ROBERT KIRKMAN & LORENZO DE FELICI LAUNCH A NEW SHARED COMICS UNIVERSE IN VOID RIVALS #1
The Most-Anticipated New Comic Book Series of the Year Arrives June 2023
Today at the ComicsPRO Comic Industry Annual Meeting, Skybound made the surprise announcement of Void Rivals, a new comic book series from the blockbuster Oblivion Song team of Robert Kirkman (Invincible, The Walking Dead) and Lorenzo De Felici (Kroma), along with colorist Matheus Lopes (Step By Bloody Step). It was also announced that Void Rivals will introduce the world to an all-new shared universe with a surprise that won’t be revealed till the series debut coming June 2023.
In Void Rivals, war rages around the Sacred Ring, where the last remnants of two worlds have collapsed around a black hole in a never-ending war. However, when pilot Darak and his rival Solila both crash on a desolate planet, these two enemies must find a way to escape together. But are they alone on this strange planet? And what dark forces await that threaten the entire universe?
“With every project I do, I’m always trying to challenge myself. One thing I’ve always loved doing is starting small with a story and expanding the depth, scope and stakes as we progress,” said Robert Kirkman. “With Void Rivals we’ll be going bigger than I ever have and at a much faster pace. This project is going to be monumental. I can’t wait for people to see what Lorenzo and I have cooking.”
“Robert and a sci-fi shipwreck? Quick, feed me popcorn cause my hands are busy drawing!” added Lorenzo De Felici.
Void Rivals #1 will feature a main cover by De Felici, along with variant covers by some of the top artists in the industry today that will reveal more about these new characters and their worlds!
“Void Rivals might just be the most ambitious new series we’ve ever launched in Skybound history,” said Sean Mackiewicz, SVP and Publisher, Skybound Entertainment. “Robert, Lorenzo, and Matheus are pulling out all the stops to deliver the biggest sci-fi action in comics today. While Invincible captured an entire superhero universe in one comic, Void Rivals aims far beyond that – and we’re excited for fans to discover the surprises that we have in store!”
Spoilers :
Belle surprise que ce numéro. J’ai pu le lire hier soir sans me faire spoiler la surprise. Curieux de lire la suite.
VOID RIVALS #2
Series: Void Rivals
Arriving: July 19, 2023
Diamond ID: MAY230290BUY
Cover price: $3.99
ROBERT KIRKMAN & LORENZO DE FELICI’s new shared universe continues here!
After the jaw-dropping reveal in the debut issue everything Darak and Solila thought they knew about the Sacred Ring’s never-ending war has changed.
To deliver the truth back home they must first get off this deadly planet-by any means necessary.
VOID RIVALS #4
Series: Void Rivals
Arriving: September 27, 2023
Lunar Code: 0723IM406
Diamond ID:BUY
Cover price: $3.99
The climactic return to the SACRED RING!
Thrown before the highest authority for their crimes against the Sacred Ring, will Darak and Solila’s newfound alliance hold strong?
THE MOST SHOCKING NEW SERIES OF THE YEAR CONTINUES!
Après la petite première surprise dans le numéro 1, on attend quand même d’autres biscuits à se mettre sous la dent, et pour l’heure, la faim se fait sentir.
VOID RIVALS #5
Series: Void Rivals
Arriving: October 25, 2023
Lunar Code: 0823IM476
Diamond ID:BUY
Cover price: $3.99
EXPLORE THE ENERGON UNIVERSE!
When Darak and Solila’s return to the Sacred Ring doesn’t go as planned, a new danger enters their lives!
VOID RIVALS #6
Series: Void Rivals
Arriving: November 22, 2023
Lunar Code: 0923IM464
Diamond ID:BUY
Cover price: $3.99
END OF STORY ARC Premier Zalilak will stop at nothing to prevent Darak and Solila from escaping Zertonia! But what secret awaits at the center of the Sacred Ring?
Un teaser du #9 :
Today Skybound and Image Comics, in collaboration with leading toy and game company Hasbro, revealed that fan-favorite TRANSFORMERS character Springer will make a first appearance in Void Rivals #9. The Energon Universe tentpole from the Oblivion Song team of Robert Kirkman (Invincible, The Walking Dead) and Lorenzo De Felici (Kroma),along with colorist Matheus Lopes (Step by Bloody Step), and letterer Rus Wooton (Fire Power), Void Rivals #9 will hit comic book shops on May 1, 2024.
Each issue of Void Rivals promises to take readers further into this all-new world, with more familiar faces to appear. Void Rivals #6 concluded the series’ first arc with a shocking ending last fall and the series is set to return with issue #7 to kick off the second arc on March 6.
In Void Rivals #9, Darak and Solila cling to life deep in the wasteland and find–SPRINGER?! It’s the first Energon Universe appearance of everyone’s favorite Triple-Changer Autobot!
“If you needed a reminder, Void Rivals continues to be the series where we debut fan favorite characters and also explore exciting new corners of the Energon Universe,” said Sean Mackiewicz, SVP, Publisher, Skybound. “We’re only halfway through this arc and there’s no shortage of surprises to come.”
The Energon Universe officially began last summer with the surprise first appearance of iconic TRANSFORMERS character Jetfire in Void Rivals #1 from Robert Kirkman (Invincible, The Walking Dead), Lorenzo De Felici (Kroma), and Mateus Lopes (Step by Bloody Step), introducing the historic new collaboration between Hasbro and Skybound, with TRANSFORMERS and G.I. JOE comics finding a new home with the publisher. Then TRANSFORMERS fromwriter/artist Daniel Warren Johnson (Extremity, Do a Powerbomb, DC’s Wonder Woman: Dead Earth) and colorist Mike Spicer (Stillwater, Murder Falcon) kicked off a brand-new era for the iconic franchise. The Energon Universe recently expanded with the launch of Duke, a limited series from Joshua Williamson (DC’s Superman, Dark Ride), Tom Reilly (The Thing) and Jordie Bellaire (W0rldtr33) and Cobra Commander from Joshua Williamson, Andrea Milana (Impact Winter: Rook) and Annalisa Leoni (Oblivion Song). 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.
Void Rivals #9 (Lunar Codes Coming Soon | $3.99) will be available at comic book shops and digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, comiXology, and Google Play on Wednesday, May 1, 2024.
VOID RIVALS #7
Series: Void Rivals
Arriving: March 6, 2024
Lunar Code: 0124IM326
Age Rating: TBUY
Cover price: $3.99
NEW STORY ARC
Darak and Solila traverse the northern wasteland. Danger lurks around every corner. The Void Rivals corner of the Energon Universe continues to grow as PROXIMUS is on the hunt!
VOID RIVALS #8
Series: Void Rivals
Arriving: April 3, 2024
Lunar Code: 0224IM320
Age Rating: TBUY
Cover price: $3.99
Darak and Solila go face-to-face with Proximus—face-to-face with…certain death?
VOID RIVALS #9
Series: Void Rivals
Arriving: May 22, 2024
Lunar Code: 0324IM301
Age Rating: TBUY
Cover price: $3.99
As Darak and Solila cling to life, deep in the wasteland they find—SPRINGER?! It’s the first Energon Universe appearance of everyone’s favorite Triple-Changer Autobot!
VOID RIVALS #10
Series: Void Rivals
Arriving: June 26, 2024
Lunar Code: 0424IM351
Age Rating: TBUY
Cover price: $3.99
Secrets of the Sacred Ring revealed!
VOID RIVALS finally puts the « energon » in their corner of the Energon Universe!
VOID RIVALS #11
Series: Void Rivals
Arriving: July 24, 2024
Lunar Code: 0524IM380
Age Rating: TBUY
Cover price: $3.99
War in the wasteland.
Zertonian forces have caught up to Darak and Solila, but thankfully, they have a little Cybertronian help!
Springer to the rescue!
Je viens de lire l’épisode 10. 10 épisodes pour enfin « voir » la connexion entre la série et l’Energon Verse. C’est long quand même…
VOID RIVALS #12
Series: Void Rivals
Arriving: August 28, 2024
Lunar Code: 0624IM363
Age Rating: TBUY
Cover price: $3.99
After what they’ve endured in the wasteland, are Darak and Solila now destined to walk separate paths? Where Solila goes now, Darak cannot follow…or can he?
What will Springer’s final fate be? And what are the Quintessons planning now?
