Things continued to escalate in the Energon Universe with the recent Void Rivals #20. It wasn’t just Solila and Darak making important decisions as Zalilak and Skuxxoid were positioned for major future involvement in the story. Now Skybound and Image Comics has provided us with an early look at what happens next with a preview of Void Rivals #21, ahead of its July 23rd release date.
As we see with the solicitation for Void Rivals #21 the war between Agorria and Zertonia will grow even more intense:
It’s an all-out war between Agorria and Zertonia…can Darak thwart certain annihilation?!
The preview for the upcoming Void Rivals issue also indicates that Proximus will also be making his presence known. Given what Proximus has already done in this series that’s saying a lot. Though with what Solila and Darak have been up to this is no surprise.
Void Rivals #21 will arrive in stores with its main cover being handled by series artist Lorenzo De Felici. Felici’s will be joined by other artists providing variant covers, that includes Conor Hughes, Martín Morrazo and Patricio Delpeche, Luigi Formisano, and Hayden Sherman. Check out the covers and three-page preview below:
Void Rivals #21 is scheduled to be released in comic book shops and digital storefronts on July 23, 2025. Learn more about the upcoming Energon Universe comic book from Skybound and Image Comics press release below.
First Look: Darak Fights to Stop Total Annihilation in Void Rivals #21
LOS ANGELES 06/27/2025 — Today Skybound and Image Comics, in collaboration with leading games, IP and toy company Hasbro, revealed interior pages and the lineup of variant covers for Void Rivals #21. From the blockbuster creative team of writer Robert Kirkman (Invincible, The Walking Dead), artist Conor Hughes (White Ash, The Game), colorist Patricio Delpeche (The Sandman Universe: Nightmare Country), and letterer Rus Wooton (Fire Power), this all-new chapter of the epic space opera hits comic book shops on July 23, 2025.
It’s an all-out war between Agorria and Zertonia…can Darak thwart certain annihilation?!
Each issue of Void Rivals promises to take readers further into the Energon Universe, with more familiar faces to appear, including some of the most popular TRANSFORMERS bots, allies, and enemies!
Void Rivals #21 will feature a main cover by Lorenzo De Felici, along with a lineup of variant covers including an open-to-order cover B by Conor Hughes, the continuation of the 1:10 incentive variant connecting cover series by Martín Morrazo and Patricio Delpeche, a 1:25 incentive variant by Luigi Formisano, and a 1:50 incentive variant by Hayden Sherman.
Void Rivals is a tentpole 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 the two-time Eisner Award winning TRANSFORMERS by writer Daniel Warren Johnson (Extremity, Do a Powerbomb), artist Jorge Corona (Middlewest), and colorist Mike Spicer (Stillwater, Murder Falcon) and G.I. JOE by writer Joshua Williamson (Superman, Dark Ride), artist Andrea Milana (Cobra Commander), colorist Lee Loughridge (Universal Monsters: The Mummy). 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.
Void Rivals #21 (Lunar Codes Coming Soon | $3.99) will be available at comic book shops and digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play on Wednesday July 23, 2025.
The full list of covers is below:
- Void Rivals #21 Cover A by Lorenzo De Felici (Lunar Code: 0525IM448)
- Void Rivals #21 Cover B by Conor Hughes (Lunar Code: 0525IM449)
- Void Rivals #21 Cover C (1:10 Copy Incentive – Connecting) by Martín Morrazo & Patricio Delpeche (Lunar Code: 0525IM45)
- Void Rivals #21 Cover D (1:25 Copy Incentive) by Luigi Formisano (Lunar Code: 0525IM451)
- Void Rivals #21 Cover E (1:50 Copy Incentive) by Hayden Sherman (Lunar Code: 0525IM452)
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