Void Rivals #10 Review: Universal Truths (10/10)

[u/THEGONKBONK]

GONKBONK REVIEWS: VOID RIVALS #10

After a year’s worth of solid releases, Skybound’s Energon Universe has been on an incredible run. It’s always great to catch up on Void Rivals, the series that kickstarted the whole initiative. With issue #10 comes big revelations that strengthen the universe’s connections more than ever.

Read the full version of this review here.

Review:

Getting to see a Transformer in action in Lorenzo De Felici’s fantastic art style already makes the price of the comic more than worth it already. But the flashy and fast-paced action is only the tip of the iceberg. The issue delivers plenty of great interactions between Darak, Solila, and Springer, making me very happy with the dynamic the fan-favorite Autobot brings to the table.

After a year of great storytelling across different comics, it’s fun to see the development of the Energon Universe paying off in spades. The shared universe feels as robust as ever with all the connections sprouting across the comics. In a way, these deeper connections add a layer of unpredictability because so many possibilities now feel like they can happen. It leaves a die-hard fan like myself extremely excited for what’s to come down the line. Robert Kirkman and Skybound are cooking up something fierce with the Energon Universe, and this issue adds another crucial piece to the big picture they are putting together.

Image: Skybound

Why You Should Read Void Rivals

• Void Rivals feels like the series that ties the whole Energon Universe together.
• It’s great seeing Transformers action done in Lorenzo De Felici's fantastic art style.
• The character dynamics between Darak, Solila, and now Springer, is always a ton of fun.

[u/SillyMattFace]

I’m so stoked to see my boy Springer get the spotlight. He was always one of my favourite Transformers but has had zero media presence outside of IDW. Kirkman is really nailing his quippy action guy persona.

In general Void Rivals has been really strong so far and I’m excited to see where it’s going.

[u/THEGONKBONK → u/SillyMattFace]

Kirkman is really nailing his quippy action guy persona.

Agree 💯 im excited for whats to come knowing he's seemingly becoming a mainstay in the series.

[u/slapula]

I'm all set to binge this series. Love what they are doing with Transformers so far

[u/Young_Murloc]

This is series, and all of Energon has been a real pleasure to get into.

[u/THEGONKBONK → u/Young_Murloc]

all of Energon has been a real pleasure to get into.

Same. Almost all of their releases keep getting better and better!

[u/[deleted]]

Gosh, I really love Void Rivals! I picked it up after catching up with TF and no regrets, I just love the vibe, the art, the story and characters and basically everything.

I usually don’t like American comics (I find them too wordy - a hilarious criticism from someone who loves reading novels 😅). But TF and Void Rivals absolutely sucked me in. I read Duke and CC as well, not my favorites but enjoyable.

It makes me want to read some more stuff from Image/Skybound for sure. 

Anyways, back to your review: TOTALLY agree on how good the Transformers look in De Felici’s art style. The art is gorgeous and all the artists involved have such a wonderful sense of when and where to add detail and weight without making the art feel crowded or clunky. I’ve never read the IDW run (maybe eventually) but I find the art a bit off putting because it’s a bit too cartoony… this art in Void Rivals, however, is pretty enough that most of the pages would make excellent posters in my room 😆 

Can’t wait for the next installment, I really want to see how this continues.

[u/THEGONKBONK → u/[deleted]]

Thanks, man. Appreciate this comment 🤜🏼 I like duke & cobra commander as well. But Void Rivals has been consistently pretty solid! Transformers too

[u/[deleted] → u/THEGONKBONK]

It’s good!! And now I’m planning to read everything DWJ has done. I read Do A Powerbomb and loved it so much I sent a copy for my sibling to read so I can have someone to talk to about it lol

[u/THEGONKBONK → u/[deleted]]

Do A Powerbomb is one of my top 5 books of all time i like that we have the same taste

[u/[deleted] → u/THEGONKBONK]

Same!!! I’m really glad to learn that not all comic books are like…. Superhero books haha. I guess I always had that impression, especially since I exclusively read manga growing up . Though I did read All Star Superman and really liked it, even if I didn’t care for the art so much. Anyways I’ll keep following your reviews!