LOS ANGELES 06/04/2026 – Ahead of its blockbuster entrance into the Energon Universe, Skybound and Image Comics, in collaboration with Hasbro, a leading games, IP and toy company, today announced M.A.S.K. #1 has sold out at the distributor level. From the unstoppable team of writer Dan Watters (Nightwing, DESTRO), artist Pye Parr (Petrol Head, New Gods), colorist Pierluigi Casolino (DC vs Vampires), and letterer Rus Wooton (TRANSFORMERS), the M.A.S.K. Network is officially up and running!
The second printing of M.A.S.K. #1 will feature new covers by artist Jason Howard (TRANSFORMERS) and series artist Pye Parr, arriving in comic shops on July 8, 2026.
“Incredible news. Thanks so much to everyone who’s preordered and talked about the book for this unimaginable sellout.” said writer Dan Watters. “Welcome to the M.A.S.K. network, one and all!”
“I assume V.E.N.O.M.’s latest evil scheme must be to hoover up every issue of M.A.S.K. #1 they can find to appease ancient aliens buried in the desert and retrieve the Staff of Gold – giving Miles Mayhem power over life and death!” Exclaimed Artist Pye Parr. “Only this isn’t the M.A.S.K. cartoon, its real life, and actual humans have hoovered up our comic instead! Unbelievable. We are over the moon about this, huge thanks to everyone who bought a copy!”
In M.A.S.K. #1, the world is becoming a terrifying place. Matt Trakker needs your help saving it. Enter M.A.S.K.– a network of specialists ready to respond to the next global emergency. At a moment’s notice, Trakker and his agents can deploy bleeding-edge technology that converts their vehicles–and their drivers–into the ultimate weapon. But Miles Mayhem and V.E.N.O.M. are one step ahead in a secret arms race, scouring the globe for deadly weapons from this planet and beyond, ready to sell out the entire human race. Only M.A.S.K. can stop them… but will Trakker’s own secrets jeopardize their entire mission?
“It’s insane that #1 sold out so quickly!” Crowed Executive Editor Ben Abernathy. “Dan, Pye, Pierluigi, and Rus delivered a blockbuster inaugural issue and I’m excited even more people will get to read it!”
M.A.S.K. is the latest addition to the historic collaboration between Skybound and Hasbro, a new part of the shared Energon Universe that features ongoing series VOID RIVALS by writer Robert Kirkman (Invincible, The Walking Dead), artist Conor Hughes (White Ash) colorist Patricio Delpeche (Catwoman), the two-time Eisner Award winning TRANSFORMERS by writer Robert Kirkman, artist Jason Howard (The Astounding Wolf-Man), and colorist Mike Spicer (Stillwater, Murder Falcon), and G.I. JOE by writer Joshua Williamson (Superman, Dark Ride), artist Andrea Milana (X-Men ’97), and colorist Lee Loughridge (Thor, Star Wars).
M.A.S.K. #1 Second Printing (Lunar Codes Coming Soon | SRP $4.99) will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, July 8, 2026.
The full list of covers is below:
M.A.S.K. #1 Second Printing Cover A by Jason Howard
M.A.S.K. #1 Second Printing Cover B by Pye Parr
ABOUT HASBRO
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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.
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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.
