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The Transformers: Maximum Dinobots

2008-05-30T21:28:23Z

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'''Maximum Dinobots''' is [[Simon Furman]]'s next project for IDW. It will feature [[Scorponok (G1)#IDW comics continuity|Scorponok]], [[Sunstreaker#IDW comics continuity|Sunstreaker]] and presumably the [[Dinobots (G1)#IDW Comics continuity|Dynobots]].

It will fit into the previously confirmed eight-issue gap between the four ''[[Revelation (IDW)|Revelations]]'' Spotlights and ''[[All Hail Megatron]]'' in the IDW sub-numbering.

The series will be issues #27-34 in the IDW overarching "sub-numbering", putting an end to the "-tion" saga.

''Preceded by: [[Revelation (IDW)|Revelation]]''<br>
''Followed by: [[All Hail Megatron]]''

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The Transformers: Maximum Dinobots

2008-05-30T21:08:34Z

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'''Maximum Dinobots''' is [[Simon Furman]]'s next project for IDW. It will feature [[Scorponok (G1)#IDW comics continuity|Scorponok]], [[Sunstreaker#IDW comics continuity|Sunstreaker]] and presumably the [[Dinobots (G1)#IDW Comics continuity|Dynobots]].

It will fit into the previously confirmed eight-issue gap between the four ''[[Revelation (IDW)|Revelations]]'' Spotlights and ''[[All Hail Megatron]]'' in the IDW sub-numbering.

The series will be issues #27-34 in the IDW overarching "sub-numbering".

''Preceded by: [[Revelation (IDW)|Revelation]]''<br>
''Followed by: [[All Hail Megatron]]''

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The Transformers: Infiltration

2008-05-30T21:00:15Z

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[[Image:Infiltration_tpb.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Buy this book, or I'll kill you, man!]]
'''''The Transformers: Infiltration''''' is the first in a line of miniseries by [[IDW Publishing]] set in a re-booted [[IDW continuity|Generation 1 continuity]]. The series brings the Transformers' presence on [[Earth]] into the present day and places the "robots in disguise" concept firmly in the forefront of its narrative.

It is issues #0-6 in the IDW overarching "sub-numbering" (shown by a number in an Autobot-sigil shaped shield beside the bar code on each issue).

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!align=center bgcolor=#6699CC|'''<font color="white">''Infiltration'' issues:</font>'''
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|| [[Infiltration issue 0|#0]] | [[Infiltration issue 1|#1]] | [[Infiltration issue 2|#2]] | [[Infiltration issue 3|#3]] | [[Infiltration issue 4|#4]] | [[Infiltration issue 5|#5]] | [[Infiltration issue 6|#6]]
|}

''Followed by: [[Stormbringer]]''

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==Overview==
The most immediate shift from original continuity is the nature of the Transformers' presence on Earth. In this continuity, there was no ancient starship crash, nor robots awakening from a four million-year slumber; the [[Autobot]]s and [[Decepticon]]s have arrived on Earth fairly recently and on purpose, operating undercover for at least four years. The story is told through the eyes of four main characters: [[Verity Carlo]], a young drifter; [[Hunter O'Nion]], a conspiracy theorist; [[Jimmy Pink]], mechanic and Verity's net-friend; and [[Ratchet (G1)#IDW_Comics_continuity|Ratchet]], a medic who puts his conscience over his mission.

The series quickly and consistently establishes a strong Cold War, cloak-and-dagger theme, where secrecy and rules of espionage are as important as, or perhaps even more than, vanquishing the enemy. [[Thundercracker_(G1)#IDW_Comics_continuity|Thundercracker]] and the [[Battlecharger]]s attack the humans and Ratchet to retrieve data on [[SM-40|a palmtop PC]] that might reveal their existence; Ratchet is arrested by [[Prowl_(G1)#IDW_Comics|Prowl]] for breaking cover to rescue the humans; both Autobot and Decepticon operations are small cells instead of full-fledged armies. Also, a third faction is at work: a secret human organization known only as the [[Machination]] which appears to be aware of the Transformers' presence on Earth and has its own plans, as yet unknown, for the robots. Finally, it becomes evident to the Autobots that the Decepticon operation is up to something unusual, and their new human allies may have a part in unraveling the mystery.

The series has taken an interesting and rather unique approach to the standard ''Transformers'' story: introducing only a few new characters with each issue. This enables each issue to focus on a small selection of leads (Ratchet, the humans and later [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]]) without overwhelming them and gives each issue space to explore their characters.

The series culminates in a battle between [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]], who leads the Decepticons on Earth, and the recently arrived [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] attempting to put his house in order. Their animosity seems to be a constant in any Transformers continuity!

==Creative team==
''Infiltration'' was scripted by long-time Transformer writer [[Simon Furman]] and penciled by [[E. J. Su]]. The two also worked together on multiple follow-up miniseries including ''[[Escalation|The Transformers: Escalation]]'' and ''[[Devastation|The Transformers: Devastation]]''.

==Items of note==
* Each of ''Infiltration''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s seven issues were released in a choice of multiple covers{{m-}}some issues had as many as ten. As this was apparently too many to include in the normal trade paperback, IDW released an ''Infiltration'' cover gallery book which included every cover.

==Collections==
[[Image:Infiltration manga.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Manga cover]]
* ''Infiltration'' TPB <small>(Sep, 2006) ISBN 978-1600100109</small>
:Bonus material includes sketch art by E. J. Su. It wields the number #1 on its side.
* ''Infiltration'' Manga <small>(Nov, 2006) ISBN 978-1600100192</small>

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The Transformers: Escalation

2008-05-30T20:57:01Z

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{{disambig3|Escalation}}
[[image:Escalation_TPB.jpg|thumb|right|"This is gonna hurt!"]]

'''''The Transformers: Escalation''''' is a 6-issue mini-series from [[IDW Publishing]], set in the main [[IDW continuity]]. It directly follows the previous mini-series, as the Transformers' cold war on Earth continues to heat up.

It is issues #11-16 in the IDW overarching "sub-numbering" (shown by a number in an Autobot-sigil shaped shield beside the bar code on each issue).

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!align=center bgcolor=#6699CC|'''<font color="white">''Escalation'' issues:</font>'''
|-align=center
|| [[Escalation issue 1|#1]] | [[Escalation issue 2|#2]] | [[Escalation issue 3|#3]] | [[Escalation issue 4|#4]] | [[Escalation issue 5|#5]] | [[Escalation issue 6|#6]]
|}

''Preceded by: [[Stormbringer]]''<br>
''Followed by: [[Devastation]]''
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==Overview==
The story centers on two plot threads: the activities of the human group known as the [[Machination]], and the Decepticons' attempts to exploit the [[Ore-13]] energon discovered by Starscream in the previous series. The Machination kidnaps Sunstreaker, and Ratchet and Ironhide violate orders to try and find him. The Earth-bound operations of the [[Autobot]]s and [[Decepticon]]s come into direct and open conflict as the Decepticons initiate [[Siege mode|Phase Two]] and the Autobots attempt to counter it, with Megatron and Optimus Prime going toe to toe in battle. What was, not so long ago, just another skirmish in the cold war between the two alien forces heats up very rapidly.

==Creative team==
The creative team from ''Infiltration'' (writer [[Simon Furman]] and penciller [[E. J. Su]]) reunited for ''Escalation''.

==Collections==
* ''Escalation'' TPB <small>(June, 2007) ISBN 978-1600100840</small>
:Bonus material includes images of each cover. It wields the number #3 on its side.

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The Transformers: Maximum Dinobots

2008-05-30T20:53:27Z

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'''Maximum Dinobots''' is [[Simon Furman]]'s next project for IDW. It will feature [[Scorponok (G1)#IDW comics continuity|Scorponok]], [[Sunstreaker#IDW comics continuity|Sunstreaker]] and presumably the [[Dinobots (G1)#IDW Comics continuity|Dynobots]].

It will fit into the previously confirmed eight-issue gap between the four ''[[Revelation (IDW)|Revelations]]'' Spotlights and ''[[All Hail Megatron]]'' in the IDW sub-numbering.

''Preceded by: [[Revelation (IDW)|Revelation]]''<br>
''Followed by: [[All Hail Megatron]]''

[[Category:IDW titles]]
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The Transformers: All Hail Megatron

2008-05-30T20:52:28Z

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'''''All Hail Megatron''''' is a 12-issue maxi-series to be published by [[IDW Publishing]] starting in July 2008, set in the primary [[IDW continuity]].

The first advertisement for the series was simply a red Decepticon symbol on a black background with "Swear Allegiance 2008" written in red. Follow-up ads used a Communist propaganda visual style.

The series will be issues #35–46 in the IDW overarching "sub-numbering", picking up 12 issues after ''[[Devastation]]''<ref name="subnumber">Ryall, Chris; Mar 20, 2008, IDW forums; [http://idwpublishing.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?p=64272#64272 Re: a little confused about sub-numbering]</ref> (a gap which will be filled by the four ''[[Revelation (IDW)|Revelations]]'' ''[[Spotlight (comics)|Spotlights]]'' and ''[[Maximum Dinobots]]''.

''All Hail Megatron'' was promoted by the standalone issue, "[[Focus On Decepticons]]".

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!align=center bgcolor=#6699CC|'''<font color="white">''All Hail Megatron'' issues:</font>'''
|-align=center
|| [[All Hail Megatron issue 1|#1]] | [[All Hail Megatron issue 2|#2]] | [[All Hail Megatron issue 3|#3]] | [[All Hail Megatron issue 4|#4]] | [[All Hail Megatron issue 5|#5]] | [[All Hail Megatron issue 6|#6]] | [[All Hail Megatron issue 7|#7]] | [[All Hail Megatron issue 8|#8]] | [[All Hail Megatron issue 9|#9]] | [[All Hail Megatron issue 10|#10]] | [[All Hail Megatron issue 11|#11]] | [[All Hail Megatron issue 12|#12]]
|}

''Preceded by: [[Maximum Dinobots]]''<br>

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==Overview==
The [[Autobot]]s have left [[Earth]] to tend to an emergency on [[Garrus-9]], leaving the [[Decepticon]]s free to do as they will on the unprotected planet. ''All Hail'' is set one year after the events of ''[[Devastation]]''.
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==Creative team==
''All Hail Megatron'' will be written by [[Shane McCarthy]] and drawn by [[Guido Guidi]].

==Collections==
* ''All Hail Megatron'' TPB <small>(unknown date) unknown ISBN</small>
:Bonus material unknown.

==Footnotes==
<references/>

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The Transformers: Maximum Dinobots

2008-05-30T20:50:51Z

81.243.109.173:

'''Maximum Dinobots''' is [[Simon Furman]]'s next project for IDW. It will feature [[Scorponok (G1)#IDW comics continuity|Scorponok]], [[Sunstreaker#IDW comics continuity|Sunstreaker]] and presumably the [[Dinobots (G1)#IDW Comics continuity|Dynobots]].

It will fit into the previously confirmed eight-issue gap between the four ''[[Revelation (IDW)|Revelations]]'' Spotlights and ''[[All Hail Megatron]]'' in the IDW sub-numbering.

''Preceded by: [[Revelation (IDW)]]''<br>
''Followed by: [[All Hail Megatron]]''

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Revelation (IDW)

2008-05-30T20:47:39Z

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{{disambig3|Revelation}}

{{picsneeded|TPB cover (when released)}}

'''''The Transformers: Revelation''''' is the follow-up miniseries to [[IDW Publishing]]'s ''[[Devastation|The Transformers: Devastation]]''. It has been revealed that in June, 2008, ''Revelation'' series will be played out through four ''[[Spotlight (comics)|Spotlight]]'' format issues, focusing on [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]], [[Hardhead (G1)|Hardhead]], [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] and [[Doubledealer]]. This four-parter will mark the [[Autobot]]s' confrontation with the [[Dead Universe]] Cybertronians and the end of the "-tion" series "for the foreseeable". <ref>http://www.idwpublishing.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=3599</ref> It had previously been hinted that the following volume would be titled ''The Transformers: Expansion'', but writer Simon Furman now states that "the stuff [he] had (mentally) prepared for ''Expansion'' may still happen, just later or in a different form. <ref>http://simonfurman.wordpress.com/2008/03/13/revelations/</ref> IDW solicitations have confirmed that these four ''Spotlight'' issues will be ''in addition to'' the normal ''Spotlight'' series, with the first issue arriving the same month as ''[[Spotlight: Wheelie]]''.

The four ''Spotlight''s will be issues #23–26 in the IDW overarching "sub-numbering", the only ''Spotlight''s to be incorporated in this way.

{|style="margin:0 auto;padding:0 auto" align=center id=toc
!align=center bgcolor=#6699CC|'''<font color="white">''The Transformers: Revelation'' issues:</font>'''
|-align=center
|| [[Spotlight: Cyclonus|#1]] | [[Spotlight: Hardhead|#2]] | [[Spotlight: Doubledealer|#3]] | [[Spotlight: Sideswipe|#4]]
|}

''Preceded by: [[Devastation]]''<br>
''Followed by: [[Maximum Dinobots]]''
{{TOCclear}}
==Overview==

{{storylink|Spotlight: Cyclonus}}

{{storylink|Spotlight: Hardhead}}

{{storylink|Spotlight: Doubledealer}}

{{storylink|Spotlight: Sideswipe}}
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==Creative team==
The creative team from ''[[Infiltration]]'', ''[[Escalation]]'' and through ''Devastation'' (writer [[Simon Furman]] and penciller [[E. J. Su]]) will again work on ''Revelation'', though Su will only illustrate the first and fourth issues and provide a connecting cover for all four. [[Nick Roche]], who is also doing a cover for each issue, will also pencil at least one of the issues.

==Trivia==
* IDW Editor-in-Chief [[Chris Ryall]] made the decision to tie up the -ation run short here, explaining it as a basic business strategy for comics: "it's like any book on the market--sales start at a point and then they slowly dip until things are done to re-invigorate them... the reality is that sales numbers need to stay steady for a book to stay on the market. This isn't to say that things were by any means dire--they weren't at all--but we do need to occasionally mix things up so people don't just take a book for granted." [http://forum.idwpublishing.com/viewtopic.php?t=3845&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=15]

* ''Revelation'' will be the third IDW miniseries in a row that [[Revelation (Dreamwave issue)|borrows a title]] from [[Dreamwave Productions]]' ''[[The War Within: The Dark Ages]]'' series.

==Collections==
* ''The Transformers: Revelation'' TPB <small>(Release date and ISBN unknown)</small>
:Bonus material unknown.

==References==
{{Reflist}}

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Oil Slick (Animated)

2008-05-30T20:06:45Z

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{{Template:Disambig3|Oil Slick}}

:''Oil Slick is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Transformers Animated]] [[continuity family]].''

'''Oil Slick'''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s fighting style is based on vehicular combat—meaning he tries to destroy the [[Autobot]]s while they're still in [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]], knowing that if they're smashed up on the outside, they're smashed up on the inside. He has a number of chemical weapons that will weaken his opponent both physically and mentally—magnifying his prey's personal fears to dissolve their will while his acids dissolve their bodies—at which point Oil Slick is ready to trash them.

In addition to his vehicular combat abilities, Oil Slick is skilled in [[Circuit-Su]], having trained with [[Prowl (Animated)|Prowl]].

His head is in a jar. He most probably turned evil because everyone was making fun of his big nose.

==Toys==
*'''Oil Slick''' (Deluxe, 2008)

[[Image:Animated_olislick_both_mode1.JPG||thumb|150px|right|What if Mr. Freeze and [[Cy-Kill]] had a son...]]

:Oil Slick transforms into a low-riding motorcycle. A motorcycle with ''a frigging goat skull''. How Metal. One of the barrels strapped to his cycle mode splits open to become a hand-held flail weapon using a real metal chain. How also Metal. The other barrels is actually a canister that can contain [[water|rare chemical liquids]].

:He also has [[Lockdown]]'s face painted onto his chest, for reasons not yet revealed.

==Trivia==
* At [[BotCon 2008]], it was revealed that Oil Slick was an original [[Eric Siebenaler]] design that was never intended to be in the show...but upon finding out about it, the ''Animated'' cartoon crew said "we would have worked him in had you told us about this." As such, Oil Slick is currently not slated to appear in the cartoon...but may be worked into the hypothetical third season, and [[Marty Isenberg]] noted he is likely to appear in the [[IDW]] ''Animated'' comics.

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Oil Slick (Animated)

2008-05-30T09:18:07Z

81.243.109.173: /* Toys */