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With Transformers Spotlight: Wheelie being confirmed for a June 2008 release, everybody is asking the question: “Will he be as annoying as before?”. Writer for the issue Simon Furman with a post on his blog titled “SCRIPT (W)RAP, ARTIST OVERLAP”, which has probably scared most people away.
The most interesting thing in the post is that there will be an explanation to why he rhymes and a big teaser for the stories coming in 2009.
IDW Publishing have released their comic solicitations for June 2008 and with it comes lots of Transformers titles, new and old.
After the announcements this week about Transformers Revelations, comes the confirmation that Transformers Spotlight: Cyclonus is coming. The title is likely to change to include the “Revelations” title. Also being released in the IDW G1 universe is Transformers Spotlight: Wheelie, the 15th Spotlight issue. The cover also features another character, so beware of spoilers.
Next are two Transformers movie titles, Transformers Movie Sequel: The Reign of Starscream #3, continuing the official comic book sequel to the movie and Transformers Movie Prequel Special, which collectors together the Theatre exclusive comic that was sponsored by Target and the DVD exclusive comic that was available at Target, Play.com and in some other countries.
There is also some more reprinted Marvel material, Transformers Best of the UK: Space Pirates #4 and 3 different Art of books.
Transformers Spotlight: Cyclonus
Simon Furman (w); E.J. Su (a); Su, Nick Roche (c)The REVELATIONS CYCLE starts here! Continuing the titanic story from the epic events of Transformers: Devastation, a quartet of senses-shattering Spotlight issues unfold, laying bare two years worth of secrets behind the Decepticon invasion of Earth! With a showcase on the legendary CYCLONUS, the Final Phase begins! Continued in the interconnected future Spotlights featuring SIDESWIPE, HARDHEAD, and DOUBLEDEALER, four climaxes to the Transformers saga instead of one! From the mind of TRANSFORMERS uber-scribe Simon Furman, and art by fan-favorite Transformers illustrator E.J. Su (Devastation). Also, see the next page for a second Spotlight this month, independent of the Revelations Cycle, giving proper due to one of the most overlooked of all TRANSFORMERS…
*2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio.
*Retailers: See your order form for a special incentive
FC • 32 pages • $3.99Transformers Movie Sequel: The Reign of Starscream #3
Chris Mowry, Chris Ryall (w); Alex Milne (a); Alex Milne, James Raiz (c)The official continuation of the blockbuster TRANSFORMERS movie continues here!
Co-writers Chris Ryall (Transformers Movie Prequel) and Chris Mowry, along with artist Alex Milne (Transformers Movie Adaptation) continue their look at the latest machinations of STARSCREAM. Now in charge and scheming to re-create CYBERTRON in his image, a small cadre of AUTOBOTS resist his attack. Little do they know that his plans are much bigger than they imagined… and bigger than anyone can control, let alone stop!*2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio.
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FC • 32 pages • $3.99Transformers Movie Prequel Special
Simon Furman, Chris Ryall (w); Don Figueroa, Andrew Wildman (a); Figueroa (c)This special edition with a full 32 pages of story and art offers two titanic TRANSFORMERS MOVIE tales never before offered for sale. In a special lead-in to the movie, BUMBLEBEE finds himself beset on all sides. And in a full-length tale, STARSCREAM and other DECEPTICONS experience “Earthfall.” Courtesy of Simon Furman, Chris Ryall, Don Figueroa (all three veterans of the Transformers Movie Prequel), and Andrew Wildman. Available with 50/50 covers by Figueroa, one portraying AUTOBOTS, the other showcasing the DECEPTICONS.
*2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio.
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FC • 32 ad-free pages • $3.99Transformers Best of the UK: Space Pirates #4
Simon Furman (w); Will Simpson, Tim Perkins (a); Dan Khanna (c)Continuing the reprints of the best TRANSFORMERS sagas from across the pond! In the aftermath of the AUTOBOTS driving off the Quintessons and saving Autobot City, the stage is set for the prelude chapters to the upcoming epic Time Wars! How will the stunning final moments of Space Pirates set the wheels in motion for the legendary tale that sends the story across the galaxy and through time itself? Check out these classic reprint issues and find out! From longtime TRANSFORMERS scribe Simon Furman, with a new cover by breakout TRANSFORMERS artist Dan Khanna!
*Retailers: See your order form for a special incentive
FC • 32 pages • $3.99Transformers Spotlight: Wheelie
Simon Furman (w); Klaus Scherwinski (a, c)A second Transformers Spotlight this month finally showcases one of the most underrated of all TRANSFORMERS, the Autobot Wheelie! Cover artist Klaus Scherwinski teams up with TRANSFORMERS über-scribe Simon Furman to introduce Wheelie to the IDW generation of readers. Trapped, alone on a hostile, faraway planet, the diminutive Autobot must dig deeper than ever before just to survive, running a gauntlet of pain and self-sacrifice that leads, ultimately, to a choice that will test not just his allegiance, but his very soul! Featuring two special covers from Scherwinski.
*2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio.
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FC • 32 pages • $3.99The Art of Transformers HC
Don Figueroa, Guido Guidi, Ed McGuinness, Alex Milne, James Raiz, Nick Roche, Klaus Scherwinski, E.J. Su, Andrew Wildman, Ashley Wood, more (a); Don Figueroa (c)Re-offered for the first time! THE TRANSFORMERS have featured some of the best, most technically proficient comic book art to ever grace the printed page. Some have been hard-to-secure variant cover images, others only saw limited runs, but all of them deserve to be showcased. And now they are, in this deluxe hardcover-with-dustjacket volume. Inside, you’ll find cover images, pin-ups and rare sketches from the best of the best!
HC • FC • 8.125” x 12.5” • 216 pages • $50.00
ISBN: 978-1-60010-117-5The Art of Transformers Signed & Numbered Limited Edition HC
This special edition, limited to 250 copies, comes with a tip-in plate signed by artists Don Figueroa, Guido Guidi, Nick Roche, Klaus Scherwinski, E.J. Su, and Andrew Wildman.
HC • FC • 8.125” x 12.5” • 216 pages • $100.00
ISBN: 978-1-60010-133-5The Art of Transformers Sketch Edition HC
If the signed & numbered edition isn’t premium enough for your tastes, here comes an even more rare edition—limited to stock on hand—featuring a hand-drawn sketch by artist Don Figueroa in every copy!
HC • FC • 8.125” x 12.5” • 216 pages • $150.00
ISBN: 978-1-60010-134-2
More comic news (it seems the only thing happening in the Transformers world) this time from writer Simon Furman, who has added his thoughts to the Transformers Revelation announcement with a post on his blog.
In his blog, he confirms that the four Spotlight issues are indeed Cyclonus, Hardhead, Doubledealer and Sideswipe and together they will bring the Dead Universe storyline to an end. There will also be “fallout” from Transformers Stormbringer and many of the Spotlight issues.
He also clarifies what series are coming out this year. He confirms the The 13 and All Hail Megatron series that we’ve already heard about but also that there is another series which is set within the main continuity.
Expect more details on the series in the next few days when the June solitications are released and Simon continues his script (w)raps.
After the news and cover unveiling 2 days ago, we now have some more artwork for Transformers Revelations from IDW Publishing.
The covers are for Spotlight Cyclonus and Spotlight Hardhead again but these are the Nick Roche variant covers with a sort of Animated twist.
After yesterday’s listings for Transformers: Animated Volumes 5 & 6, some more Trade paperbacks are listed on Amazon with rough release dates.
The main surprise is the listings for a reprint of Dreamwave’s More Than meets The Eye series with Volume 1 in September and Volume 2 in December. There is also another Dreamwave production, Transformers Armada Volume 1 in October.
The Transformers movie sequel: Reign of Starscream TPB is out in November.
September
Transformers More Than Meets The Eye Vol 1 TPB (Dreamwave)
Transformers Spotlight Vol 3 TPB
October
Transformers Best of UK: Space Pirates TPB
The Art of IDW’s Transformers TPB
Transformers Armada Vol 1 TPB (Dreamwave)
November
Transformers Movie Sequel: Reign of Starscream TPB
December
Transformers More Than Meets The Eye V2 TPB (Dreamwave)
After the end of The Transformers: Devastation this month, fans have been not only wondering when the next series starts but which series it will be. All Hail Megatron and Revelations have been mentioned but not officially announced until now.
Chris Ryall, on his blog, has posted the first details on the next arc, the ‘Transformers Revelations Saga’. However, instead of being a 6 issue story arc like Infiltration, Escalation and Devastation before, the re will instead be four chapter, presented as Spotlights.
This may sound confusing but Chris had this to say on the naming of the series “It’ll be, like, Transformers Spotlight: Cyclonus, with the “Revelations Saga, part 1″ as a subtitle or some such.”.
As you will have gathered from that quote, the first Spotlight will be on Cyclonus, with the second being Hardhead, and both covers have been shown. The other 2 characters we will let you debate over from the sketch.
E.J. Su and Nick Roche will be providing covers for all four issues with Su also doing the artwork for issues 1 and 4. The series is set to start in June.
There is only one release from IDW this week, with it being The Transformers Spotlight: Mirage, the fourteenth Spotlight issue and the fourth this year.
The issue is written by George Strayton with art by Guido Guidi
Colourist Liam Shalloo has posted the first page from The Transformers Spotlight: Grimlock, in full colour with a short description about the look of everyone’s favourite Dinobot:
and to answer questions, LAVA and 10,000 years plays havoc on ur look
The issue is written by Simon Furman, with line art by Marcelo Matere and is due out late March/early April.
Out this week are 2 Transformers titles. The first is from IDW Publishing and is The Transformers: Devastation #6, the final issue in this series arc. The issue retails for US$3.99 in all good comic stores.
We’re not quite sure what is the follow up title, as nothing official has been confirmed, but the likely series is the All Hail Megatron series that has had some interesting artwork released.
Also out is Transformers Collection 2007, which is a copy of the same titled book from Japan released last summer. The book focuses on the Transformers movie and retails for US$54.99.
This week sees the release of the final part of The Transformers: Devastation from IDW and Simon Furman, as always, has provided his thoughts on the issue. There are spoilers-a-plenty so buy and read it before reading his blog post.
The Transformers Devastation #6 is written by Simon Furman, with art by EJ Su.
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