The state of the Energon Universe’s Transformers series forever changed after the events of recent issues. Now we are getting our first look at what writer Robert Kirkman and new series artist Jason Howard have in store for us next. That comes curtesy of a preview for Transformers #32 provided to us by Skybound Entertainment and Image Comics to share ahead of its May 13th release date.
Recently, at the end of Transformers #30 Elita One became the new wielder of the Matrix of Leadership and transformed into Elita-Prime. With this action Elita Prime took over as the new leader of the Autobots. While many Autobots followed Elita Prime back to Cybertron a new rogue group of Autobots stayed behind on Earth with Optimus.
Now we are getting a look at how Elita Prime will be kicking of her time as the leader of the Autobots. While wielding greater power it won’t make things on Cybertron any easier, as hinted by the solicitation for Transformers #32:
Elita Prime returns to Cybertron with a surprising new Autobot team – and they’re immediately ambushed by the Decepticons, led by Shockwave. Can an unexpected weapon turn the tide in their favor?
Transformers #32 main cover is being handled by artist David Nakayama. Additionally, variant covers will also be available from artists Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer, Jason Howard & Annalisa Leoni, Leirix Li, and E.J. Su. Check out the covers and two-page preview below:
Transformers #32 is scheduled to be released in stores on May 13, 2026. Learn more about the comic book from Skybound Entertainment and Image Comics press release below.
Skybound, Image & Hasbro Share First Look at Elita Prime’s Battle for Cybertron in TRANSFORMERS #32
LOS ANGELES 04/16/2026 — Today Skybound and Image Comics, in collaboration with Hasbro, a leading games, IP and toy company, shared a first look at TRANSFORMERS #32, the next chapter of the two-time Eisner Award winning series from the powerhouse creative team of writer Robert Kirkman (Invincible, Void Rivals), new series artist Jason Howard (The Astounding Wolf-Man), colorist Mike Spicer (Stillwater), and letterer Rus Wooton (Void Rivals). Kicking off an all-new story arc, TRANSFORMERS #32 will be available in comic book shops on May 13, 2026.
Elita Prime returns to Cybertron with a surprising new Autobot team – and they’re immediately ambushed by the Decepticons, led by Shockwave. Can an unexpected weapon turn the tide in their favor?
In addition to the main cover by artist David Nakayama, the lineup of variant covers for TRANSFORMERS #32 includes an open-to-order cover B by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer, an open-to-order cover C by Jason Howard & Annalisa Leoni, a 1:25 incentive variant by Leirix Li, and a 1:50 incentive variant by E.J. Su.
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 Dee Cunniffe (She-Hulk) and G.I. JOE by writer Joshua Williamson (Superman, Dark Ride), artist Andrea Milana (Cobra Commander), and colorist Lee Loughridge (Universal Monsters: The Mummy), and the new 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) arriving 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 #32 (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, May 13, 2026.
The full list of variant covers is below:
- TRANSFORMERS #32 Cover A by David Nakayama (Lunar Code:0326IM0393)
- TRANSFORMERS #32 Cover B by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer (Lunar Code: 0326IM0394)
- TRANSFORMERS #32 Cover C by Jason Howard & Annalisa Leoni (Lunar Code: 0326IM0395)
- TRANSFORMERS #32 Cover D (1:25 Copy Incentive) by LeirixLi (Lunar Code: 0326IM0396)
- TRANSFORMERS #32 Cover E (1:50 Copy Incentive) by J. Su (Lunar Code: 0326IM0397)
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