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Kirkman's Energon Universe Shocks Comic World
25 Sep
Summary
- Energon Universe has sold over 7.6 million units since launch.
- Transformers comic leads sales with 3.5 million units sold.
- The universe continues to grow, with sales showing upward trajectory.
Three years after its 2023 debut, Robert Kirkman's Energon Universe, featuring Transformers and G.I. Joe, has defied expectations to become a major publishing success. Initially worried about reader reception to a shared universe for these established Hasbro properties, Kirkman's Skybound has seen impressive results. The universe has sold over 7.6 million units, with Transformers comics being the standout performer, selling 3.5 million units.
The flagship Transformers comic has seen significant demand, with its first issue alone going through 14 printings and selling over 350,000 copies. This success has propelled the Energon Universe's trade paperbacks to become Skybound's second top-selling series, following Invincible. The publisher notes a rare upward sales trajectory for the franchise.
Kirkman, a longtime fan of Transformers and G.I. Joe, expressed his ambition to build a lasting universe akin to Marvel or DC. The strategy involved a unique pitch to Hasbro, highlighting a connected universe concept that has clearly resonated with fans, ensuring continued momentum for years to come.
