NYCC 2026: Skybound, Image, Hasbro, And Universal Announce A New Comics Line Featuring Transformers, G.I. Joe, And Turok
by Olly MacNamee
We know about Skybound Entertainment and Image Comics working with both Hasbro and Universal, and now these partners have announced a new line of comics at NYCC 2026 called Skybound Visions. These will be standalone, limited comic series featuring reimaginings of the Energon Universe characters as well as the new kid on the block, Turok.
“Bringing together the biggest comic characters and the biggest creators, Skybound Visions issues will tell complete, evergreen stories showcasing new sides of these beloved icons. Their stories serve as perfect jumping-on points for new readers, while also rewarding lifelong fans.”
Set ot launch next year, the first three titles were revealed with a first look at interiors and covers. And they are as follows:
Transformers: Bumblebee – Lost Planet, by writer Tate Brombal (Batgirl, Everything Dead & Dying) and Matt Emmons (The Council of Frogs), colourist Giovanna Niro (Absolute Catwoman), and letterer Becca Carey (Radiant Black) …
“After a devastating Decepticon attack, Bumblebee is stranded on an uncharted planet. Lost in the galaxy, with no way to call for help, the so-called “weakest of all the Autobots” must tackle the biggest mission of his young life. But beneath its surface, this strange planet holds a secret that’s already begun to corrupt and change its indigenous life. Now, the Autobots’ greatest hope must come from the evolution of its most unexpected warrior… if Bee can survive being hunted by the deadliest Decepticon of all!”
Transformers: Bumblebee – Lost Planet is out 27th January, 2027.
G.I. Joe: The Island of Dr. Mindbender by writer Karl Kerschl (Gotham Academy) and artist Doug Mahnke (Batman: The Man Who Laughs), inker Jaime Mendoza (Superman), colourist David Baron (JLA), and letterer Tom Napolitano (Kaya) …
“The last team of Joes sent to the Island of Dr. Mindbender never came back… Now, Codename: Flint must return to active duty to lead a fresh batch of recruits to the isolated compound of a madman. A mad scientist who’s grown madder every year — and his creations more monstrous. In the deadliest mission of his career, Flint just wants to rescue his old friends and get back to his family. But on this island, survival isn’t just half the battle –i t’s the whole damn war!”
G.I. Joe: The Island of Dr. Mindbender #1 is out on 2nd February, 2027.
Turok: Son of Stone by writer Stephen Graham Jones (The Buffalo Hunter Hunter, Earthdivers) and artist Leandro Fernández (The Old Guard), colourist Lee Loughridge (G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero) and letterer Tom Napolitano (Kaya) …
“Turok wanted to dig up the past. Now, he must survive it. Turok dreamed that his dig in New Mexico would make his name legendary. But when the ground gave way, he fell through history and landed in a valley that shouldn’t exist. Where the Ice Age sits on top of the time of dinosaurs, and at every turn he discovers an era older and hungrier than the last. In a relentless quest to return to his son, Turok must unearth the truth about this hidden world and not lose his grip on a shifting reality that threatens to consume him. Sometimes a dream coming true is a nightmare beyond imagination …”
Turok: Son of Stone #1 is out on 10th March, 2027.
To celebrate this brand-new initiative, a special Skybound Visions ashcan will be available in comic shops on Wednesday, 11th November 11th, giving readers a sneak peek at character designs and what to expect from all three series in the first slate of Skybound Visions titles.
Discussing Skybound Visions, Sean Mackiewicz, SVP, Skybound said:
“Skybound Visions pairs beloved comic book characters with the most interesting comic book creators working today, to present their personal takes on these fan-favorites. Visions is all about surprising creators, surprising characters, and surprising storytelling, and we have plenty more in store for 2027 and beyond.”
