Robert Kirkman details plans for Transformers/G.I. Joe Energon Universe

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NEWS

1. John Romita Sr. passed away at 93 
2. #ComicsBrokeMe trends on Twitter sparking frustrations with the comics industry
3. Skybound launching Energon Universe with new Transformers and G.I. Joe series
   1. 'G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero' returns November 2023
4. Marvel launching ‘Marvel Zombies: Black, White & Blood’ #1 for Halloween
5. Alyssa Wong takes over ‘Captain Marvel’ #1 this October
6. Twisted Rafael Grampá series 'Batman: Gargoyle of Gotham' coming September 2023
7. New series ‘Green Lantern: War Journal’ goes ’80s sci-fi action movie
8. ​​Dark Horse owner Embracer Group closing studios and set to restructure
9. AWA announces ‘Rumpus Room’ by Mark Russell and Ramon Rosanas
10. New comics series 'Kill Your Darlings' mixes Narnia and horror movie 'Hereditary'
11. 'From the World of Minor Threats: The Alternates' launching this September

Our Top Books of the Week

Dave:

1. Marvel’s Voices: Pride #1 (Various)
2. Xino #1 (various)

Nathan:

1. Void Rivals #1 (Robert Kirkman, Lorenzo De Felici)
2. Xino #1 (various)

Standout KAPOW moment of the week:

Nathan - Marvel's Voices Pride 2023 #1 (Sarah Gailey, Bailie Rosenlund, Rachelle Rosenberg)

Dave - Clobberin’ Time #4 (Steve Skroce)

TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK

1. Dave: Ultimate Invasion #1 (Jonathan Hickman, Bryan Hitch)
2. Nathan: Edge of Spider-Verse #3 (Various)

JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.

1. Dave: The Incredible Hulk #1 (David Marquez Cover)
2. Nathan: Godzilla: Here There Be Dragons #1 (Inaki Miranda)

Interview: Robert Kirkman - ‘Void Rivals’ June 14th Zertonian/Agorrian

1. Congrats on the launch of Void Rivals! How has it been getting the band back together with Lorenzo De Felici? 
2. We’re introduced to a Zertonian and an Agorrian, both of whom feel very human – how much might we expect revealed about these cultures in the first story arc?
3. Let’s talk about the Cybertronian in the room. In addition to Void Rivals, you’re overseeing a new shared Hasbro universe. Can you walk us through how this came together and what your duties look like as “showrunner?”
   1. How many months, or years, are you planning ahead?
4. What made Joshua Williamson and Daniel Warren Johnson - some of our faves! - the right fit for this universe?
5. Before you go, Robert, the most important question of all: Do you have a favorite Transformer?