Void Rivals #29

Void Rivals, published by Image Comics under the Skybound imprint, emerged in 2023 as the foundational series for the Energon Universe, a reimagined shared continuity incorporating Hasbro’s Transformers and G.I. Joe intellectual properties. The series was created by writer Robert Kirkman and artist Lorenzo De Felici, who aimed to explore the vast, untapped corners of the Transformers mythos while centering on an original story about two warring alien factions, the Agorrians and the Zertonians, stranded on a desolate planet. The series was conceived to offer a fresh entry point for new readers while providing deep lore for long-time enthusiasts of the franchise.

The aesthetic of Void Rivals is defined by De Felici’s kinetic, illustrative style, which emphasizes alien landscapes and visceral mechanical designs to differentiate the series from the traditional look of the Transformers brand. Upon its launch, the series garnered positive attention for its narrative ambition and its successful integration of classic Hasbro iconography into a darker, more expansive science-fiction setting. While individual issues like number 29 represent a continuation of this ongoing saga, the series is widely regarded for its successful strategy of building a new interconnected universe from the ground up.