SPOILER ALERT:
M.A.S.K. #1 Blind Bag Reveals Monumental
Energon Universe First Appearance
Skybound, Image Comics & Hasbro Stun Fans
Worldwide with a Surprise Launch TODAY!
Today, Skybound and Image Comics, in collaboration with Hasbro, a leading games, IP and toy company, revealed the first appearance of the pop culture icon ROM, as well as the other surprise releases that are part of the history-making M.A.S.K. #1 Blind Bag program.
Void Rivals co-creators, writer Robert Kirkman (Invincible, The Walking Dead) and artist Lorenzo De Felici reunite to deliver ROM #1, a standalone issue that can only be found in M.A.S.K. #1 blind bags. With the launch of the first-ever Energon Universe blind bag program, it’s only right to mark the occasion with the introduction of a beloved character – who has been a decades long fan favorite across comics, toys, and more – like ROM who fans have demanded since the launch of this bestselling shared universe.
“Nothing is more exciting to me than an unexpected comic drop! Getting to a store and finding out a brand-new book exists is just the coolest thing. The only thing that could make it better… is if it was ROM! ROM is such an iconic character with a rich history spanning decades. He’s been a constant request for the Energon Universe. Getting to develop him for the Energon Universe alongside my pal Lorenzo De Felici was an absolute blast and I can’t wait for fans to see our long-range plans for the character! ROM! WOO!!“
Fans can expect to see more of ROM and his alien companion ‘Carpet’ as the search for Dire Wraiths continues in the coming issues of Void Rivals!
“I can finally say it—ROM HAS JOINED THE ENERGON UNIVERSE!” exclaimed Executive Editor Ben Abernathy. “And will we see him again? You’ll have to read Void Rivals #33 to find out!”
M.A.S.K. #1 Blind Bags allow fans a chance to get ANY of the solicited covers from A through K, intermixed at varying degrees of rarity (that mirror existing ratios). In addition to ROM #1, there are two equally rare SURPRISE Energon Universe comics that can be found in these blind bags including:
- M.A.S.K. Origins #1, reprinting and collecting the first appearances of M.A.S.K. & V.E.N.O.M. in the Energon Universe!
- A special advance edition of M.A.S.K. #2, allowing fans to read the next thrilling issue in its entirety!
In M.A.S.K. #1, the world is becoming a terrifying place. Matt Trakker needs your help saving it. Enter M.A.S.K.–a network of specialists ready to respond to the next global emergency. At a moment’s notice, Trakker and his agents can deploy bleeding-edge technology that converts their vehicles–and their drivers–into the ultimate weapon. But Miles Mayhem and V.E.N.O.M. are one step ahead in a secret arms race, scouring the globe for deadly weapons from this planet and beyond, ready to sell out the entire human race. Only M.A.S.K. can stop them… but will Trakker’s own secrets jeopardize their entire mission?
M.A.S.K. is the latest
The full list of covers is below:
- M.A.S.K. #1 Cover A by Pye Parr (Lunar Code: 0426IM8000)
- M.A.S.K. #1 Cover B by J. Scott Campbell & Sabine Rich (Lunar Code: 0426IM8001)
- M.A.S.K. #1 Cover C by Cedric Poulat (Lunar Code: 0426IM8002)
- M.A.S.K. #1 Cover D by Mark Spears (Lunar Code: 0426IM8003)
- M.A.S.K. #1 Cover E Energon
Universe Third Anniversary (Connecting) by Tom Reilly & Adriano Lucas (Lunar Code: 0426IM8004) - M.A.S.K. #1 Cover F Energon Universe Third Anniversary (Connecting) by Tom Reilly (Lunar Code: 0426IM8005)
- M.A.S.K. #1 Cover G (1:25 Copy Incentive) by Kael Ngu (Lunar Code: 0426IM8006)
- M.A.S.K. #1 Cover H (1:50 Copy Incentive) by E.J. Su (Lunar Code: 0426IM8007)
- M.A.S.K. #1 Cover I (Foil) (1:100 Copy Incentive) by Jonboy Meyers ($5.99) (Lunar Code: 0426IM8008)
- M.A.S.K. #1 Cover J (1:250 Copy Incentive) by Joshua Cassara & Romulo Fajardo Jr. (Lunar Code: 0426IM8009)
- M.A.S.K. #1 Cover K (1:500 Copy Incentive) by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer (Lunar Code: 0426IM8010)
- M.A.S.K. #1 Cover L Blank Sketch Cover (M.A.S.K.) ($5.99) (Lunar Code: 0426IM8011)
- M.A.S.K. #1 Cover M Blank Sketch Cover (V.E.N.O.M.) ($5.99) (Lunar Code: 0426IM8012)
- M.A.S.K. #1 Cover N (Foil) by Pye Parr ($5.99) (Lunar Code: 0426IM8013)
- M.A.S.K. #1 Cover O (Foil) by J. Scott Campbell & Sabine Rich ($5.99) (Lunar Code: 0426IM8014)
- M.A.S.K. #1 Cover P (Die Cut Foil Mask Cover) by Pye Parr & Luke Preece & Andres Juarez ($5.99) (Lunar Code: 0426IM8015)
- M.A.S.K. #1 Cover Q (Die Cut Foil Mask Cover) by Pye Parr & Luke Preece & Andres Juarez ($5.99) (Lunar Code: 0426IM8016)
- M.A.S.K. #1 Cover R Blind Bag by Andres Juarez ($5.99) (Lunar Code: 0426IM8017)
M.A.S.K. #1 (Lunar Codes Listed| SRP: $3.99, unless otherwise noted) is available TODAY at comic book shops and digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play.
About Skybound Entertainment:
Skybound, co-founded by Robert Kirkman and CEO David Alpert, is a creator-first, multiplatform entertainment studio dedicated to transforming bold ideas into global franchises. Home to iconic worlds including Invincible, The Walking Dead, Impact Winter and Stillwater, Skybound brings stories to life across comics, television, film, games, audio, merchandise, collectibles and more. With in‑house studios Skybound Animation and game developer Quarter Up – plus strategic acquisitions including Maple Media, Sagafilm and Nine-Four Entertainment – we unite creators with world‑class partners, production capabilities and fan communities. Our mission is to build immersive, authentic universes that resonate with audiences for years to come.
Skybound publishes bestselling comics with top industry talent across its originals, licensed slates, and young readers imprint Skybound Comet. As a licensing partner, Skybound collaborates with Hasbro, The LEGO Group, and Universal Products & Experiences on their most coveted properties. Skybound’s groundbreaking reimagination of TRANSFORMERS and G.I. JOE in the Energon Universe is Hasbro’s most successful comic book line ever, headlined by the two-time Eisner Award winning TRANSFORMERS. Additionally, Skybound ran the two most funded comic campaigns ever on Kickstarter.
About Hasbro:
Hasbro is a leading games, IP and toy company whose mission is to create joy and community through the magic of play. With 165 years of expertise, Hasbro delivers groundbreaking play experiences and reaches more than 1 billion fans annually around the world, through physical and digital games, video games, toys, licensed consumer products, location-based entertainment, film, TV and more.
Through its franchise-first approach, Hasbro unlocks value from both new and legacy IP, including MAGIC: THE GATHERING, DUNGEONS & DRAGONS, MONOPOLY, HASBRO GAMES, NERF, TRANSFORMERS, PLAY-DOH and PEPPA PIG, as well as premier partner brands. Powered by its portfolio of thousands of iconic marks and a diversified network of partners and subsidiary studios, Hasbro brings fans together wherever they are, from tabletop to screen.
For more than a decade, Hasbro has been consistently recognized for its corporate citizenship, including being named one of the 100 Best Corporate Citizens by 3BL Media, a 2025 JUST Capital Industry Leader, one of the 50 Most Community-Minded Companies in the U.S. by the Civic 50, and a Brand that Matters by Fast Company. For more information, visit https://corporate.hasbro.com or @Hasbro on LinkedIn.