8 Comics From the Energon Universe You Must Read Now
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If you’re a casual comic book fan then you should consider becoming a hardcore fan today. The Energon Universe is one of the hottest and most popular comic book series in the industry today.
Hasbro, which owns the intellectual properties for Transformers and G.I. Joe had previously licensed the IPs for use in comic books to IDW, Marvel, and other companies in past decades. Skybound and Image Comics acquired the Hasbro license in 2022.
Energon Universe Comics
In the Energon Universe, the discovery of Transformers on Earth lead to the formation of G.I. Joe and Cobra. “Energon,” is an energy source that the Transformers need to survive. Meanwhile, G.I. Joe and Cobra are vying to use Energon and Transformers tech as weapons.
Coomic books and online reviewers have been raving about Energon Universe for the past 24 months in an online echo chamber. The Energon universe might be the creative inspiration for a new cinematic universe of film featuring Transformers and G.I. Joe in the near future as well.
Here is your chance to jump on the bandwagon now. Here are eight Energy universe comics that you must read now.
1. Void Rivals Volume 1
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In the far-off Sacred Ring solar system, two warring races of aliens have been fightin each other for eons. The home worlds of the Zetonians and the Agorrians have even collapsed near a black hole hole. Agorrian fighter pilot Darak and his Zertonian counterpart Solila crash land on a remote and desolate planet. Even though they are mortal enemies, they need to work together to survive.
Meanwhile, they find out that they are not alone on the planet. Also, Darak and Solila stumble upon a secret that unveils secrets about the origins of the Agorrian and Zertonian War.
Get this 136-page paperback for only $16.99 at Amazon.
2. Void Rivals Volume 2: Hunted Across the Wasteland
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Darak and Solila continue exploring the desolate planet they crash landed on and encounter several threats on the way. They even come across a Transformers ally. The duo also continue to learn secrets about the Agorrian and Zertonian war that has lasted for eons and destroyed two worlds.
Buy the 128-paperback for $16.99 at Amazon now.
3. Transformers Vol. 1: Robots in Disguise
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The Autobots and Decepticons have crashed landed on Earth and are in a dormant state – until they are awakened by curious humans. The warring factions have no idea how long hey have been on Earth. They don’t know the fate of their home planet, Cybertron. Meanwhile, their detection on Earth has riled up the human population and has set in motion events that will change the human race.
Get the 144-page paperback for $15.99 at Amazon now.
4. Energon Universe FCBD 2024 Special
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This is the Free Comic Book Day anthology that launched the Energon Universe. It contains three stories featuring G.I. Joe, Transformers, and Void Rivals that set the foundation for the Energon Universe.
5. Cobra Commander Volume 1: Determined to Rule the World
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In the Energon Universe G.I. Joe and Cobra don’t exist yet – but that is soon to change. When the Transformers are revealed the man destined to become Cobra Commander starts making moves. He learns the secret of Energon and schemes to use it as an energy source. He even hoards some shocking Transformer tech.
You can buy this 112-page paperback for $13.49 at Amazon.
6. Destro Vol. 1
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M.A.R.S. Industries, run by Destro, is the world’s premiere weapons supplier to world governments. However, this standing is threatened with the discovery of Energon and the Transformers. Destro now has to learn the secret of Energon while contending with the machinations of Cobra Commander.
Get this 120-page papaerback for $14.99 at Amazon right now.
7. Duke Volume 1: Knowing is Half the Battle
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The soldier known as Duke was almost killed after being embroiled in a conflict with giant transforming robots. The interaction sets Duke on a global hunt for answers and leads to the first political steps that create G.I. Joe.
Get the 128-page paperback for $14.96 at Amazon.
8. Scarlett Vol. 1
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Government operative Scarlett is dispatched to Japan to infiltrate a crime family. She also learns political secrets that bring her closer to the secrets of Transformer tech and the formation of G.I. Joe.
Get this 120-page paperback for $14.99 at Amazon.
Energon Universe
The Energon Universe has only got started, but you should jump on now as these stories are heating up. They will probably inspire a cinematic universe years from now and entertain a new generation of filmgoers.
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Allen Francis is a full-time writer, prolific comic book investor and author of The Casual’s Guide: Why You Should Get Into Comic Book Investing. Allen holds a BA degree from Marymount Manhattan College. Before becoming a writer Allen was an academic advisor, librarian, and college adjunct for many years. Allen is an advocate of best personal financial practices including saving and investing in your own small business.
