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Void Rivals

2026-03-25T00:10:47Z

VRFanatic:

{{Disambig2|the comic series|the mobile game event|Void Rivals (Earth Wars)}}

[[File:VoidRivals01A Cover.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|You ever read ''Enemy Mine''?]]

'''''Void Rivals''''' is an ongoing comic series published by [[Skybound Entertainment]] starting in [[June]] [[2023]]. The series serves as the launch of Skybound's [[Energon Universe]], a shared universe featuring both ''[[Transformers (2023 comic)|Transformers]]'' and ''[[G.I. Joe (2024 comic)|G.I. Joe]]'' coexisting alongside new creations.

{{chapters|align=center|title=''Void Rivals'' issues:|content=
* [[Void Rivals issue 1|#1]]
* [[Void Rivals issue 2|#2]]
* [[Void Rivals issue 3|#3]]
* [[Void Rivals issue 4|#4]]
* [[Void Rivals issue 5|#5]]
* [[Void Rivals issue 6|#6]]
* [[Void Rivals issue 7|#7]]
* [[Void Rivals issue 8|#8]]
* [[Void Rivals issue 9|#9]]
* [[Void Rivals issue 10|#10]]
* [[Void Rivals issue 11|#11]]
* [[Void Rivals issue 12|#12]]
* [[Void Rivals issue 13|#13]]
* [[Void Rivals issue 14|#14]]
* [[Void Rivals issue 15|#15]]
* [[Void Rivals issue 16|#16]]
* [[Void Rivals issue 17|#17]]
* [[Void Rivals issue 18|#18]]
* [[Void Rivals issue 19|#19]]
* [[Void Rivals issue 20|#20]]
* [[Void Rivals issue 21|#21]]
* [[Void Rivals issue 22|#22]]
* [[Void Rivals issue 23|#23]]
* [[Void Rivals issue 24|#24]]
* [[Void Rivals issue 25|#25]]
* [[Void Rivals issue 26|#26]]
* [[Void Rivals issue 27|#27]]
* [[Void Rivals issue 28|#28]]
* [[Void Rivals issue 29|#29]]
* [[Void Rivals issue 30|#30]]
* [[Void Rivals issue 31|#31]]
}}

==Overview==
War rages around the [[Sacred Ring]], where the last remnants of the planets [[Agorria]] and [[Zertonia]] have collapsed around a [[Black hole (phenomenon)|black hole]] in a never-ending battle. However, when [[Agorrian]] pilot [[Darak]] and his [[Zertonian]] rival [[Solila]] crash on a desolate planet, these two enemies must find a way to escape together. But are they alone on this strange planet? What secrets have their world leaders been concealing from their populations? And what dark forces await that threaten the entire universe?

==Creative team==
Skybound founder [[Robert Kirkman]] writes the series, and his ''Oblivion Song'' collaborator [[Lorenzo De Felici]] drew the first 18 issues. Starting with #19, [[Conor Hughes]] took over as the new regular artist, with De Felici continuing to draw the main covers; [[Andrei Bressan]] fills in as artist for the "Quintesson War" arc in #25-30. [[Patricio Delpeche]] is the regular colorist, following a first arc colored primarily by [[Matheus Lopes]], and [[Rus Wooton]] letters the series.

==Collections==
* '''''Void Rivals Volume 1: More than Meets the Eye''''' ([[February 21]], [[2024]]) ISBN 153439818X / ISBN 978-1534398184
** Collects ''Void Rivals'' issues #1–6.
** Trade paperback format.

* '''''Void Rivals Volume 2: Hunted Across the Wasteland''''' ([[September 4]], [[2024]]) ISBN 1534328378 / ISBN 978-1534328372
** Collects ''Void Rivals'' issues #7–12 and the [[Void Rivals Energon Universe 2024 Special story|''Void Rivals'' story]] from ''[[Energon Universe 2024 Special]]''.
** Trade paperback format.
** Variant covers:
*** '''Direct Market Exclusive:''' Springer, by Lorenzo De Felici. ISBN 978-1534367746

* '''''Void Rivals Deluxe Edition Book 1''''' ([[May 21]], [[2025]]) ISBN 1534328246 / ISBN 978-1534328242
** Collects ''Void Rivals'' issues #1–12 and the ''Void Rivals'' story from ''Energon Universe 2024 Special''.
** Hardcover format.
** Variant covers:
*** '''Direct Market Exclusive:''' by Lorenzo De Felici. ISBN 978-1534332508

* '''''Void Rivals Volume 3: The Key to Vector Theta''''' ([[May 28]], [[2025]]) ISBN 1534328173 / ISBN 978-1534328174
** Collects ''Void Rivals'' issues #13–18.
** Trade paperback format.
** Variant covers:
*** '''Direct Market Exclusive:''' Pythona and her Cobra-La soldiers, by Lorenzo De Felici. ISBN 978-1534333154

* '''''Void Rivals Volume 4: First Chosen''''' ([[December 10]], [[2025]]) ISBN 1534329536 / ISBN 978-1534329539
** Collects ''Void Rivals'' issues #19–24 and the ''Void Rivals'' story from ''[[Energon Universe 2025 Special]]''.
** Trade paperback format.

* '''''Void Rivals Volume 5: Quintesson War''''' ([[July 21]], [[2026]]) ISBN 1534332510 / ISBN 978-1534332515
** Collects ''Void Rivals'' issues #25–30
** Trade paperback format.

<gallery>
File:Void Rivals V1.jpg|'''''Volume 1: More than Meets the Eye''''' – cover art by Lorenzo De Felici
File:Void Rivals V2.jpg|'''''Volume 2: Hunted Across the Wasteland''''' – cover art by Lorenzo De Felici
File:Void Rivals V2 DM Cover.jpg|'''''Volume 2: Hunted Across the Wasteland'' Direct Market Exclusive''' – cover art by Lorenzo De Felici
File:Void Rivals B1.jpg|'''''Deluxe Edition Book 1''''' – cover art by Lorenzo De Felici
File:Void Rivals B1 DM Cover.jpg|'''''Deluxe Edition Book 1'' Direct Market Exclusive''' – cover art by Lorenzo De Felici
File:Void Rivals V3.jpg|'''''Volume 3: The Key to Vector Theta''''' – cover art by Lorenzo De Felici
File:Void Rivals V3 DM Cover.jpg|'''''Volume 3: The Key to Vector Theta'' Direct Market Exclusive''' – cover art by Lorenzo De Felici
File:Void Rivals V4.jpg|'''''Volume 4: First Chosen''''' – cover art by Lorenzo De Felici
File:Void Rivals V4 DM Cover.jpg|'''''Volume 4: First Chosen'' Direct Market Exclusive''' – cover art by Lorenzo De Felici
File:Void Rivals V5.jpg|'''''Volume 5: Quintesson War''''' – cover art by Lorenzo De Felici
</gallery>

===International Printings===
====Hungary====
* '''''Energon Universe: A teljes gyűjtemény 1.''''' ([[August 27]], [[2025]]) ISBN TBA
** Collects ''Void Rivals'' issues #1–6, ''[[Transformers (2023 comic)|Transformers]]'' issues #1–6, and ''[[Duke (comic)|Duke]]'' issues #1–5.
** Hardcover format.

* '''''Energon Universe: A teljes gyűjtemény 2.''''' (TBA, 2025) ISBN TBA
** Collects ''[[Cobra Commander (comic)|Cobra Commander]]'' issues #1–5, ''Transformers'' issues #7–12, ''Void Rivals'' issues #7–12, and ''[[Energon Universe 2024 Special]]''.
** Hardcover format.

<gallery>
File:Energon Universe C1 Hungarian.jpg
File:Energon Universe C2 Hungarian.jpg
</gallery>

====German====
* '''''Void Rivals Band 1: Die Verschwörung''''' (June 30, 2025)
** Collects ''Void Rivals'' issues #1-6

==Notes==
* ''Void Rivals''{{'}} status as the launch for the Energon Universe was kept secret for almost the entirety of the comic's promotion, with Kirkman only revealing its existence to retailers just before the first issue's FOC date. Bleeding Cool would ultimately leak it a few days before release.
* While it initially seemed that ''Void Rivals''{{'}} status as an original creation meant Skybound would own it, the copyright notice for the series, placed at the back of issue 1, reads, "VOID RIVALS and all related characters are trademarks of [[Hasbro]] and are used with permission. © 2023 Hasbro. All Rights Reserved. Licensed by Hasbro." and includes the Hasbro logo. One has to wonder if that's how Kirkman got Hasbro to even sign off on the idea in the first place. Kirkman and De Felici receive additional credit, acknowledging them as the creators of ''Void Rivals'', starting with issue #2.

[[Category:Energon Universe media]]
[[Category:Skybound titles]]
[[Category:Void Rivals]]

Void Rivals

2026-03-25T00:09:06Z

VRFanatic:

{{Disambig2|the comic series|the mobile game event|Void Rivals (Earth Wars)}}

[[File:VoidRivals01A Cover.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|You ever read ''Enemy Mine''?]]

'''''Void Rivals''''' is an ongoing comic series published by [[Skybound Entertainment]] starting in [[June]] [[2023]]. The series serves as the launch of Skybound's [[Energon Universe]], a shared universe featuring both ''[[Transformers (2023 comic)|Transformers]]'' and ''[[G.I. Joe (2024 comic)|G.I. Joe]]'' coexisting alongside new creations.

{{chapters|align=center|title=''Void Rivals'' issues:|content=
* [[Void Rivals issue 1|#1]]
* [[Void Rivals issue 2|#2]]
* [[Void Rivals issue 3|#3]]
* [[Void Rivals issue 4|#4]]
* [[Void Rivals issue 5|#5]]
* [[Void Rivals issue 6|#6]]
* [[Void Rivals issue 7|#7]]
* [[Void Rivals issue 8|#8]]
* [[Void Rivals issue 9|#9]]
* [[Void Rivals issue 10|#10]]
* [[Void Rivals issue 11|#11]]
* [[Void Rivals issue 12|#12]]
* [[Void Rivals issue 13|#13]]
* [[Void Rivals issue 14|#14]]
* [[Void Rivals issue 15|#15]]
* [[Void Rivals issue 16|#16]]
* [[Void Rivals issue 17|#17]]
* [[Void Rivals issue 18|#18]]
* [[Void Rivals issue 19|#19]]
* [[Void Rivals issue 20|#20]]
* [[Void Rivals issue 21|#21]]
* [[Void Rivals issue 22|#22]]
* [[Void Rivals issue 23|#23]]
* [[Void Rivals issue 24|#24]]
* [[Void Rivals issue 25|#25]]
* [[Void Rivals issue 26|#26]]
* [[Void Rivals issue 27|#27]]
* [[Void Rivals issue 28|#28]]
* [[Void Rivals issue 29|#29]]
* [[Void Rivals issue 30|#30]]
* [[Void Rivals issue 31|#31]]
}}

==Overview==
War rages around the [[Sacred Ring]], where the last remnants of the planets [[Agorria]] and [[Zertonia]] have collapsed around a [[Black hole (phenomenon)|black hole]] in a never-ending battle. However, when [[Agorrian]] pilot [[Darak]] and his [[Zertonian]] rival [[Solila]] crash on a desolate planet, these two enemies must find a way to escape together. But are they alone on this strange planet? What secrets have their world leaders been concealing from their populations? And what dark forces await that threaten the entire universe?

==Creative team==
Skybound founder [[Robert Kirkman]] writes the series, and his ''Oblivion Song'' collaborator [[Lorenzo De Felici]] drew the first 18 issues. Starting with #19, [[Conor Hughes]] took over as the new regular artist, with De Felici continuing to draw the main covers; [[Andrei Bressan]] fills in as artist for the "Quintesson War" arc in #25-30. [[Patricio Delpeche]] is the regular colorist, following a first arc colored primarily by [[Matheus Lopes]], and [[Rus Wooton]] letters the series.

==Collections==
* '''''Void Rivals Volume 1: More than Meets the Eye''''' ([[February 21]], [[2024]]) ISBN 153439818X / ISBN 978-1534398184
** Collects ''Void Rivals'' issues #1–6.
** Trade paperback format.

* '''''Void Rivals Volume 2: Hunted Across the Wasteland''''' ([[September 4]], [[2024]]) ISBN 1534328378 / ISBN 978-1534328372
** Collects ''Void Rivals'' issues #7–12 and the [[Void Rivals Energon Universe 2024 Special story|''Void Rivals'' story]] from ''[[Energon Universe 2024 Special]]''.
** Trade paperback format.
** Variant covers:
*** '''Direct Market Exclusive:''' Springer, by Lorenzo De Felici. ISBN 978-1534367746

* '''''Void Rivals Deluxe Edition Book 1''''' ([[May 21]], [[2025]]) ISBN 1534328246 / ISBN 978-1534328242
** Collects ''Void Rivals'' issues #1–12 and the ''Void Rivals'' story from ''Energon Universe 2024 Special''.
** Hardcover format.
** Variant covers:
*** '''Direct Market Exclusive:''' by Lorenzo De Felici. ISBN 978-1534332508

* '''''Void Rivals Volume 3: The Key to Vector Theta''''' ([[May 28]], [[2025]]) ISBN 1534328173 / ISBN 978-1534328174
** Collects ''Void Rivals'' issues #13–18.
** Trade paperback format.
** Variant covers:
*** '''Direct Market Exclusive:''' Pythona and her Cobra-La soldiers, by Lorenzo De Felici. ISBN 978-1534333154

* '''''Void Rivals Volume 4: First Chosen''''' ([[December 10]], [[2025]]) ISBN 1534329536 / ISBN 978-1534329539
** Collects ''Void Rivals'' issues #19–24 and the ''Void Rivals'' story from ''[[Energon Universe 2025 Special]]''.
** Trade paperback format.

* '''''Void Rivals Volume 5: Quintesson War''''' ([[July 21]], [[2026]]) ISBN 1534332510 / ISBN 978-1534332515
** Collects ''Void Rivals'' issues #25–30
** Trade paperback format.

<gallery>
File:Void Rivals V1.jpg|'''''Volume 1: More than Meets the Eye''''' – cover art by Lorenzo De Felici
File:Void Rivals V2.jpg|'''''Volume 2: Hunted Across the Wasteland''''' – cover art by Lorenzo De Felici
File:Void Rivals V2 DM Cover.jpg|'''''Volume 2: Hunted Across the Wasteland'' Direct Market Exclusive''' – cover art by Lorenzo De Felici
File:Void Rivals B1.jpg|'''''Deluxe Edition Book 1''''' – cover art by Lorenzo De Felici
File:Void Rivals B1 DM Cover.jpg|'''''Deluxe Edition Book 1'' Direct Market Exclusive''' – cover art by Lorenzo De Felici
File:Void Rivals V3.jpg|'''''Volume 3: The Key to Vector Theta''''' – cover art by Lorenzo De Felici
File:Void Rivals V3 DM Cover.jpg|'''''Volume 3: The Key to Vector Theta'' Direct Market Exclusive''' – cover art by Lorenzo De Felici
File:Void Rivals V4.jpg|'''''Volume 4: First Chosen''''' – cover art by Lorenzo De Felici
File:Void Rivals V5.jpg|'''''Volume 5: Quintesson War''''' – cover art by Lorenzo De Felici
</gallery>

===International Printings===
====Hungary====
* '''''Energon Universe: A teljes gyűjtemény 1.''''' ([[August 27]], [[2025]]) ISBN TBA
** Collects ''Void Rivals'' issues #1–6, ''[[Transformers (2023 comic)|Transformers]]'' issues #1–6, and ''[[Duke (comic)|Duke]]'' issues #1–5.
** Hardcover format.

* '''''Energon Universe: A teljes gyűjtemény 2.''''' (TBA, 2025) ISBN TBA
** Collects ''[[Cobra Commander (comic)|Cobra Commander]]'' issues #1–5, ''Transformers'' issues #7–12, ''Void Rivals'' issues #7–12, and ''[[Energon Universe 2024 Special]]''.
** Hardcover format.

<gallery>
File:Energon Universe C1 Hungarian.jpg
File:Energon Universe C2 Hungarian.jpg
</gallery>

====German====
* '''''Void Rivals Band 1: Die Verschwörung''''' (June 30, 2025)
** Collects ''Void Rivals'' issues #1-6

==Notes==
* ''Void Rivals''{{'}} status as the launch for the Energon Universe was kept secret for almost the entirety of the comic's promotion, with Kirkman only revealing its existence to retailers just before the first issue's FOC date. Bleeding Cool would ultimately leak it a few days before release.
* While it initially seemed that ''Void Rivals''{{'}} status as an original creation meant Skybound would own it, the copyright notice for the series, placed at the back of issue 1, reads, "VOID RIVALS and all related characters are trademarks of [[Hasbro]] and are used with permission. © 2023 Hasbro. All Rights Reserved. Licensed by Hasbro." and includes the Hasbro logo. One has to wonder if that's how Kirkman got Hasbro to even sign off on the idea in the first place. Kirkman and De Felici receive additional credit, acknowledging them as the creators of ''Void Rivals'', starting with issue #2.

[[Category:Energon Universe media]]
[[Category:Skybound titles]]
[[Category:Void Rivals]]

Void Rivals issue 2

2026-01-07T07:52:33Z

VRFanatic:

{{Comicstory
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|next=Void Rivals issue 3
|prev2=
|image=VoidRivals02A Cover.jpg
|caption=Looks like the Void Rivals are learning about teamwork.
|title=
|publisher=[[Image Comics]] [[Skybound Entertainment]]
|date=[[July 19]], [[2023]]
|coverdate=July 2023
|written by=[[Robert Kirkman]]
|art by=[[Lorenzo De Felici]]
|colors by=[[Matheus Lopes]]
|letters by=[[Rus Wooton]]
|editor=[[Sean Mackiewicz]]
|continuity=[[Energon Universe]]
|chronology=
}}

'''Having discovered the truth, Darak and Solila are more determined than ever to return to the Sacred Ring. But what awaits them on their journey?'''

==Synopsis==
''Director [[Elander]] briefs [[Darak]] on his next assignment: a comet is approaching the [[Sacred Ring]], composed of four thousand tons of ice to add to the [[Agorrian]] reserves, especially since the [[Zertonian]]s are currently having to ration [[water]]. Their meeting is interrupted by the arrival of Darak's father, Minister [[Dulin]]. Dulin gives his son a cold warning that if his mission is unsuccessful, he should not return to the Ring. Darak climbs into his [[Jump Jet]] and prepares for takeoff, ordering his [[Handroid]] to revive him once they are beyond the Ring's event horizon.''

''As the ship emerges into space, Darak experiences a vision and voice telling how the Sacred Ring came to be: when their sun began to collapse, two warring planets came together and, over the course of thousands of years, built the Ring to contain the resulting [[black hole]], the people of each planet living on one half. Unfortunately, over the centuries, their tenuous peace broke down and the conflict between the Agorrians and Zertonians resumed, escalating as resources became more scarce and each side forgot their shared origins. However, the two sides will have to reunite soon. [[Goliant]] is coming.''

[[Solila]] believes the voice Darak heard was that of [[Zerta Trion|Zerta]], though he assures her Agorrians don't share the Zertonian's superstitious beliefs. Recognizing that their peoples' war is built on lies, Solila resolves to work with Darak to get off the planetoid, return to the Sacred Ring, and discover the truth. The pair begin to salvage what remains from their initial patchwork ship. They work tirelessly over the next twenty days constructing a crude, makeshift shuttle. Darak thanks Solila; she breaks down. She's spent her entire life training to kill Agorrians. Now, she's not only failed her mission to recover the comet but is trying to save the life of her enemy. Darak comforts her by assuring her that they're likely to die long before they ever reach the Sacred Ring. Amused, the pair climb into the shuttle and take off. Solila activates her transponder, hoping to get a signal out to either side as they venture into the depths of space.

Days pass. Handroid tells the pair that, at their current speed, they should reach the Sacred Ring in 12.4 years. Solila detects an [[Rockeroid|asteroid]] moving towards them. Darak takes evasive action, but the asteroid begins to follow them. Robotic arms emerge from the asteroid and grab the shuttle, pulling it inside. Darak and Solila exit their shuttle with weapons drawn, finding themselves in some kind of spaceship. Solila marvels at the ingenuity of melding a spacecraft with an asteroid, a compliment appreciated by their captor — [[Skuxxoid]]!

{{--}}

==Featured characters==
Characters in ''italic text'' appear only in flashbacks. 
{{Featuredcharacters
|h4=[[Agorrian]]s|c4=
* [[Darak]] (1)
* ''[[Elander]]'' (3)
* ''[[Dulin]]'' (4)
* ''[[Manzo]]'' (5)
* ''[[Garad]]'' (6)
* ''[[Gamut]]'' (7)
* ''[[Krint]]'' (8)

|h5=[[Zertonian]]s|c5=
* [[Solila]] (9)

|h6=Others||c6=
* [[Handroid]] (2)
* [[Skuxxoid]] (10)
}}

==Quotes==
"Darak, in a matter of moments, you will launch as the greatest Agorrian pilot in history. '''That''' is the '''only''' thing that has spared you from my '''wrath'''. Return with the same sterling reputation... or '''do not return at all.'''"
:—'''Dulin''', going for a Father of the Year award.

"I was kidding about us starving, by the way. We'll suffocate '''long''' before that."
:—'''Darak'''{{'}}s words of reassurance.

'''Solila:''' "How much charge does your blaster have?" 
'''Darak:''' "Maybe they're not hostile? Let's start with 'Hello' or 'Have you any food?'" 
'''Handroid:''' "I think I'm with the Zertonian on this one."

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===
* Darak's vision gives us our first glimpse into the history of the Sacred Ring and how the war between the Agorrians and Zertonians began.

===Transformers references===
* The [[Skuxxoid]]s and their [[Rockeroid]] ships first appeared in the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|Generation 1 cartoon]] episode, "[[Five Faces of Darkness, Part 1]]".

===Errors===
* In the penultimate panel of the penultimate page, "ingenious" is misspelled "ingenius."
* On the final page, "possess" is misspelled "posses."

===Other trivia===
* Darak and Solila's vessels are identified for the first time in this issue: Darak's [[Jump Jet]] and Solila's [[Star Wing]].

===Covers (11)===
* '''Cover A:''' Darak works on his ship, by [[Lorenzo De Felici]].
* '''Cover B:''' Darak and Solila sit pouting, by [[Nick Robles]].
* '''Cover C (1:10 Copy Incentive):''' Darak and Solila grapple, by [[Mindy Lee]].
* '''Cover D (1:25 Copy Incentive):''' Darak emerges from his wreckage, by [[Karen S. Darboe]].
* '''Cover E (1:50 Copy Incentive):''' Darak, by [[Tula Lotay]].
* '''Second Printing Variant Cover:''' Skuxxoid, by [[Jason Howard]].
* '''Third Printing Variant Cover:''' Skuxxoid and his captives, by [[Flaviano Armentaro]].
* '''Fourth Printing Variant Cover:''' by [[Elizabeth Torque]] and [[Patricio Delpeche]].
* '''Fifth Printing Variant Cover:''' by [[Jahnoy Lindsay]].

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File:VoidRivals02D Cover.jpg|
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File:Void Rivals 2 7th Ptg Cover.jpg|
</gallery>

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===Reprints===
* '''''Void Rivals Volume 1: More Than Meets The Eye''''' ([[February 21]], [[2024]]) ISBN 153439818X / ISBN 978-1534398184 
** Collects issues #1–6.
** Trade paperback format.

<gallery>
File:Void Rivals V1.jpg|'''''Volume 1: More Than Meets The Eye''''' – cover art by [[Lorenzo De Felici]]
</gallery>

==External links==

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Void Rivals issues]]

Void Rivals issue 25

2026-01-06T08:03:05Z

VRFanatic:

{{Comicstory
|seriesissue=''[[Void Rivals]]'' #25
|prev=Void Rivals issue 24
|next=Void Rivals issue 26
|image=Void Rivals 25 Cover A.jpg
|caption=Looks like the Void Rivals have an egghead problem!
|title=
|publisher=[[Image Comics]] [[Skybound Entertainment]]
|date=[[December 24]], [[2025]]
|coverdate=December 2025
|written by=[[Robert Kirkman]]
|art by=[[Andrei Bressan]]
|colors by=[[Patricio Delpeche]]
|letters by=[[Rus Wooton]]
|editor=[[Ben Abernathy]]
|continuity=[[Energon Universe]]
|chronology=
}}

'''Right as the dust has settled after Unity nearly ends them all, the Zertonians and Agorrians are swiftly invaded by the dreaded Quintessons, marking the beginning of the Quintesson War.'''

==Synopsis==
In Premiere [[Zalilak]]'s throne room, he holds a meeting with several [[Zertonian]]s over the current state of their city after [[Unity]] nearly destroyed the [[Sacred Ring]]. The meeting is interrupted by a furious [[Proximus]], who has had enough of Zalilak's lies and engages him in a brawl. The fight takes the two outside the castle and down to a city street, just as he is about to deliver a finishing blow, Proximus looks upon a massive spacecraft that has Zalilak distracted, a [[Quintesson Cruiser]]! The Cruiser begins to make contact with the surface, prompting Zalilak and Promixus to save and evacuate any nearby citizens. The Cruiser soon lands in [[Zertonia]], devastating the city, and nearly ends the lives of Proximus and Zalilak until it comes to an abrupt halt. Terrified of its arrival, the two Zertonians stare at the cruiser in disbelief, believing that [[Beta (G1)|Zerta]] has forsaken them.

In [[Agorria]], [[Handroid]] and [[Darak]] have a conversation in the latter's quarters about the former's true sentience. Darak calls upon the similar robotic beings [[Springer (G1)|Springer]] and [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]]'s sentience as proof that Handroid is truly alive, deepening the bond between the two. Handroid also calls upon Darak's friendship with [[Solila]], which Darak writes off as not really a friendship, to which Handroid reaffirms that Solila is Darak's best friend. Suddenly, an alarm blares, calling all pilots to action.

In Minister [[Dulin]]'s throne room, he is confronted by Grand General [[Dukan]], seemingly outraged at a lack of a medal ceremony for his actions in the war against the Zertonians. The two [[Agorrian]]s laugh it off, revealing Dukan to be Dulin's brother. Their reunion is cut short, however, as an Agorrian runs inside to warn Dulin of several unknown objects approaching the Sacred Ring.

In Agorrian airspace, Darak is awoken by Handroid, who is still getting accustomed to treating Darak as a friend rather than a mere pilot. Darak calls to his squadron, to which [[Gamut]] reports the squadron has successfully arrived. In formation, they all exchange information on what they have been given, agreeing to stay away from Zertonia after "recent events" reminding [[Garad]] of his fear of [[Goliant]]. Without any time, the squadron is suddenly ambushed by another Quintesson Cruiser, destroying Garad's jumpjet.

In the [[Temple of Zerta's Light]], Solila and her Handroid are trying to figure out how to escape from the restraints, to which Handroid has no luck. Just as Handroid offers a solution, Solila hears the call of Zerta, who orders her to serve one final time now that the Quintesssons have invaded the Sacred Ring.

==Featured characters==
Characters in ''italic text'' appear only in flashbacks. 
{{Featuredcharacters
|h4=[[Agorrian]]s|c4=
* [[Darak]] (8)
* [[Dukan]] (9)
* [[Dulin]] (10)
* [[Gamut]] (11)
* [[Krint]] (12)
* [[Garad]] (13)

|h5=[[Zertonian]]s|c5=
* [[Gulan]] (1)
* [[Mulak]] (2)
* [[Culah]] (3)
* [[Kanela]] (4)
* [[Zalilak]] (5)
* [[Proximus]] (6)
* [[Solila]] (14)

|h6=Others|c6=
* Red [[Handroid]] (7)
* Blue Handroid (15)
* [[Beta (G1)|Zerta Trion]] (16)
}}

==Quotes==

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===
* The Zertonians are still dealing with the aftermath of almost achieving Unity from [[Void Rivals issue 23|issue #23]].
* Kanela finally returns after last being seen in [[Void Rivals issue 6|issue #6]].
* Proximus mentions the Sacred Texts, which he has mentioned reading before in [[Void Rivals issue 7|issue #7]]. He also mentions hearing the voice of Zerta, which we saw in [[Void Rivals issue 21|issue #21]].
* The Quintessons finally arrive to the Sacred Ring, after first coming across it in [[Void Rivals issue 15|issue #15]].
* Darak calls on the revelations about Zerta, Goliant, and the Zertonians being wrong about it all, all of which we saw from [[Void Rivals issue 22|issues #22]] through [[Void Rivals issue 24|issue #24]].
* Darak and Garad mention avoiding Zertonia "in light of recent events", and being scared of Goliant, all seen in [[Void Rivals issue 23|issue #23]].
* Looks like Garad got a new Jump Jet after his was apparently damaged beyond repair in [[Void Rivals issue 23|issue #23]]. Sadly, his new one gets destroyed immediately at the end of this issue, bummer.

===Errors===
* On page 22, panel 3, Darak calls on his squadron to report what they're seeing, but his second speech bubble does not include a question mark when he asks "What are we looking at here."

===Other notes===
* Energon Experience: Presented by Skybound Executive Editor Ben Abernathy
** '''Character Spotlight:''' Dulin
** '''Hand it Over!:''' After a lack of Handroid in recent issues, readers should be happy after his bigger role in this issue. Now that Darak and Solila each have their own Handroid, they should come in real handy!
** '''Creator Q&A:''' Ben asks Andrei Bressan who his best friend and worst enemy would be in Void Rivals. Bressan answers Dukan for his best friend, and Lord Gyconi for his worst enemy.

===Covers (11)===
* '''Cover A:''' Darak and Solila face a Quintesson Judge, by [[Lorenzo De Felici]].
* '''Cover B:''' Darak and Solila fight a Sharkticon, by [[Andrei Bressan]] and [[Adriano Lucas]].
* '''Cover C:''' Solila, by [[Ben Oliver]].
* '''Cover D (1:25 Copy Incentive):''' Quintesson Bailiff takes down Darak, by [[Carmine Di Giandomenico]].
* '''Cover E (1:50 Copy Incentive):''' Solila, by [[Lesley 'Leirix' Li]].
* '''Cover F (1:100 Copy Incentive):''' Proximus fights a hoarde of Sharkticons, by [[Ludo Lullabi]].
* '''Cover G:''' Blank Variant.
* '''Cover H:''' Foil Variant of Cover A, by [[Lorenzo De Felici]].
* '''Cover I:''' Darak Mask Wraparound Die-Cut Foil, by [[Andrea Milana]] and [[Andres Juarez]].
* '''Cover J:''' Solila Mask Wraparound Die-Cut Foil, by [[Andrea Milana]] and [[Andres Juarez]].
* '''Cover K:''' Die-Cut, by [[Eric Canete]].

<gallery>
File:Void Rivals 25 Cover A.jpg|
File:Void Rivals 25 Cover B.jpg|
File:Void Rivals 25 Cover C.jpg|
File:Void Rivals 25 Cover D.jpg|
File:Void Rivals 25 Cover E.jpg|
File:Void Rivals 25 Cover F.jpg|
File:Void Rivals 25 Cover G.jpg|
File:Void Rivals 25 Cover H.jpg|
File:Void Rivals 25 Cover I.jpg|
File:Void Rivals 25 Cover J.jpg|
File:Void Rivals 25 Cover K.jpg|
</gallery>

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===Reprints===
* '''''Void Rivals Volume 5: Quintesson War''''' ([[July 21]], [[2026]]) ISBN 1534332515 / ISBN 978-1534332515 
** Collects issues #25-30.
** Trade paperback format.

<gallery>
File:Void Rivals V5.jpg|'''''Volume 5: Quintesson War''''' - cover art by Lorenzo De Felici
</gallery>

==External links==

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Void Rivals issues]]

Void Rivals issue 25

2026-01-06T00:36:32Z

VRFanatic: /* Featured characters */

{{Comicstory
|seriesissue=''[[Void Rivals]]'' #25
|prev=Void Rivals issue 24
|next=Void Rivals issue 26
|image=Void Rivals 25 Cover A.jpg
|caption=Looks like the Void Rivals have an egghead problem!
|title=
|publisher=[[Image Comics]] [[Skybound Entertainment]]
|date=[[December 24]], [[2025]]
|coverdate=December 2025
|written by=[[Robert Kirkman]]
|art by=[[Andrei Bressan]]
|colors by=[[Patricio Delpeche]]
|letters by=[[Rus Wooton]]
|editor=[[Ben Abernathy]]
|continuity=[[Energon Universe]]
|chronology=
}}

'''Right as the dust has settled after Unity nearly ends them all, the Zertonians and Agorrians are swiftly invaded by the dreaded Quintessons, marking the beginning of the Quintesson War.'''

==Synopsis==
In Premiere [[Zalilak]]'s throne room, he holds a meeting with several [[Zertonian]]s over the current state of their city after [[Unity]] nearly destroyed the [[Sacred Ring]]. The meeting is interrupted by a furious [[Proximus]], who has had enough of Zalilak's lies and engages him in a brawl. The fight takes the two outside the castle and down to a city street, just as he is about to deliver a finishing blow, he looks upon a massive spacecraft that has Zalilak distracted, a [[Quintesson Cruiser]]! The Cruiser begins to make contact with the surface, prompting Zalilak and Promixus to save and evacuate any nearby citizens. The Cruiser soon lands in [[Zertonia]], devastating the city, and nearly ends the lives of Proximus and Zalilak until it comes to an abrupt halt. Terrified of it's arrival, the two Zertonians stare at the cruiser in disbelief, believing that [[Beta (G1)|Zerta]] has forsaken them.

In [[Agorria]], [[Handroid]] and [[Darak]] have a conversation in the latter's quarters about the former's true sentience, with Darak calling upon [[Springer (G1)|Springer]] and [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]]'s sentience as proof that Handroid is truly alive, deepening the bond between the two. Handroid also calls upon Darak's friendship with [[Solila]], with Darak writes off as not really a friendship, to which Handroid reaffirms that Solila is Darak's best friend. Suddenly, an alarm blares, calling all pilots to action.

In Minister [[Dulin]]'s throne room, he is confronted by Grand General [[Dukan]], seemingly outraged at alack of a medal ceremony for his actions in the war against the Zertonians. The two [[Agorrian]]s laugh it off, revealing Dukan to be Dulin's brother. Their reunion is cut short, however, as an Agorrian runs inside to warn Dulin of several unknown objects approaching the Sacred Ring.

In Agorrian airspace, Darak is awoken by Handroid, who is still getting accustomed to treating Darak as a friend rather than a mere pilot. Darak calls to his squadron, to which [[Gamut]] reports the squadron has successfully arrived. In formation, they all exchange information on what they have been given, agreeing to stay away from Zertonia after "recent events" reminding [[Garad]] of his fear of [[Goliant]]. Without any time, the squadron is suddenly ambushed by another Quintesson Cruiser, destroying Garad's jumpjet.

In the [[Temple of Zerta's Light]], Solila and her Handroid are trying to figure out how to escape from the restraints, to which Handroid has no luck. Just as Handroid offers a solution, Solila hears the call of Zerta, who orders her to serve one final time now that the Quintesssons have invaded the Sacred Ring.

==Featured characters==
Characters in ''italic text'' appear only in flashbacks. 
{{Featuredcharacters
|h4=[[Agorrian]]s|c4=
* [[Darak]] (8)
* [[Dukan]] (9)
* [[Dulin]] (10)
* [[Gamut]] (11)
* [[Krint]] (12)
* [[Garad]] (13)

|h5=[[Zertonian]]s|c5=
* [[Gulan]] (1)
* [[Mulak]] (2)
* [[Culah]] (3)
* [[Kanela]] (4)
* [[Zalilak]] (5)
* [[Proximus]] (6)
* [[Solila]] (14)

|h6=Others|c6=
* Red [[Handroid]] (7)
* Blue Handroid (15)
* [[Beta (G1)|Zerta Trion]] (16)
}}

==Quotes==

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===
* The Zertonians are still dealing with the aftermath of almost achieving Unity from [[Void Rivals issue 23|issue #23]].
* Kanela finally returns after last being seen in [[Void Rivals issue 6|issue #6]].
* Proximus mentions the Sacred Texts, which he has mentioned reading before in [[Void Rivals issue 7|issue #7]]. He also mentions hearing the voice of Zerta, which we saw in [[Void Rivals issue 21|issue #21]].
* The Quintessons finally arrive to the Sacred Ring, after first coming across it in [[Void Rivals issue 15|issue #15]].
* Darak calls on the revelations about Zerta, Goliant, and the Zertonians being wrong about it all, all of which we saw from [[Void Rivals issue 22|issues #22]] through [[Void Rivals issue 24|issue #24]].
* Darak and Garad mention avoiding Zertonia "in light of recent events", and being scared of Goliant, all seen in [[Void Rivals issue 23|issue #23]].
* Looks like Garad got a new Jump Jet after his was apparently damaged beyond repair in [[Void Rivals issue 23|issue #23]]. Sadly, his new one gets destroyed immediately at the end of this issue, bummer.

===Errors===
* On page 22, panel 3, Darak calls on his squadron to report what they're seeing, but his second speech bubble does not include a question mark when he asks "What are we looking at here."

===Other notes===
* Energon Experience: Presented by Skybound Executive Editor Ben Abernathy
** '''Character Spotlight:''' Dulin
** '''Hand it Over!:''' After a lack of Handroid in recent issues, readers should be happy after his bigger role in this issue. Now that Darak and Solila each have their own Handroid, they should come in real handy!
** '''Creator Q&A:''' Ben asks Andrei Bressan who his best friend and worst enemy would be in Void Rivals. Bressan answers Dukan for his best friend, and Lord Gyconi for his worst enemy.

===Covers (11)===
* '''Cover A:''' Darak and Solila face a Quintesson Judge, by [[Lorenzo De Felici]].
* '''Cover B:''' Darak and Solila fight a Sharkticon, by [[Andrei Bressan]] and [[Adriano Lucas]].
* '''Cover C:''' Solila, by [[Ben Oliver]].
* '''Cover D (1:25 Copy Incentive):''' Quintesson Bailiff takes down Darak, by [[Carmine Di Giandomenico]].
* '''Cover E (1:50 Copy Incentive):''' Solila, by [[Lesley 'Leirix' Li]].
* '''Cover F (1:100 Copy Incentive):''' Proximus fights a hoarde of Sharkticons, by [[Ludo Lullabi]].
* '''Cover G:''' Blank Variant.
* '''Cover H:''' Foil Variant of Cover A, by [[Lorenzo De Felici]].
* '''Cover I:''' Darak Mask Wraparound Die-Cut Foil, by [[Andrea Milana]] and [[Andres Juarez]].
* '''Cover J:''' Solila Mask Wraparound Die-Cut Foil, by [[Andrea Milana]] and [[Andres Juarez]].
* '''Cover K:''' Die-Cut, by [[Eric Canete]].

<gallery>
File:Void Rivals 25 Cover A.jpg|
File:Void Rivals 25 Cover B.jpg|
File:Void Rivals 25 Cover C.jpg|
File:Void Rivals 25 Cover D.jpg|
File:Void Rivals 25 Cover E.jpg|
File:Void Rivals 25 Cover F.jpg|
File:Void Rivals 25 Cover G.jpg|
File:Void Rivals 25 Cover H.jpg|
File:Void Rivals 25 Cover I.jpg|
File:Void Rivals 25 Cover J.jpg|
File:Void Rivals 25 Cover K.jpg|
</gallery>

===Advertisement===
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===Reprints===
* '''''Void Rivals Volume 5: Quintesson War''''' ([[July 21]], [[2026]]) ISBN 1534332515 / ISBN 978-1534332515 
** Collects issues #25-30.
** Trade paperback format.

<gallery>
File:Void Rivals V5.jpg|'''''Volume 5: Quintesson War''''' - cover art by Lorenzo De Felici
</gallery>

==External links==

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Void Rivals issues]]

Void Rivals issue 25

2026-01-06T00:35:14Z

VRFanatic:

{{Comicstory
|seriesissue=''[[Void Rivals]]'' #25
|prev=Void Rivals issue 24
|next=Void Rivals issue 26
|image=Void Rivals 25 Cover A.jpg
|caption=Looks like the Void Rivals have an egghead problem!
|title=
|publisher=[[Image Comics]] [[Skybound Entertainment]]
|date=[[December 24]], [[2025]]
|coverdate=December 2025
|written by=[[Robert Kirkman]]
|art by=[[Andrei Bressan]]
|colors by=[[Patricio Delpeche]]
|letters by=[[Rus Wooton]]
|editor=[[Ben Abernathy]]
|continuity=[[Energon Universe]]
|chronology=
}}

'''Right as the dust has settled after Unity nearly ends them all, the Zertonians and Agorrians are swiftly invaded by the dreaded Quintessons, marking the beginning of the Quintesson War.'''

==Synopsis==
In Premiere [[Zalilak]]'s throne room, he holds a meeting with several [[Zertonian]]s over the current state of their city after [[Unity]] nearly destroyed the [[Sacred Ring]]. The meeting is interrupted by a furious [[Proximus]], who has had enough of Zalilak's lies and engages him in a brawl. The fight takes the two outside the castle and down to a city street, just as he is about to deliver a finishing blow, he looks upon a massive spacecraft that has Zalilak distracted, a [[Quintesson Cruiser]]! The Cruiser begins to make contact with the surface, prompting Zalilak and Promixus to save and evacuate any nearby citizens. The Cruiser soon lands in [[Zertonia]], devastating the city, and nearly ends the lives of Proximus and Zalilak until it comes to an abrupt halt. Terrified of it's arrival, the two Zertonians stare at the cruiser in disbelief, believing that [[Beta (G1)|Zerta]] has forsaken them.

In [[Agorria]], [[Handroid]] and [[Darak]] have a conversation in the latter's quarters about the former's true sentience, with Darak calling upon [[Springer (G1)|Springer]] and [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]]'s sentience as proof that Handroid is truly alive, deepening the bond between the two. Handroid also calls upon Darak's friendship with [[Solila]], with Darak writes off as not really a friendship, to which Handroid reaffirms that Solila is Darak's best friend. Suddenly, an alarm blares, calling all pilots to action.

In Minister [[Dulin]]'s throne room, he is confronted by Grand General [[Dukan]], seemingly outraged at alack of a medal ceremony for his actions in the war against the Zertonians. The two [[Agorrian]]s laugh it off, revealing Dukan to be Dulin's brother. Their reunion is cut short, however, as an Agorrian runs inside to warn Dulin of several unknown objects approaching the Sacred Ring.

In Agorrian airspace, Darak is awoken by Handroid, who is still getting accustomed to treating Darak as a friend rather than a mere pilot. Darak calls to his squadron, to which [[Gamut]] reports the squadron has successfully arrived. In formation, they all exchange information on what they have been given, agreeing to stay away from Zertonia after "recent events" reminding [[Garad]] of his fear of [[Goliant]]. Without any time, the squadron is suddenly ambushed by another Quintesson Cruiser, destroying Garad's jumpjet.

In the [[Temple of Zerta's Light]], Solila and her Handroid are trying to figure out how to escape from the restraints, to which Handroid has no luck. Just as Handroid offers a solution, Solila hears the call of Zerta, who orders her to serve one final time now that the Quintesssons have invaded the Sacred Ring.

==Featured characters==
Characters in ''italic text'' appear only in flashbacks. 
{{Featuredcharacters
|h4=[[Agorrian]]s|c4=
* [[Darak]] (8)
* [[Dukan]] (9)
* [[Dulin]] (10)
* [[Gamut]] (11)
* [[Krint]] (12)
* [[Garad]] (13)

|h5=[[Zertonian]]s|c5=
* [[Gulan]] (1)
* [[Mulak]] (2)
* [[Culah]] (3)
* [[Kanela]] (4)
* [[Zalilak]] (5)
* [[Proximus]] (6)
* [[Solila]] (14)

|h6=Others|c6=
* Red [[Handroid]] (7)
* [[Beta (G1)|Zerta Trion]] (16)
* Blue Handroid (15)
}}

==Quotes==

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===
* The Zertonians are still dealing with the aftermath of almost achieving Unity from [[Void Rivals issue 23|issue #23]].
* Kanela finally returns after last being seen in [[Void Rivals issue 6|issue #6]].
* Proximus mentions the Sacred Texts, which he has mentioned reading before in [[Void Rivals issue 7|issue #7]]. He also mentions hearing the voice of Zerta, which we saw in [[Void Rivals issue 21|issue #21]].
* The Quintessons finally arrive to the Sacred Ring, after first coming across it in [[Void Rivals issue 15|issue #15]].
* Darak calls on the revelations about Zerta, Goliant, and the Zertonians being wrong about it all, all of which we saw from [[Void Rivals issue 22|issues #22]] through [[Void Rivals issue 24|issue #24]].
* Darak and Garad mention avoiding Zertonia "in light of recent events", and being scared of Goliant, all seen in [[Void Rivals issue 23|issue #23]].
* Looks like Garad got a new Jump Jet after his was apparently damaged beyond repair in [[Void Rivals issue 23|issue #23]]. Sadly, his new one gets destroyed immediately at the end of this issue, bummer.

===Errors===
* On page 22, panel 3, Darak calls on his squadron to report what they're seeing, but his second speech bubble does not include a question mark when he asks "What are we looking at here."

===Other notes===
* Energon Experience: Presented by Skybound Executive Editor Ben Abernathy
** '''Character Spotlight:''' Dulin
** '''Hand it Over!:''' After a lack of Handroid in recent issues, readers should be happy after his bigger role in this issue. Now that Darak and Solila each have their own Handroid, they should come in real handy!
** '''Creator Q&A:''' Ben asks Andrei Bressan who his best friend and worst enemy would be in Void Rivals. Bressan answers Dukan for his best friend, and Lord Gyconi for his worst enemy.

===Covers (11)===
* '''Cover A:''' Darak and Solila face a Quintesson Judge, by [[Lorenzo De Felici]].
* '''Cover B:''' Darak and Solila fight a Sharkticon, by [[Andrei Bressan]] and [[Adriano Lucas]].
* '''Cover C:''' Solila, by [[Ben Oliver]].
* '''Cover D (1:25 Copy Incentive):''' Quintesson Bailiff takes down Darak, by [[Carmine Di Giandomenico]].
* '''Cover E (1:50 Copy Incentive):''' Solila, by [[Lesley 'Leirix' Li]].
* '''Cover F (1:100 Copy Incentive):''' Proximus fights a hoarde of Sharkticons, by [[Ludo Lullabi]].
* '''Cover G:''' Blank Variant.
* '''Cover H:''' Foil Variant of Cover A, by [[Lorenzo De Felici]].
* '''Cover I:''' Darak Mask Wraparound Die-Cut Foil, by [[Andrea Milana]] and [[Andres Juarez]].
* '''Cover J:''' Solila Mask Wraparound Die-Cut Foil, by [[Andrea Milana]] and [[Andres Juarez]].
* '''Cover K:''' Die-Cut, by [[Eric Canete]].

<gallery>
File:Void Rivals 25 Cover A.jpg|
File:Void Rivals 25 Cover B.jpg|
File:Void Rivals 25 Cover C.jpg|
File:Void Rivals 25 Cover D.jpg|
File:Void Rivals 25 Cover E.jpg|
File:Void Rivals 25 Cover F.jpg|
File:Void Rivals 25 Cover G.jpg|
File:Void Rivals 25 Cover H.jpg|
File:Void Rivals 25 Cover I.jpg|
File:Void Rivals 25 Cover J.jpg|
File:Void Rivals 25 Cover K.jpg|
</gallery>

===Advertisement===
* Explore the Energon Universe in ''[[Transformers (2023 comic)|Transformers]]'' [[Transformers (2023) issue 28|#28]] and ''[[G.I. Joe (2024 comic)|G.I. Joe]]'' [[G.I. Joe (2024) issue 17|#17]] and [[G.I. Joe (2024) issue 18|#18]].

===Reprints===
* '''''Void Rivals Volume 5: Quintesson War''''' ([[July 21]], [[2026]]) ISBN 1534332515 / ISBN 978-1534332515 
** Collects issues #25-30.
** Trade paperback format.

<gallery>
File:Void Rivals V5.jpg|'''''Volume 5: Quintesson War''''' - cover art by Lorenzo De Felici
</gallery>

==External links==

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Void Rivals issues]]

Void Rivals issue 25

2026-01-06T00:30:35Z

VRFanatic:

{{Comicstory
|seriesissue=''[[Void Rivals]]'' #25
|prev=Void Rivals issue 24
|next=Void Rivals issue 26
|image=Void Rivals 25 Cover A.jpg
|caption=Looks like the Void Rivals have a Quintesson problem.
|title=
|publisher=[[Image Comics]] [[Skybound Entertainment]]
|date=[[December 24]], [[2025]]
|coverdate=December 2025
|written by=[[Robert Kirkman]]
|art by=[[Andrei Bressan]]
|colors by=[[Patricio Delpeche]]
|letters by=[[Rus Wooton]]
|editor=[[Ben Abernathy]]
|continuity=[[Energon Universe]]
|chronology=
}}

'''Right as the dust has settled after Unity nearly ends them all, the Zertonians and Agorrians are swiftly invaded by the dreaded Quintessons, marking the beginning of the Quintesson War.'''

==Synopsis==
In Premiere [[Zalilak]]'s throne room, he holds a meeting with several [[Zertonian]]s over the current state of their city after [[Unity]] nearly destroyed the [[Sacred Ring]]. The meeting is interrupted by a furious [[Proximus]], who has had enough of Zalilak's lies and engages him in a brawl. The fight takes the two outside the castle and down to a city street, just as he is about to deliver a finishing blow, he looks upon a massive spacecraft that has Zalilak distracted, a [[Quintesson Cruiser]]! The Cruiser begins to make contact with the surface, prompting Zalilak and Promixus to save and evacuate any nearby citizens. The Cruiser soon lands in [[Zertonia]], devastating the city, and nearly ends the lives of Proximus and Zalilak until it comes to an abrupt halt. Terrified of it's arrival, the two Zertonians stare at the cruiser in disbelief, believing that [[Beta (G1)|Zerta]] has forsaken them.

In [[Agorria]], [[Handroid]] and [[Darak]] have a conversation in the latter's quarters about the former's true sentience, with Darak calling upon [[Springer (G1)|Springer]] and [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]]'s sentience as proof that Handroid is truly alive, deepening the bond between the two. Handroid also calls upon Darak's friendship with [[Solila]], with Darak writes off as not really a friendship, to which Handroid reaffirms that Solila is Darak's best friend. Suddenly, an alarm blares, calling all pilots to action.

In Minister [[Dulin]]'s throne room, he is confronted by Grand General [[Dukan]], seemingly outraged at alack of a medal ceremony for his actions in the war against the Zertonians. The two [[Agorrian]]s laugh it off, revealing Dukan to be Dulin's brother. Their reunion is cut short, however, as an Agorrian runs inside to warn Dulin of several unknown objects approaching the Sacred Ring.

In Agorrian airspace, Darak is awoken by Handroid, who is still getting accustomed to treating Darak as a friend rather than a mere pilot. Darak calls to his squadron, to which [[Gamut]] reports the squadron has successfully arrived. In formation, they all exchange information on what they have been given, agreeing to stay away from Zertonia after "recent events" reminding [[Garad]] of his fear of [[Goliant]]. Without any time, the squadron is suddenly ambushed by another Quintesson Cruiser, destroying Garad's jumpjet.

In the [[Temple of Zerta's Light]], Solila and her Handroid are trying to figure out how to escape from the restraints, to which Handroid has no luck. Just as Handroid offers a solution, Solila hears the call of Zerta, who orders her to serve one final time now that the Quintesssons have invaded the Sacred Ring.

==Featured characters==
Characters in ''italic text'' appear only in flashbacks. 
{{Featuredcharacters
|h4=[[Agorrian]]s|c4=
* [[Darak]] (8)
* [[Dukan]] (9)
* [[Dulin]] (10)
* [[Gamut]] (11)
* [[Krint]] (12)
* [[Garad]] (13)

|h5=[[Zertonian]]s|c5=
* [[Gulan]] (1)
* [[Mulak]] (2)
* [[Culah]] (3)
* [[Kanela]] (4)
* [[Zalilak]] (5)
* [[Proximus]] (6)
* [[Solila]] (14)

|h6=Others|c6=
* Red [[Handroid]] (7)
* [[Beta (G1)|Zerta Trion]] (16)
* Blue Handroid (15)
}}

==Quotes==

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===
* The Zertonians are still dealing with the aftermath of almost achieving Unity from [[Void Rivals issue 23|issue #23]].
* Kanela finally returns after last being seen in [[Void Rivals issue 6|issue #6]].
* Proximus mentions the Sacred Texts, which he has mentioned reading before in [[Void Rivals issue 7|issue #7]]. He also mentions hearing the voice of Zerta, which we saw in [[Void Rivals issue 21|issue #21]].
* The Quintessons finally arrive to the Sacred Ring, after first coming across it in [[Void Rivals issue 15|issue #15]].
* Darak calls on the revelations about Zerta, Goliant, and the Zertonians being wrong about it all, all of which we saw from [[Void Rivals issue 22|issues #22]] through [[Void Rivals issue 24|issue #24]].
* Darak and Garad mention avoiding Zertonia "in light of recent events", and being scared of Goliant, all seen in [[Void Rivals issue 23|issue #23]].
* Looks like Garad got a new Jump Jet after his was apparently damaged beyond repair in [[Void Rivals issue 23|issue #23]]. Sadly, his new one gets destroyed immediately at the end of this issue, bummer.

===Errors===
* On page 22, panel 3, Darak calls on his squadron to report what they're seeing, but his second speech bubble does not include a question mark when he asks "What are we looking at here."

===Other notes===
* Energon Experience: Presented by Skybound Executive Editor Ben Abernathy
** '''Character Spotlight:''' Dulin
** '''Hand it Over!:''' After a lack of Handroid in recent issues, readers should be happy after his bigger role in this issue. Now that Darak and Solila each have their own Handroid, they should come in real handy!
** '''Creator Q&A:''' Ben asks Andrei Bressan who his best friend and worst enemy would be in Void Rivals. Bressan answers Dukan for his best friend, and Lord Gyconi for his worst enemy.

===Covers (11)===
* '''Cover A:''' Darak and Solila face a Quintesson Judge, by [[Lorenzo De Felici]].
* '''Cover B:''' Darak and Solila fight a Sharkticon, by [[Andrei Bressan]] and [[Adriano Lucas]].
* '''Cover C:''' Solila, by [[Ben Oliver]].
* '''Cover D (1:25 Copy Incentive):''' Quintesson Bailiff takes down Darak, by [[Carmine Di Giandomenico]].
* '''Cover E (1:50 Copy Incentive):''' Solila, by [[Lesley 'Leirix' Li]].
* '''Cover F (1:100 Copy Incentive):''' Proximus fights a hoarde of Sharkticons, by [[Ludo Lullabi]].
* '''Cover G:''' Blank Variant.
* '''Cover H:''' Foil Variant of Cover A, by [[Lorenzo De Felici]].
* '''Cover I:''' Darak Mask Wraparound Die-Cut Foil, by [[Andrea Milana]] and [[Andres Juarez]].
* '''Cover J:''' Solila Mask Wraparound Die-Cut Foil, by [[Andrea Milana]] and [[Andres Juarez]].
* '''Cover K:''' Die-Cut, by [[Eric Canete]].

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File:Void Rivals V5.jpg|'''''Volume 5: Quintesson War''''' - cover art by Lorenzo De Felici
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Void Rivals issue 25

2026-01-06T00:28:04Z

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|publisher=[[Image Comics]] [[Skybound Entertainment]]
|date=[[December 24]], [[2025]]
|coverdate=December 2025
|written by=[[Robert Kirkman]]
|art by=[[Andrei Bressan]]
|colors by=[[Patricio Delpeche]]
|letters by=[[Rus Wooton]]
|editor=[[Ben Abernathy]]
|continuity=[[Energon Universe]]
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'''Right as the dust has settled after Unity nearly ends them all, the Zertonians and Agorrians are swiftly invaded by the dreaded Quintessons, marking the beginning of the Quintesson War.'''

==Synopsis==
In Premiere [[Zalilak]]'s throne room, he holds a meeting with several [[Zertonian]]s over the current state of their city after [[Unity]] nearly destroyed the [[Sacred Ring]]. The meeting is interrupted by a furious [[Proximus]], who has had enough of Zalilak's lies and engages him in a brawl. The fight takes the two outside the castle and down to a city street, just as he is about to deliver a finishing blow, he looks upon a massive spacecraft that has Zalilak distracted, a [[Quintesson Cruiser]]! The Cruiser begins to make contact with the surface, prompting Zalilak and Promixus to save and evacuate any nearby citizens. The Cruiser soon lands in [[Zertonia]], devastating the city, and nearly ends the lives of Proximus and Zalilak until it comes to an abrupt halt. Terrified of it's arrival, the two Zertonians stare at the cruiser in disbelief, believing that [[Beta (G1)|Zerta]] has forsaken them.

In [[Agorria]], [[Handroid]] and [[Darak]] have a conversation in the latter's quarters about the former's true sentience, with Darak calling upon [[Springer (G1)|Springer]] and [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]]'s sentience as proof that Handroid is truly alive, deepening the bond between the two. Handroid also calls upon Darak's friendship with [[Solila]], with Darak writes off as not really a friendship, to which Handroid reaffirms that Solila is Darak's best friend. Suddenly, an alarm blares, calling all pilots to action.

In Minister [[Dulin]]'s throne room, he is confronted by Grand General [[Dukan]], seemingly outraged at alack of a medal ceremony for his actions in the war against the Zertonians. The two [[Agorrian]]s laugh it off, revealing Dukan to be Dulin's brother. Their reunion is cut short, however, as an Agorrian runs inside to warn Dulin of several unknown objects approaching the Sacred Ring.

In Agorrian airspace, Darak is awoken by Handroid, who is still getting accustomed to treating Darak as a friend rather than a mere pilot. Darak calls to his squadron, to which [[Gamut]] reports the squadron has successfully arrived. In formation, they all exchange information on what they have been given, agreeing to stay away from Zertonia after "recent events" reminding [[Garad]] of his fear of [[Goliant]]. Without any time, the squadron is suddenly ambushed by another Quintesson Cruiser, destroying Garad's jumpjet.

In the [[Temple of Zerta's Light]], Solila and her Handroid are trying to figure out how to escape from the restraints, to which Handroid has no luck. Just as Handroid offers a solution, Solila hears the call of Zerta, who orders her to serve one final time now that the Quintesssons have invaded the Sacred Ring.

==Featured characters==
Characters in ''italic text'' appear only in flashbacks. 
{{Featuredcharacters
|h4=[[Agorrian]]s|c4=
* [[Darak]] (8)
* [[Dukan]] (9)
* [[Dulin]] (10)
* [[Gamut]] (11)
* [[Krint]] (12)
* [[Garad]] (13)

|h5=[[Zertonian]]s|c5=
* [[Gulan]] (1)
* [[Mulak]] (2)
* [[Culah]] (3)
* [[Kanela]] (4)
* [[Zalilak]] (5)
* [[Proximus]] (6)
* [[Solila]] (14)

|h6=Others|c6=
* Red [[Handroid]] (7)
* [[Beta (G1)|Zerta Trion]] (16)
* Blue Handroid (15)
}}

==Quotes==

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===
* The Zertonians are still dealing with the aftermath of almost achieving Unity from [[Void Rivals issue 23|issue #23]].
* Kanela finally returns after last being seen in [[Void Rivals issue 6|issue #6]].
* Proximus mentions the Sacred Texts, which he has mentioned reading before in [[Void Rivals issue 7|issue #7]]. He also mentions hearing the voice of Zerta, which we saw in [[Void Rivals issue 21|issue #21]].
* The Quintessons finally arrive to the Sacred Ring, after first coming across it in [[Void Rivals issue 15|issue #15]].
* Darak calls on the revelations about Zerta, Goliant, and the Zertonians being wrong about it all, all of which we saw from [[Void Rivals issue 22|issues #22]] through [[Void Rivals issue 24|issue #24]].
* Darak and Garad mention avoiding Zertonia "in light of recent events", and being scared of Goliant, all seen in [[Void Rivals issue 23|issue #23]].
* Looks like Garad got a new Jump Jet after his was apparently damaged beyond repair in [[Void Rivals issue 23|issue #23]]. Sadly, his new one gets destroyed immediately at the end of this issue, bummer.

===Errors===
* On page 22, panel 3, Darak calls on his squadron to report what they're seeing, but his second speech bubble does not include a question mark when he asks "What are we looking at here."

===Other notes===
* Energon Experience: Presented by Skybound Executive Editor Ben Abernathy
** '''Character Spotlight:''' Dulin
** '''Hand it Over!:'''
** '''Creator Q&A:''' Ben asks Andrei Bressan who his best friend and worst enemy would be in Void Rivals. Bressan answers Dukan for his best friend, and Lord Gyconi for his worst enemy.

===Covers (11)===
* '''Cover A:''' Darak and Solila face a Quintesson Judge, by [[Lorenzo De Felici]].
* '''Cover B:''' Darak and Solila fight a Sharkticon, by [[Andrei Bressan]] and [[Adriano Lucas]].
* '''Cover C:''' Solila, by [[Ben Oliver]].
* '''Cover D (1:25 Copy Incentive):''' Quintesson Bailiff takes down Darak, by [[Carmine Di Giandomenico]].
* '''Cover E (1:50 Copy Incentive):''' Solila, by [[Lesley 'Leirix' Li]].
* '''Cover F (1:100 Copy Incentive):''' Proximus fights a hoarde of Sharkticons, by [[Ludo Lullabi]].
* '''Cover G:''' Blank Variant.
* '''Cover H:''' Foil Variant of Cover A, by [[Lorenzo De Felici]].
* '''Cover I:''' Darak Mask Wraparound Die-Cut Foil, by [[Andrea Milana]] and [[Andres Juarez]].
* '''Cover J:''' Solila Mask Wraparound Die-Cut Foil, by [[Andrea Milana]] and [[Andres Juarez]].
* '''Cover K:''' Die-Cut, by [[Eric Canete]].

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===Reprints===
* '''''Void Rivals Volume 5: Quintesson War''''' ([[July 21]], [[2026]]) ISBN 1534332515 / ISBN 978-1534332515 
** Collects issues #25-30.
** Trade paperback format.

<gallery>
File:Void Rivals V5.jpg|'''''Volume 5: Quintesson War''''' - cover art by Lorenzo De Felici
</gallery>

==External links==

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Void Rivals issues]]