You know that Q & A thread that Chris Ryall started (if you didn’t, I mentioned it right below this news post!), he is also giving out bits of art here and there. For your enjoyment, here are the two covers for Beast Wars #2.
Thanks Chris!
Auto Assembly 2009 Early Bird Ticket Discounts Extended!
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Megan Fox not on the market again?
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Transformers 2 – Transformers Revenge of the Fallen – Trailer
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Ask Chris Ryall Anything
IDW Editor-in-Chief Chris Ryall, is having another of his ask me anything (well almost anything) threads on the IDW message boards. So far, there are 11 pages of questions, answers and annoying hints for future IDW Transformers comic stuff.
Here are some of the best from just page 1 (of 11 so far).
Q. Can you tell us any more about IDW’s involvement with the DVD release of the Transformers, or when it might be coming out?
A. Let me jump on the first few of these while I can. I can tell you the DVD is slated to come out in November, but I don’t know what date. And I can tell you that the version sold at Target here in the states will come with an all-new 22-page Prequel comic written by me (all by my lonesome this time), with art by Don and Andrew Wildman. It features Starscream and some other Decepticons, and even a character that didn’t make it into the movie itself, Wreckage. This time, I had no Simon to fall back on, so I hope it works…
Q. Do the Spotlights continue after Spotlight Optimus Prime?
A. Yessir. One coming in November. Not written by Simon Furman (or me or Nick or Eric). Oooh!
Q. Are there any Ideas for a future Evolutions Title?
A. Not right now. The movie and surrounding projects have sort of taken over the spots for alternate TF realities right now. But I do hope to get back to those in ’08.
Q. Please force Hasbro at gunpoint to make a Stormbringer Thunderwing toy. Please. I’ll be good.
A. I know Simon, Don, and I would absolutely love that…
If you would like to submit your question and or the others, head on over to the IDW message boards now.
Simon Furman Blog: FUTURE’S PAST
With the release of IDW’s The Transformers Spotlight: Galvatron, written by Simon Furman, the man himself has commented on how the issue fits into the larger picture of the IDW-verse and why Galvatron is more than meets the eye. Here is the bit that may be of some interest to you non comic lovers
“However, this Galvatron is NOT IDW Megatron in a new body. In fact, he pre-dates IDW Megatron (currently strutting his formative stuff in the excellent Megatron Origin series) by some way.”
The full blog can be found here.
IDW Previews: Movie Adaptation #4, Magazine #1 & Spotlight: Galvatron
IDW Publishing have released previews for this weeks releases. First up is Transformers Movie Adaptation #4, the fourth and final issue of the live action movie adaptation. Next is Transformers Magazine #1, a collection of Transformers comics from the last 23 years, great for anyone who is just starting with the Transformers comics. Finally there is The Transformers Spotlight: Galvatron, the single issue for focuses on Galvatron and sets up his involvement in IDW’s Transformers comic universe.
All previews can be found here.
IDW Preview: Spotlght: Galvatron
IDW Publishing have put up a 5 page preview of Transformers Spotlight: Galvatron and the four covers that will be available.
The images can be found here.
IDW previews – Movie Adaptation #2 & Target: 2006 #3
This weeks releases from IDW Publishing are Transformers Movie Adaptation #2, the second part (of 4) of the live action movie and The Transformers Target 2006 #3, the reprint of Marvel UK’s epic story.
The five page previews and covers can be found here.
Orbital Comics (UK) Review
Last Saturday, Chris Ryall, Simon Furman, and Nick Roche visited to Orbital Comics in London, signing merchandise, giving away plot teasers and generally being a lot of fun. There are a couple of reports and photos of the 2 hour activity
IDW Preview – TF Devastation #1
IDW Publishing have put up a 5 page preview on their website of Transformers Devastation Issue #1. The images are only of the uncoloured pencils, but are a nice teaser for the 6 issue series which starts in September and continues the story from Escalation.
Check it out here.
IDW Comic Previews
IDW publishing have places a preview for the adaptation of The Transformers movie. 5 pages of exceptionally well-drawn bliss.
In a similar vein, for those who prefer their robots blocky and bright purple, Galvatron has an impressive preview for his Spotlight.
Simon Furman Blog Update: Script Wrap
Simon Furman has a new blog entry and some teasing info about his latest script, Transformers Devastation #2. As always, he doesn’t give anything away but gives clues to what might be happening:
Finally, my post-script digressions on Transformers Devastation #2 (first promised a few weeks back I know!). My excuse is, having trailered Devastation as a whole, I wanted a bit of breathing space before I launched into issue #2.
The rest can be read here.
