Energon Universe FCBD 2026 Special #1 NM-

Energon Universe FCBD 2026 Special #1 is an anthology comic book published by Image Comics and Skybound Entertainment. Released on May 2, 2026 for Free Comic Book Day, it marks the beginning of "Year Four" of the shared Hasbro universe. The issue contains four separate stories that act as a massive roadmap and jumping-on point for ongoing and future franchise storylines.

Story Breakdown

• M.A.S.K. (16 Pages): Serving as the primary driver and longest story in the issue, this prologue by writer Dan Watters and artist Pye Parr officially introduces M.A.S.K. into the Energon Universe. It acts as a direct setup for the ongoing M.A.S.K. comic book series launching in June 2026, chronicling Miles Mayhem recruiting operatives for V.E.N.O.M. while Matt Trakker brings his team online.
• Transformers (4 Pages): A brief, entirely dialogue-free "silent" story written by Robert Kirkman with art by Jason Howard. It introduces a mysterious new human character tracking Transformers through a jungle, living inside the carcass of an old Autobot.
• Void Rivals (6 Pages): Written by Robert Kirkman with art by Conor Hughes, this story takes place right after the "Quintesson War" arc. It follows Proximus and Ultum stranded on Junkion, where they meet a former Cobra-La warrior and realize Solila has been taken to Earth, setting up a massive future crossover.
• G.I. Joe (6 Pages): Written by Joshua Williamson with art by Tom Reilly, this final tale focuses on the classic villain Zartan mocking a captured Colonel Hawk. It explores Zartan's secret Energon-fueled origin story and details how he surreptitiously began infiltrating the upper echelons of G.I. Joe.

Publication Variations

While distributed for free at local comic shops, a retail-priced edition featuring the same interior stories was released on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, for $3.99. The retail and incentive versions feature variant covers by prominent artists, including Howard Porter, Jason Howard, and Conor Hughes.