Skybound have revealed their plans for this month’s New York Comic Con, being held the weekend of October 17-20. The Image imprint will place a heavy emphasis on the Energon Universe of Transformers and G.I. Joe comics ahead of the start of the latter’s new, ongoing series, created by Joshua Williamson and Tom Reilly, on November 13. Skybound will be present at the following panels:
Funko Fusion x NYCC Panel
Friday, October 18 – 12:30 – 1:30 PM
Javits Center Room 409Special guest, Robert Kirkman (The Walking Dead, Invincible) will drop in on the recently released Funko Fusion video game panel, alongside 1010 Games Arthur Parsons (head of publishing) and Funko’s Jason Bischoff (VP, licensing), to discuss Funko Fusion, the brand-new triple “A” game bringing the Fun of Funko to consoles and PCs all over. Expect sneak peeks, special guests, giveaways, and surprises. You can also purchase the physical edition of Funko Fusion, complete with playable characters like Invincible and Omni-Man in a special secret level, as well as DLC add-ons Michonne and Rick from The Walking Dead.
Hasbro Toy Panel – Action Brands + Skybound G.I. JOE Ashcan Comic Book
Friday, October 18 – 5:15 – 6:15 PM
Javits Center Room 408In addition to sharing the latest news on Hasbro’s action brands, including G.I. JOE and TRANSFORMERS, panel attendees will have the chance to receive one of Skybound’s G.I. JOE Ashcan comic books.
TRANSFORMERS & G.I. JOE: What’s Next for the Energon Universe?
Saturday, October 19 – 3:00PM – 4:00PM
Javits Center Room 406.1G.I. JOE and Void Rivals from Skybound have taken over the comic book world and this is the only panel where you’ll discover what’s next! Superstars ROBERT KIRKMAN (Void Rivals), JORGE CORONA (TRANSFORMERS), JOSHUA WILLIAMSON (G.I. JOE), TOM REILLY (G.I. JOE), and SEAN MACKIEWICZ (SVP/Publisher, Skybound) will reveal huge surprises that you can’t afford to miss.
In addition, Skybound will hold a signing with Williamson and Reilly, as well as current Transformers artist Jorge Corona on Friday evening, where fans will have an opportunity to obtain an exclusive ashcan of the new G.I. Joe #1:
Midtown Comics (Times Square) Signing with Energon Universe Talent Joshua Williamson, Tom Reilly, and Jorge Corona
Friday, October 18 – 7:30PM – 9:00PM
200 W. 40th Street (corner of 7th Ave) · New York, NY 10018Yo Joe! Join creators Joshua Williamson (Writer, Duke, Cobra Commander, G.I. JOE), Tom Reilly (Artist, Duke, G.I. JOE), and Jorge Corona (Artist, TRANSFORMERS) for the second annual Energon Universe group signing at the famed Midtown Comics (Times Square). Limited quantities of a Midtown Comics exclusive variant of the G.I. JOE #1 NYCC Ashcan will be available for purchase for all attendees. Existing Skybound Insiders and newly joined fans who attend will receive 5,000 loyalty points.
Furthermore, Skybound will release two more exclusive items: a foil edition of the 40th anniversary reprint of Marvel’s The Transformers #1 (featuring Bill Sienkiewicz’s iconic cover), and the ashcan of the new G.I. Joe #1 with a Dreadnoks-themed foil cover:
They will be available to buy from eBay’s booth on the convention floor, and Shawn Kirkham‘s eBay page:
NYCC Exclusives: Shop Skybound Comics with Big Clutch & eBay Live
Trusted seller Shawn “Big Clutch” Kirkham will be selling limited and exclusive Skybound comics variants for top series TRANSFORMERS and G.I. JOE throughout the convention via his eBay Live Livestreams and on the show floor at the eBay booth #3001. Big Clutch will have limited quantities of the TRANSFORMERS #1 40th Anniversary Cover A by Bill Sienkiewicz with foil and the G.I. JOE #1 NYCC Ashcan with a Dreadnoks foil logo cover.
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