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.
What to buy
01
Void Rivals Volumes 1–5
The first 30 issues of Void Rivals.
02
Transformers Volumes 1–5
The first 30 issues of Transformers.
03
Duke, Cobra Commander, Scarlett, and Destro
Four setup books introducing the G.I. Joe and Cobra sides of the universe.
04
G.I. Joe Volumes 1–3
The ongoing G.I. Joe series through issue #18.
05
Loose issues and specials
Add the issues after each latest collection, the Energon Universe specials, and M.A.S.K. #1 onward.
ESTIMATED PUBLISHER COVER PRICE$348–$360 estimated cover-price range
Check current availability on Amazon The exact total depends on special-issue pricing and whether a newly released collection replaces loose issues.
What to read, in order
- Begin with Void Rivals Vol. 1, then Transformers Vol. 1.
- Read Duke, then Cobra Commander.
- Continue with Void Rivals Vol. 2 and Transformers Vol. 2 in either order.
- Read Scarlett and Destro before beginning the ongoing G.I. Joe series.
- Place the Energon Universe specials at their publication points.
- Continue each independent series in number order.
- When a crossover begins, alternate its chapters by publication date.
- Add M.A.S.K. after the 2025 Energon Universe Special, then follow it monthly.
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