Robert Kirkman and Lorenzo De Felici’s Void Rivals being the launch of the shared “Energon Universe” for the Transfomers and G.I. Joe franchises. In the first two issues of Void Rivals featured guest appearances from Jetfire and Skuxxoids from the Transformers franchise. Now Skybound has shared with us a first look at Void Rivals #3 releasing on August 16, 2023.
Things will get even more intense for series leads, Darak and Solila, as teased in Void Rivals #3 solicitation:
Fighting for their lives to return to their warring home, Darak and Solila face a new threat– capture! Will the pair deliver their planet-shattering truth, or will they forever be lost to the cold grasp of space? Plus, a face from the Transformers mythology makes their first appearance, setting the stage for what’s to come.
Void Rivals #3 will feature a main cover by Lorenzo De Felici with variant covers by James Harren, Minemiko Mali, Karen S. Darboe, and Taurin Clarke. You can check out the covers and three-page textless preview of Void Rivals #3 below:
Void Rivals #3 will be available in comic book shops and digital storefronts on August 16, 2023. Learn more in Skybound’s press release for Void Rivals below.
LOS ANGELES 07/24/2023 — Today Skybound, in partnership with toy and game company Hasbro, revealed a first look at Void Rivals #3, the continuation of the new shared universe from the Oblivion Song team of Robert Kirkman (Invincible, The Walking Dead) and Lorenzo De Felici (Kroma), along with colorist Matheus Lopes (Step by Bloody Step) and letterer Rus Wooton (Fire Power).
The space epic continues with the first appearances of new characters when this action-packed issue comes to comic book shops on August 16, 2023.
Fighting for their lives to return to their warring home, Darak and Solila face a new threat– capture! Will the pair deliver their planet-shattering truth, or will they forever be lost to the cold grasp of space? Plus, a face from the Transformers mythology makes their first appearance, setting the stage for what’s to come.
The all-new shared “Energon Universe” began with the surprise first appearance of iconic Transformers character Jetfire in Void Rivals #1. The launch introduced the historic new partnership Hasbro and Skybound, with Transformers and G.I. Joe comics finding a new home with the publisher. Each issue of Void Rivals promises to take readers further into this all-new world, with more familiar faces to appear.
Void Rivals #3 (Diamond Codes listed below | $3.99) will feature a main cover by De Felici, along with a stacked lineup of variant covers by some of the top talent in comics today.
The issue will be available at comic book shops and digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, comiXology, and Google Play on Wednesday, August 16, 2023.
The full list of covers is below:
- Void Rivals #3 Cover A by Lorenzo De Felici (JUN230375)
- Void Rivals #3 Cover B by James Harren (JUN230376)
- Void Rivals #3 Cover C (1:10 Copy Incentive) by Minemiko Mali (JUN230377)
- Void Rivals #3 Cover D (1:25 Copy Incentive) by Karen S. Darboe (JUN230378)
- Void Rivals #3 Cover E (1:50 Copy Incentive) by Taurin Clarke (JUN230379)
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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 new podcast series Impact Winter.
Led by Skybound Entertainment co-founder Robert Kirkman, Skybound Comics is an award-winning imprint of Image Comics and promotes a shared vision to collaborate with top and emerging talent across the comics industry. The Skybound publishing slate 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 original graphic novel imprint aimed at Young Adult and Middle Grade audiences, launching in June 2022 with Clementine Book One, 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.
