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Energon Universe reading order

How to read the complete Energon Universe

A practical collected-edition reading order for Void Rivals, Transformers, G.I. Joe, M.A.S.K., and the Energon Universe specials.

THE SHORT ANSWERBegin with Void Rivals Vol. 1 and Transformers Vol. 1. Add the four G.I. Joe setup miniseries before the ongoing G.I. Joe series, then follow the monthly titles in publication order at crossovers.

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What to read, in order

  1. Begin with Void Rivals Vol. 1, then Transformers Vol. 1.
  2. Read Duke, then Cobra Commander.
  3. Continue with Void Rivals Vol. 2 and Transformers Vol. 2 in either order.
  4. Read Scarlett and Destro before beginning the ongoing G.I. Joe series.
  5. Place the Energon Universe specials at their publication points.
  6. Continue each independent series in number order.
  7. When a crossover begins, alternate its chapters by publication date.
  8. Add M.A.S.K. after the 2025 Energon Universe Special, then follow it monthly.

What comes next

Void Rivals, Transformers, G.I. Joe, and M.A.S.K. are the current branches to continue.

More starting points

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