The M.A.S.K. #1 comic book Blind Bag from Skybound represents a notable return to the innovative concept of blind bags in the collectibles market, with implications for collectors and retailers alike.
Skybound is credited with igniting the blind bag phenomenon in the comic book sector, establishing a precedent with their groundbreaking release of Invincible: Battle Beast #1. This initial offering captivated collectors by including unique bonus comics that were often unexpected, such as an early reprint of Invincible/Spider-Man from Marvel’s Marvel Team-Up, creating an allure that few subsequent releases have matched.
This week, Skybound reintroduces this concept with the launch of M.A.S.K. #1, integrating the classic Hasbro action espionage toyline into the evolving Energon Universe. Anticipation is building among collectors as not all contents of the blind bags have been publicly revealed.
According to reports from Bleeding Cool, a select number of these blind bags will contain a new comic titled M.A.S.K. Origins #1, which delves into the backstory of the revamped M.A.S.K. team created by an impressive lineup: Joshua Williamson, Robert Kirkman, Andrea Milana, Dan Mora, Lee Loughridge, and Mike Spicer. It is worth noting that Robert Kirkman, renowned for his work on The Walking Dead and his current role in the Transformers franchise, is involved in shaping these origin stories. This unexpected inclusion enhances the intrigue surrounding this blind bag offering.
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(W) Dan Watters (A) Pye Parr, Pierluigi Casolino (CA) Various
NEW SERIES: THE NEXT PHASE OF THE ENERGON UNIVERSE STARTS HERE! The world is becoming a terrifying place. Matt Trakker needs your help saving it. Enter M.A.S.K. — a network of specialists recruited to respond to the next global emergency. At a moment’s notice, Trakker and his agents can deploy bleeding-edge technology that converts their vehicles and their drivers into the ultimate weapon. However, Miles Mayhem and V.E.N.O.M. are one step ahead in a secret arms race, scouring the globe for deadly weapons of various origins, ready to endanger humanity. M.A.S.K. is humanity’s last stand… but will Trakker’s own secrets jeopardize the mission? This significant new offering from powerhouse creators DAN WATTERS and PYE PARR launches one of the year’s most anticipated series, where all characters across the Energon Universe must unite to secure humanity’s future. The blind bags will offer a mix of all solicited M.A.S.K. #1 covers, labeled A-K, with varying degrees of rarity. Furthermore, there are rare SURPRISE variant covers connected to the Energon Universe to be found within the blind bags, though these covers will remain undisclosed until after the M.A.S.K. #1 launch.
Release Date: 6/10/2026 — Price: $5.99
Based on reporting by https://www.facebook.com/richard.james.johnston. Read the full story at https://bleedingcool.com/comics/inside-m-a-s-k-1-comic-book-blind-bag-from-skybound-spoilers/.