Another Comic Review - An Energon Universe Podcast

This week Jesse and TFG1Mike are breaking down Image Comics G.I. Joe #23, where Risk finds himself trapped in a nightmare fueled by Energon while Stalker, Baroness, Destro, Mercer, and Chameleon fight to survive Fear is the weapon... and no one is safe. What did we think? Tune in to find out!IntroductionsG.I. Joe #23 by Williamson, Milana, Loughridge and WootonQuick SynopsisQuick rundownThoughts and review?PreviewsPlugsSIgn-offYou can find this podcast at anothercomicreview.comEmail us at: anothercomicreview@gmail.com - we will read your questions/comments on the showYou can find Jesse on YouTube at youtube.com/matrix_primeYou can find more of TFG1Mike at https://geekcastradio.com/Please joint us on Discord, we would love to talk and interact with you! You can find our server at: https://discord.gg/m5vZdAwpAD

M.A.S.K. is back! This week we're reviewing Image Comics' M.A.S.K. #1, the long-awaited return of Matt Trakker, Miles Mayhem, and the transforming vehicles that defined a generation. From high-speed chases and covert operations to shocking twists and franchise reinventions, we explore this new take on the classic 1980s property. Is this the comeback M.A.S.K. fans have been waiting for?Join us as we break down all the action, surprises, and implications of the latest chapter in the Energon Universe!IntroductionsM.A.S.K. #1 by Dan Watters, Pye Parr, Pierluigi Casolino and Rus WootonQuick SynopsisQuick rundownThoughts and review?Teasers for upcoming issuesPlugsSIgn-offIntroductionsM.A.S.K. #1 by Dan Watters, Pye Parr, Pierluigi Casolino and Rus WootonQuick SynopsisQuick rundownThoughts and review?Teasers for upcoming issuesPlugsSIgn-offYou can find this podcast at anothercomicreview.comEmail us at: anothercomicreview@gmail.com - we will read your questions/comments on the showYou can find Jesse on YouTube at youtube.com/matrix_primeYou can find more of TFG1Mike at https://geekcastradio.com/Please joint us on Discord, we would love to talk and interact with you! You can find our server at: https://discord.gg/m5vZdAwpAD

In this episode of Another Comic Review, we dive into Transformers #33—where the war for Cybertron enters a new phase. As Elita Prime struggles to wield the power of the Matrix, Shockwave launches a devastating assault that leaves Autobots falling and battle lines redrawn. Meanwhile, Hot Rod and Springer finally return from their adventures in Void Rivals with a much-needed Energon supply, Optimus continues to grapple with life after the Matrix, and a shocking discovery beneath the Pacific Ocean hints at major revelations to come. Oh, and if you thought you'd seen the last of Starscream... think again.Join us as we break down all the action, surprises, and implications of the latest chapter in the Energon Universe!IntroductionsTransformers #33 by Robert Kirman, Jason Howard, Mike Spicer and Rus WootonQuick SynopsisQuick rundownThoughts and review?Teasers for upcoming issuesPlugsSIgn-offYou can find this podcast at anothercomicreview.comEmail us at: anothercomicreview@gmail.com - we will read your questions/comments on the showYou can find Jesse on YouTube at youtube.com/matrix_primeYou can find more of TFG1Mike at https://geekcastradio.com/You can find more of TheUnevenflow at https://upnerd.captivate.fm/Please joint us on Discord, we would love to talk and interact with you! You can find our server at: https://discord.gg/m5vZdAwpAD

Stop the presses! What is this? Image Comics snuck in a super secret comic in the Mask #1 blind bags? Yep! Who is this mystery protagonist name ROM, and what is Carpet? I'm not sure, but after reading it, I like what I see. Let's jump in!IntroductionsROM #1 by Kirkman, De Felici, Lopes and WootonQuick SynopsisQuick rundownThoughts and review?PlugsSIgn-offYou can find this podcast at anothercomicreview.comEmail us at: anothercomicreview@gmail.com - we will read your questions/comments on the showYou can find Jesse on YouTube at youtube.com/matrix_primePlease joint us on Discord, we would love to talk and interact with you! You can find our server at: https://discord.gg/m5vZdAwpAD

This is it, the conclusion to the Quintesson War. Where do things go from here for our protagonists? Was this worth the wait? What about the arc in general, was it worth the read? All this and more in this episode.IntroductionsVoid Rivals #30 by Kirkman, Bressan, Cunniffe and WootonQuick SynopsisQuick rundownThoughts and review?PreviewsPlugsSIgn-offYou can find this podcast at anothercomicreview.comEmail us at: anothercomicreview@gmail.com - we will read your questions/comments on the showYou can find Jesse on YouTube at youtube.com/matrix_primeYou can find more of TFG1Mike at https://geekcastradio.com/Please joint us on Discord, we would love to talk and interact with you! You can find our server at: https://discord.gg/m5vZdAwpAD

Jesse and TFG1Mike leave the silent missions behind to go gazing into a crystal ball with Risk. Not sure if this is a job for G.I. Joe, or one better suited for the Ghostbusters, but let's dive in and find out!IntroductionsG.I. Joe #22 by Williamson, Milana, Loughridge and WootonQuick SynopsisQuick rundownThoughts and review?PreviewsPlugsSIgn-offYou can find this podcast at anothercomicreview.comEmail us at: anothercomicreview@gmail.com - we will read your questions/comments on the showYou can find Jesse on YouTube at youtube.com/matrix_primeYou can find more of TFG1Mike at https://geekcastradio.com/Please joint us on Discord, we would love to talk and interact with you! You can find our server at: https://discord.gg/m5vZdAwpAD

In this episode of Another Comic Review, we dive into Transformers #32—where Elita Prime and her new band of Autobots return to Cybertron, only to be confronted by Shockwave and his new army of Decepticons. It's an all out brawl, but is it worth the read? And is that any way to treat the matrix? I guess if it results in a magic sword, maybe? IntroductionsTransformers #32 by Robert Kirman, Jason Howard, Mike Spicer and Rus WootonQuick SynopsisQuick rundownThoughts and review?Teasers for upcoming issuesPlugsSIgn-offYou can find this podcast at anothercomicreview.comEmail us at: anothercomicreview@gmail.com - we will read your questions/comments on the showYou can find Jesse on YouTube at youtube.com/matrix_primeYou can find more of TFG1Mike at https://geekcastradio.com/You can find more of TheUnevenflow at https://upnerd.captivate.fm/Please joint us on Discord, we would love to talk and interact with you! You can find our server at: https://discord.gg/m5vZdAwpAD

Jesse is flying solo this week, diving headfirst into the Free Comic Book Day Energon Universe 2026 Special—and it’s stacked.Featuring FOUR action-packed stories from M.A.S.K., Transformers, Void Rivals, and G.I. Joe, this special is loaded with high-stakes moments and must-see reveals.Is it worth grabbing a copy? Let’s jump in and find out.