Robert Kirkman’s Skybound Unveils ‘M.A.S.K.’ Comic Book

Hollywood Reporter

by Borys Kit

February 20, 2026

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Robert Kirkman’s Skybound Entertainment is reviving the iconic 1980s toyline M.A.S.K. with a brand-new comic book series. Written by Dan Watters (known for *Batman: Dark Patterns*) and illustrated by Pye Parr (creator of *New Gods*), the ongoing series will explore the high-tech, action-packed world of Mobile Armored Strike Kommand. The announcement was made at ComicsPro 2024 in Glendale, Calif., with the first issue set to release through Image Comics on June 3, 2026. M.A.S.K. originally hit toy stores and pop culture in the 1980s, featuring fast cars, powered masks, and high-tech weapons. While it never reached the same level of success as Transformers or G.I. Joe, it still spawned a Saturday morning cartoon, comics, and a video game. Skybound’s relaunch marks its return to prominence, fitting into their Energon Universe—a multimedia initiative that has already revitalized properties like *Transformers* and *G.I. Joe* into best-selling hits. The new series will follow Matt Trakker, leader of M.A.S.K., as he faces off against V.E.N.O.M., a shadowy organization seeking to weaponize the planet. The story combines nostalgia with fresh

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Originally published on Hollywood Reporter on 2/20/2026