First Look: Skybound’s ‘Transformers’ #20 – What’s Next For Optimus Prime?

The triumvirate of Skybound, Image Comics and Hasbro, have revealed covers and a sneak peaak at Transformers #20, by writer Daniel Warren Johnson (Extremity, Do a Powerbomb), artist Jorge Corona (Middlewest), and colourist Mike Spicer (Stillwater, Murder Falcon).

What’s next for Optimus Prime? The Autobots revive a group of allies who could change the tide of their war with the Decepticons, but little do they know who or what is coming for them…

As well as Optimus Prime, we are promised the first key first appearances of more fan-favorite characters (aren’t they all?) from the worlds of Transformers and G.I. JOE.

Transformers #20 is out on Wednesday, May 14th, 2025 from Skybound/Image Comics with the following covers:

• Cover A by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer
• Cover B by Jorge Corona & Mike Spicer
• Cover C (1:10 Copy Incentive) (Connecting) by David Nakayama
• Cover D (1:25 Copy Incentive) by Howard Porter & Romulo Fajardo Jr.
• Cover E (1:50 Copy Incentive) by Pye Parr