LOS ANGELES 03/12/2026 — Today Skybound and Image Comics, in collaboration with leading games, IP and toy company Hasbro, shared a first look at TRANSFORMERS #31, the next chapter of the two-time Eisner Award winning series from the powerhouse creative team of writer Robert Kirkman (Invincible, Void Rivals), artist Ludo Lullabi (Ghost Pepper), colorist Mike Spicer (Stillwater), and letterer Rus Wooton (Void Rivals).
TRANSFORMERS #31 is a standalone, unforgettable Megatron story that kicks off the new story arc of the tentpole Energon Universe series, available on shelves in comic book shops April 8, 2026.
The secret of Megatron revealed!
Megatron has a vision that will change the course of his life…and no one in the Energon Universe is safe.
In addition to the main cover by artist David Nakayama, the lineup of variant covers for TRANSFORMERS #31 includes an open-to-order cover B by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer, a 1:10 incentive variant by Pye Parr, a 1:25 incentive variant by Manabu Yashiro, a 1:50 incentive variant by Ludo Lullabi, a 1:100 incentive foil variant by Patricia Martín, and a blank sketch cover.
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 TRANSFORMER 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 Andrei Bressan (Destro), and colorist Patricio Delpeche (The Sandman Universe: Nightmare Country) and G.I. JOE by writer Joshua Williamson (Superman, Dark Ride), artist Andrea Milana (Cobra Commander), and colorist Lee Loughridge (Universal Monsters: The Mummy). Recently announced as the fourth Energon Universe title, M.A.S.K. by writer Dan Watters (Batman: Dark Patterns), artist Pye Parr (2000 AD), and Pierluigi Casolino (DC vs. Vampires) arrives in June 2026. 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 #31 (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, April 8, 2026.
The full list of variant covers is below:
- TRANSFORMERS #31 Cover A by David Nakayama (Lunar Code: 0226IM0463)
- TRANSFORMERS #31 Cover B by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer (Lunar Code: 0226IM0464)
- TRANSFORMERS #31 Cover C (1:10 Copy Incentive) (Connecting) by Pye Parr (Lunar Code: 0226IM0465)
- TRANSFORMERS #31 Cover D (1:25 Copy Incentive) by Manabu Yashiro (Lunar Code: 0226IM0466)
- TRANSFORMERS #31 Cover E (1:50 Copy Incentive) by Ludo Lullabi (Lunar Code: 0226IM0467)
- TRANSFORMERS #31 Cover F (Foil) (1:100 Copy Incentive) by Patricia Martín (Lunar Code: 0226IM0468)
- TRANSFORMERS #31 Cover G Blank Sketch Cover (Lunar Code: 0226IM0468)
ABOUT HASBRO
Hasbro is a leading games, IP and toy company whose mission is to create joy and community through the magic of play. With 165 years of expertise, Hasbro delivers groundbreaking play experiences and reaches more than 1 billion fans annually around the world, through physical and digital games, video games, toys, licensed consumer products, location-based entertainment, film, TV and more.
Through its franchise-first approach, Hasbro unlocks value from both new and legacy IP, including MAGIC: THE GATHERING, DUNGEONS & DRAGONS, MONOPOLY, HASBRO GAMES, NERF, TRANSFORMERS, PLAY-DOH and PEPPA PIG, as well as premier partner brands. Powered by its portfolio of thousands of iconic marks and a diversified network of partners and subsidiary studios, Hasbro brings fans together wherever they are, from tabletop to screen.
For more than a decade, Hasbro has been consistently recognized for its corporate citizenship, including being named one of the 100 Best Corporate Citizens by 3BL Media, a 2025 JUST Capital Industry Leader, one of the 50 Most Community-Minded Companies in the U.S. by the Civic 50, and a Brand that Matters by Fast Company. For more information, visit https://corporate.hasbro.com or @Hasbro on LinkedIn.
ABOUT TRANSFORMERS
The TRANSFORMERS brand is a global powerhouse franchise with millions of fans around the world. Since 1984, the battle between the Autobots and Decepticons has come to life in movies, TV shows, comic books, innovative toys, and digital media, bringing incredible “MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE” experiences to fans of all ages. The brand’s enduring connection is made possible by its rich storytelling and characters: the heroic Autobots who seek to protect all life, and the evil Decepticons who seek to conquer the universe. The TRANSFORMERS brand is a Hasbro franchise.
ABOUT SKYBOUND ENTERTAINMENT
Skybound is the leading entertainment company built to create, produce, scale, and sustain world-class IP across comics, television, film, video games, audio, merchandise and collectibles. Co-founded by visionary creator Robert Kirkman and CEO David Alpert, Skybound owns and controls a portfolio of globally recognized franchises and cultural hits including The Walking Dead, Invincible, Impact Winter, Stillwater and others. Through a creator-first model, Skybound has become the go-to launchpad for original stories across all forms of entertainment.
Skybound publishes bestselling comics with top industry talent across its originals, licensed slates, and young readers imprint Skybound Comet. As a licensing partner, Skybound collaborates with Hasbro, The LEGO Group, and Universal Products & Experiences on their most coveted properties. Skybound’s groundbreaking reimagination of TRANSFORMERS and G.I. JOE in the Energon Universe is Hasbro’s most successful comic book line ever, headlined by the two-time Eisner Award winning TRANSFORMERS. Additionally, Skybound ran the two most funded comic campaigns ever on Kickstarter.
