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When Skybound announced M.A.S.K. would be joining the Energon Universe, fans immediately had questions. How would Matt Trakker and Miles Mayhem fit alongside Transformers, G.I. Joe, and Void Rivals? Out this week, we sat down with writer Dan Watters and artist Pye Parr to discuss updating the classic property, designing its iconic vehicles, and why M.A.S.K. offers a unique perspective within the larger Energon Universe.

We're running the full uncut interview, featuring even more discussion on cool cars, character dynamics, action sequences, and what readers can expect from the series moving forward.

Plus, we recap the biggest comics news of the week, share our favorite new releases, and much more.

NEWS

1. Absolute Catwoman #1 heads back to press as DC announces 'Absolute Cassandra Cain' one-shot
2. MAD celebrates 600 issues with new material, classic favorites, and Sergio Aragonés cover
3. Batman, Superman, and "Weird Al" Yankovic unite for DC's strangest team-up yet
4. Marvel launches 'Amazing Venom' starring Boomerang's symbiote-powered comeback
5. Marvel returns to the Mangaverse with five-part 25th anniversary event this September
6. Marvel Zombies returns this September with Punisher leading a desperate fight for survival
7. Spider-Woman's 50th anniversary special launches a darker new chapter for Jessica Drew
8. The Rolling Stones team up with Marvel for exclusive ‘Foreign Tongues’ vinyl collector series
9. David Colton's growing power takes center stage in new look at 'Avengers: Armageddon' #4 and 'Cap'
10. Dark Horse launches new oversized Marvel Black & White line with Barry Windsor-Smith's landmark Weapon X
11. Daniel Warren Johnson's 'Beta Ray Bill' gets oversized Artist's Edition in 2027
12. ROM joins the Energon Universe in surprise comic hidden inside 'M.A.S.K.' #1 blind bags
13. Mike Mignola returns to Hell with new two-issue Hellboy story alongside Cyrille Pomès
14. Shredder gets extended!

Our Top Books of the Week:

Dave:

1. Skate Ali #1 (Sam Humphries, Kelly Sue DeConnick, Natacha Bustos)
2. The Nice House by the Sea #10 (James Tynion IV, Alvaro Martinez Bueno)

Chris:​​

1. Tigress Island #4 (Patrick Kindlon, EPHK)
2. M.A.S.K. #1 (Dan Watters, Pye Parr)

Standout KAPOW moment of the week:

Chris: D’Orc #5 (Brett Bean) 

Dave: Jay & Silent Bob: Jays of Future Past #1 (Kevin Smith, Giuseppe Camuncoli)

TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK