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''Ten years ago, [[Darak]] was working as an [[Edgewalker]], helping construction projects on the edge of [[Agorria]] and the Wastelands of the [[Sacred Ring]]. When a stack of crates topples over and threatens to crush a fellow worker, Darak pushes him out of the way. However, due to the intense gravity near the edge of the Ring, Darak is sent careening over the edge, finding himself in the middle of the Wastelands...'' | ''Ten years ago, [[Darak]] was working as an [[Edgewalker]], helping construction projects on the edge of [[Agorria]] and the Wastelands of the [[Sacred Ring]]. When a stack of crates topples over and threatens to crush a fellow worker, Darak pushes him out of the way. However, due to the intense gravity near the edge of the Ring, Darak is sent careening over the edge, finding himself in the middle of the Wastelands...'' | ||
In the present, [[Solila]] asks if Darak has a plan, and he reveals he's been to the Wastelands before. [[Handroid]] tells them that the quickest path across the Wasteland would take them three months, but their supplies will only last four to six weeks. Darak tells them that they really only need to make it halfway, though he doesn't elaborate on why. Despite Solila's skepticism, the two begin their long trek. | In the present, [[Solila]] asks if Darak has a plan, and he reveals he's been to the Wastelands before. [[Handroid]] tells them that the quickest path across the Wasteland would take them three months, but their supplies will only last four to six weeks. Darak tells them that they really only need to make it halfway, though he doesn't elaborate on why. Despite Solila's skepticism, the two begin their long trek. | ||
Back in [[Zertonia]], [[Zalilak]] meets with [[Proximus]] in a mental space and tells him about what has occurred with Darak and Solila and asks him to hunt them down before they can reach Agorria. Proximus notes the panic in Zalilak's voice and taunts him, but ultimately agrees to the mission, as they both wish to prevent the coming of [[Goliant]]. Proximus asks the Premier what he'd do if Proximus decided to turn against him, though Zalilak is confident that what happened in their last encounter | Back in [[Zertonia]], [[Zalilak]] meets with [[Proximus]] in a mental space and tells him about what has occurred with Darak and Solila and asks him to hunt them down before they can reach Agorria. Proximus notes the panic in Zalilak's voice and taunts him, but ultimately agrees to the mission, as they both wish to prevent the coming of [[Goliant]]. Proximus asks the Premier what he'd do if Proximus decided to turn against him, though Zalilak is confident that what happened in their last encounter — and Proximus's current state — will be enough to deter that. | ||
Back in reality, Zalilak orders [[Gulan]] to release Proximus: his body has been mostly destroyed so that he is kept on life support in a healing tank. When Gulan removes him from the tank, cybernetic enhancements recreate his missing body parts and form armor around him. Proximus quickly takes his leave to pursue his hunt. As he leaves, Gulan collapses in fear at what they've just done. | Back in reality, Zalilak orders [[Gulan]] to release Proximus: his body has been mostly destroyed so that he is kept on life support in a healing tank. When Gulan removes him from the tank, cybernetic enhancements recreate his missing body parts and form armor around him. Proximus quickly takes his leave to pursue his hunt. As he leaves, Gulan collapses in fear at what they've just done. | ||
As the rivals' journey continues, Solila asks Darak to tell her more about his vision, but Darak says he's already told her everything he can remember. Handroid surmises that it was likely just a hallucination brought on by the intensity of the [[jump jet]] launch, but Solila is confident that he was chosen by [[Zerta]]. As the two make camp for the night, Solila secretly examines the key | As the rivals' journey continues, Solila asks Darak to tell her more about his vision, but Darak says he's already told her everything he can remember. Handroid surmises that it was likely just a hallucination brought on by the intensity of the [[jump jet]] launch, but Solila is confident that he was chosen by [[Zerta Trion|Zerta]]. As the two make camp for the night, Solila secretly examines the key she was given by Mistress [[Vill]]... who, back in Zertonia, senses that Solila is on the path to her destiny. | ||
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==Quotes== | ==Quotes== | ||
"Your plan is to... ''die'' halfway to our destination | "Your plan is to... ''die'' halfway to our destination."<br> | ||
"If I told you, I swear you wouldn't believe me... even ''after'' what we saw on that planetoid where we first met." | "If I told you, I swear you wouldn't believe me... even ''after'' what we saw on that planetoid where we first met." | ||
:—'''Solila''' and '''Darak''' | :—'''Solila''' and '''Darak''' | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
===Continuity notes=== | ===Continuity notes=== | ||
* Darak references their encounter with [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] back in [[Void Rivals issue 1|issue #1]]. | * Darak references their encounter with [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] back in [[Void Rivals issue 1|issue #1]]. | ||
* The coming of Goliant was first mentioned in Darak's vision, seen in [[Void Rivals issue 2|issue #2]]. | * The coming of Goliant was first mentioned in Darak's vision, seen in [[Void Rivals issue 2|issue #2]]. | ||
* Mistress Vill first gave Solila the key back in [[Void Rivals issue 5|issue #5]]. | * Mistress Vill first gave Solila the key back in [[Void Rivals issue 5|issue #5]]. | ||
===Trivia=== | |||
* This is the first issue of ''Void Rivals'' to not feature appearances by any ''Transformers'' characters. | |||
===Covers (6)=== | ===Covers (6)=== | ||
* '''Cover A:''' Proximus stares down Solila and Darak, by [[Lorenzo De Felici]]. | * '''Cover A:''' Proximus stares down Solila and Darak, by [[Lorenzo De Felici]]. | ||
* '''Cover B:''' | * '''Cover B:''' Proximus stands at the edge of the Wastelands, by [[Nate Bellegarde]] and [[Mike Spicer]]. | ||
* '''Cover C (1:10 Copy Incentive):''' | * '''Cover C (1:10 Copy Incentive):''' Proximus sneaks behind Darak and Solila, by [[André Lima Araújo]] and [[Chris O'Halloran]]. | ||
* '''Cover D (1:25 Copy Incentive):''' | * '''Cover D (1:25 Copy Incentive):''' Darak and Solila flee from the visage of Proximus, by [[Raúl Allén]]. | ||
* '''Cover E (1:50 Copy Incentive):''' | * '''Cover E (1:50 Copy Incentive):''' Proximus emerges from a cloud of dust, by [[Gabriel Hernández Walta]]. | ||
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File:Void Rivals 7 2nd Ptg Cover.jpg| | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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===Reprints=== | ===Reprints=== | ||
* '''''Void Rivals Volume 2: Hunted Across the Wasteland''''' <small>([[September 18]], [[2024]]) ISBN 1534328378 / ISBN 978-1534328372 </small> | |||
** Collects issues #7–12. | |||
** Trade paperback format. | |||
<gallery> | |||
File:Void Rivals V2.jpg|'''''Volume 2: Hunted Across the Wasteland''''' – cover art by Lorenzo De Felici | |||
</gallery> | |||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Latest revision as of 20:04, 19 December 2025
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| Publisher | Image Comics Skybound Entertainment | ||||||||||||
| First published | March 6, 2024 | ||||||||||||
| Cover date | March 2024 | ||||||||||||
| Written by | Robert Kirkman | ||||||||||||
| Art by | Lorenzo De Felici | ||||||||||||
| Colors by | Patricio Delpeche | ||||||||||||
| Letters by | Rus Wooton | ||||||||||||
| Editors | Sean Mackiewicz | ||||||||||||
| Continuity | Energon Universe | ||||||||||||
Darak and Solila have a long journey across the Wastelands, with no idea that they've become the prey for Zertonia's greatest hunter.
Synopsis
[edit]Ten years ago, Darak was working as an Edgewalker, helping construction projects on the edge of Agorria and the Wastelands of the Sacred Ring. When a stack of crates topples over and threatens to crush a fellow worker, Darak pushes him out of the way. However, due to the intense gravity near the edge of the Ring, Darak is sent careening over the edge, finding himself in the middle of the Wastelands...
In the present, Solila asks if Darak has a plan, and he reveals he's been to the Wastelands before. Handroid tells them that the quickest path across the Wasteland would take them three months, but their supplies will only last four to six weeks. Darak tells them that they really only need to make it halfway, though he doesn't elaborate on why. Despite Solila's skepticism, the two begin their long trek.
Back in Zertonia, Zalilak meets with Proximus in a mental space and tells him about what has occurred with Darak and Solila and asks him to hunt them down before they can reach Agorria. Proximus notes the panic in Zalilak's voice and taunts him, but ultimately agrees to the mission, as they both wish to prevent the coming of Goliant. Proximus asks the Premier what he'd do if Proximus decided to turn against him, though Zalilak is confident that what happened in their last encounter — and Proximus's current state — will be enough to deter that.
Back in reality, Zalilak orders Gulan to release Proximus: his body has been mostly destroyed so that he is kept on life support in a healing tank. When Gulan removes him from the tank, cybernetic enhancements recreate his missing body parts and form armor around him. Proximus quickly takes his leave to pursue his hunt. As he leaves, Gulan collapses in fear at what they've just done.
As the rivals' journey continues, Solila asks Darak to tell her more about his vision, but Darak says he's already told her everything he can remember. Handroid surmises that it was likely just a hallucination brought on by the intensity of the jump jet launch, but Solila is confident that he was chosen by Zerta. As the two make camp for the night, Solila secretly examines the key she was given by Mistress Vill... who, back in Zertonia, senses that Solila is on the path to her destiny.
Featured characters
[edit]Characters in italic text appear only in flashbacks.
(Numbers indicate order of appearance.)
| Agorrians | Zertonians | Others |
|---|---|---|
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Quotes
[edit]"Your plan is to... die halfway to our destination."
"If I told you, I swear you wouldn't believe me... even after what we saw on that planetoid where we first met."
- —Solila and Darak
Notes
[edit]Continuity notes
[edit]- Darak references their encounter with Jetfire back in issue #1.
- The coming of Goliant was first mentioned in Darak's vision, seen in issue #2.
- Mistress Vill first gave Solila the key back in issue #5.
Trivia
[edit]- This is the first issue of Void Rivals to not feature appearances by any Transformers characters.
Covers (6)
[edit]- Cover A: Proximus stares down Solila and Darak, by Lorenzo De Felici.
- Cover B: Proximus stands at the edge of the Wastelands, by Nate Bellegarde and Mike Spicer.
- Cover C (1:10 Copy Incentive): Proximus sneaks behind Darak and Solila, by André Lima Araújo and Chris O'Halloran.
- Cover D (1:25 Copy Incentive): Darak and Solila flee from the visage of Proximus, by Raúl Allén.
- Cover E (1:50 Copy Incentive): Proximus emerges from a cloud of dust, by Gabriel Hernández Walta.
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[edit]- Explore the Energon Universe in Transformers #6, Cobra Commander #3, and Duke #4.
- Renegade Game Studios' Transformers Deck-Building Game, Transformers Roleplaying Game
- Extremity Signature Edition by Daniel Warren Johnson and Mike Spicer on Kickstarter
- Skybound Insiders
Reprints
[edit]- Void Rivals Volume 2: Hunted Across the Wasteland (September 18, 2024) ISBN 1534328378 / ISBN 978-1534328372
- Collects issues #7–12.
- Trade paperback format.
-
Volume 2: Hunted Across the Wasteland – cover art by Lorenzo De Felici
