Image Comics has announced a new dream team featuringThe Walking Deadcreator Robert Kirkman and fan-favorite artist Dan Mora, who are coming together for the next chapter ofTransformers. Alongside the announcement, the comic publisher has also dropped some tantalizing sneak peeks of what’s to come.
Image Comics recently took to Xto announce that their upcomingTransformers#25,set for release in October 2025, will see writer Robert Kirkman (The Walking Dead, Invincible) and artist Dan Mora (Batman / Superman: World’s Finest, Justice League Unlimited) take the helm of this fan-favorite, Eisner Award-winning comic.
This news has fans buzzing with excitement. But according to comments shared by Image Comics from Kirkman and Mora themselves,there is no one more thrilled about this new chapter than the two creatorsleading the charge.
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Image Comics Shares First Look at Kirkman & Mora’s Emotional New Chapter
With Daniel Warren Johnson and Jorge Corona’slegendary work onTransformerscoming to an end, Image Comics is ushering in a new era for the Energon Universe, and that era begins with Kirkman and Mora this October. While the debut is still months away,Image Comics hasn’t left fans empty-handed, offering an early sneak peekat what’s to come.
Alongside the creative team announcement, Image Comics also revealed four stunning variant covers for the upcoming issue, created by artists Jae Lee, David Nakayama, Daniel Warren Johnson, and Kael Ngu. In addition to these badass covers,Image shared three text-less preview pages from the issue,putting Mora’s jaw-dropping art on full display.
Though the pages contain no dialogue, Mora’s visuals already tell an emotionally resonant story. Optimus Prime is shown standing amid destruction, while reconstruction efforts are underway. In one powerful moment,he spots a small child in the rubble and extends a hand to help her cross.Optimus then joins Arceein clearing debris before the two are called away.
Holy smokes, I’m writing a TRANSFORMERS comic!” said @RobertKirkman. “I’ve been so invested in this series since the beginning. I’ve marveled at what Daniel Warren Johnson and Jorge Corona have brought to some of my all-time favorite characters. When Daniel’s run came to an end, I could stand on the sidelines no more! I just had to get in the ring! It’s a tremendous honor to be a small part of the legacy of these amazing characters. This world has been a huge part of my life for as long as I can remember. I can’t wait for everyone to see what the legendary Dan Mora and I are cooking up!
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In addition to the early preview, Image Comics also shared comments fromRobert Kirkman and Dan Mora expressing their excitement about joiningTransformers’legacy. Both creators spoke about their love and respect for Daniel Warren Johnson and Jorge Corona’s work on the series, noting that they’ve been fans themselves. That said, they’re equally thrilled to take the reins moving forward.
Kirkman and Mora teased that they’re excited to show readers what they’ve been“cooking up”for the Energon Universe. While there’s no denying that both are creative juggernauts in their respective fields, known for delivering high-quality, thrilling content, it’s their shared passion and genuine enthusiasm forTransformersthat truly makes them the ultimate dream team.
“I’ve been a huge TRANSFORMERS fan ever since I can remember, so it’s been a real thrill to come aboard the series with the equally thrilling Robert Kirkman,” said @Danmora_c. “I’ve also been a huge fan of Daniel Warren Johnson and Jorge Corona, and what they’ve done on this title has literally been out of this world. Drawing my favorite Autobots and Decepticons brings me back to all of the fun I had playing with them as a kid, so I hope to add my own spark to their legacy and can’t wait for fans to see what Robert and I have been toying with for the Energon Universe next!”
