It’s no surprise that Duke #1 has sold out, given the overwhelmingly favorable response to Skybound’s first G.I. Joe limited series. But if you weren’t quick enough to buy a copy, what IS a surprise (and very cool for you) is that its upcoming second printing covers are just as cool as the first printing’s! Check ’em out below, after these deets…
Skybound and Image Comics, in collaboration with leading toy and game company Hasbro, announced today that hit Energon Universe series Duke will receive a second printing, featuring covers that spotlight favorite characters and their first appearances in the series.
Duke #1 will return for a second printing available in comic book shops on February 14, 2024.
The acclaimed Energon Universe series continue to sell out at the distributor level, with fan demand prompting subsequent printings across every issue since launch.
The Energon Universe officially began in June 2023 with the surprise first appearance of iconic TRANSFORMERS character Jetfire in Void Rivals #1 from Robert Kirkman (Invincible, The Walking Dead), Lorenzo De Felici (Kroma), and Mateus Lopes (Step by Bloody Step), introducing the historic new collaboration between Hasbro and Skybound, with TRANSFORMERS and G.I. JOE comics finding a new home with the publisher. Then TRANSFORMERS #1 from writer/artist Daniel Warren Johnson (Extremity, Do a Powerbomb, DC’s Wonder Woman: Dead Earth) and colorist Mike Spicer (Stillwater, Murder Falcon) kicked off a brand-new era for the iconic franchise. The Energon Universe recently expanded with the launch of Duke #1, a limited series from Joshua Williamson (DC’s Superman, Dark Ride), Tom Reilly (The Thing) and Jordie Bellaire (W0rldtr33) and Cobra Commander #1 from Joshua Williamson, Andrea Milana (Impact Winter: Rook) and Annalisa Leoni (Oblivion Song). Fans should expect can’t-miss moments from every issue of the Energon Universe, as secrets are unveiled along the path to answering the BIG questions.
Duke #1 Second Printing Variant Covers (Lunar Codes listed below | $3.99) will be available at comic book shops and digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, comiXology, and Google Play on Wednesday, February 14, 2024.
The full list of covers available include:
- Duke #1 Second Printing Variant Cover Cover A (ft. Rock ‘n Roll) by Jason Howard (Lunar Code 1123IM896)
- Duke #1 Second Printing Variant Cover Cover B (ft. Destro) by Jason Howard (Lunar Code 1123IM897)
- Duke #1 Second Printing Variant Cover Cover C (ft. Team Lineup) by Tom Reilly (Lunar Code 1123IM898)
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