With less than two weeks until New York Comic Con, comic book publishers are gearing up as we speak to unveil some major announcements. To whit, Skybound has revealed its lineup of NYCC panels and events from October 8-11.
Unsurprisingly, the Energon Universe will have a major presence. It’s worth noting that the publisher is teasing the announcement of a new comics line during the Skybound Comics: Vision for the Future on Friday. Let the fan speculation begin!
The full slate of NYCC ’26 Skybound panels and signings is below.
PANELS
Skybound Comics: Vision for the Future
Friday, October 9 from 4:00pm – 4:45pm | Javits Center North-Room 406.3
Skybound has supercharged Transformers, Invincible, and Universal Monsters to new heights in comics and are now revealing a new slate that will have everyone talking. Join an exciting lineup of Stephen Graham Jones (The Buffalo Hunter Hunter), Leandro Fernández (The Old Guard), Tate Brombal (Everything Dead and Dying), Matt Emmons (The Council of Frogs), Doug Mahnke (Batman: The Man Who Laughs) and Ben Abernathy (Executive Editor, Skybound) as they unveil the future of Skybound, and trust us, you won’t want to miss this! Moderated by Skybound Editorial Director Alex Antone.
Transformers & G.I. Joe: What’s Next for the Energon Universe Comics?
Saturday, October 10 from 11:15am – 12:15pm | Javits Center North-Room 406.2
The Energon Universe in chaos! Join superstars Robert Kirkman (Void Rivals, Transformers), Dan Watters (M.A.S.K.), Tom Reilly (G.I. Joe), Jason Howard (Transformers), and Conor Hughes (Void Rivals) as they unveil what the future holds for Skybound and Hasbro’s record-breaking shared universe featuring Transformers, G.I. Joe, Void Rivals, and M.A.S.K. Moderated by Skybound Executive Editor Ben Abernathy.
OFF-SITE SIGNINGS
Midtown Comics Signing with Energon Universe & G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero / Tomb Raider Comics Talent
Friday, October 9 from 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Midtown Comics Times Square, 200 W 40th Street (corner of 7th Avenue) New York, NY 10018
Join the all-star lineup of creative talent Kyle Higgins (Artist, G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero/Tomb Raider), Dan Watters (Writer, M.A.S.K.), Tom Reilly (Artist, G.I. Joe, Duke), Andrea Milana (Artist, G.I. Joe, Cobra Commander), Jason Howard (Artist, Transformers), Conor Hughes (Artist, Void Rivals) and Ben Abernathy (Executive Editor, Energon Universe) for the fourth annual Energon Universe group signing at the iconic Midtown Comics Times Square, now also including G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero / Tomb Raider.
