Image Comics shifts to Universal Distribution in Canada; Energon Universe booms
Key Questions
What distribution change is Image Comics making in Canada?
Image Comics is shifting from Lunar Distribution to Universal Distribution in Canada. This includes FCBD splits and Digiphile promotions to streamline operations.
What is the Energon Universe and its current status?
The Energon Universe features Skybound/Image comics like Transformers, G.I. Joe, MASK, and Void Rivals, now expanded to four ongoing series. It has driven toys growth since 2023.
How does Hasbro view the Skybound/Image comics partnership?
Hasbro is 'really thrilled' with the Transformers and G.I. Joe comics under Robert Kirkman, Image, and Skybound. The growth to four ongoing series highlights strong licensing expansion.
Drops Lunar for Universal; FCBD split, Digiphile promo; Hasbro praises Skybound/Image Transformers/GI Joe/MASK/Void Rivals (4 ongoings, toys growth since '23). Track distro shifts, Hasbro licensing expansion.
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Updated Apr 28, 2026