{"product_id":"energon-universe-fcbd-2026-special-1-nm","title":"Energon Universe FCBD 2026 Special #1 NM-","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEnergon Universe FCBD 2026 Special #1\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eStory Breakdown\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eM.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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eTransformers (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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eVoid 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eG.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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePublication Variations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWhile 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48555261427812,"sku":"BU11","price":0.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_08_02_17_04_05_921.jpg?v=1785708313","url":"https:\/\/battlebuddycomics.com\/products\/energon-universe-fcbd-2026-special-1-nm","provider":"BattleBuddyComics.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}