Void Rivals #1
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Void Rivals #1

Writer: Robert Kirkman Artist: Matheus Lopes Publisher: Image Comics Release Date: June 14, 2023 Cover Price: $3.99 Critic Reviews: 11 User Reviews: 50
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The blockbuster OBLIVION SONG team of ROBERT KIRKMAN & LORENZO DE FELICI debut the biggest new comic book series of 2023 with the launch of AN ALL-NEW SHARED UNIVERSE and a SURPRISE you won't see coming!  
  
War rages around the Sacred Ring, where the last remnants of two worlds have collapsed around a black hole in a never-ending war.  
  
However, when pilot Darak and his rival Solila both crash on a desolate planet, these two enemies must find a way to escape together. But are they alone on this strange planet? And what dark forces await that threaten the entir more

  • 10
    COMICON - Olly MacNamee Jun 15, 2023

    Waking up after crash landing on a deserted lifeless planet only to find your sworn enemy also lost in space is no-one's idea of a good time. But, Robert Kirkman and Lorenzo De Felici make it work by delivering a very up close and personal tale of survival, overcoming prejudices and sparking the start of a possible great new friendship in ‘Void Rivals' #1. Oh, and Transformers too. Read Full Review

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    ComicsOnline - Matt Sernaker Jun 14, 2023

    We live in an age of spoilers. Do yourself a favor and call your Local Comic Store to ask them to pull a copy of Void Rivals #1. Read this on your own as soon as possible so you can have the full experience. Void Rivals is start of something big in the comic world, and I'm thankful that the surprises weren't revealed in advance.  Read Full Review

  • 10
    Gonkbonk - Javier Reyes Jun 16, 2023

    Void Rivals quickly establishes itself as an exciting story with interesting characters set within a beloved shared universe. Read Full Review

  • 10
    Comic Watch - Anthony Bergamini Jun 14, 2023

    Void Rivals #1 is more than just an entry point for the new Energon Universe, serving as an excellent example of how characters provide a better story than anything else. The art team knocks it out of the park, with vast, open landscapes looking beautiful in every panel. Read Full Review

  • 9.0
    Comic Book Revolution - Kevin Lainez Jun 12, 2023

    Robert Kirkman and Lorenzo De Felici deliver a comic book with compelling characters and a storyline that is made better by an ending that leaves you excited to read the next issue as soon as possible. Void Rivals #1 is comic book you do not want to miss out on reading. Read Full Review

  • 9.0
    AIPT - David Brooke Jun 14, 2023

    Void Rivals is an intriguing comic that takes a bold swing at introducing a significant new Skybound property. For that alone, this issue is exciting, but you'll likely be wishing for a bit more when the issue reaches its "to be continued" moment. Read Full Review

  • 9.0
    Capes & Tights - Justin Soderberg Jun 14, 2023

    The unlikely alliance between Darak and Solila is a nice touch. Although they are bitter rivals, they must learn to work together if they want to survive on the desolate planet they've found themselves on. The tension between the two characters is palpable, and you're never quite sure if they'll be able to overcome their differences. Read Full Review

  • 8.5
    Comical Opinions - Gabriel Hernandez Jun 14, 2023

    VOID RIVALS #1 conjures an updated version of Enemy Mine (1985) with two marooned enemies forced to work together to survive. Kirkman's writing is on-point, giving the familiar tale a fresh coat of paint, and the twist reveal is worth the price of admission. Read Full Review

  • 8.0
    Henchman-4-Hire - Sean Ian Mills Jun 17, 2023

    As the launch of a big, new combined universe, it doesn't offer much. But as a standalone comic about new characters and a new conflict, written by one of the modern day greats, Void Rivals is really darn entertaining. Read Full Review

  • 8.0
    Lotusland Comics - Hank Rea Jun 20, 2023

    As for 'Void Rivals', it may be a Trojan horse for the exciting team-up of two beloved franchises but it stands on its own as an entertaining first issue created with superior execution by a passionate creative team. Read Full Review

  • 7.0
    GWW - Brian Villar Jun 16, 2023

    Overall, Void Rivals is a great start to the Energon Universe. By using a standalone series as the starting point, it gives the creators control over when and how to introduce different characters. By focusing on Darak and Solila, we become invested in their story, and the Jetfire cameo doesn't detract from the overall narrative. The main concern still remains how much involvement Image characters will have and their role in the universe. Read Full Review

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