After 41 Years, Transformers Officially Rewrites Its Lore

Published Aug 11, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT Sam Fang primarily covers news for CBR, with over a decade of experience writing about entertainment and pop culture and degrees in both journalism and art. The Transformers franchise is set to shake up its lore in an exciting way later this year. A preview of Skybound's Transformers #36 gives fans a look at the new Superion — with a legendary Decepticon added to the mix. Transformers #36 will be released on Sept. 9, 2026, with a story by Robert Kirkman and Jason Howard. In it, the new Superion will make its long-awaited debut. "That’s right! In a move no one could have predicted, Thundercracker takes his place among the Aerialbots," Skybound's solicit teases. "They assemble just in time to... wait... what’s that sound? Could it be? COBRA-LA-LA-LA-LA-LA-LA-LA!" The issue marks the end of the ongoing story arc, setting the series up for a brand-new adventure. New Transformers Cover Art Teases a Decepticon Joining Superion Skybound and Image also unveiled cover art for Transformers #36, which gives fans their first look at Thundercracker's spot in the new Superion. The iconic blue character can be seen taking over as Superion's left arm, with the c...