It’s All Been Leading to This. Your First Look at TRANSFORMERS #24 By Daniel Warren Johnson and Jorge Corona
Witness the Final Chapter of a Legendary Run That Redefined the TRANSFORMERS Universe!
"Those Eisner Awards weren't for nothing.” - The Hollywood Reporter
"Daniel Warren Johnson is a tour de force cartoonist; that is undeniable when watching him weave the familiar angles and tropes of a TRANSFORMERS story into one of the most thrilling and moving genre comics on the stands today.”
- ComicBook.com
LOS ANGELES 08/14/2025 — Today Skybound and Image Comics, in collaboration with leading games, IP and toy company Hasbro, revealed interior pages and the lineup of variant covers for TRANSFORMERS #24, the two-time Eisner Award winning series from writer Daniel Warren Johnson (Extremity, Do a Powerbomb), artist Jorge Corona (Middlewest), colorist Mike Spicer (Stillwater, Murder Falcon), and letterer Rus Wooton (G.I. JOE). The thrilling conclusion to Daniel Warren Johnson’s epic run on the flagship Energon Universe series will be available on shelves in comic book shops on September 10, 2025.
END OF ARC. END OF AN ERA. DANIEL WARREN JOHNSON’S FINAL ISSUE...AND THE START OF A NEW ERA.
OPTIMUS PRIME VS MEGATRON.
The confrontation everything has been building toward since day one explodes into an earth-shattering battle. The moment fans have been waiting for is finally here. This is it.
And the new era of TRANSFORMERS begins with the most shocking ending to ANY comic book this year!
When Skybound and Hasbro relaunched TRANSFORMERS as part of the new Energon Universe nearly two years ago, with Daniel Warren Johnson and Mike Spicer at the helm, the comic book world took notice. The debut issue set a new record at the time as Skybound’s highest-selling debut and easily surpassed previous TRANSFORMERS sales records. It sold out at the distributor level before reaching comic shops, leading to many subsequent printings due to unprecedented demand. It went on to become the best-selling comic book of 2023. Johnson’s work earned overwhelming critical acclaim as well, winning Best Continuing Series and Best Writer/Artist at the 2024 Eisner Awards. Jorge Corona joined as series artist beginning with issue #7, and for the next eighteen months, the creative team consistently delivered a critical darling and consistently best-selling series. TRANSFORMERS #24 is set to conclude one of the most celebrated comic book runs of recent years.
In addition to the main cover by Daniel Warren Johnson and series colorist Mike Spicer, the lineup of variant covers for TRANSFORMERS #24 includes an open-to-order cover B by series artist Jorge Corona & Mike Spicer, a 1:10 incentive variant concluding the connecting cover series by David Nakayama, a 1:25 incentive variant by Jeff Spokes, a 1:50 incentive variant by Pye Parr, and a wraparound cover by Johnson and Spicer.
The October issue of TRANSFORMERS marks the beginning of an exciting era, led by an all-new creative team. The current series colorist Mike Spicer and letterer Rus Wooton will be joined by the creative dream team of Robert Kirkman (Invincible, Void Rivals) and Dan Mora (Superman, Justice League Unlimited). Together, they’ll launch a new age of TRANSFORMERS with an oversized 25th issue, celebrating the blockbuster series’ second anniversary. A perfect jumping on point for new readers, issue #25 will also feature a story from Kirkman and current series artist Jorge Corona.
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/co-creator Robert Kirkman, artist Conor Hughes (White Ash, The Game), and colorist Patricio Delpeche (The Sandman Universe: Nightmare Country) and G.I. JOE by writer Joshua Williamson (Superman, Dark Ride), artists Tom Reilly (Duke) and Andrea Milana (Cobra Commander), and colorists Jordie Bellaire (W0rldtr33, Birds of Prey) and Lee Loughridge (Universal Monsters: The Mummy). 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.
TRANSFORMERS #24 (Lunar Codes Below | $3.99) will be available at comic book shops and digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play on Wednesday, September 10, 2025.
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The full list of variant covers is below:
Praise for TRANSFORMERS: "The Energon Universe series will stand the test of time as the best TRANSFORMERS story ever told." - Screen Rant "Nothing could have prepared us for just how excellent Skybound’s TRANSFORMERS would be." - IGN “In the hands of Daniel Warren Johnson, TRANSFORMERS buzzes with excitement and a love for the medium.” - The Hollywood Reporter "The comic remains a larger-than-life, hard-hitting thrill ride that remains one of the best takes on the TRANSFORMERS in any medium and is well worth your time, whether you have followed Cybertron in the past or not." - ComicBook.com “Johnson is one of the most electric comic book artists working today, and he has infused all of that energy into this celebration of the TRANSFORMERS." - CBR "Daniel Warren Johnson’s TRANSFORMERS is a war comic where the tanks and planes can punch and kick and vertical suplex each other off of cliffs — and it’s some of the most beautiful action put on the page this year... The real miracle of TRANSFORMERS is how Johnson keeps it all pinned to an emotional ground — and when the fights are so good, that’s saying something." - Polygon "One of the best books on the stands, infusing heart, nuance, and topical political commentary into a universe filled with endless conflict." - Comic-Watch "Skybound Entertainment really struck gold with this creative team, as TRANSFORMERS continues to be one of the most impressive books releasing monthly. "- Comics Online "This comic book is the definition of must-read…Daniel Warren Johnson and Jorge Corona have made this the best comic book on the market right now." “Johnson has revitalized Transformers on a level that no creator has in a very long time” - Comicon TRANSFORMERS #24 Cover A by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer
TRANSFORMERS #24 Cover B by Jorge Corona & Mike Spicer
TRANSFORMERS #24 Cover C (1:10 Copy Incentive) (Connecting) by David Nakayama
TRANSFORMERS #24 Cover D (1:25 Copy Incentive) by Jeff Spokes
TRANSFORMERS #24 Cover E (1:50 Copy Incentive) by Pye Parr
TRANSFORMERS #24 Cover F by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer
TRANSFORMERS #24 Pages 1-2
ABOUT HASBRO Through its franchise-first approach, Hasbro unlocks value from both new and legacy IP, including MAGIC: THE GATHERING, DUNGEONS & DRAGONS, MONOPOLY, HASBRO GAMES, NERF, TRANSFORMERS, PLAY-DOH and PEPPA PIG, as well as premier partner brands. Powered by its portfolio of thousands of iconic marks and a diversified network of partners and subsidiary studios, Hasbro brings fans together wherever they are, from tabletop to screen. For more than a decade, Hasbro has been consistently recognized for its corporate citizenship, including being named one of the 100 Best Corporate Citizens by 3BL Media, a 2025 JUST Capital Industry Leader, one of the 50 Most Community-Minded Companies in the U.S. by the Civic 50, and a Brand that Matters by Fast Company. For more information, visit https://corporate.hasbro.com or @Hasbro on LinkedIn. ABOUT TRANSFORMERS ABOUT SKYBOUND ENTERTAINMENT Skybound publishes award-winning and bestselling comics series such as Invincible, The Walking Dead, Stillwater and Ultramega, among others. Skybound's commitment to partnering with top industry talent and giving an elevated platform to diverse and unique voices has resulted in a record-breaking run on Kickstarter, where we launched mega-successful campaigns for Ava’s Demon, Extra Fabulous, and G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero — the most funded comic book campaign in Kickstarter’s history. Skybound Comet, our young readers graphic novel imprint, released the Clementine (set in The Walking Dead universe) series to great critical and commercial success. Skybound is also a savvy and sought-after licensing partner, working with companies including LEGO, Universal Products & Experiences and Hasbro to publish comics for their most coveted properties. Skybound’s Energon Universe series is Hasbro’s biggest comics launch of all time, with TRANSFORMERS #1 becoming the bestselling comic of 2023. Skybound doesn’t just make global franchises, we change the way that global franchises can be made. Follow Skybound on X (@Skybound), YouTube (Skybound), Facebook (@SkyboundEntertainment), Instagram (@skyboundent), Discord (Skybound), Reddit (Skybound), and at www.skybound.com. |
