First Look at the Debut of an All-New TRANSFORMERS Character in TRANSFORMERS #17
Skybound and Image Comics, in collaboration with leading toy and game company Hasbro, revealed interior pages and the lineup of variant covers for TRANSFORMERS #17, the two-time Eisner Award winning series from writer Daniel Warren Johnson (Extremity, Do a Powerbomb), artist Jorge Corona (Middlewest), and colorist Mike Spicer (Stillwater, Murder Falcon). The next chapter of the tentpole Energon Universe story will be available on shelves in comic book shops February 12, 2025.
As the titanic clash from last issue rages on, a covert group of Autobots continues their search for the ally who could turn the tide on Earth – ULTRA MAGNUS! Featuring the debut of an ALL NEW TRANSFORMERS character!
In addition to the main cover by Daniel Warren Johnson and Mike Spicer, the lineup of variant covers for TRANSFORMERS #17 includes an open-to-order cover B by series artist Jorge Corona & Mike Spicer, a 1:10 incentive variant continuing the connecting cover series by Karl Kerschl (Adventures of Superman), a 1:25 incentive variant by cover artist Jay Anacleto & colorist Romulo Fajardo Jr., and a 1:50 incentive variant by cover artist 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 titles include the ongoing series Void Rivals by writer Robert Kirkman (Invincible, The Walking Dead), artist Lorenzo De Felici (Kroma), and colorist Patricio Delpeche (The Sandman Universe: Nightmare Country) and the new G.I. JOE by writer Joshua Williamson (Superman, Dark Ride), artist Tom Reilly (The Thing), and colorist Jordie Bellaire (W0rldtr33). 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.
he full list of variant covers is below:
- TRANSFORMERS #17 Cover A by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer (Lunar Code: 1224IM352)
- TRANSFORMERS #17 Cover B by Jorge Corona & Mike Spicer (Lunar Code: 1224IM353)
- TRANSFORMERS #17 Cover C (1:10 Copy Incentive) (Connecting) by Karl Kerschl (Lunar Code: 1224IM354)
- TRANSFORMERS #17 Cover D (1:25 Copy Incentive) by Jay Anacleto & Romulo Fajardo Jr. (Lunar Code: 1224IM355)
- TRANSFORMERS #17 Cover E (1:50 Copy Incentive) by Homare (Lunar Code: 1224IM356)
TRANSFORMERS #17 (Lunar Codes Above | $3.99) will be available at comic book shops and digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play on Wednesday, February 12, 2025.
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