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Skybound is about to host an unique Transformers name with retailers on Thursday and can as soon as once more ask attendees to #KeepTheSecret.

In a momentous yr for comedian e-book information, some of the vital tales revolves round Skybound’s shock launch of a brand new Transformers and GI Joe shared universe in Robert Kirkman and Lorenzo De Felici’s Void Rivals #1. Since its launch in June, the comedian has already bought near 150,000 copies. It’s value mentioning that I used to be the primary to interrupt the information about this licensing deal and even guessed that it might be the twist in Void Rivals. However, as a humble and reserved Brit, I might by no means brag about it.

The launch of Void Rivals had a direct affect, prompting a number of printings of the primary subject (with the second printing promoting out rapidly) and producing vital curiosity from speculators and collectors on this new “Energon Universe.” Notably, the 1:100 spoiler variant that includes Autobot Jetfire lately bought for $600 for a CGC 9.8 signed copy, whereas uncooked copies are nonetheless promoting for round $200.

Final month, Robert Kirkman and Skybound made an enormous splash at SDCC, showcasing the Energon Universe with Transformers-themed visuals, unique variant covers, and a panel on the Hasbro sales space. The primary-ever Energon Universe panel almost stuffed a 1000-seat room and has been the discuss of the comedian gathering neighborhood. On the panel, Skybound shocked attendees with a particular variant version of Transformers #1 ashcan, that includes a black and white cowl by sequence author/artist Daniel Warren Johnson.

Not way back, this variant was promoting for a powerful $150, however it has since been named the most well liked e-book of the week by CBSI, with people now asking $300 for the black-and-white San Diego Comedian-Con ashcan of Transformers #1. The joy for the sequence launch has been amplified by prime influencers like Comedian Tom, who’ve shared their anticipation. Skybound additionally launched two extra restricted amount variants at their sales space: the Void Rivals #1 SDCC Jetfire variant by Johnson, which is at present promoting for $80, and the Transformers #1 ashcan coloration cowl, which is promoting for $190. Some precise gross sales have even seen each variants go for $200 as a pair.

The timing couldn’t be higher for Skybound as they’re internet hosting a top-secret Transformers name with retailers on Thursday. Attendees, together with Robert Kirkman, Daniel Warren Johnson, Skybound SVP/Writer Sean Mackiewicz, and Model Supervisor Morgan Perry, will undoubtedly be requested to #KeepTheSecret as soon as once more, simply as they had been in Might when Skybound revealed the key of Void Rivals earlier than FOC.

So now we eagerly await to see if anybody uncovers the main points and shares them with us on the Stately Johnston Manor, or if we’ll have to attend till the comedian drops on Amazon Australia. Transformers #1 might be out there on the market on Wednesday, October 4th, at comedian outlets worldwide.

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