Editing Energon Universe

{{disambig2|the shared universe from [[Skybound Entertainment]]'s comics|the [[Transformers: Legacy#"Universe" designations|universe]] from ''[[Transformers: Legacy]]''|Transformers: Energon (franchise)}} <br>
[[File:Energon Universe logo.png|center|500px]] <br>

[[File:EU2ndAnniversary.jpg|thumb|right|upright=3|Well, it's not quite ''[[Transformers: Energon (franchise)|Energon]]'', and it's not quite ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 franchise)|Universe]]'', but man...]]

The '''Energon Universe''' is the name for the shared universe in which [[Skybound Entertainment]]'s comic books featuring licensed properties from [[Hasbro]] take place. Launched in [[2023]], these properties currently include [[Transformers (2023 comic)|an ongoing ''Transformers'' series]], a line of ''[[G.I. Joe (2024 comic)|G.I. Joe]]'' comics, and the original series ''[[Void Rivals]]''.

==Overview==
The aliens [[Darak]] and [[Solila]], members of two warring factions, become stranded on a deserted planet and are forced to work together to survive. While attempting to escape, the two come across the derelict form of the [[Transformer|Cybertronian]] [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]], who is restored to functionality and leaves to check on the state of his homeworld, [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]].

Jetfire's journey brings him to the planet Earth, where he finds and reactivates the dormant [[Autobot]]s and [[Decepticon]]s and they resume their war. In response to their awakening, events are set into motion that will lead to the formation of the special ops team [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] and the terrorist organization [[Cobra]].

==Development==

===Comic series===
[[Robert Kirkman]] first began developing the Energon Universe in [[2021]] after Hasbro approached Skybound about taking over the licenses for ''Transformers'' and ''G.I. Joe'' from [[IDW Publishing]]. Wanting to do something unique, Kirkman proposed launching the universe with a new property that would feature a surprise reveal in the first issue, which eventually became ''Void Rivals''. Along with writing ''Void Rivals'', Kirkman acts as a sort of "showrunner" for the rest of the Energon Universe line, with other creators working on the main ''Transformers'' and ''G.I. Joe'' comics.<ref>[https://www.ign.com/articles/robert-kirkman-void-rivals-shared-energon-universe-transformers-gi-joe How Robert Kirkman's Void Rivals Secretly Launches a Massive Shared Universe — IGN]</ref> It was named the Energon Universe after [[Joshua Williamson]] pitched the idea of integrating Energon into the ''Cobra Commander'' mini series.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=We were actually struggling for a name for the line, as Josh was developing Cobra Commander. He was like "I think I think they could find some Energon in the swamp here". And I was like "oh, Energon's in G.I. Joe now. I can put Energon in Void Rivals, super easy."
|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FMTfuouxzEg&t=2889s|name=Robert Kirkman|site=YouTube|year=2025|month=05|day=12}}</ref>

In the letters page for [[Void Rivals issue 3|''Void Rivals'' #3]], Kirkman stated that there were no plans to integrate other Hasbro properties into the Energon Universe, though that could change in the future — something that did indeed occur in [[2025]] with the introduction of [[Matt Trakker]] and [[Miles Mayhem]] from ''[[M.A.S.K. (franchise)|M.A.S.K.]]'' into the universe. He also confirmed that they don't plan to have more than four series running at once. As of [[Void Rivals issue 15|''Void Rivals'' #15]], Kirkman had affirmed that the Energon Universe will "for the foreseeable future" consist solely of the ''Void Rivals'', ''Transformers'' and ''G.I. Joe'' ongoing titles to keep the line at a manageable, easy-to-follow size, with no plans to publish any additional miniseries in the style of the four ''G.I. Joe'' origin stories. However, by February [[2026]] those plans had changed, as Kirkman’s keynote address at ComicsPro announced the addition of a fourth ongoing, based on ''M.A.S.K.'', being written by [[Dan Watters]] and drawn by [[Simon Parr]].<ref> [https://imagecomics.com/press-releases/image-skybound-hasbro-announce-new-energon-universe-series-m-a-s-k-by-dan-watters-pye-parr/ Image Comics: IMAGE/SKYBOUND & HASBRO ANNOUNCE NEW ENERGON UNIVERSE SERIES M.A.S.K. BY DAN WATTERS & PYE PARR]</ref>

===Animated series===
An animated adaptation of the Energon Universe, produced by Skybound and Hasbro with [[Joe Henderson]] attached as showrunner, was reported to be in-development in late 2025. Like the source material, it is meant to be aimed at an older audience than the typical ''Transformers'' viewer.<ref>[https://deadline.com/2025/10/energon-universe-adult-animated-series-joe-henderson-1236592776/ Deadline: Energon Universe Adult Animated Series Based On Comic From Hasbro & Skybound With Joe Henderson As Showrunner Hitting TV Marketplace]</ref>

==List of featured intellectual properties==
* ''[[Void Rivals]]'' (original)
* ''[[Transformers brand|Transformers]]''
* ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]''
* ''[[M.A.S.K. (franchise)|M.A.S.K.]]''

==Titles==
===Ongoing series===
* ''[[Void Rivals]]''
* ''[[Transformers (2023 comic)|Transformers]]''
* ''[[G.I. Joe (2024 comic)|G.I. Joe]]''
* ''[[M.A.S.K. (2026 comic)|M.A.S.K.]]''

===Limited series===
* ''[[Duke (comic)|Duke]]''
* ''[[Cobra Commander (comic)|Cobra Commander]]''
* ''[[Scarlett (comic)|Scarlett]]''
* ''[[Destro (comic)|Destro]]''

===Specials===
* ''[[Energon Universe 2024 Special]]''
* ''[[Energon Universe 2025 Special]]''
* ''[[Energon Universe 2026 Special]]''

==Distribution and localization==
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Publisher
!Country
!Language
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|[[Ades Media]]
|Sweden
|Swedish
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|Moztros Editorial
|[[Spain]]
|Spanish
|-
|Nagle Comics
|Poland
|Polish
|-
|OVNI Press
|Latin America
|Spanish
|-
|Panini Comics
|[[Germany]]
|German
|-
|saldaPress
|[[Italy]]
|Italian
|-
|Szukits Kiadó
|[[Hungary]]
|Hungarian
|-
|Tiandi Press
|[[China]]
|Chinese
|-
|Urban Comics
|[[France]]
|French
|}

==Toyline==
===Void Rivals===
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''San Diego Comic-Con 2025'''</u>
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{{Bp-a1|[[Jetfire (G1)/toys#Void Rivals|Autobot Jetfire]]<br>(w/ [[Solila#Toys|Zertonian Solila]] and [[Darak#Toys|Agorrian Darak]])}}
The SDCC Exclusive (though not as exclusive due to still being purchasable via Hasbro Pulse) Void Rivals figure pack retails for around $114.99 and features:

·A sleek repaint of the War For Cybertron: Siege Jetfire figure (noticeably dropping the painted battle damage for a much cleaner look, while also removing any paint from Jetfire's Autobot insignia as per his appearance in Void Rivals)

·Two 3.75 inch (9.5 cm) tall figures based on Darak and Solila from the comic. The figures have basic articulation, similar to that of a G.I. Joe or Super7 ReAction+ figure, while also coming with each character's respective weapon. One thing that can be noticed with both of these are the rubber band holding the torsos together on both figures (as opposed to a traditional swivel or ball-joint).

·A special variant copy of the first Void Rivals issue.


|width="20%" valign="top"|[[File:SDCC 2025 Void Rivals box set.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|right|Autobot Jetfire (w/ Zertonian Solila and Agorrian Darak), the first toys to be released to coincide with the new universe.]]
|}

===''Studio Series''===
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''[[Hasbro Pulse]]'''</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#SSEnergonUniverse|Energon Universe Optimus Prime]]}}
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|width="20%" valign="top"|
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|width="20%" valign="top"|[[File:GensEUOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Energon Universe Optimus Prime]]
|}

== Posters ==
<gallery>
File:EnergonUniversePoster.jpeg|Initial poster featuring [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]], [[Darak]] and [[Solila]] (2023).
File:EU2ndAnniversary.jpg|Second anniversary poster (2025).
</gallery>

==Notes==
Previously, ''G.I. Joe'' comics fell out of this wiki’s purview unless they featured ''Transformers'' characters in them. For example, [[IDW Publishing]]'s [[G.I. Joe vol. 5|''G.I. Joe'' vol. 5]] is covered on this wiki due to the presence of [[Skywarp (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Skywarp]], but the preceding volumes are not. However, unlike prior publishers such as IDW and [[Marvel Comics]], the Energon Universe's non-''Transformers'' properties are being incorporated into one cohesive universe right from the get-go, with Cybertronians appearing as recurring characters in ''Void Rivals'' and driving the plots of the various ''G.I. Joe'' series (and later appearing in them as well). As such, we at TFWiki.net have, at least for now, opted to cover the non-''Transformers'' titles in the Energon Universe in full,  in order to keep everything nice and simple.

==See also==
* [[Hasbro Universe]]

==References==
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[[Category:Crossovers]]
[[Category:Skybound Entertainment]]