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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.
Well here’s your chance.
The masterminds behind the “Transformers: Mosaic,” in partnership with Chris Ryall, Publisher/Editor-in-Chief of IDW Publishing, are running a competition for all Transformers artists, which gives them the chance to be considered for providing a variant cover to an upcoming Transformers comic produced by IDW Publishing.
Excited yet? Good, you should be.
So how does it work?
Step 1: Email your full name to Next.Tf.Cover.Artist@gmail.com by the end of December, 2007.
Step 2: On the first of January 2008, you will be emailed the name of the Transformer you are to provide a “cover” for.
Step 3: You have until February first to submit your work.
Step 4: Once all entries are in, they will be divided into groups based on characters used.
Step 5: All entries will be displayed on the IDW forums ( http://forum.idwpublishing.com/viewforum.php?f=2) and voting will commence. Voting will be open for 2 weeks.
Step 6: Once voting is complete, the top 3 artists from each group will be contacted and given another character to prepare a cover for and another month to complete.
Step 7: The second round of entries will be posted on IDW forums and voting will once again be carried out.
Step 8: Once voting on the second round is complete, the names and contact details of the top three artists will be given to Chris Ryall, who will work through the final process.
Things you need to know.
1. There is no guarantee that this will lead to paid work for IDW
2. All work should be submitted in line-art only, no colors allowed.
3. Be creative, designs can either be classic or your own redesign.
4. Voting can only be done by members of the IDW forum, and yes, you can vote for yourself.
So, if you think you’ve got what it takes, step up and prove it!
With Simon Furman’s latest blog entry focusing on the release of Titan’s Transformers UK #6 on 6th December, he has let slip some information on the all-but-confirmed Transformers Spotlight: Grimlock, coming next year.
Marcelo Matere has been mentioned to be doing the artwork for this latest Spotlight, as well as the art on UK#6.
Story is by me, art is by the ever-wonderful Marcelo Matere (Transformers Spotlight: Soundwave and the upcoming Transformers Spotlight: Grimlock).
Paramount Home Entertainment have finally released Transformers on DVD and HD DVD in the UK today in a range of different packages.
On DVD, there are the regular packages as well as some store exclusives. The 1 disc and 2 disc editions can be bought at all good DVD stores. Play.com have the Steelbook exclusive 2 disc set with the Target comic, HMV have the Optimus Prime transforming 2 disc set packaging and Asda have the 1 disc set with the Wal-Mart animated prequel.
There is also the HD DVD set with all the same special features as other regions.
All DVDs are region 2 PAL formatted and are rated 12 by the BBFC. The HD DVD set is region free and again rated 12.
IDW Publishing have confirmed this weeks releases, with some old and new Transformers titles.
IDW’s solicitations for February 2008 have been released and there are plenty of Transformers titles, including The Transformers Spotlight: Arcee, Transformers Spotlight Volume 2 TPB, collecting Soundwave, Kup, Galvatron, Optimus Prime and Ramjet together, The Transformers Devastation #6, the final issue in the series, The Transformers Beast Wars: Sourcebook #4 and Beast Wars: The Ascending TPB.
The full release can be found at Comics Continuum.
Updated covers will be revealed closer to the release date.
Simon Furman’s latest blog entry teases us on information for The Transformers Devastation #6, the final issue in this story arc. Of course, there are bound to be spoilers.
Issue #6 is out in February 08 with art by E.J. Su.
The first images of IDW Publishing’s The Transformers: Premiere Edition Volume 1. The hardback collection is as tall as Movie Optimus Prime Voice Changer Helmet and contains Transformers Infiltration, Stormbringer, Escalation and the first five Spotlight issues. There is currently no news on any extras within the collection.
Here are the pictures:
Book with FAB Starscream
Comparison with Movie Optimus Prime Voice Changer Helmet and a look at the spine
The back cover, without dust cover and inside the cover
For all of you who are currently enjoying Transformers Devastation and are eagerly waiting for issue #3 later this month, Nick Roche has a gift for you. He has kindly provided a page from that issue for you to enjoy, which contains spoilers . Nick will be taking over the artistic duties for issue 3 in the absence of E. J. Su.
Simon Furman has also chipped in and provided some dialogue for the page:
SFX: VA-DAAAM!
1) RATCHET: HN!
2) 2 (LINK): SO MUCH FOR MY SANGUINE OPTIMISM.
3) JIMMY: NOW WHAT?
4) PARAMEDIC: I’M SORRY, JIMMY, I REALLY AM. NOW…
5) DIALOG PNL: “… NOTHING.”
UPDATE: Chris Ryall has also posted some new previews this time from issues 3, 4 and 5. As mentioned earlier, issue 3 is done by Nick Roche, with issue 4 by Robby Musso and issue 5 marks the return of E.J. Su.
With little known about IDW’s 2008 Transformers line-up, apart from 5 more Spotlights, the continuation of Devastation and the sequel, Revelation, the unknown prospect continues with Shane McCarthy posting on his website that he is hard at work on a new Transformers project.
Shane is a freelance writer who has worked for DC and Dark Horse Comics, having contributed to some Batman comics. It isn’t clear if his project is a new series or part of IDW’s ongoing arcs.
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