Image Comics’ Energon Universe has been a gift that keeps on giving. Beyond the vast amount of amazing comic books they’ve produced, news about the future of the series keeps coming out. For example, in Transformers No. 39, Megatron will return. However, it won’t be as he was. He’ll now be Megatronus Rex.
There are other surprises and new storylines coming to the Energon Universe. Many of them were announced at the 2026 New York Comics-Con, and they all sound amazing.
Does Beachcomer find the Dinobots?
Beachcomer left his team to become something more useful to his friends and set out on a journey to look for other Autobots who may be lost on Earth. It was a noble cause since he’s on a path of non-violence in the middle of a war with the Decepticons. Part of his tale will be illustrated by artist Howard Porter in Transformers No. 40 and will likely be part of the story that introduces the Dinobots.
The Dinobots making their debut is a huge deal. Transformers fans love them (especially Grimlock) and couldn’t wait for them to make their inevitable debut in the Energon Universe. The question everyone should be asking themselves is why they are transforming into dinosaurs.
If they’re dinosaurs, does that mean the Dinobots are somewhere on Earth that’s inhabited by prehistoric creatures? That could mean that they’ve been on their own for millions of years. Or, what if the meteor that ended the Mesozoic Era put them in some kind of hibernation? Those answers will be revealed in 2027.
Void rivals finally comes to Earth
The Energon Universe began in outer space with the Image Comics series Void Rivals No. 1. After three years, the star characters Darak and Solila will finally make it to Earth in issue 37 of the story arc "Pit of Destruction." The problem with that is that their introduction to the people of Earth is Cobra-La.
Both Darak and Solila are good people who want nothing more than peace and for others to prosper. Sadly, the first Earthers they encounter are evil. It may be easy for Solila to see through them, but Darak could be looking at things with rose-colored glasses thanks to his crush on Cobra-La member Pythona, and the chance that Cobra-La can save Agorria and Zertonia.
In addition to this, character Lobotomaxx will make his Energon Universe debut. It’s unclear if it will have the same issues with humanoid characters as it did originally. However, it may be safe to say that it will become a problem for anyone on the side of good.
M.A.S.K. debuts a fan favorite
As this article is being written, Dan Watters’ M.A.S.K. has been flawless. It perfectly introduced some of the heroes and villains into the Energon Universe and showed how they connect to everything that’s going on within each of the titles. It may not be getting the same recognition that G.I. Joe and Transformers have received, but that may change after issue No. 8.
During the 2026 New York Comic-Con, it was announced that a G.I. Joe favorites Battle Force 2000 will debut in M.A.S.K. No. 8. This will definitely lead to more interactions between the two factions. It will be needed since the Joes will be short one of their premier teammates.
Baroness finally joins Cobra
Baroness made her debut in the miniseries Duke. She was a villain then, but Duke saw something in her. He thought that she could be someone who helped protect the world from things that normal law enforcement and the military couldn’t handle.
For a while, it seemed like this was the case. Baroness made friends and even protected her teammates from death. Sadly, after the allegation that she killed their leader. Now the question is whether she's really with Cobra or working undercover.
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