Cobra-La is going to make their impact on the Energon Universe known in September’s Transformers #36. Cobra-La’s involvement in the Transformers series is something that writer Robert Kirkman and artist Jason Howard. Now ahead of Transformer #36’s release date Image Comics and Skybound have provided us with an early look at what we can expect from the September issue.
As we saw at the end of Transformers #35, Cobra-La quickly made their presence known to the Autobots and Decepticons. Their impact is something that stretches past just being the next bad guys for our heroes to face. They further connect Transformers to what is going on in other Energon Universe titles. That is something further teased in the solicitation for Transformers #36:
The new Superion debuts!
That’s right! In a move no one could have predicted, Thundercracker takes his place among the Aerialbots! They assemble just in time to… wait… what’s that sound? Could it be?
COBRA-LA-LA-LA-LA-LA-LA-LA!
Transformers #36 main cover is being handled by David Nakayama. Additionally variant covers will be available from artists Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer, Jason Howard & Annalisa Leoni, Ito, and Homare. Check out the covers and two-page preview below.
Transformers #36 is scheduled to be released in comic book shops on September 9, 2026. Learn more about the coming Energon Universe release from Image Comics and Skybound’s press release below.
Skybound, Image & Hasbro Share First Look at the New Superion in Transformers #36
LOS ANGELES 08/13/2026 — Today Skybound and Image Comics, in collaboration with Hasbro, a leading games, IP and toy company, shared a first look at Transformers #36, the story arc finale of the two-time Eisner Award winning series from the creative team of writer Robert Kirkman (Invincible, Void Rivals), artist Jason Howard (The Astounding Wolf-Man), colorist Mike Spicer (Stillwater), and letterer Rus Wooton (Void Rivals). Don’t miss the conclusion of the current story arc in Transformers #36, available in comic book shops on September 9, 2026.
The new Superion debuts!
That’s right! In a move no one could have predicted, Thundercracker takes his place among the Aerialbots! They assemble just in time to… wait… what’s that sound? Could it be?
COBRA-LA-LA-LA-LA-LA-LA-LA!
In addition to the main cover by artist David Nakayama, the lineup of variant covers for Transformers #36 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 Ito, and a 1:50 incentive variant by Homare.
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 Transformers and G.I. Joe franchises in one shared comic book universe. Other Energon Universe ongoing series include Void Rivals by writer Robert Kirkman, artist Conor Hughes (White Ash), and colorist Patricio Delpeche (Catwoman), G.I. Joe by writer Joshua Williamson (Superman, Dark Ride), artist Andrea Milana (Cobra Commander), and colorist Lee Loughridge (Universal Monsters: The Mummy), and M.A.S.K. by writer Dan Watters (Batman: Dark Patterns), artist Pye Parr (2000 AD), and colorist Pierluigi Casolino (DC vs. Vampires). 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.
Fans can preview the debut of the new Superion with this first look at the upcoming issue.
Transformers #36 (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, September 9, 2026.
The full list of variant covers is below:
- Transformers #36 Cover A by David Nakayama (Lunar Code: 0726IM0539)
- Transformers #36 Cover B by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer (Lunar Code: 0726IM0540)
- Transformers #36 Cover C by Jason Howard & Annalisa Leoni (Lunar Code: 0726IM0541)
- Transformers #36 Cover D (1:25 Copy Incentive) by Ito (Lunar Code: 0726IM0542)
- Transformers #36 Cover E (1:50 Copy Incentive) by Homare (Lunar Code: 0726IM0543)
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