Void Rivals #28 is an action-packed chapter in Skybound Entertainment and Image Comics’ highly acclaimed Energon Universe franchise. Released on March 25, 2026, the issue is written by series creator Robert Kirkman with dynamic artwork by Andrei Bressan and vibrant colors by Dee Cunniffe.
This issue serves as Part 4 of the 6-part "Quintesson War" story arc, elevating the stakes of the ongoing intergalactic invasion targeting the Agorrians and Zeronians on the Sacred Ring.
Plot Summary & Key Events
- The Arrival of the Tribunal: Just as newfound Energon abilities begin giving the citizens of the Sacred Ring a fighting chance to repel the invaders, the Quintessons unleash their ultimate weapon: the terrifying, three-faced Quintesson Tribunal. This massive supreme authority quickly shifts the momentum, flattening defense lines and capturing the Agorian protagonist Darak along with his father, Minister Dulan.
- Proximus & Cobra-La: Following the massive cliffhanger from the previous issue, the Energon-infused Proximus undergoes a mental breakthrough, successfully unlocking his suppressed memories. The issue delves into a deep psychic link formed between him and the mysterious Pythona, revealing her hidden history and tying the ongoing war directly to the forces of Cobra-La.
- The Ring World Secret: The ongoing conflict continues to tease the deeper lore of the Sacred Ring, hinting that a massive, world-ending mechanoid—comparable in scale to Unicron or Primus—remains trapped at the ring’s core, waiting for the factions to unite before it can be released.
Significance for Collectors
- Key Character & Concept Debut: This issue marks the official first appearance of the Quintesson Tribunal within the modern Energon Universe continuity.
- Creative Shift: This chapter highlights the visual transition under guest artist Andrei Bressan, maintaining a fast-paced, cinematic war aesthetic.