Today Skybound and Image Comics, in collaboration with leading games, IP and toy company Hasbro, announced that TRANSFORMERS #25, from the new powerhouse creative team of writer Robert Kirkman (Invincible, Void Rivals), artist Dan Mora (Justice League Unlimited), colorist Mike Spicer (Stillwater), and letterer Rus Wooton (Void Rivals), will return with a new printing to meet demand.
The second printing features four all-new covers by Jason Howard, spotlighting fan favorites Mirage, Bulkhead, Bonecrusher, and Miles Mayhem will be available at comic shops on November 12th, 2025.
The new age of the two-time Eisner Award-winning series TRANSFORMERS has launched, and it’s a hit. The oversized, explosive first issue from Robert Kirkman and Dan Mora marks a major milestone in the next chapter of the iconic franchise, one filled with high-stakes drama, incredible artwork, and gripping storytelling. A perfect jumping on point for new readers, issue #25 also features a stunning story about the future of the Decepticons from Kirkman and Jorge Corona (Ain’t No Grave).
“I’m blown away by how Optimus Primed the audience was for this issue!” said Robert Kirkman. “I did a pun in a press release! Look at me! I never expected our orders to more than double for our 25th issue and to then have to go into multiple printings to meet demand, I’m Decepticonfounded over the whole thing!”
The Energon Universe will never be the same as the Autobots and Decepticons begin the most surprising new chapter in their war on Earth.
Optimus Prime and the remaining Autobots must join forces with unlikely allies in order to protect their adopted planet. But Prime’s next challenge lies closer to home than he ever imagined. And what is the fate of the Decepticons?
“To the surprise of no one, this ground-breaking issue is returning with a new printing thanks to the fans!” crowed Executive Editor Ben Abernathy. “But this issue is just the tip of the iceberg in what—and who—is to come!”
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 Robert Kirkman (Invincible, The Walking Dead), 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), artist Andrea Milana (Cobra Commander), and colorist 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 #25 Second Printing (Lunar Codes Below| $4.99) will be available at comic book shops and digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play on Wednesday, November 12, 2025.
TRANSFORMERS #25 Second Printing Cover A (Mirage) by Jason Howard (Lunar Code: 0825IM8392)
TRANSFORMERS #25 Second Printing Cover B (Bulkhead) by Jason Howard (Lunar Code: 0825IM8393)
TRANSFORMERS #25 Second Printing Cover C (Bonecrusher) by Jason Howard (Lunar Code: 0825IM8394)
TRANSFORMERS #25 Second Printing Cover D (Miles Mayhem) by Jason Howard (Lunar Code: 0825IM8395)
