IDW Editor-in-Chief Chris Ryall has tried to distract fans by posting the cover for Transformers Spotlight: Arcee. Lets just say it looks very creepy. The issue is out in February 2008.
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IDW March 08 Solicitations – Another Spotlight Announced
IDW Publishing’s releases for March 2008 have been announced and there are a couple of surprises. The first is the news that the next Spotlight issue after Spotlight: Grimlock is Spotlight: Mirage! The issue is written by George Strayton with art and the cover by Guido Guidi.
Spotlight Grimlock, which has already been announced, has a cover up at Comics Continuum but there is a MAJOR spoiler on that cover for the entire IDW series.
Continuing the Marvel UK reprinted material is Space Pirates #1 in IDW’s renamed Best of UK.
Finally, there is something different, with The Transformers: Focus On Decepticons. The “preview” issue, 24 pages for $3, looks at the evil Decepticons but also at stuff from the Movie sequel. Full solicitations can be found below:
THE TRANSFORMERS SPOTLIGHT: GRIMLOCK
Written by Simon Furman, art and cover by Marcelo Matere.
Presenting the first of two March-bound one-shots focusing on some of the best-loved (or loathed) characters from the Transformers Universe. The spotlight now falls on Grimlock, everyone’s favorite Dinobot! Once set on a course of action, Grimlock always sees it to the bitter end. But has he now gone too far? Branded a renegade and responsible for condemning his fellow Dinobots to a living death, this time there may be no way back!
32 pages, $3.99.
THE TRANSFORMERS SPOTLIGHT: MIRAGE
Written by George Strayton, art and cover by Guido Guidi.
The second one-shot tale this month showcasing the fan-favorite characters of the Transformers Universe. Stepping into the spotlight is the infiltrator Mirage, an Autobot who has long questioned his allegiances in the war against Megatron. But when a temporal accident suddenly shunts him into an alternate timeline, he finally gets the chance to experience life as a Decepticon. Will he embrace his newfound power and wipe out the last of the Autobots, or sacrifice everything to save them?
32 pages, $3.99.
TRANSFORMERS: BEST OF THE U.K.: SPACE PIRATES #1
Written by Simon Furman, art by Dan Reed, cover by Robby Musso.
Continuing reprints of the best Transformers epics from across the pond! In the debut issue of this latest series, when a space-time rift materializes near the Quintesson homeworld, its merciless warriors set off to establish a new home planet — and their target is Cybertron! Written by Cybertronian stalwart Simon Furman, with art by Dan Reed, and a new cover recreating an old scene by Robby Musso.
32 pages, $3.99.
THE TRANSFORMERS: FOCUS ON DECEPTICONS!
Written by Shane McCarthy and Neil Kleid, art by Nick Roche and more, cover by Don Figueroa.
Starscream. Thundercracker. Skywarp. Shockwave. And, of course, their terrifying leaderŠ the Decepticons represent the greatest threat in the history of Earth — and now they’re about to make their move. What are their plans? What will it mean for fate of mankind? And where are the Autobots, sworn defenders against Megatron’s menace? IDW Publishing is set to unveil a globe-shattering Transformers event that will explode across comics pages this spring, and this specially-priced sneak peek features preview art, behind-the-scenes interviews, design sketches, information on the Decepticons of the upcoming Movie Sequel series and more!
24 pages, $2.99.
Simon Furman Talks on Spotlight Grimlock
In his latest entry on his blog, Simon Furman has posted some teaser information on his favourite character’s spotlight issue, Grimlock. He has hinted that the comic plans a part in setting up one of 2008’s big ‘events’. The issue is released in March 2008 with art by Marcelo Matere and Simon on the writing duties.
TF Animated Volumes 3 & 4 Covers
Coming in 2008: 1
OK, I’m not sure what to write here as there is very little to write about. IDW Publishing Editor-in-Chief Chris Ryall has posted a thread on the IDW boards with the subject title “1” and a poster with the Decepticon logo and the words “Swear Allegiance” underneath.
All we know is that the movie Decepticon logo is being used
Simon Furman Q & A Volume 2
The second set of 20 questions have been sent to Simon Furman, and he has answered them, providing some spoilers, but also some teasers for future comics. The first 15 have been placed on IDW’s forums, whilst the last 5 can be found on Simon’s own blog.
IDW Publishing Releases 12/12/07
More Transformers comics have been released today from IDW Publishing. Continuing the 4 issue saga, Beast Wars: The Ascending Issue #3 is out, along with three books with reprinted material; Transformers Magazine Issue #4, Best of UK: Dinobots Issue #4 (from the Marvel UK catalogue), and the Megatron Origin TPB, which series as an origin story for IDW’s G1 universe.
What Do You Want In Transformers The Ark Volume 2?
With the apparent success of Transformers The Ark earlier this year, IDW Publishing are planning on a second volume with more original character models from the TV show and comics.
The collection will contain over 200 pages with stuff from Headmasters, Masterforce, Victory, Zone, Studio Ox designs, advertisements and much more. The book is due in the summer of 2008, but IDW want your suggestions for what you would like to see.
Hopefully the success of this book will lead to similar projects involving other Transformers series.
Transformers Animated Comic First Look
Comics News International have posted the first pages from IDW Publishing’s Transformers Animated comic series. The first issue, Transformers: Animated Vol. 1, is due out in January 2008 and is an adaptation of the 70 minute movie. The comic is made using screen captures from the actual cartoon and the script.
No More Revelations
Simon Furman has posted some juicey information in the comments section of his blog on the title of the next Transformers story arc title:
Right now, writing-wise, I’ve just finished up on the outline/overview for the next big story arc, and it’s NOT ‘Revelation.’ Boy I love to tease.
This could mean a few things, like a new Stormbringer like story that happens at the same time or is needed before Revelations or it could just mean a complete name change altogether.
