October’s Transformers #37 brings the focus back to Cybertron. Specifically, what Elita Prime and the Autobots are doing in order to win the war against the Decepticons. Ahead of the latest Transformers release from writer Robert Kirkman, guest artist Karl Kerschl and colorist Mike Spicer we have been provided a preview of the issue from Skybound and Image Comics to share.
As mentioned, Transformers #37 will focus back on Elita Prime. This is something we have been missing from recent Transformers’ issues as the focus has been on Optimus Prime’s crew on Earth. With Elita Prime being the official leader of the Autobots this latest chapter focusing on Cybertron could have a lot of major developments. Especially if we are to believe Transformers #37 solicitation.
The price of being Prime! How far will Elita Prime go to win the war on Cybertron?
The main cover for Transformers #37 is being handled by artist Jason Howard. There will be additional variant covers available from artists Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer, David Nakayama, Nick Bradshaw & Jim Charalampidis, Ethan Young, and David Lafuente. Check out the covers and two-page preview below:
Transformers #37 is scheduled to be released on October 14, 2026. Find out more about the upcoming Energon Universe release from Skybound and Image Comics press release below.
First Look: Elita Prime’s Fight for Cybertron in Transformers #37 from Skybound, Image & Hasbro
LOS ANGELES 09/15/2026 — Today Skybound and Image Comics, in collaboration with Hasbro, a leading games, IP and toy company, shared a first look at Transformers #37 from the creative team of writer Robert Kirkman (Invincible, Void Rivals), guest artist Karl Kerschl (The Adventures of Superman), colorist Mike Spicer (Stillwater), and letterer Rus Wooton (Void Rivals). The new story arc begins with a standalone Elita Prime story in Transformers #37, available in comic book shops on October 14, 2026.
The price of being Prime! How far will Elita Prime go to win the war on Cybertron?
In addition to the main cover by artist Jason Howard, the lineup of variant covers for Transformers #37 includes an open-to-order cover B by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer, an open-to-order cover C by David Nakayama, a 1:25 incentive variant by Nick Bradshaw & Jim Charalampidis, a 1:50 incentive variant by Ethan Young, a specialty finish cover by David Lafuente, and a blank sketch cover.
The two-time Eisner Award winning Transformers is the cornerstone of the Energon Universe comic line, the crown jewel of the historic collaboration between Hasbro and Skybound, who has introduced a 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 Tom Reilly (Ant Man), 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 comics, as secrets are unveiled along the path to answering the BIG questions from some of the biggest franchises in comics today.
Fans can preview Elita Prime’s next move in the war for Cybertron with this first look at the upcoming issue.
Transformers #37 (Lunar Codes Below| $3.99, unless otherwise noted) will be available at comic book shops and digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play on Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Transformers #37 Cover A by Jason Howard (Lunar Code: 0826IM0514)
- Transformers #37 Cover B by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer (Lunar Code: 0826IM0515)
- Transformers #37 Cover C by David Nakayama (Lunar Code: 0826IM0516)
- Transformers #37 Cover D (1:25 Copy Incentive) by Nick Bradshaw & Jim Charalampidis (Lunar Code: 0826IM0517)
- Transformers #37 Cover E (1:50 Copy Incentive) by Ethan Young (Lunar Code: 0826IM0518)
- Transformers #37 Cover F (Foil) (1:100 Copy Incentive) by David Lafuente ($4.99) (Lunar Code: 0826IM0519)
- Transformers #37 Cover G Blank Sketch Cover ($4.99) (Lunar Code: 0826IM0520)
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