cover A by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer (Lunar Code 0724IM412)
- TRANSFORMERS #12 Cover B by Jorge Corona & Mike Spicer (Lunar Code 0724IM413)
- TRANSFORMERS #12 Cover C (1:10 Copy Incentive) (Connecting) by Karen S. Darboe (Lunar Code 0724IM414)
- TRANSFORMERS #12 Cover D (1:25 Copy Incentive) by Chris Stevens (Lunar Code 0724IM415)
- TRANSFORMERS #12 Cover E (1:50 Copy Incentive) by Cory Walker (Lunar Code 0724IM416)
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