In this episode we discuss;
The Energon Press Conference SDCC 2024
The Comic Source
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At SDCC 2024 we attended the Energon Universe Press Room from Skybound. In attendance from the publisher were Senior VP/EIC Sean Mackiewicz, Chairman/Co-Founder Robert Kirkman, Artist Tom Reilly and writers Joshua Williamson and Daniel Warren Johnson. It was at last year’s comic con that the Energon Universe really kicked into high gear with the preview of Johnson’s Transformers #1 handed out during the Energon Panel. Also the barest of hints were given about how the G.I. Joe property and characters would be introduced and incorporated into the Energon Universe by Williamson. Well, what a year it has been, by all accounts the Energon books have been a critical and commercial hit with long-time fans of these properties as well as new fans enjoying the incredibly rich universe Skybound has built in only a year. There’s plenty for the panel to talk about when it comes to fans, both new and old, as well as some teases on what’s to come. The recently announce G.I. Joe team book will arrive later this year from the creative team of Williamson and Reilly and attendees of this year’s Energon panel got a sneak peak along with a special ashcan preview. It is clear that the sky is the limit for this universe with passionate creators like these, along with those creators not in attendance, at the helm. You can hear the press conference in it’s entirety on our podcast feed or watch it on The Comic Source YouTube channel. You will also find the fill press release and preview art for the 2024 Energon Panel below.
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| SKYBOUND, IMAGE AND HASBRO UNVEIL ALL-NEW ENERGON UNIVERSE TRAILER, G.I. JOE CHARACTER DESIGNS Preview G.I. JOE #1 by Joshua Williamson and Tom Reilly Before It Launches This November |
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| LOS ANGELES 07/29/2024 — At the official Energon Universe panel at Comic-Con International: San Diego (SDCC) this weekend, Skybound and Image Comics, in collaboration with leading toy and game company Hasbro, revealed an all-new trailer, covers, and character art from the shared universe in a panel featuring superstars Robert Kirkman (Void Rivals), Daniel Warren Johnson (TRANSFORMERS), Joshua Williamson (G.I. JOE, Duke), Tom Reilly (G.I. JOE, Duke), and Sean Mackiewicz (SVP/Publisher, Skybound). The SDCC audience was granted an exclusive debut of the all-new Energon Universe trailer, which showcases just how shared the shared universe is becoming this fall with the introduction of an epic new series. Kirkman and Johnson also revealed upcoming cover art teasing what is to come in the worlds of Void Rivals and TRANSFORMERS, respectively. This included the announcement of a historic tenth printing of Void Rivals #1, the issue that kicked off the Energon Universe in June 2023, and has gone on to smash sales records in just over a year. This new printing is certified Skybound Gold to commemorate the rare achievement of a tenth printing and will feature all new covers by top artists in the industry to be announced. The Energon Universe will expand with the biggest comic book launch of the decade, introducing a bold new vision of G.I. JOE and Cobra to the Energon Universe, when G.I. JOE #1 debuts on Wednesday, November 13 from the superstar creative team of writer Joshua Williamson, artist Tom Reilly, and colorist Jordie Bellaire (W0rldtr33). At the SDCC panel, Williamson and Reilly also revealed a lineup of characters from the series including Baroness, Cobra Commander, Cover Girl, Destro, Duke, Tomax, and Xamot, and showcased all-new images of both fan-favorite and new characters. New covers to G.I. JOE #1 were also revealed for the first time, from superstar artists including David Finch, Brett Booth, Jerome Opeña, Sozomaika, David Nakayama, and more! The all-new series will become another tentpole 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. 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 TRANSFORMERS by writer Daniel Warren Johnson (Extremity, Do a Powerbomb), artist Jorge Corona (Middlewest), and colorist Mike Spicer (Stillwater, Murder Falcon). 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. Skybound is currently running a “Choose Your Side” initiative that offers readers the opportunity to see themselves on the pages of the all-new ongoing series G.I. JOE by publicly declaring their loyalty to either G.I. Joe or Cobra, to be featured alongside other Insiders in the series’ house ads. Readers can pledge their affiliation by submitting a photo of themselves, along with their stated allegiance to the “Choose Your Side” page on the Skybound Insiders website by visiting www.GIJoeChooseYourSide.com. The photo submission portal on Skybound Insiders is open now and will close on September 8, 2024. To be eligible, users must have a verified Skybound Insiders account, and be 18+ and a legal resident of the United States, United Kingdom, or Canada (excluding Quebec). Watch the new Energon Universe trailer here:TRANSFORMERS #13 Cover A by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer |
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| TRANSFORMERS #14 Cover A by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer |
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| Void Rivals #13 Cover A by Lorenzo De Felici |
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Void Rivals #14 Cover A by Lorenzo De Felici |
| Void Rivals #15 Cover A by Lorenzo De Felici |
 G.I. JOE #1 Cover A by Tom Reilly |
| Baroness Character Design |
 Cobra Commander Character Design Cover Girl Character Design Destro Character Design Duke Character Design Tomax & Xamot Character Designs Unrevealed Character Design |
| 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 HASBRO Hasbro is a leading toy and game company whose mission is to entertain and connect generations of fans through the wonder of storytelling and exhilaration of play. Hasbro delivers play experiences for fans of all ages around the world, through toys, games, licensed consumer products, digital games and services, location-based entertainment, film, TV, and more. With a portfolio of over 1,800 iconic brands including MAGIC: THE GATHERING, DUNGEONS & DRAGONS, Hasbro Gaming, NERF, TRANSFORMERS, PLAY-DOH and PEPPA PIG, as well as premier partner brands, Hasbro brings fans together wherever they are, from tabletop to screen. Hasbro is guided by our Purpose to create joy and community for all people around the world, one game, one toy, one story at a time. 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, one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute and one of the 50 Most Community-Minded Companies in the U.S. by the Civic 50. For more information, visit https://corporate.hasbro.com or @Hasbro on LinkedIn. ABOUT SKYBOUND ENTERTAINMENT Established in 2010, Skybound is a multiplatform content company that works closely with creators and their intellectual properties to create cool stuff and deliver one-of-a-kind experiences to fans. Skybound extends their stories across platforms including comics, television, film, video games, tabletop, books, digital content, audio programming, and beyond. The company is home to critically-acclaimed global franchises including The Walking Dead, Invincible, Superfight, and hit podcast series Impact Winter. Led by Skybound Entertainment co-founder Robert Kirkman, Skybound Comics is an award-winning line of comics published by Image Comics and promotes a shared vision to collaborate with top and emerging talent across the comics industry. The Skybound line includes acclaimed series such as The Walking Dead, Invincible, Ultramega, Stillwater, Fire Power, and Excellence, while also delivering powerful licensed comics, including a partnership with LEGO Books. It is also home to Skybound Comet, a new line of Young Adult and Middle Grade original graphic novels published by Image Comics, which includes the Clementine book trilogy by award-winning writer/artist Tillie Walden and set in the world of The Walking Dead. Skybound has seen numerous comics series adapted for the screen, including The Walking Dead, Invincible, Super Dinosaur and Outcast, with more projects in development. For the most up to date information on Skybound, please visit the company on X (@Skybound), YouTube (Skybound), Facebook (@SkyboundEntertainment), Instagram (@skyboundent), and at www.skybound.com. |
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