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Chris Sarracini

2026-04-09T14:48:42Z

Kalelprime:

{{disambig3|Chris}}
{{picsneeded}}

'''Chris Sarracini''' is a Canadian comic book writer who worked for [[Dreamwave Productions|Dreamwave]] in the first year of their Transformers license, writing the [[Prime Directive|first ''Generation One'' mini-series]] and the first five issues of ''[[Transformers: Armada (Dreamwave)|Armada]]''. Even though he was originally announced to write the [[War and Peace|second ''Generation One'' volume]] as well, he was eventually replaced by [[James McDonough|<s>James McDonough</s> Brad Mick]], while [[Simon Furman]] took over ''Armada'' starting with issue 6.

While little is know about what Sarracini had planned for his stories post Prime Directive, in issue issue 2 of Wizard Edge Magazine the following was published.
"What's Next: This April, look for the Autobot commander Optimus Prime to go solo on a planet-hopping quest of self-discovery in a sex-part Optimus Prime mini-series. Generation 1 returns with a bang with the official sequel to the original G1 mini-series arriving in October. The Transformers guardian Omega Supreme has mysteriously summoned all the Transformers to Earth yo join forces and protect the planet from the arrival of the world-devouring entity know as Unicron."

As Dreamwave spiraled towards bankruptcy, James McDonough (formerly "Brad Mick") and [[Adam Patyk]] were fired, and Sarracini was slated to return to the ''Generation One'' title starting with issue 11, but Dreamwave died before the issue would be properly solicited. Sarracini also did work on in-house Dreamwave title ''Darkminds''.

Most recently, Saracini has written for Udon Entertainment on their Street Fighter series.

==Writing credits==
===''Generation One''===
* ''[[Prime Directive|Transformers Generation One: Prime Directive]]'': [[Prime Directive Preview|Preview]], [[Prime Directive issue 1|#1]], [[Prime Directive issue 2|#2]], [[Prime Directive issue 3|#3]], [[Prime Directive issue 4|#4]], [[Prime Directive issue 5|#5]], [[Prime Directive issue 6|#6]]
* ''[[War and Peace|Transformers Generation One vol. 2: War and Peace]]'': [[Transformers Volume 2 Preview|Preview]]

===''Transformers Armada''===
* ''[[Transformers: Armada (Dreamwave)|Transformers: Armada]]'': [[Armada Preview|Preview]], [[Dreamwave Armada issue 1|#1]], [[Dreamwave Armada issue 2|#2]], [[Dreamwave Armada issue 3|#3]], [[Dreamwave Armada issue 4|#4]], [[Dreamwave Armada issue 5|#5]]
* ''[[Transformers: Armada (mini-comic)|Transformers: Armada]]'' [[Armada Volume 1|Volume 1]], [[Armada Volume 2|Volume 2]], [[Armada Volume 3|Volume 3]], [[Armada Volume 4|Volume 4]]

==Notes==
* Throughout the ''Prime Directive'' miniseries, Sarracini used British-derived Canadian terms for government departments and officials when referring to American institutions and characters, such as "Defense Minister" [[Dawson]] instead of "Secretary of Defence". He also created the US "Defense Ministry", even though it's {{w|Department of National Defence (Canada)|"Department"}} in Canada as well as the States.

==External links==
===Interviews===
* November 2004—[http://web.archive.org/web/20041210201625/http://www.dreamwaveprod.ca/2005/index.php?id=1,21,0,0,1,0 Transfandom] (archived)
* December 2004—[https://news.tfw2005.com/2006/04/11/chris-sarracini-on-transformers-g1-ongoing-16681 TFW2005]
* November 2018—[https://www.imshelfish.com/2018/11/interview-with-childrens-book-author.html?m=0 I'm Shelf-ish]

{{DEFAULTSORT:Sarracini, Chris}}
[[Category:Dreamwave Productions]]
[[Category:Writers]]

War and Peace

2026-04-09T14:32:30Z

Kalelprime:

[[File:DW-G1-V2-WarAndPeace.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]

'''"War and Peace"''' is a six-part ''Transformers'' story arc published by [[Dreamwave Productions]] in 2003, released as their second ''[[Transformers: Generation 1 (Dreamwave)|Transformers: Generation 1]]'' miniseries and set in the main [[Dreamwave Generation One continuity]]. Notionally following up on the success of [[Prime Directive|the earlier ''Generation 1'' miniseries]], the plot follows the Earth-bound Transformers as they return to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], where [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] has united the Transformers.

{{chapters|title="War and Peace" issues:
|prev=Prime Directive
|next=Transformers: Generation 1 (Dreamwave)
|content=
* [[Transformers Volume 2 Preview|Preview]]
* [[New World Order|#1]]
* [[Brothers' Burden|#2]]
* [[Cold War (issue)|#3]]
* [[Passive Aggression|#4]]
* [[Countdown to Extinction (issue)|#5]]
*[[Revelation (War and Peace)|#6]]
}}

==Overview==
An Autobot-Decepticon battle on [[Earth]] ends when Shockwave arrives and announces that the war is over. Most of the Earthly Transformers are eventually captured and returned to Cybertron, where both factions are united under Shockwave's ostensibly peaceful banner, but the Decepticon leader's machinations run deep, and soon open war emerges again.

The series seems to repudiate some of the perceived mistakes made by its economically successful but oft-criticized predecessor. An early sub-plot with [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] having some kind of visions appeared in previews, but was dropped. [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]]'s somewhat perfunctory "death" is retconned as a near-miss, and the overall story veers in a completely different direction.

While not as economically successful as the first series, sales were still high enough to lead to an [[Transformers: Generation 1 (Dreamwave)|ongoing series]].

===Items of note===
* The series was originally to be penned by [[Chris Sarracini]], who wrote the [[Prime Directive|previous volume]]. According to a Wizard's Edge article, Sarracini's second series would have been a planet-hopping story involving Optimus Prime. Following that would have been an ongoing series where the plot would have featured [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]] and [[Unicron]].<ref name="wizedge">[http://tformers.com/article.php?sid=1051 Tformers quoting a Wizard's Edge article that hints at the originally intended plot for ''Generation 1 volume 2''.]</ref> When [[James McDonough|<s>James McDonough</s> Brad Mick]] replaced Sarracini as the writer, he took the story in a different direction.
* A [[Transformers Volume 2 Preview|preview story]] (written by Sarracini) that was published in the trade paperback collection of the [[Prime Directive|first volume]], featuring a spaceship with a large [[Autobot]] [[insignia]] crashed in the Arctic Ocean and [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] suffering some kind of seizure, was mostly ignored by the actual "War and Peace" story. [[New World Order|Issue 1]] only briefly references the events of the preview story in the prologue printed on the inside cover, noting that Prime's vision (the fit he had suffered in the preview story) has brought the Autobots to the Arctic, but the ship is never mentioned, essentially "replaced" with a stasis capsule containing [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]]. The mystery of the ship would not be resolved until over a year later, in [[Original Sin|issue #5]] of Dreamwave's [[Transformers: Generation 1 (Dreamwave)|ongoing ''Generation 1'' series]], wherein it was revealed to be the ship that had brought [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] and Omega Supreme to Earth, and the origin point for Scourge's capsule.
* "War and Peace" contains many references to 1986's ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''—[[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] throws an injured [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] out into space; [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]], [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]], [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]], [[Springer (G1)|Springer]], [[Kup (G1)|Kup]], [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]], [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]], [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]] and the [[Sharkticon (species)|Sharkticons]] are featured; the [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]] and [[Unicron]] are seen; even [[Wreck-Gar (G1)|Wreck-Gar]] makes an appearance in the epilogue.
* The series also makes reference to the cartoon with Shockwave's capture of [[Alpha Trion]] and [[Vector Sigma]].
* The cast is pretty limited, being restricted entirely to characters released between 1984 and 1986, with absolutely no-one from after that involved, without even a vague word as to where they're meant to be. This does make proceedings such as the entire population of Cybertron being brainwashed save but a small few snicker-worthy, when the resistance is nine people, and the planet's population seems to consist of only twenty odd disaffected Autobots.

==Creative team==
The series was written by [[James McDonough]] under his pen name of "Brad Mick", and penciled by [[Pat Lee]] and [[Edwin Garcia]].

==Collections==
* '''''Transformers Generation One Vol. 2: War and Peace''''' TPB (Jan 2004) ISBN 0973381701 / ISBN 978-0973381702
:*Publisher: DreamWave Productions

* '''''Transformers: Generation One Volume Two''''' TPB ([[March 29]], [[2006]]) ISBN 1933239824 / ISBN 978-1933239828
:*176 pages
:*Publisher: [[IDW Publishing]]

* '''''[[Transformers: The Definitive G1 Collection]]: Volume 26: War and Peace''''' HC ([[July 12]], [[2017]])
:Includes Preview
:*Publisher: [[Hachette]]

<gallery>
File:DW-G1-V2-WarAndPeace.jpg|'''Dreamwave's original trade'''
File:IDW-DW-G1-V2-WarAndPeace.jpg|'''IDW reprint'''
File:DefinitiveG1Collection v26.jpg|'''''Definitive G1 Collection: Volume 26'''''
</gallery>

===International collections===
====Japan====
'''''Transformers G1 Vol. 2''''' (トランスフォーマーG1) ([[July 31]], 2004) ISBN 4902314649 / ISBN 978-4902314649
*Publisher: {{w|lang=ja|ジャイブ|JIVE Ltd.}}
*Translators: [[Hiroto Ishikawa]], [[Katsuya Akitomo]]
<gallery>
File:DW-G1-V2-WarAndPeace-Japan.jpg|'''Japanese trade'''
</gallery>

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Dreamwave Generation 1 comic series]]

Chris Sarracini

2026-04-09T14:28:50Z

Kalelprime:

{{disambig3|Chris}}
{{picsneeded}}

'''Chris Sarracini''' is a Canadian comic book writer who worked for [[Dreamwave Productions|Dreamwave]] in the first year of their Transformers license, writing the [[Prime Directive|first ''Generation One'' mini-series]] and the first five issues of ''[[Transformers: Armada (Dreamwave)|Armada]]''. Even though he was originally announced to write the [[War and Peace|second ''Generation One'' volume]] as well, he was eventually replaced by [[James McDonough|<s>James McDonough</s> Brad Mick]], while [[Simon Furman]] took over ''Armada'' starting with issue 6.

While little is know about what Sarracini had planned for his stories post Prime Directive, in issue issue 2 of Wizard Edge Magazine the following was published.
"What's Next: This April, look for the Autobot commander Optimus Prime to go solo on a planet-hopping quest of self-discovery in a sex-part Optimus Prime mini-series. Generation 1 returns with a bang with the official sequel to the original G1 mini-series arriving in October. The Transformers guardian Omega Supreme has mysteriously summoned all the Transformers to Earth yo join forces and protect the planet from the arrival of the world-devouring entity know as Unicron."

As Dreamwave spiraled towards bankruptcy, James McDonough (formerly "Brad Mick") and [[Adam Patyk]] were fired, and Sarracini was slated to return to the ''Generation One'' title starting with issue 11, but Dreamwave died before the issue would be properly solicited. Sarracini also did work on in-house Dreamwave title ''Darkminds''.

==Writing credits==
===''Generation One''===
* ''[[Prime Directive|Transformers Generation One: Prime Directive]]'': [[Prime Directive Preview|Preview]], [[Prime Directive issue 1|#1]], [[Prime Directive issue 2|#2]], [[Prime Directive issue 3|#3]], [[Prime Directive issue 4|#4]], [[Prime Directive issue 5|#5]], [[Prime Directive issue 6|#6]]
* ''[[War and Peace|Transformers Generation One vol. 2: War and Peace]]'': [[Transformers Volume 2 Preview|Preview]]

===''Transformers Armada''===
* ''[[Transformers: Armada (Dreamwave)|Transformers: Armada]]'': [[Armada Preview|Preview]], [[Dreamwave Armada issue 1|#1]], [[Dreamwave Armada issue 2|#2]], [[Dreamwave Armada issue 3|#3]], [[Dreamwave Armada issue 4|#4]], [[Dreamwave Armada issue 5|#5]]
* ''[[Transformers: Armada (mini-comic)|Transformers: Armada]]'' [[Armada Volume 1|Volume 1]], [[Armada Volume 2|Volume 2]], [[Armada Volume 3|Volume 3]], [[Armada Volume 4|Volume 4]]

==Notes==
* Throughout the ''Prime Directive'' miniseries, Sarracini used British-derived Canadian terms for government departments and officials when referring to American institutions and characters, such as "Defense Minister" [[Dawson]] instead of "Secretary of Defence". He also created the US "Defense Ministry", even though it's {{w|Department of National Defence (Canada)|"Department"}} in Canada as well as the States.

==External links==
===Interviews===
* November 2004—[http://web.archive.org/web/20041210201625/http://www.dreamwaveprod.ca/2005/index.php?id=1,21,0,0,1,0 Transfandom] (archived)
* December 2004—[https://news.tfw2005.com/2006/04/11/chris-sarracini-on-transformers-g1-ongoing-16681 TFW2005]
* November 2018—[https://www.imshelfish.com/2018/11/interview-with-childrens-book-author.html?m=0 I'm Shelf-ish]

{{DEFAULTSORT:Sarracini, Chris}}
[[Category:Dreamwave Productions]]
[[Category:Writers]]

Vibes

2026-04-09T14:09:15Z

Kalelprime:

{{factions|autobot}}
:''Vibes is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Dreamwave Generation One continuity|Dreamwave portion]] of the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''
[[File:Vibesfull.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|I'm pickin' up good vibrations.]]

'''Vibes''' is an Autobot warrior who was active during the early stages of the [[Great War (G1)|Great War]]. She appears to transform into some kind of ground vehicle.

If you laugh at her metal pigtails, she'll shoot you.

==Fiction==
===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
During a [[Decepticon]] assault on [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]], Vibes, [[Broadside (G1)|Broadside]], and several other Autobots successfully repelled a Decepticon attack on Iacon's armory. {{storylink|The War Within issue 4|The War Within #4}}

===2019 IDW continuity===
:*''First appearance:'' [[Rise of the Decepticons: Swindle's|''Transformers'' #20]]
[[File:Swindles AscenticonHQStandoff.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|left|Good Vibes getting bad vibes.]]
A member of [[Security Operations]], Vibes stood alongside [[Chromia (G1)|Chromia]] and [[Pointblank]] in a failed attempt to get [[Flywheels|Skytread]] to stand down. {{storylink|Rise of the Decepticons: Swindle's|Swindle's}} Vibes later worked crowd control after [[Sentinel Prime (G1)|Sentinel Prime]] ordered the captive [[Quake (G1)|Quake]] to be paraded through the streets. {{storylink|Rise of the Decepticons: Prisoners|Prisoners}} Soon after, she was one of the members of Security Operations trying to manage the crowd of protestors and demonstrators outside of the [[Senate]]. {{storylink|Rise of the Decepticons: We Have Deceived You|We Have Deceived You}}

[[File:ADustOfCrystals-Vibes.jpg|thumb|right|200px|"Dear Primus, please let the new writer remember I exist when the next continuity starts..."]]

Vibes was later posted as a guard at a detention center that was attacked by the Decepticons. Forced to retreat, she was intercepted and held at gunpoint by [[Reflector (G1)|Refraktor]], who at [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]'s direction asked her to pass a message on to Autobot command regarding [[Titan (group)|Titansparks]]. {{storylink|War World: Hunt|Hunt}} After imparting the message to [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], Vibes was among those who accompanied him to the [[Forge Pyramid]] for a chat with [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]]. She helped defend against a massive Decepticon assault on the Pyramid before it was destroyed. {{storylink|War World: Titans|Titans}}

Vibes later joined the rest of the Autobots in a mass exodus from [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]]. {{storylink|War World: We Are Not Meant To Be Darkness|We Are Not Meant To Be Darkness}} They relocated to [[Crystal City]], and Vibes adopted the Autobrand along with the others who supported Optimus Prime against the Decepticons. {{storylink|Lord of Misrule: Sea of Rust I|Sea of Rust I}} She was among the Autobots who traveled to the [[Rust Sea|Sea of Rust]] in search of [[Termagax]] and the [[Enigma of Combination]]. {{storylink|Lord of Misrule: Enigmatic|Enigmatic}}

Vibes was on sentry duty when the Decepticons attacked Crystal City. She suggested prayer when her group saw the massive force arrayed against them. Nevertheless, Vibes and her comrades opened fire at the horde of enemies at their gates until they were overwhelmed and forced to retreat back to a bunker. {{storylink|A Dust of Crystals}} After a temporary ceasefire was made with the Decepticons, Vibes joined the Autobots on their trek to [[Darkmount (Cybertron)|Darkmount]], during which they were herded into the path of an oncoming wave of [[rust worm]]s. {{storylink|Radical Time}} Vibes fought alongside her comrades until a repurposed swarm of [[Insecticon clone]]s arrived and began feasting on the worms, allowing the Autobots to escape. {{storylink|End of Time}}

Vibes took part in the defense of Darkmount when the Decepticons launched an attack to prevent the Autobots from leaving the planet. The Autobots succeeded in launching the ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'' and headed to the [[Winged Moon]] to plan their future out among the stars. {{storylink|Transformers: Fate of Cybertron|Fate of Cybertron}}

{{--}}

==Notes==
*Vibes was never referred to by name in her first appearance; her name was given in later interviews with artist [[Don Figueroa]].
*In the [[Dreamwave Generation One continuity]], Arcee is the only Transformers seen existing on Cybertron in the present day. It is unknown what happened to Vibes following the War Within.
*Vibes's 2019 IDW vehicle mode as designed by [[Anna Malkova]] is a Cybertronian car and visible in [[:File:DustOfCrystals SideswipeCovering.jpg|a single panel]] in [[A Dust of Crystals|''Transformers'' #40]].

[[Category:Comic-only Autobots]]
[[Category:Dreamwave Generation 1 Autobots]]
[[Category:Female Transformers]]
[[Category:IDW (2019) Autobots]]

File:G1 ongoing 13.jpg

2025-10-05T06:42:10Z

Kalelprime:

{{DreamwaveG1
|description="Alas, poor [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]], we never knew him..."
{{art|line-art=[[Pat Lee]]|colors=''unknown''|help=no}}
|series=G1v3
|issueno=13
|cover=Intended, but unused due to Dreamwave's closure, cover
|storytitle=(unreleased issue)
|storylink=Unreleased Dreamwave issues
|year=04
|closure=post}}
[[Category:Images by Pat Lee]]

File:DWongoing13B&Wcover.jpg

2025-10-05T06:40:13Z

Kalelprime:

{{DreamwaveG1
|description="Alas, poor [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]], we never knew him..."
{{art|line-art=[[Pat Lee]]|colors=''unknown''|help=yes}}
|series=G1v3
|issueno=13
|cover=Intended, but unused due to Dreamwave's closure, cover
|storytitle=(unreleased issue)
|storylink=Unreleased Dreamwave issues
|year=04
|closure=post}}
[[Category:Images by Don Figueroa]]

Unreleased Dreamwave issues

2025-09-22T07:44:30Z

Kalelprime: /* Issue 14 - "The Enemy Within" */

When [[Dreamwave Productions]] declared bankruptcy in 2005, several of their series were left hanging without any strong sense of closure. However, various sources have revealed small portions of what might have been, including solicitations sent to retailers before the bankruptcy. At [[New York Comic Con]] 2009 [[IDW Publishing]] revealed that while they do have the artwork from the unfinished/unpublished issues, they will not complete and print the issues as there is significant doubt that the artists and writers were paid for their work during the tail end of Dreamwave's run on the brand.

==''Energon''==
Despite [[No Exit|issue #30]] completing its current storyline, ''[[Transformers: Energon (comic)|Energon]]'' still had many unresolved plot points. Hasbro copywriter [[Forest Lee]] has suggested that the [[Transformers: Cybertron (cartoon)|''Cybertron'' cartoon]] can be considered a follow-up, though it does require some stretching.

In November 2010, [[Simon Furman]] started to reveal the plot of the unreleased issues on his blog.<ref>[http://simonfurman.wordpress.com/2010/11/22/energon-%e2%80%94-revisited/ "Energon Revisited"]</ref> TFWiki has created articles for each of these unreleased issues based on these summaries; links, and the original solicitations for the issues, follow below.

===Issue 31 — "[[Doomsday Redux!]]"===
"REVELATIONS! Just who is (or rather, was) [[Alpha Quintesson]], and what are his true plans for [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], [[Earth]] and [[Unicron]]? While seeming to serve the Chaos Bringer, the multi-faceted alien has been developing a world-shattering agenda of his own, one that bridges worlds and dimensions. Now, at last, Alpha Quintesson begins his ‘endgame’, and first in his sights is the [[Mini-Con]] [[Over-Run (Armada)|Over-Run]]!"

===Issue 32 — "[[Armageddon Part 1]]"===
"Demolished! The next — and final — ''Energon'' story arc gets underway in earnest! It's the beginning of the end as Alpha Quintesson and [[Avalon (Energon)|Councillor Avalon]]'s quest for the mysterious [[Conduit (Energon)|Conduit]] centers once more on the Autobots' human ally, [[Kicker Jones|Kicker]]. The all-new, upgraded [[Demolishor (Armada)|Demolishor]] is on the case, and he’ll stop at nothing — literally — to get the job done. Get ready for Armageddon!"

===Issue 33 — "[[Armageddon Part 2]]"===
"INFERNO! What happens when four living Energon powerhouses tackle a being of pure Energon? It's the fighting-mad [[Omnicon]]s —[[Arcee (Energon)|Arcee]], [[Signal Flare (Energon)|Signal Flare]], [[Strongarm (Energon)|Strongarm]] and [[Skyblast (Energon)|Skyblast]] — versus the plainly mad [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]], and the result is an Energon inferno that threatens to consume Cybertron! Plus... the return of [[Unicron's Four Horsemen]] and the shocking secret of the planet [[Nervissa]]!"

===Issue 34 — "[[Armageddon Part 3]]"===

No solicitation.

===Issue 35 — "[[Armageddon Part 4]]"===

No solicitation.

===Issue 36 — "[[Armageddon Part 5]]"===

No solicitation.

==''Energon: More Than Meets The Eye''==
[[File:Energon MTMTE 1.jpg|thumb|200px|Cover for issue #1 by Guido Guidi]]

In keeping with ''[[Transformers: Armada (Dreamwave)|Armada]]'', a three-part ''More Than Meets The Eye'' series of ''Energon'' characters was also planned. Much of the artwork and profiles were completed. [[Alex Milne]] produced artwork for several character's profiles, which he ended up displaying and selling at conventions. These included Alpha Quintesson,<ref>http://s65.photobucket.com/albums/h214/Scaleface/Energon%20MTMTE/?action=view&current=mtmte-alphaquinetssion.jpg</ref> Alpha Trion,<ref>http://s65.photobucket.com/albums/h214/Scaleface/Energon%20MTMTE/?action=view&current=mtmte-alphatrion.jpg</ref> Arcee,<ref>http://s65.photobucket.com/albums/h214/Scaleface/Energon%20MTMTE/?action=view&current=mtmte-arcee.jpg</ref> Avalon,<ref>http://s65.photobucket.com/albums/h214/Scaleface/Energon%20MTMTE/?action=view&current=mtmte-avalon.jpg</ref> Galvatron,<ref>http://s65.photobucket.com/albums/h214/Scaleface/Energon%20MTMTE/?action=view&current=mtmte-galvatron.jpg</ref> Levitacus,<ref>http://s65.photobucket.com/albums/h214/Scaleface/Energon%20MTMTE/?action=view&current=mtmte-leviticus.jpg</ref> and Mirage.<ref>http://s65.photobucket.com/albums/h214/Scaleface/Energon%20MTMTE/?action=view&current=mtmte-mirage.jpg</ref>

Also tasked with doing art for the books was [[Guido Guidi]] who did the full three-part cover piece,<ref>[https://www.deviantart.com/guidoguidi/art/TF-Energon-Profile-book-COVERS-45513397 TF Energon Profile book COVERS] - Guido Guidi's DeviantArt account</ref> as well as character art for Barricade,
<ref>https://www.deviantart.com/guidoguidi/art/Unpublished-TF-Energon-MTMTE-7-45248877</ref> Blackout,
<ref>https://www.deviantart.com/guidoguidi/art/Unpublished-TF-Energon-MTMTE-1-45248275</ref> Blight,
<ref>https://www.deviantart.com/guidoguidi/art/Unpublished-TF-Energon-MTMTE-6-45248697</ref> Cyclonus,
<ref>https://www.deviantart.com/guidoguidi/art/Unpublished-TF-Energon-MTMTE-4-45248456</ref> Doomlock,
<ref>https://www.deviantart.com/guidoguidi/art/Unpublished-TF-Energon-MTMTE-3-45248420</ref> and Command Ravage.
<ref>https://www.deviantart.com/guidoguidi/art/Unpublished-TF-Energon-MTMTE-2-45248398</ref> Given the overlap between the ''Armada'' [[package art]] and the ''Armada'' ''More Than Meets The Eye'' series, it's probable that Guidi's package artwork for Bruticus Maximus<ref>https://www.deviantart.com/guidoguidi/art/Energon-Bruticus-Max-Boxart-128219434</ref> would've also made an appearance.

===Issue 1===
"It's ''Energon''{{'}}s turn to get the ''MTMTE'' treatment! Dreamwave's mega-successful series of official Transformers guidebooks returns with enough ''Energon'' facts, figures and profiles to put a smile on the face of any Trans-fananatic. You'll learn the secrets of Alpha Quintesson, discover the truth behind Kicker, and get even more info on Hot Shot, Jetfire, and dozens more! Brought to you by ''Transformers Energon'' series writer Simon Furman and a plethora of your favorite TF artists."

===Issue 2===
"Optimus Prime! Megatron! Omega Supreme! The heavy hitters are out in full force in book 2 of Dreamwave's official guide to
''Transformers: Energon''. You'll also get the goods on the powerful Energon Saber, the origin of the Omnicons, Unicron's Four
Horsemen, and more. Look for the third and final installment next month!"
{{-}}

==''War Within: The Age of Wrath''==
''[[Transformers: War Within: The Age of Wrath|War Within: The Age of Wrath]]'' would presumably have concluded with the defeat of the [[Air Warrior|Aerospace Extermination Squad]], based on the events of later stories. Many of the major characters — including Grimlock, seemingly killed in issue #1 — appear in later stories as well and therefore must have survived.

Additionally, several pages of art work were published in the [[Unofficial conventions|TransformersCon]] 2005 Program (which had several ex-Dreamwave employees as special guests). The covers to the issues were also seen in solicitations to comic retailers.

Furman would later sell signed copies of the completed issue 4 script at some 2010 conventions, and TFWiki has created [[The Age of Wrath Pt.4|an article]] based on it, and subsequently sold the completed issue 5 script and an outline of issue 6 in similar fashion at 2011 conventions, which TFWiki has also created articles for.

===Issue 4===
{{main|The Age of Wrath Pt.4}}
"ALONE! Stranded on a strange alien world, far, far from Cybertron, Turbomaster Flash is about to realize there really is no place like home... even when home is ruled by arch tyrant Megatron and his legions of clone warriors. The terrible truth behind the invasion and conquest of Cybertron is finally revealed. Now all Flash has to do is stay alive long enough to tell someone!"

* Cover: [[Flash (G1)|Flash]] stranded on an alien planet.
* Pages 1,2,3: Flash on an alien planet being attacked by [[Sharkticon (species)|Sharkticons]]. Meanwhile, on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] talks with the other [[Turbomaster]]s.
* Page 4: Perceptor prepares to examine a captured clone warrior from the Aerospace Extermination Squadron.

===Issue 5===
{{main|The Age of Wrath Pt.5}}
"HE'S BACK! Optimus Prime, right? Well... maybe. But then again... maybe not! Blaster's desperate bid to free the enslaved
Autobots lies in ruins, his and his entire team's lives are Megatron's to take at his will. But in their darkest hour, a hero returns to the fray, a force too powerful to be contained even by death's dark dominion. Prepare to be shocked senseless all over again!"

* Cover: [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] held at gunpoint by [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]].
* Page 1: Shockwave's lab, with a studied Clone Trooper over a deactivated [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]].
* Page 2: Two deactivated clone troopers lying in a heavily damaged lab. Also, small, dead [[Piranacon (Quintesson)|Piranacons]] litter the floor amidst the shattered remains of the tank Megatron used to torture Starscream in. Starscream himself is lying there alive but in a great deal of pain, curled into a fetal position.
* Page 5: Blaster fights against Clone Troopers and Megatron, using sound attacks and his [[electro-scrambler]].

===Issue 6===
{{main|The Age of Wrath Pt.6}}
"Last Stand! Finally... the battle you've been waiting for! Optimus Prime returns to take on his archenemy Megatron. But is Prime the 'bot he was? Scarred mentally and physically by his nightmarish exile, Prime plainly may not be up to the job! But if he can't beat Megatron and stop the rise of his second-generation clone army ... who can?"

* Cover: [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] battling [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]], as [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] watches in the background.
<gallery>
Image:WW v3-4.jpg|Issue 4 cover
Image:WW v3-5.jpg|Issue 5 cover
Image:WW v3-6.jpg|Issue 6 cover
</gallery>

==''Generation One''==
Several covers of ''[[Transformers: Generation 1 (Dreamwave)|Generation One]]'' were distributed to comic retailers in solicitations. Pages from the unreleased issue 11 were published in the fourth issue of ''The Comic Book Digest'' from Lamp Post Publications.<ref>http://lamppostpubs.com</ref> Additional pages leaked onto the internet revealed a great number of [[Exosuit]]s. In all likelihood, these are connected to [[Project Centurion]] mentioned in "[[The Route of All Evil]]".

[[Chris Sarracini]] and [[Guido Guidi]] were to take over from #12.<ref>http://seibertron.com/comics/view.php?comic_id=748</ref>

===Issue 11===
"Because YOU demanded it: The return of the Dinobots! The hot-tempered cavalier Hot Rod finds himself in over his head when a mysterious group of Transformers-like warriors interferes with a standard transfer mission. What are these mysterious agents truly after, and what hope do Hot Rod and his team have of stopping them? Featuring the return of the fan-favorite Dinobots, the first-ever comic book debut of some of Generation One's most desirable characters, and much, much more!"<ref>http://seibertron.com/comics/view.php?comic_id=746</ref>

* Cover: Several female robots, lookin' deadly as [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]]'s hand reaches up to them.
* Page 1: Hot Rod looking up at a deactivated [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] being held in a repair chamber.
* Page 2: Hot Rod passing by [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]] and [[Gnaw (G1)|Gnaw]] and looking out of a window.
* Page 3: [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] looks out a window towards Cybertron shrinking in the distance, as she, [[Kup (G1)|Kup]], [[Springer (G1)|Springer]], and the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] travel on their way to Cybertron's moon. They see a [[Quintesson]] ship in orbit.
* Page 4: Hot Rod, Wheelie, and Gnaw see a [[Female Autobots|female robot]], [[Elita One (G1)|Elita One]], teleport into the facility.
* Page 5: Hot Rod tries to shoot at her, but Elita throws a dagger that knocks the guns out of his hands. She challenges him to hand-to-hand combat. (At a Transformerscon 2005 guest panel, it was mentioned by the writers that the female robots were to be skilled martial artists.)
* Page 6: Hot Rod accepts the challenge, but Elita is more than a match for him. Gnaw urges Wheelie to stay back.
* Page 7: Elita One ducks a punch from Hot Rod and deactivates him before he can sound the alarm. She sends a communication back to [[Quintessa (planet)|Quintessa]], where three other female robots are waiting.
* Page 8: The other three female robots teleport into the facility. Gnaw transforms to fight them off, but [[Moonracer (G1)|Moonracer]] and Elita One take him out with ease. Elita orders [[Chromia (G1)|Chromia]] to take Hot Rod back through the portal.
* Page 9: Elita One, Moonracer, and [[Firestar (G1)|Firestar]] proceed further into the facility until they discover Optimus Prime in his repair chamber.
* Page 10: Chromia brings Hot Rod through. Meanwhile, Wheelie leaps down from a hiding place in the ceiling, delivering a kick to the female robots and punching Moonracer while she's down. However, Elita knocks him to the floor with a kick of her own.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=Unpublished DWTF G1#11 pg10 #Transformers #Elita1 #Wheelie #ComicArt https://t.co/D5GJwSKEp1|link=https://twitter.com/SketchyFig/status/1568271481746116610|name=Don Figueroa|site=Twitter|year=2022|month=9|day=9|(defunct=)}}</ref>
* Page 11: Elita looms over Wheelie, ready to deliver the killing blow with her blade. But rescue is on its way: the Dinobots, disembarked from the shuttle, charging into action!<ref>{{citesocial|quote=Unpublished DWTF G1#11 pg11 #Transformers #Dinobots #Grimlock #ComicArt https://t.co/kl2gAyAnwV|link=https://twitter.com/SketchyFig/status/1568272119880089600|name=Don Figueroa|site=Twitter|year=2022|month=9|day=9|(defunct=)}}</ref>
* Page 12: As Grimlock's shadow rounds the corner, Elita orders a retreat.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=Unpublished DWTF G1#11 pg12 #Transformers #Elita1 #ComicArt https://t.co/PHMQ9MKuYo|link=https://twitter.com/SketchyFig/status/1568272495266119680|name=Don Figueroa|site=Twitter|year=2022|month=9|day=9|(defunct=)}}</ref>

===Issue 12===
"This is it: the return of the most popular Transformer of all time! Yes, the indomitable Optimus Prime is finally back, ready to chew Energon and kick bumper-and he's all outta Energon! But the question is: where is he? Find out in this thrill-packed anniversary issue, as the greatest Autobots leader ever faces off against the ravenous Sharkticons and their cruel masters, the Quintessons! Don't miss this special birthday issue, a perfect jumping-on point featuring Optimus Prime himself ushering in an all-new era of Transformers greatness. The countdown to 2005 begins now!"

* Cover: Optimus Prime holding the body of [[Elita One (G1)|Elita One]] in a manner reminiscent of ''The Uncanny X-Men'' #136<ref>http://www.comics.org/details.lasso?id=34632</ref> and ''Crisis On Infinite Earths'' #7.<ref>http://www.comics.org/details.lasso?id=40485</ref> There was also going to be a variant cover featuring a drawing of Optimus Prime by [[Pat Lee]]. Ideally, the issue would have been released during December, which Dreamwave was calling their "Optimus Prime Month".

===Issue 13===
"2005 is here - and the battle for the universe begins! Created by the sinister Unicron, the lone Cyclonus has been dispatched to search the galaxy for the missing Alpha herald, Scourge. But when his mission leads him to a top-secret storage facility on Earth, will Cyclonus find the end of his quest or the business end of several high-caliber EDC-issued blasters? This initial arc - "Detection" kicks off the biggest, baddest Generation One storyline ever! Get in on the ground floor for a front-row seat to the beginning - of the apocalypse!"

Interestingly, the original cover drawn did not show Cyclonus with the head of Scourge, but rather the head of a seeker.

* Cover: [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] holding the head of [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]]

===Issue 14 - "[[The Enemy Within]]"===
Although originally advertised with this solicitation...

"The humans fight back as the "Contact" arc continues! Recovering from Cyclonus’ violent assault on their facilities, the EDC tries to equalize the odds by activating its top secret defense plan—Project Centurion! Suspecting something sinister, Marissa begins to explore the real motives behind the EDC's newest operation. Fearing the worst, the recently revived Autobot leader Optimus Prime rallies his troops on both Earth and Cybertron for the dark future looming on the horizon."

...this plot was then bumped with intention of being replaced with a one-shot fill-in penned by Simon Furman centering on [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] and [[The Fallen]]. TFWiki has created [[The Enemy Within|an article]] for Furman's story based on a summary posted to his blog in late 2010.

<gallery>
Image:G1Dreamwaveongoing11.jpg|We blame Dreamwave's fall on YOU!
Image:G1 ongoing 12a.jpg|If Optimus had tears he'd be crying.
Image:G1 ongoing 13.jpg|Scourge, I knew him, Galvatron...
Image:DWongoing13B&Wcover.jpg|Are you, Scourge?
</gallery>
{{--}}

===Generation One 2004 Datatracks Annual===
This low-priced one-shot was to be written by James McDonough and Adam Patyk, with art by Joe Ng and Don Figueroa.

"As Generation One's 20th anniversary celebration comes to a close, Dreamwave pulls out all the stops to reveal the all-new 2004 Datatracks, which boasts an original short story featuring the one and only Optimus Prime fighting alongside his brother, Ultra Magnus! Not only that, but fans can also expect brand-new expanded MTMTE entries for the female Autobots, Sunstorm, and a few more surprises! This exciting one-shot annual is the perfect way to cap off "Optimus Prime Month," while kicking 2005 into overdrive! This comic is priced to move at only $1.95 — so don't miss out!"

* Cover: Optimus Prime and an unarmored [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] stand back to back, with images of Autobots, Decepticons, Quintessons and humans displayed behind them.

==="The Rules of Extinction"===

Referenced in a footnote in [[Extermination|issue #8]] of the Generation 1 ongoing, this story would have centered on the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]], apparently revealing how they came to Earth, battled the [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticons]] there, and were "rediscovered" in the present day by Optimus Prime's Autobots. Exactly ''how'' it was supposed to be published is unknown, but it's speculated it was to be one of the stories included in the Datatracks Annual covered above.

==''Beast Wars''==
{{main|Shell Game issue 1}}
Although heavily advertised, no issues of ''[[List of Beast Wars comics|Beast Wars]]'': ''[[Transformers: Beast Wars — Shell Game|Shell Game]]'' ever saw print. Scans found on the internet show it would have had strong similarities to the ''[[Transformers, Beast Wars: The Gathering|Beast Wars: The Gathering]]'' by the same creative team, and Simon Furman's original #1 script<ref>http://simonfurman.wordpress.com/2007/12/24/xmas-wrap/</ref> confirms that much of mini-series was recycled into ''Gathering''. A key difference was that the TV cast were to be involved. In addition, this ''Beast Wars'' would have tied in with the Ongoing G1 series.

The solicitation for #2 reveals there would be a flashback to "just after the end of the [[Great War (G1)|Great War]] on Cybertron... and witness the trial of Megatron! The verdict and judgment that follow set in motion a truly terrifying chain of events...".<ref>http://seibertron.com/comics/view.php?comic_id=785</ref> The cover showed ''Beast Wars'' Megatron on trial, so that's probably the Megatron they meant.

At Transformerscon 2004, Pat Lee also expressed an interest in possibly doing a complete series of ''[[Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More Than Meets The Eye]]'' profile books for ''Beast Wars'', including all non-show characters. As you can imagine, this never happened, but again, was an idea [[Transformers: Beast Wars Sourcebook|eventually implemented]] by IDW.
<gallery>
Image:ShellGame1a.jpg|Issue 1a cover
Image:ShellGame1b.jpg|Issue 1b cover
Image:ShellGame1c.jpg|Issue 1c cover
Image:ShellGame1ri.jpg|Issue 1 incentive cover
Image:TM2Megatrontrial.jpg|Issue 2 cover
</gallery>

==''Transformers/G.I. Joe: Divided Front''==
Dreamwave's second crossover, ''[[Transformers/G.I. Joe: Divided Front]]'' managed to have one issue released before the company folded. Adam Patyk and James McDonough were scheduled to write issues 2–5, while Chris Sarracini was slated to write issue 6. Pat Lee was to draw all of the remaining issues.

===Issue 2===
"The secrets of G.I. JOE and COBRA'S past are revealed as the greatest arms race in history intensifies, blazing a path across the world. Desperate for an equalizer, the JOES raid a top-secret COBRA bunker located in the Everglades. But when COBRA'S newly hired DREADNOK biker gang intervenes, will the JOES be too late to gain the advantage and-more importantly-save their Autobot allies?!

* Cover: [[Zarana]], the [[Dreadnok]]s, and a deactivated [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]].

===Issue 3===
"FAN-FAVE FIREFLY DEBUTS! Snake Eyes is a hard ninja to kill...which is why COBRA Commander has called in one of his biggest guns to do the job: the assassin Firefly! What is the history behind this COBRA'S rivalry with Snake Eyes? And can the Joes' ninja overcome this deadly saboteur in time to help his teammates retrieve the stolen Transformer technology from COBRA'S secret Arctic base? It's chaos on the ice as the Autobots face off against Destro's deadly COBRA/Decepticon hybrid warriors, with Starscream waiting to pick up the pieces!"

* Cover: [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] under attack from a pair of jets that look suspiciously like [[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]] and [[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]], and [[Snake-Eyes]] facing off against [[Firefly]].

===Issue 4===
"AUTOBOT vs. AUTOBOT! It's a robot riot as the new Cold War over the Transformers really starts to heat up! The G.I. Joes and their Autobot allies try to reconcile their opposing views and unite against COBRA...but can they? They're not the only ones whose tempers are flaring, as members of COBRA prepare to foil their increasingly deranged leader's top-secret project…if the mutineers can make it past Firefly and the elite Crimson Guard, that is!"

* Cover: Ironhide fights against [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]], and [[Shipwreck]] is there too.

===Issue 5===
"What is the terrible secret buried beneath Cobra Island? Whatever it is, Starscream and Soundwave want it bad...bad enough to destroy Cobra Commander if he doesn't give it to them! Flint and the Autobots must prepare an all-out assault of the island themselves to prevent the villains' evil plans, but can the G.I. Joes count on Snake Eyes to help them...or will his vendetta against Firefly doom them all?"

* Cover: [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] and [[Cobra Commander]] stand over a fallen Shipwreck.

===Issue 6===
"COBRA's plans for domination are in full effect and, thanks to Destro, the Autobots and the Joes are now public enemy #1! Even so, will our heroes be able to thwart Destro's plans? Maybe...but you won't believe who going to help them out. The ultimate retro crossover is about to go out with a bang!"
<gallery>
Image:DW GIJoev2i2-cover.jpg|Issue #2
Image:DW GIJoev2i3-cover.jpg|Issue #3
Image:DW GIJoev2i4-cover.jpg|Issue #4
Image:DW GIJoev2i5-cover.jpg|Issue #5
</gallery>

==References==
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[[Category:Dreamwave issues]]
[[Category:Things that don't exist]]

Unreleased Dreamwave issues

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When [[Dreamwave Productions]] declared bankruptcy in 2005, several of their series were left hanging without any strong sense of closure. However, various sources have revealed small portions of what might have been, including solicitations sent to retailers before the bankruptcy. At [[New York Comic Con]] 2009 [[IDW Publishing]] revealed that while they do have the artwork from the unfinished/unpublished issues, they will not complete and print the issues as there is significant doubt that the artists and writers were paid for their work during the tail end of Dreamwave's run on the brand.

==''Energon''==
Despite [[No Exit|issue #30]] completing its current storyline, ''[[Transformers: Energon (comic)|Energon]]'' still had many unresolved plot points. Hasbro copywriter [[Forest Lee]] has suggested that the [[Transformers: Cybertron (cartoon)|''Cybertron'' cartoon]] can be considered a follow-up, though it does require some stretching.

In November 2010, [[Simon Furman]] started to reveal the plot of the unreleased issues on his blog.<ref>[http://simonfurman.wordpress.com/2010/11/22/energon-%e2%80%94-revisited/ "Energon Revisited"]</ref> TFWiki has created articles for each of these unreleased issues based on these summaries; links, and the original solicitations for the issues, follow below.

===Issue 31 — "[[Doomsday Redux!]]"===
"REVELATIONS! Just who is (or rather, was) [[Alpha Quintesson]], and what are his true plans for [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], [[Earth]] and [[Unicron]]? While seeming to serve the Chaos Bringer, the multi-faceted alien has been developing a world-shattering agenda of his own, one that bridges worlds and dimensions. Now, at last, Alpha Quintesson begins his ‘endgame’, and first in his sights is the [[Mini-Con]] [[Over-Run (Armada)|Over-Run]]!"

===Issue 32 — "[[Armageddon Part 1]]"===
"Demolished! The next — and final — ''Energon'' story arc gets underway in earnest! It's the beginning of the end as Alpha Quintesson and [[Avalon (Energon)|Councillor Avalon]]'s quest for the mysterious [[Conduit (Energon)|Conduit]] centers once more on the Autobots' human ally, [[Kicker Jones|Kicker]]. The all-new, upgraded [[Demolishor (Armada)|Demolishor]] is on the case, and he’ll stop at nothing — literally — to get the job done. Get ready for Armageddon!"

===Issue 33 — "[[Armageddon Part 2]]"===
"INFERNO! What happens when four living Energon powerhouses tackle a being of pure Energon? It's the fighting-mad [[Omnicon]]s —[[Arcee (Energon)|Arcee]], [[Signal Flare (Energon)|Signal Flare]], [[Strongarm (Energon)|Strongarm]] and [[Skyblast (Energon)|Skyblast]] — versus the plainly mad [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]], and the result is an Energon inferno that threatens to consume Cybertron! Plus... the return of [[Unicron's Four Horsemen]] and the shocking secret of the planet [[Nervissa]]!"

===Issue 34 — "[[Armageddon Part 3]]"===

No solicitation.

===Issue 35 — "[[Armageddon Part 4]]"===

No solicitation.

===Issue 36 — "[[Armageddon Part 5]]"===

No solicitation.

==''Energon: More Than Meets The Eye''==
[[File:Energon MTMTE 1.jpg|thumb|200px|Cover for issue #1 by Guido Guidi]]

In keeping with ''[[Transformers: Armada (Dreamwave)|Armada]]'', a three-part ''More Than Meets The Eye'' series of ''Energon'' characters was also planned. Much of the artwork and profiles were completed. [[Alex Milne]] produced artwork for several character's profiles, which he ended up displaying and selling at conventions. These included Alpha Quintesson,<ref>http://s65.photobucket.com/albums/h214/Scaleface/Energon%20MTMTE/?action=view&current=mtmte-alphaquinetssion.jpg</ref> Alpha Trion,<ref>http://s65.photobucket.com/albums/h214/Scaleface/Energon%20MTMTE/?action=view&current=mtmte-alphatrion.jpg</ref> Arcee,<ref>http://s65.photobucket.com/albums/h214/Scaleface/Energon%20MTMTE/?action=view&current=mtmte-arcee.jpg</ref> Avalon,<ref>http://s65.photobucket.com/albums/h214/Scaleface/Energon%20MTMTE/?action=view&current=mtmte-avalon.jpg</ref> Galvatron,<ref>http://s65.photobucket.com/albums/h214/Scaleface/Energon%20MTMTE/?action=view&current=mtmte-galvatron.jpg</ref> Levitacus,<ref>http://s65.photobucket.com/albums/h214/Scaleface/Energon%20MTMTE/?action=view&current=mtmte-leviticus.jpg</ref> and Mirage.<ref>http://s65.photobucket.com/albums/h214/Scaleface/Energon%20MTMTE/?action=view&current=mtmte-mirage.jpg</ref>

Also tasked with doing art for the books was [[Guido Guidi]] who did the full three-part cover piece,<ref>[https://www.deviantart.com/guidoguidi/art/TF-Energon-Profile-book-COVERS-45513397 TF Energon Profile book COVERS] - Guido Guidi's DeviantArt account</ref> as well as character art for Barricade,
<ref>https://www.deviantart.com/guidoguidi/art/Unpublished-TF-Energon-MTMTE-7-45248877</ref> Blackout,
<ref>https://www.deviantart.com/guidoguidi/art/Unpublished-TF-Energon-MTMTE-1-45248275</ref> Blight,
<ref>https://www.deviantart.com/guidoguidi/art/Unpublished-TF-Energon-MTMTE-6-45248697</ref> Cyclonus,
<ref>https://www.deviantart.com/guidoguidi/art/Unpublished-TF-Energon-MTMTE-4-45248456</ref> Doomlock,
<ref>https://www.deviantart.com/guidoguidi/art/Unpublished-TF-Energon-MTMTE-3-45248420</ref> and Command Ravage.
<ref>https://www.deviantart.com/guidoguidi/art/Unpublished-TF-Energon-MTMTE-2-45248398</ref> Given the overlap between the ''Armada'' [[package art]] and the ''Armada'' ''More Than Meets The Eye'' series, it's probable that Guidi's package artwork for Bruticus Maximus<ref>https://www.deviantart.com/guidoguidi/art/Energon-Bruticus-Max-Boxart-128219434</ref> would've also made an appearance.

===Issue 1===
"It's ''Energon''{{'}}s turn to get the ''MTMTE'' treatment! Dreamwave's mega-successful series of official Transformers guidebooks returns with enough ''Energon'' facts, figures and profiles to put a smile on the face of any Trans-fananatic. You'll learn the secrets of Alpha Quintesson, discover the truth behind Kicker, and get even more info on Hot Shot, Jetfire, and dozens more! Brought to you by ''Transformers Energon'' series writer Simon Furman and a plethora of your favorite TF artists."

===Issue 2===
"Optimus Prime! Megatron! Omega Supreme! The heavy hitters are out in full force in book 2 of Dreamwave's official guide to
''Transformers: Energon''. You'll also get the goods on the powerful Energon Saber, the origin of the Omnicons, Unicron's Four
Horsemen, and more. Look for the third and final installment next month!"
{{-}}

==''War Within: The Age of Wrath''==
''[[Transformers: War Within: The Age of Wrath|War Within: The Age of Wrath]]'' would presumably have concluded with the defeat of the [[Air Warrior|Aerospace Extermination Squad]], based on the events of later stories. Many of the major characters — including Grimlock, seemingly killed in issue #1 — appear in later stories as well and therefore must have survived.

Additionally, several pages of art work were published in the [[Unofficial conventions|TransformersCon]] 2005 Program (which had several ex-Dreamwave employees as special guests). The covers to the issues were also seen in solicitations to comic retailers.

Furman would later sell signed copies of the completed issue 4 script at some 2010 conventions, and TFWiki has created [[The Age of Wrath Pt.4|an article]] based on it, and subsequently sold the completed issue 5 script and an outline of issue 6 in similar fashion at 2011 conventions, which TFWiki has also created articles for.

===Issue 4===
{{main|The Age of Wrath Pt.4}}
"ALONE! Stranded on a strange alien world, far, far from Cybertron, Turbomaster Flash is about to realize there really is no place like home... even when home is ruled by arch tyrant Megatron and his legions of clone warriors. The terrible truth behind the invasion and conquest of Cybertron is finally revealed. Now all Flash has to do is stay alive long enough to tell someone!"

* Cover: [[Flash (G1)|Flash]] stranded on an alien planet.
* Pages 1,2,3: Flash on an alien planet being attacked by [[Sharkticon (species)|Sharkticons]]. Meanwhile, on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] talks with the other [[Turbomaster]]s.
* Page 4: Perceptor prepares to examine a captured clone warrior from the Aerospace Extermination Squadron.

===Issue 5===
{{main|The Age of Wrath Pt.5}}
"HE'S BACK! Optimus Prime, right? Well... maybe. But then again... maybe not! Blaster's desperate bid to free the enslaved
Autobots lies in ruins, his and his entire team's lives are Megatron's to take at his will. But in their darkest hour, a hero returns to the fray, a force too powerful to be contained even by death's dark dominion. Prepare to be shocked senseless all over again!"

* Cover: [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] held at gunpoint by [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]].
* Page 1: Shockwave's lab, with a studied Clone Trooper over a deactivated [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]].
* Page 2: Two deactivated clone troopers lying in a heavily damaged lab. Also, small, dead [[Piranacon (Quintesson)|Piranacons]] litter the floor amidst the shattered remains of the tank Megatron used to torture Starscream in. Starscream himself is lying there alive but in a great deal of pain, curled into a fetal position.
* Page 5: Blaster fights against Clone Troopers and Megatron, using sound attacks and his [[electro-scrambler]].

===Issue 6===
{{main|The Age of Wrath Pt.6}}
"Last Stand! Finally... the battle you've been waiting for! Optimus Prime returns to take on his archenemy Megatron. But is Prime the 'bot he was? Scarred mentally and physically by his nightmarish exile, Prime plainly may not be up to the job! But if he can't beat Megatron and stop the rise of his second-generation clone army ... who can?"

* Cover: [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] battling [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]], as [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] watches in the background.
<gallery>
Image:WW v3-4.jpg|Issue 4 cover
Image:WW v3-5.jpg|Issue 5 cover
Image:WW v3-6.jpg|Issue 6 cover
</gallery>

==''Generation One''==
Several covers of ''[[Transformers: Generation 1 (Dreamwave)|Generation One]]'' were distributed to comic retailers in solicitations. Pages from the unreleased issue 11 were published in the fourth issue of ''The Comic Book Digest'' from Lamp Post Publications.<ref>http://lamppostpubs.com</ref> Additional pages leaked onto the internet revealed a great number of [[Exosuit]]s. In all likelihood, these are connected to [[Project Centurion]] mentioned in "[[The Route of All Evil]]".

[[Chris Sarracini]] and [[Guido Guidi]] were to take over from #12.<ref>http://seibertron.com/comics/view.php?comic_id=748</ref>

===Issue 11===
"Because YOU demanded it: The return of the Dinobots! The hot-tempered cavalier Hot Rod finds himself in over his head when a mysterious group of Transformers-like warriors interferes with a standard transfer mission. What are these mysterious agents truly after, and what hope do Hot Rod and his team have of stopping them? Featuring the return of the fan-favorite Dinobots, the first-ever comic book debut of some of Generation One's most desirable characters, and much, much more!"<ref>http://seibertron.com/comics/view.php?comic_id=746</ref>

* Cover: Several female robots, lookin' deadly as [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]]'s hand reaches up to them.
* Page 1: Hot Rod looking up at a deactivated [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] being held in a repair chamber.
* Page 2: Hot Rod passing by [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]] and [[Gnaw (G1)|Gnaw]] and looking out of a window.
* Page 3: [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] looks out a window towards Cybertron shrinking in the distance, as she, [[Kup (G1)|Kup]], [[Springer (G1)|Springer]], and the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] travel on their way to Cybertron's moon. They see a [[Quintesson]] ship in orbit.
* Page 4: Hot Rod, Wheelie, and Gnaw see a [[Female Autobots|female robot]], [[Elita One (G1)|Elita One]], teleport into the facility.
* Page 5: Hot Rod tries to shoot at her, but Elita throws a dagger that knocks the guns out of his hands. She challenges him to hand-to-hand combat. (At a Transformerscon 2005 guest panel, it was mentioned by the writers that the female robots were to be skilled martial artists.)
* Page 6: Hot Rod accepts the challenge, but Elita is more than a match for him. Gnaw urges Wheelie to stay back.
* Page 7: Elita One ducks a punch from Hot Rod and deactivates him before he can sound the alarm. She sends a communication back to [[Quintessa (planet)|Quintessa]], where three other female robots are waiting.
* Page 8: The other three female robots teleport into the facility. Gnaw transforms to fight them off, but [[Moonracer (G1)|Moonracer]] and Elita One take him out with ease. Elita orders [[Chromia (G1)|Chromia]] to take Hot Rod back through the portal.
* Page 9: Elita One, Moonracer, and [[Firestar (G1)|Firestar]] proceed further into the facility until they discover Optimus Prime in his repair chamber.
* Page 10: Chromia brings Hot Rod through. Meanwhile, Wheelie leaps down from a hiding place in the ceiling, delivering a kick to the female robots and punching Moonracer while she's down. However, Elita knocks him to the floor with a kick of her own.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=Unpublished DWTF G1#11 pg10 #Transformers #Elita1 #Wheelie #ComicArt https://t.co/D5GJwSKEp1|link=https://twitter.com/SketchyFig/status/1568271481746116610|name=Don Figueroa|site=Twitter|year=2022|month=9|day=9|(defunct=)}}</ref>
* Page 11: Elita looms over Wheelie, ready to deliver the killing blow with her blade. But rescue is on its way: the Dinobots, disembarked from the shuttle, charging into action!<ref>{{citesocial|quote=Unpublished DWTF G1#11 pg11 #Transformers #Dinobots #Grimlock #ComicArt https://t.co/kl2gAyAnwV|link=https://twitter.com/SketchyFig/status/1568272119880089600|name=Don Figueroa|site=Twitter|year=2022|month=9|day=9|(defunct=)}}</ref>
* Page 12: As Grimlock's shadow rounds the corner, Elita orders a retreat.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=Unpublished DWTF G1#11 pg12 #Transformers #Elita1 #ComicArt https://t.co/PHMQ9MKuYo|link=https://twitter.com/SketchyFig/status/1568272495266119680|name=Don Figueroa|site=Twitter|year=2022|month=9|day=9|(defunct=)}}</ref>

===Issue 12===
"This is it: the return of the most popular Transformer of all time! Yes, the indomitable Optimus Prime is finally back, ready to chew Energon and kick bumper-and he's all outta Energon! But the question is: where is he? Find out in this thrill-packed anniversary issue, as the greatest Autobots leader ever faces off against the ravenous Sharkticons and their cruel masters, the Quintessons! Don't miss this special birthday issue, a perfect jumping-on point featuring Optimus Prime himself ushering in an all-new era of Transformers greatness. The countdown to 2005 begins now!"

* Cover: Optimus Prime holding the body of [[Elita One (G1)|Elita One]] in a manner reminiscent of ''The Uncanny X-Men'' #136<ref>http://www.comics.org/details.lasso?id=34632</ref> and ''Crisis On Infinite Earths'' #7.<ref>http://www.comics.org/details.lasso?id=40485</ref> There was also going to be a variant cover featuring a drawing of Optimus Prime by [[Pat Lee]]. Ideally, the issue would have been released during December, which Dreamwave was calling their "Optimus Prime Month".

===Issue 13===
"2005 is here - and the battle for the universe begins! Created by the sinister Unicron, the lone Cyclonus has been dispatched to search the galaxy for the missing Alpha herald, Scourge. But when his mission leads him to a top-secret storage facility on Earth, will Cyclonus find the end of his quest or the business end of several high-caliber EDC-issued blasters? This initial arc - "Detection" kicks off the biggest, baddest Generation One storyline ever! Get in on the ground floor for a front-row seat to the beginning - of the apocalypse!"

Interestingly, the original cover drawn did not show Cyclonus with the head of Scourge, but rather the head of a seeker.

* Cover: [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] holding the head of [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]]

===Issue 14 - "[[The Enemy Within]]"===
Although originally advertised with this solicitation...

"The humans fight back as the "Contact" arc continues! Recovering from Cyclonus’ violent assault on their facilities, the EDC tries to equalize the odds by activating its top secret defense plan—Project Centurion! Suspecting something sinister, Marissa begins to explore the real motives behind the EDC's newest operation. Fearing the worst, the recently revived Autobot leader Optimus Prime rallies his troops on both Earth and Cybertron for the dark future looming on the horizon."

...this plot was then bumped with intention of being replaced with a one-shot fill-in penned by Simon Furman centering on [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] and [[The Fallen]]. TFWiki has created [[The Enemy Within|an article]] for Furman's story based on a summary posted to his blog in late 2010.

<gallery>
Image:G1Dreamwaveongoing11.jpg|We blame Dreamwave's fall on YOU!
Image:G1 ongoing 12a.jpg|If Optimus had tears he'd be crying.
Image:G1 ongoing 13.jpg|Scourge, I knew him, Galvatron...
Image:G1 DWongoing13B&Wcover.jpg|Are you, Scourge?
</gallery>
{{--}}

===Generation One 2004 Datatracks Annual===
This low-priced one-shot was to be written by James McDonough and Adam Patyk, with art by Joe Ng and Don Figueroa.

"As Generation One's 20th anniversary celebration comes to a close, Dreamwave pulls out all the stops to reveal the all-new 2004 Datatracks, which boasts an original short story featuring the one and only Optimus Prime fighting alongside his brother, Ultra Magnus! Not only that, but fans can also expect brand-new expanded MTMTE entries for the female Autobots, Sunstorm, and a few more surprises! This exciting one-shot annual is the perfect way to cap off "Optimus Prime Month," while kicking 2005 into overdrive! This comic is priced to move at only $1.95 — so don't miss out!"

* Cover: Optimus Prime and an unarmored [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] stand back to back, with images of Autobots, Decepticons, Quintessons and humans displayed behind them.

==="The Rules of Extinction"===

Referenced in a footnote in [[Extermination|issue #8]] of the Generation 1 ongoing, this story would have centered on the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]], apparently revealing how they came to Earth, battled the [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticons]] there, and were "rediscovered" in the present day by Optimus Prime's Autobots. Exactly ''how'' it was supposed to be published is unknown, but it's speculated it was to be one of the stories included in the Datatracks Annual covered above.

==''Beast Wars''==
{{main|Shell Game issue 1}}
Although heavily advertised, no issues of ''[[List of Beast Wars comics|Beast Wars]]'': ''[[Transformers: Beast Wars — Shell Game|Shell Game]]'' ever saw print. Scans found on the internet show it would have had strong similarities to the ''[[Transformers, Beast Wars: The Gathering|Beast Wars: The Gathering]]'' by the same creative team, and Simon Furman's original #1 script<ref>http://simonfurman.wordpress.com/2007/12/24/xmas-wrap/</ref> confirms that much of mini-series was recycled into ''Gathering''. A key difference was that the TV cast were to be involved. In addition, this ''Beast Wars'' would have tied in with the Ongoing G1 series.

The solicitation for #2 reveals there would be a flashback to "just after the end of the [[Great War (G1)|Great War]] on Cybertron... and witness the trial of Megatron! The verdict and judgment that follow set in motion a truly terrifying chain of events...".<ref>http://seibertron.com/comics/view.php?comic_id=785</ref> The cover showed ''Beast Wars'' Megatron on trial, so that's probably the Megatron they meant.

At Transformerscon 2004, Pat Lee also expressed an interest in possibly doing a complete series of ''[[Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More Than Meets The Eye]]'' profile books for ''Beast Wars'', including all non-show characters. As you can imagine, this never happened, but again, was an idea [[Transformers: Beast Wars Sourcebook|eventually implemented]] by IDW.
<gallery>
Image:ShellGame1a.jpg|Issue 1a cover
Image:ShellGame1b.jpg|Issue 1b cover
Image:ShellGame1c.jpg|Issue 1c cover
Image:ShellGame1ri.jpg|Issue 1 incentive cover
Image:TM2Megatrontrial.jpg|Issue 2 cover
</gallery>

==''Transformers/G.I. Joe: Divided Front''==
Dreamwave's second crossover, ''[[Transformers/G.I. Joe: Divided Front]]'' managed to have one issue released before the company folded. Adam Patyk and James McDonough were scheduled to write issues 2–5, while Chris Sarracini was slated to write issue 6. Pat Lee was to draw all of the remaining issues.

===Issue 2===
"The secrets of G.I. JOE and COBRA'S past are revealed as the greatest arms race in history intensifies, blazing a path across the world. Desperate for an equalizer, the JOES raid a top-secret COBRA bunker located in the Everglades. But when COBRA'S newly hired DREADNOK biker gang intervenes, will the JOES be too late to gain the advantage and-more importantly-save their Autobot allies?!

* Cover: [[Zarana]], the [[Dreadnok]]s, and a deactivated [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]].

===Issue 3===
"FAN-FAVE FIREFLY DEBUTS! Snake Eyes is a hard ninja to kill...which is why COBRA Commander has called in one of his biggest guns to do the job: the assassin Firefly! What is the history behind this COBRA'S rivalry with Snake Eyes? And can the Joes' ninja overcome this deadly saboteur in time to help his teammates retrieve the stolen Transformer technology from COBRA'S secret Arctic base? It's chaos on the ice as the Autobots face off against Destro's deadly COBRA/Decepticon hybrid warriors, with Starscream waiting to pick up the pieces!"

* Cover: [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] under attack from a pair of jets that look suspiciously like [[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]] and [[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]], and [[Snake-Eyes]] facing off against [[Firefly]].

===Issue 4===
"AUTOBOT vs. AUTOBOT! It's a robot riot as the new Cold War over the Transformers really starts to heat up! The G.I. Joes and their Autobot allies try to reconcile their opposing views and unite against COBRA...but can they? They're not the only ones whose tempers are flaring, as members of COBRA prepare to foil their increasingly deranged leader's top-secret project…if the mutineers can make it past Firefly and the elite Crimson Guard, that is!"

* Cover: Ironhide fights against [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]], and [[Shipwreck]] is there too.

===Issue 5===
"What is the terrible secret buried beneath Cobra Island? Whatever it is, Starscream and Soundwave want it bad...bad enough to destroy Cobra Commander if he doesn't give it to them! Flint and the Autobots must prepare an all-out assault of the island themselves to prevent the villains' evil plans, but can the G.I. Joes count on Snake Eyes to help them...or will his vendetta against Firefly doom them all?"

* Cover: [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] and [[Cobra Commander]] stand over a fallen Shipwreck.

===Issue 6===
"COBRA's plans for domination are in full effect and, thanks to Destro, the Autobots and the Joes are now public enemy #1! Even so, will our heroes be able to thwart Destro's plans? Maybe...but you won't believe who going to help them out. The ultimate retro crossover is about to go out with a bang!"
<gallery>
Image:DW GIJoev2i2-cover.jpg|Issue #2
Image:DW GIJoev2i3-cover.jpg|Issue #3
Image:DW GIJoev2i4-cover.jpg|Issue #4
Image:DW GIJoev2i5-cover.jpg|Issue #5
</gallery>

==References==
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[[Category:Dreamwave issues]]
[[Category:Things that don't exist]]

Unreleased Dreamwave issues

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When [[Dreamwave Productions]] declared bankruptcy in 2005, several of their series were left hanging without any strong sense of closure. However, various sources have revealed small portions of what might have been, including solicitations sent to retailers before the bankruptcy. At [[New York Comic Con]] 2009 [[IDW Publishing]] revealed that while they do have the artwork from the unfinished/unpublished issues, they will not complete and print the issues as there is significant doubt that the artists and writers were paid for their work during the tail end of Dreamwave's run on the brand.

==''Energon''==
Despite [[No Exit|issue #30]] completing its current storyline, ''[[Transformers: Energon (comic)|Energon]]'' still had many unresolved plot points. Hasbro copywriter [[Forest Lee]] has suggested that the [[Transformers: Cybertron (cartoon)|''Cybertron'' cartoon]] can be considered a follow-up, though it does require some stretching.

In November 2010, [[Simon Furman]] started to reveal the plot of the unreleased issues on his blog.<ref>[http://simonfurman.wordpress.com/2010/11/22/energon-%e2%80%94-revisited/ "Energon Revisited"]</ref> TFWiki has created articles for each of these unreleased issues based on these summaries; links, and the original solicitations for the issues, follow below.

===Issue 31 — "[[Doomsday Redux!]]"===
"REVELATIONS! Just who is (or rather, was) [[Alpha Quintesson]], and what are his true plans for [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], [[Earth]] and [[Unicron]]? While seeming to serve the Chaos Bringer, the multi-faceted alien has been developing a world-shattering agenda of his own, one that bridges worlds and dimensions. Now, at last, Alpha Quintesson begins his ‘endgame’, and first in his sights is the [[Mini-Con]] [[Over-Run (Armada)|Over-Run]]!"

===Issue 32 — "[[Armageddon Part 1]]"===
"Demolished! The next — and final — ''Energon'' story arc gets underway in earnest! It's the beginning of the end as Alpha Quintesson and [[Avalon (Energon)|Councillor Avalon]]'s quest for the mysterious [[Conduit (Energon)|Conduit]] centers once more on the Autobots' human ally, [[Kicker Jones|Kicker]]. The all-new, upgraded [[Demolishor (Armada)|Demolishor]] is on the case, and he’ll stop at nothing — literally — to get the job done. Get ready for Armageddon!"

===Issue 33 — "[[Armageddon Part 2]]"===
"INFERNO! What happens when four living Energon powerhouses tackle a being of pure Energon? It's the fighting-mad [[Omnicon]]s —[[Arcee (Energon)|Arcee]], [[Signal Flare (Energon)|Signal Flare]], [[Strongarm (Energon)|Strongarm]] and [[Skyblast (Energon)|Skyblast]] — versus the plainly mad [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]], and the result is an Energon inferno that threatens to consume Cybertron! Plus... the return of [[Unicron's Four Horsemen]] and the shocking secret of the planet [[Nervissa]]!"

===Issue 34 — "[[Armageddon Part 3]]"===

No solicitation.

===Issue 35 — "[[Armageddon Part 4]]"===

No solicitation.

===Issue 36 — "[[Armageddon Part 5]]"===

No solicitation.

==''Energon: More Than Meets The Eye''==
[[File:Energon MTMTE 1.jpg|thumb|200px|Cover for issue #1 by Guido Guidi]]

In keeping with ''[[Transformers: Armada (Dreamwave)|Armada]]'', a three-part ''More Than Meets The Eye'' series of ''Energon'' characters was also planned. Much of the artwork and profiles were completed. [[Alex Milne]] produced artwork for several character's profiles, which he ended up displaying and selling at conventions. These included Alpha Quintesson,<ref>http://s65.photobucket.com/albums/h214/Scaleface/Energon%20MTMTE/?action=view&current=mtmte-alphaquinetssion.jpg</ref> Alpha Trion,<ref>http://s65.photobucket.com/albums/h214/Scaleface/Energon%20MTMTE/?action=view&current=mtmte-alphatrion.jpg</ref> Arcee,<ref>http://s65.photobucket.com/albums/h214/Scaleface/Energon%20MTMTE/?action=view&current=mtmte-arcee.jpg</ref> Avalon,<ref>http://s65.photobucket.com/albums/h214/Scaleface/Energon%20MTMTE/?action=view&current=mtmte-avalon.jpg</ref> Galvatron,<ref>http://s65.photobucket.com/albums/h214/Scaleface/Energon%20MTMTE/?action=view&current=mtmte-galvatron.jpg</ref> Levitacus,<ref>http://s65.photobucket.com/albums/h214/Scaleface/Energon%20MTMTE/?action=view&current=mtmte-leviticus.jpg</ref> and Mirage.<ref>http://s65.photobucket.com/albums/h214/Scaleface/Energon%20MTMTE/?action=view&current=mtmte-mirage.jpg</ref>

Also tasked with doing art for the books was [[Guido Guidi]] who did the full three-part cover piece,<ref>[https://www.deviantart.com/guidoguidi/art/TF-Energon-Profile-book-COVERS-45513397 TF Energon Profile book COVERS] - Guido Guidi's DeviantArt account</ref> as well as character art for Barricade,
<ref>https://www.deviantart.com/guidoguidi/art/Unpublished-TF-Energon-MTMTE-7-45248877</ref> Blackout,
<ref>https://www.deviantart.com/guidoguidi/art/Unpublished-TF-Energon-MTMTE-1-45248275</ref> Blight,
<ref>https://www.deviantart.com/guidoguidi/art/Unpublished-TF-Energon-MTMTE-6-45248697</ref> Cyclonus,
<ref>https://www.deviantart.com/guidoguidi/art/Unpublished-TF-Energon-MTMTE-4-45248456</ref> Doomlock,
<ref>https://www.deviantart.com/guidoguidi/art/Unpublished-TF-Energon-MTMTE-3-45248420</ref> and Command Ravage.
<ref>https://www.deviantart.com/guidoguidi/art/Unpublished-TF-Energon-MTMTE-2-45248398</ref> Given the overlap between the ''Armada'' [[package art]] and the ''Armada'' ''More Than Meets The Eye'' series, it's probable that Guidi's package artwork for Bruticus Maximus<ref>https://www.deviantart.com/guidoguidi/art/Energon-Bruticus-Max-Boxart-128219434</ref> would've also made an appearance.

===Issue 1===
"It's ''Energon''{{'}}s turn to get the ''MTMTE'' treatment! Dreamwave's mega-successful series of official Transformers guidebooks returns with enough ''Energon'' facts, figures and profiles to put a smile on the face of any Trans-fananatic. You'll learn the secrets of Alpha Quintesson, discover the truth behind Kicker, and get even more info on Hot Shot, Jetfire, and dozens more! Brought to you by ''Transformers Energon'' series writer Simon Furman and a plethora of your favorite TF artists."

===Issue 2===
"Optimus Prime! Megatron! Omega Supreme! The heavy hitters are out in full force in book 2 of Dreamwave's official guide to
''Transformers: Energon''. You'll also get the goods on the powerful Energon Saber, the origin of the Omnicons, Unicron's Four
Horsemen, and more. Look for the third and final installment next month!"
{{-}}

==''War Within: The Age of Wrath''==
''[[Transformers: War Within: The Age of Wrath|War Within: The Age of Wrath]]'' would presumably have concluded with the defeat of the [[Air Warrior|Aerospace Extermination Squad]], based on the events of later stories. Many of the major characters — including Grimlock, seemingly killed in issue #1 — appear in later stories as well and therefore must have survived.

Additionally, several pages of art work were published in the [[Unofficial conventions|TransformersCon]] 2005 Program (which had several ex-Dreamwave employees as special guests). The covers to the issues were also seen in solicitations to comic retailers.

Furman would later sell signed copies of the completed issue 4 script at some 2010 conventions, and TFWiki has created [[The Age of Wrath Pt.4|an article]] based on it, and subsequently sold the completed issue 5 script and an outline of issue 6 in similar fashion at 2011 conventions, which TFWiki has also created articles for.

===Issue 4===
{{main|The Age of Wrath Pt.4}}
"ALONE! Stranded on a strange alien world, far, far from Cybertron, Turbomaster Flash is about to realize there really is no place like home... even when home is ruled by arch tyrant Megatron and his legions of clone warriors. The terrible truth behind the invasion and conquest of Cybertron is finally revealed. Now all Flash has to do is stay alive long enough to tell someone!"

* Cover: [[Flash (G1)|Flash]] stranded on an alien planet.
* Pages 1,2,3: Flash on an alien planet being attacked by [[Sharkticon (species)|Sharkticons]]. Meanwhile, on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] talks with the other [[Turbomaster]]s.
* Page 4: Perceptor prepares to examine a captured clone warrior from the Aerospace Extermination Squadron.

===Issue 5===
{{main|The Age of Wrath Pt.5}}
"HE'S BACK! Optimus Prime, right? Well... maybe. But then again... maybe not! Blaster's desperate bid to free the enslaved
Autobots lies in ruins, his and his entire team's lives are Megatron's to take at his will. But in their darkest hour, a hero returns to the fray, a force too powerful to be contained even by death's dark dominion. Prepare to be shocked senseless all over again!"

* Cover: [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] held at gunpoint by [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]].
* Page 1: Shockwave's lab, with a studied Clone Trooper over a deactivated [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]].
* Page 2: Two deactivated clone troopers lying in a heavily damaged lab. Also, small, dead [[Piranacon (Quintesson)|Piranacons]] litter the floor amidst the shattered remains of the tank Megatron used to torture Starscream in. Starscream himself is lying there alive but in a great deal of pain, curled into a fetal position.
* Page 5: Blaster fights against Clone Troopers and Megatron, using sound attacks and his [[electro-scrambler]].

===Issue 6===
{{main|The Age of Wrath Pt.6}}
"Last Stand! Finally... the battle you've been waiting for! Optimus Prime returns to take on his archenemy Megatron. But is Prime the 'bot he was? Scarred mentally and physically by his nightmarish exile, Prime plainly may not be up to the job! But if he can't beat Megatron and stop the rise of his second-generation clone army ... who can?"

* Cover: [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] battling [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]], as [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] watches in the background.
<gallery>
Image:WW v3-4.jpg|Issue 4 cover
Image:WW v3-5.jpg|Issue 5 cover
Image:WW v3-6.jpg|Issue 6 cover
</gallery>

==''Generation One''==
Several covers of ''[[Transformers: Generation 1 (Dreamwave)|Generation One]]'' were distributed to comic retailers in solicitations. Pages from the unreleased issue 11 were published in the fourth issue of ''The Comic Book Digest'' from Lamp Post Publications.<ref>http://lamppostpubs.com</ref> Additional pages leaked onto the internet revealed a great number of [[Exosuit]]s. In all likelihood, these are connected to [[Project Centurion]] mentioned in "[[The Route of All Evil]]".

[[Chris Sarracini]] and [[Guido Guidi]] were to take over from #12.<ref>http://seibertron.com/comics/view.php?comic_id=748</ref>

===Issue 11===
"Because YOU demanded it: The return of the Dinobots! The hot-tempered cavalier Hot Rod finds himself in over his head when a mysterious group of Transformers-like warriors interferes with a standard transfer mission. What are these mysterious agents truly after, and what hope do Hot Rod and his team have of stopping them? Featuring the return of the fan-favorite Dinobots, the first-ever comic book debut of some of Generation One's most desirable characters, and much, much more!"<ref>http://seibertron.com/comics/view.php?comic_id=746</ref>

* Cover: Several female robots, lookin' deadly as [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]]'s hand reaches up to them.
* Page 1: Hot Rod looking up at a deactivated [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] being held in a repair chamber.
* Page 2: Hot Rod passing by [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]] and [[Gnaw (G1)|Gnaw]] and looking out of a window.
* Page 3: [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] looks out a window towards Cybertron shrinking in the distance, as she, [[Kup (G1)|Kup]], [[Springer (G1)|Springer]], and the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] travel on their way to Cybertron's moon. They see a [[Quintesson]] ship in orbit.
* Page 4: Hot Rod, Wheelie, and Gnaw see a [[Female Autobots|female robot]], [[Elita One (G1)|Elita One]], teleport into the facility.
* Page 5: Hot Rod tries to shoot at her, but Elita throws a dagger that knocks the guns out of his hands. She challenges him to hand-to-hand combat. (At a Transformerscon 2005 guest panel, it was mentioned by the writers that the female robots were to be skilled martial artists.)
* Page 6: Hot Rod accepts the challenge, but Elita is more than a match for him. Gnaw urges Wheelie to stay back.
* Page 7: Elita One ducks a punch from Hot Rod and deactivates him before he can sound the alarm. She sends a communication back to [[Quintessa (planet)|Quintessa]], where three other female robots are waiting.
* Page 8: The other three female robots teleport into the facility. Gnaw transforms to fight them off, but [[Moonracer (G1)|Moonracer]] and Elita One take him out with ease. Elita orders [[Chromia (G1)|Chromia]] to take Hot Rod back through the portal.
* Page 9: Elita One, Moonracer, and [[Firestar (G1)|Firestar]] proceed further into the facility until they discover Optimus Prime in his repair chamber.
* Page 10: Chromia brings Hot Rod through. Meanwhile, Wheelie leaps down from a hiding place in the ceiling, delivering a kick to the female robots and punching Moonracer while she's down. However, Elita knocks him to the floor with a kick of her own.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=Unpublished DWTF G1#11 pg10 #Transformers #Elita1 #Wheelie #ComicArt https://t.co/D5GJwSKEp1|link=https://twitter.com/SketchyFig/status/1568271481746116610|name=Don Figueroa|site=Twitter|year=2022|month=9|day=9|(defunct=)}}</ref>
* Page 11: Elita looms over Wheelie, ready to deliver the killing blow with her blade. But rescue is on its way: the Dinobots, disembarked from the shuttle, charging into action!<ref>{{citesocial|quote=Unpublished DWTF G1#11 pg11 #Transformers #Dinobots #Grimlock #ComicArt https://t.co/kl2gAyAnwV|link=https://twitter.com/SketchyFig/status/1568272119880089600|name=Don Figueroa|site=Twitter|year=2022|month=9|day=9|(defunct=)}}</ref>
* Page 12: As Grimlock's shadow rounds the corner, Elita orders a retreat.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=Unpublished DWTF G1#11 pg12 #Transformers #Elita1 #ComicArt https://t.co/PHMQ9MKuYo|link=https://twitter.com/SketchyFig/status/1568272495266119680|name=Don Figueroa|site=Twitter|year=2022|month=9|day=9|(defunct=)}}</ref>

===Issue 12===
"This is it: the return of the most popular Transformer of all time! Yes, the indomitable Optimus Prime is finally back, ready to chew Energon and kick bumper-and he's all outta Energon! But the question is: where is he? Find out in this thrill-packed anniversary issue, as the greatest Autobots leader ever faces off against the ravenous Sharkticons and their cruel masters, the Quintessons! Don't miss this special birthday issue, a perfect jumping-on point featuring Optimus Prime himself ushering in an all-new era of Transformers greatness. The countdown to 2005 begins now!"

* Cover: Optimus Prime holding the body of [[Elita One (G1)|Elita One]] in a manner reminiscent of ''The Uncanny X-Men'' #136<ref>http://www.comics.org/details.lasso?id=34632</ref> and ''Crisis On Infinite Earths'' #7.<ref>http://www.comics.org/details.lasso?id=40485</ref> There was also going to be a variant cover featuring a drawing of Optimus Prime by [[Pat Lee]]. Ideally, the issue would have been released during December, which Dreamwave was calling their "Optimus Prime Month".

===Issue 13===
"2005 is here - and the battle for the universe begins! Created by the sinister Unicron, the lone Cyclonus has been dispatched to search the galaxy for the missing Alpha herald, Scourge. But when his mission leads him to a top-secret storage facility on Earth, will Cyclonus find the end of his quest or the business end of several high-caliber EDC-issued blasters? This initial arc - "Detection" kicks off the biggest, baddest Generation One storyline ever! Get in on the ground floor for a front-row seat to the beginning - of the apocalypse!"

Interestingly, the original cover drawn did not show Cyclonus with the head of Scourge, but rather the head of a seeker.

* Cover: [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] holding the head of [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]]

===Issue 14 - "[[The Enemy Within]]"===
Although originally advertised with this solicitation...

"The humans fight back as the "Contact" arc continues! Recovering from Cyclonus’ violent assault on their facilities, the EDC tries to equalize the odds by activating its top secret defense plan—Project Centurion! Suspecting something sinister, Marissa begins to explore the real motives behind the EDC's newest operation. Fearing the worst, the recently revived Autobot leader Optimus Prime rallies his troops on both Earth and Cybertron for the dark future looming on the horizon."

...this plot was then bumped with intention of being replaced with a one-shot fill-in penned by Simon Furman centering on [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] and [[The Fallen]]. TFWiki has created [[The Enemy Within|an article]] for Furman's story based on a summary posted to his blog in late 2010.

<gallery>
Image:G1Dreamwaveongoing11.jpg|We blame Dreamwave's fall on YOU!
Image:G1 ongoing 12a.jpg|If Optimus had tears he'd be crying.
Image:G1 ongoing 13.jpg|Scourge, I knew him, Galvatron...
Image:G1DWongoing13B&Wcover.jpg|Are you, Scourge?
</gallery>
{{--}}

===Generation One 2004 Datatracks Annual===
This low-priced one-shot was to be written by James McDonough and Adam Patyk, with art by Joe Ng and Don Figueroa.

"As Generation One's 20th anniversary celebration comes to a close, Dreamwave pulls out all the stops to reveal the all-new 2004 Datatracks, which boasts an original short story featuring the one and only Optimus Prime fighting alongside his brother, Ultra Magnus! Not only that, but fans can also expect brand-new expanded MTMTE entries for the female Autobots, Sunstorm, and a few more surprises! This exciting one-shot annual is the perfect way to cap off "Optimus Prime Month," while kicking 2005 into overdrive! This comic is priced to move at only $1.95 — so don't miss out!"

* Cover: Optimus Prime and an unarmored [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] stand back to back, with images of Autobots, Decepticons, Quintessons and humans displayed behind them.

==="The Rules of Extinction"===

Referenced in a footnote in [[Extermination|issue #8]] of the Generation 1 ongoing, this story would have centered on the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]], apparently revealing how they came to Earth, battled the [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticons]] there, and were "rediscovered" in the present day by Optimus Prime's Autobots. Exactly ''how'' it was supposed to be published is unknown, but it's speculated it was to be one of the stories included in the Datatracks Annual covered above.

==''Beast Wars''==
{{main|Shell Game issue 1}}
Although heavily advertised, no issues of ''[[List of Beast Wars comics|Beast Wars]]'': ''[[Transformers: Beast Wars — Shell Game|Shell Game]]'' ever saw print. Scans found on the internet show it would have had strong similarities to the ''[[Transformers, Beast Wars: The Gathering|Beast Wars: The Gathering]]'' by the same creative team, and Simon Furman's original #1 script<ref>http://simonfurman.wordpress.com/2007/12/24/xmas-wrap/</ref> confirms that much of mini-series was recycled into ''Gathering''. A key difference was that the TV cast were to be involved. In addition, this ''Beast Wars'' would have tied in with the Ongoing G1 series.

The solicitation for #2 reveals there would be a flashback to "just after the end of the [[Great War (G1)|Great War]] on Cybertron... and witness the trial of Megatron! The verdict and judgment that follow set in motion a truly terrifying chain of events...".<ref>http://seibertron.com/comics/view.php?comic_id=785</ref> The cover showed ''Beast Wars'' Megatron on trial, so that's probably the Megatron they meant.

At Transformerscon 2004, Pat Lee also expressed an interest in possibly doing a complete series of ''[[Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More Than Meets The Eye]]'' profile books for ''Beast Wars'', including all non-show characters. As you can imagine, this never happened, but again, was an idea [[Transformers: Beast Wars Sourcebook|eventually implemented]] by IDW.
<gallery>
Image:ShellGame1a.jpg|Issue 1a cover
Image:ShellGame1b.jpg|Issue 1b cover
Image:ShellGame1c.jpg|Issue 1c cover
Image:ShellGame1ri.jpg|Issue 1 incentive cover
Image:TM2Megatrontrial.jpg|Issue 2 cover
</gallery>

==''Transformers/G.I. Joe: Divided Front''==
Dreamwave's second crossover, ''[[Transformers/G.I. Joe: Divided Front]]'' managed to have one issue released before the company folded. Adam Patyk and James McDonough were scheduled to write issues 2–5, while Chris Sarracini was slated to write issue 6. Pat Lee was to draw all of the remaining issues.

===Issue 2===
"The secrets of G.I. JOE and COBRA'S past are revealed as the greatest arms race in history intensifies, blazing a path across the world. Desperate for an equalizer, the JOES raid a top-secret COBRA bunker located in the Everglades. But when COBRA'S newly hired DREADNOK biker gang intervenes, will the JOES be too late to gain the advantage and-more importantly-save their Autobot allies?!

* Cover: [[Zarana]], the [[Dreadnok]]s, and a deactivated [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]].

===Issue 3===
"FAN-FAVE FIREFLY DEBUTS! Snake Eyes is a hard ninja to kill...which is why COBRA Commander has called in one of his biggest guns to do the job: the assassin Firefly! What is the history behind this COBRA'S rivalry with Snake Eyes? And can the Joes' ninja overcome this deadly saboteur in time to help his teammates retrieve the stolen Transformer technology from COBRA'S secret Arctic base? It's chaos on the ice as the Autobots face off against Destro's deadly COBRA/Decepticon hybrid warriors, with Starscream waiting to pick up the pieces!"

* Cover: [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] under attack from a pair of jets that look suspiciously like [[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]] and [[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]], and [[Snake-Eyes]] facing off against [[Firefly]].

===Issue 4===
"AUTOBOT vs. AUTOBOT! It's a robot riot as the new Cold War over the Transformers really starts to heat up! The G.I. Joes and their Autobot allies try to reconcile their opposing views and unite against COBRA...but can they? They're not the only ones whose tempers are flaring, as members of COBRA prepare to foil their increasingly deranged leader's top-secret project…if the mutineers can make it past Firefly and the elite Crimson Guard, that is!"

* Cover: Ironhide fights against [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]], and [[Shipwreck]] is there too.

===Issue 5===
"What is the terrible secret buried beneath Cobra Island? Whatever it is, Starscream and Soundwave want it bad...bad enough to destroy Cobra Commander if he doesn't give it to them! Flint and the Autobots must prepare an all-out assault of the island themselves to prevent the villains' evil plans, but can the G.I. Joes count on Snake Eyes to help them...or will his vendetta against Firefly doom them all?"

* Cover: [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] and [[Cobra Commander]] stand over a fallen Shipwreck.

===Issue 6===
"COBRA's plans for domination are in full effect and, thanks to Destro, the Autobots and the Joes are now public enemy #1! Even so, will our heroes be able to thwart Destro's plans? Maybe...but you won't believe who going to help them out. The ultimate retro crossover is about to go out with a bang!"
<gallery>
Image:DW GIJoev2i2-cover.jpg|Issue #2
Image:DW GIJoev2i3-cover.jpg|Issue #3
Image:DW GIJoev2i4-cover.jpg|Issue #4
Image:DW GIJoev2i5-cover.jpg|Issue #5
</gallery>

==References==
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[[Category:Dreamwave issues]]
[[Category:Things that don't exist]]

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Unreleased Dreamwave issues

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When [[Dreamwave Productions]] declared bankruptcy in 2005, several of their series were left hanging without any strong sense of closure. However, various sources have revealed small portions of what might have been, including solicitations sent to retailers before the bankruptcy. At [[New York Comic Con]] 2009 [[IDW Publishing]] revealed that while they do have the artwork from the unfinished/unpublished issues, they will not complete and print the issues as there is significant doubt that the artists and writers were paid for their work during the tail end of Dreamwave's run on the brand.

==''Energon''==
Despite [[No Exit|issue #30]] completing its current storyline, ''[[Transformers: Energon (comic)|Energon]]'' still had many unresolved plot points. Hasbro copywriter [[Forest Lee]] has suggested that the [[Transformers: Cybertron (cartoon)|''Cybertron'' cartoon]] can be considered a follow-up, though it does require some stretching.

In November 2010, [[Simon Furman]] started to reveal the plot of the unreleased issues on his blog.<ref>[http://simonfurman.wordpress.com/2010/11/22/energon-%e2%80%94-revisited/ "Energon Revisited"]</ref> TFWiki has created articles for each of these unreleased issues based on these summaries; links, and the original solicitations for the issues, follow below.

===Issue 31 — "[[Doomsday Redux!]]"===
"REVELATIONS! Just who is (or rather, was) [[Alpha Quintesson]], and what are his true plans for [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], [[Earth]] and [[Unicron]]? While seeming to serve the Chaos Bringer, the multi-faceted alien has been developing a world-shattering agenda of his own, one that bridges worlds and dimensions. Now, at last, Alpha Quintesson begins his ‘endgame’, and first in his sights is the [[Mini-Con]] [[Over-Run (Armada)|Over-Run]]!"

===Issue 32 — "[[Armageddon Part 1]]"===
"Demolished! The next — and final — ''Energon'' story arc gets underway in earnest! It's the beginning of the end as Alpha Quintesson and [[Avalon (Energon)|Councillor Avalon]]'s quest for the mysterious [[Conduit (Energon)|Conduit]] centers once more on the Autobots' human ally, [[Kicker Jones|Kicker]]. The all-new, upgraded [[Demolishor (Armada)|Demolishor]] is on the case, and he’ll stop at nothing — literally — to get the job done. Get ready for Armageddon!"

===Issue 33 — "[[Armageddon Part 2]]"===
"INFERNO! What happens when four living Energon powerhouses tackle a being of pure Energon? It's the fighting-mad [[Omnicon]]s —[[Arcee (Energon)|Arcee]], [[Signal Flare (Energon)|Signal Flare]], [[Strongarm (Energon)|Strongarm]] and [[Skyblast (Energon)|Skyblast]] — versus the plainly mad [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]], and the result is an Energon inferno that threatens to consume Cybertron! Plus... the return of [[Unicron's Four Horsemen]] and the shocking secret of the planet [[Nervissa]]!"

===Issue 34 — "[[Armageddon Part 3]]"===

No solicitation.

===Issue 35 — "[[Armageddon Part 4]]"===

No solicitation.

===Issue 36 — "[[Armageddon Part 5]]"===

No solicitation.

==''Energon: More Than Meets The Eye''==
[[File:Energon MTMTE 1.jpg|thumb|200px|Cover for issue #1 by Guido Guidi]]

In keeping with ''[[Transformers: Armada (Dreamwave)|Armada]]'', a three-part ''More Than Meets The Eye'' series of ''Energon'' characters was also planned. Much of the artwork and profiles were completed. [[Alex Milne]] produced artwork for several character's profiles, which he ended up displaying and selling at conventions. These included Alpha Quintesson,<ref>http://s65.photobucket.com/albums/h214/Scaleface/Energon%20MTMTE/?action=view&current=mtmte-alphaquinetssion.jpg</ref> Alpha Trion,<ref>http://s65.photobucket.com/albums/h214/Scaleface/Energon%20MTMTE/?action=view&current=mtmte-alphatrion.jpg</ref> Arcee,<ref>http://s65.photobucket.com/albums/h214/Scaleface/Energon%20MTMTE/?action=view&current=mtmte-arcee.jpg</ref> Avalon,<ref>http://s65.photobucket.com/albums/h214/Scaleface/Energon%20MTMTE/?action=view&current=mtmte-avalon.jpg</ref> Galvatron,<ref>http://s65.photobucket.com/albums/h214/Scaleface/Energon%20MTMTE/?action=view&current=mtmte-galvatron.jpg</ref> Levitacus,<ref>http://s65.photobucket.com/albums/h214/Scaleface/Energon%20MTMTE/?action=view&current=mtmte-leviticus.jpg</ref> and Mirage.<ref>http://s65.photobucket.com/albums/h214/Scaleface/Energon%20MTMTE/?action=view&current=mtmte-mirage.jpg</ref>

Also tasked with doing art for the books was [[Guido Guidi]] who did the full three-part cover piece,<ref>[https://www.deviantart.com/guidoguidi/art/TF-Energon-Profile-book-COVERS-45513397 TF Energon Profile book COVERS] - Guido Guidi's DeviantArt account</ref> as well as character art for Barricade,
<ref>https://www.deviantart.com/guidoguidi/art/Unpublished-TF-Energon-MTMTE-7-45248877</ref> Blackout,
<ref>https://www.deviantart.com/guidoguidi/art/Unpublished-TF-Energon-MTMTE-1-45248275</ref> Blight,
<ref>https://www.deviantart.com/guidoguidi/art/Unpublished-TF-Energon-MTMTE-6-45248697</ref> Cyclonus,
<ref>https://www.deviantart.com/guidoguidi/art/Unpublished-TF-Energon-MTMTE-4-45248456</ref> Doomlock,
<ref>https://www.deviantart.com/guidoguidi/art/Unpublished-TF-Energon-MTMTE-3-45248420</ref> and Command Ravage.
<ref>https://www.deviantart.com/guidoguidi/art/Unpublished-TF-Energon-MTMTE-2-45248398</ref> Given the overlap between the ''Armada'' [[package art]] and the ''Armada'' ''More Than Meets The Eye'' series, it's probable that Guidi's package artwork for Bruticus Maximus<ref>https://www.deviantart.com/guidoguidi/art/Energon-Bruticus-Max-Boxart-128219434</ref> would've also made an appearance.

===Issue 1===
"It's ''Energon''{{'}}s turn to get the ''MTMTE'' treatment! Dreamwave's mega-successful series of official Transformers guidebooks returns with enough ''Energon'' facts, figures and profiles to put a smile on the face of any Trans-fananatic. You'll learn the secrets of Alpha Quintesson, discover the truth behind Kicker, and get even more info on Hot Shot, Jetfire, and dozens more! Brought to you by ''Transformers Energon'' series writer Simon Furman and a plethora of your favorite TF artists."

===Issue 2===
"Optimus Prime! Megatron! Omega Supreme! The heavy hitters are out in full force in book 2 of Dreamwave's official guide to
''Transformers: Energon''. You'll also get the goods on the powerful Energon Saber, the origin of the Omnicons, Unicron's Four
Horsemen, and more. Look for the third and final installment next month!"
{{-}}

==''War Within: The Age of Wrath''==
''[[Transformers: War Within: The Age of Wrath|War Within: The Age of Wrath]]'' would presumably have concluded with the defeat of the [[Air Warrior|Aerospace Extermination Squad]], based on the events of later stories. Many of the major characters — including Grimlock, seemingly killed in issue #1 — appear in later stories as well and therefore must have survived.

Additionally, several pages of art work were published in the [[Unofficial conventions|TransformersCon]] 2005 Program (which had several ex-Dreamwave employees as special guests). The covers to the issues were also seen in solicitations to comic retailers.

Furman would later sell signed copies of the completed issue 4 script at some 2010 conventions, and TFWiki has created [[The Age of Wrath Pt.4|an article]] based on it, and subsequently sold the completed issue 5 script and an outline of issue 6 in similar fashion at 2011 conventions, which TFWiki has also created articles for.

===Issue 4===
{{main|The Age of Wrath Pt.4}}
"ALONE! Stranded on a strange alien world, far, far from Cybertron, Turbomaster Flash is about to realize there really is no place like home... even when home is ruled by arch tyrant Megatron and his legions of clone warriors. The terrible truth behind the invasion and conquest of Cybertron is finally revealed. Now all Flash has to do is stay alive long enough to tell someone!"

* Cover: [[Flash (G1)|Flash]] stranded on an alien planet.
* Pages 1,2,3: Flash on an alien planet being attacked by [[Sharkticon (species)|Sharkticons]]. Meanwhile, on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] talks with the other [[Turbomaster]]s.
* Page 4: Perceptor prepares to examine a captured clone warrior from the Aerospace Extermination Squadron.

===Issue 5===
{{main|The Age of Wrath Pt.5}}
"HE'S BACK! Optimus Prime, right? Well... maybe. But then again... maybe not! Blaster's desperate bid to free the enslaved
Autobots lies in ruins, his and his entire team's lives are Megatron's to take at his will. But in their darkest hour, a hero returns to the fray, a force too powerful to be contained even by death's dark dominion. Prepare to be shocked senseless all over again!"

* Cover: [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] held at gunpoint by [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]].
* Page 1: Shockwave's lab, with a studied Clone Trooper over a deactivated [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]].
* Page 2: Two deactivated clone troopers lying in a heavily damaged lab. Also, small, dead [[Piranacon (Quintesson)|Piranacons]] litter the floor amidst the shattered remains of the tank Megatron used to torture Starscream in. Starscream himself is lying there alive but in a great deal of pain, curled into a fetal position.
* Page 5: Blaster fights against Clone Troopers and Megatron, using sound attacks and his [[electro-scrambler]].

===Issue 6===
{{main|The Age of Wrath Pt.6}}
"Last Stand! Finally... the battle you've been waiting for! Optimus Prime returns to take on his archenemy Megatron. But is Prime the 'bot he was? Scarred mentally and physically by his nightmarish exile, Prime plainly may not be up to the job! But if he can't beat Megatron and stop the rise of his second-generation clone army ... who can?"

* Cover: [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] battling [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]], as [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] watches in the background.
<gallery>
Image:WW v3-4.jpg|Issue 4 cover
Image:WW v3-5.jpg|Issue 5 cover
Image:WW v3-6.jpg|Issue 6 cover
</gallery>

==''Generation One''==
Several covers of ''[[Transformers: Generation 1 (Dreamwave)|Generation One]]'' were distributed to comic retailers in solicitations. Pages from the unreleased issue 11 were published in the fourth issue of ''The Comic Book Digest'' from Lamp Post Publications.<ref>http://lamppostpubs.com</ref> Additional pages leaked onto the internet revealed a great number of [[Exosuit]]s. In all likelihood, these are connected to [[Project Centurion]] mentioned in "[[The Route of All Evil]]".

[[Chris Sarracini]] and [[Guido Guidi]] were to take over from #12.<ref>http://seibertron.com/comics/view.php?comic_id=748</ref>

===Issue 11===
"Because YOU demanded it: The return of the Dinobots! The hot-tempered cavalier Hot Rod finds himself in over his head when a mysterious group of Transformers-like warriors interferes with a standard transfer mission. What are these mysterious agents truly after, and what hope do Hot Rod and his team have of stopping them? Featuring the return of the fan-favorite Dinobots, the first-ever comic book debut of some of Generation One's most desirable characters, and much, much more!"<ref>http://seibertron.com/comics/view.php?comic_id=746</ref>

* Cover: Several female robots, lookin' deadly as [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]]'s hand reaches up to them.
* Page 1: Hot Rod looking up at a deactivated [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] being held in a repair chamber.
* Page 2: Hot Rod passing by [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]] and [[Gnaw (G1)|Gnaw]] and looking out of a window.
* Page 3: [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] looks out a window towards Cybertron shrinking in the distance, as she, [[Kup (G1)|Kup]], [[Springer (G1)|Springer]], and the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] travel on their way to Cybertron's moon. They see a [[Quintesson]] ship in orbit.
* Page 4: Hot Rod, Wheelie, and Gnaw see a [[Female Autobots|female robot]], [[Elita One (G1)|Elita One]], teleport into the facility.
* Page 5: Hot Rod tries to shoot at her, but Elita throws a dagger that knocks the guns out of his hands. She challenges him to hand-to-hand combat. (At a Transformerscon 2005 guest panel, it was mentioned by the writers that the female robots were to be skilled martial artists.)
* Page 6: Hot Rod accepts the challenge, but Elita is more than a match for him. Gnaw urges Wheelie to stay back.
* Page 7: Elita One ducks a punch from Hot Rod and deactivates him before he can sound the alarm. She sends a communication back to [[Quintessa (planet)|Quintessa]], where three other female robots are waiting.
* Page 8: The other three female robots teleport into the facility. Gnaw transforms to fight them off, but [[Moonracer (G1)|Moonracer]] and Elita One take him out with ease. Elita orders [[Chromia (G1)|Chromia]] to take Hot Rod back through the portal.
* Page 9: Elita One, Moonracer, and [[Firestar (G1)|Firestar]] proceed further into the facility until they discover Optimus Prime in his repair chamber.
* Page 10: Chromia brings Hot Rod through. Meanwhile, Wheelie leaps down from a hiding place in the ceiling, delivering a kick to the female robots and punching Moonracer while she's down. However, Elita knocks him to the floor with a kick of her own.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=Unpublished DWTF G1#11 pg10 #Transformers #Elita1 #Wheelie #ComicArt https://t.co/D5GJwSKEp1|link=https://twitter.com/SketchyFig/status/1568271481746116610|name=Don Figueroa|site=Twitter|year=2022|month=9|day=9|(defunct=)}}</ref>
* Page 11: Elita looms over Wheelie, ready to deliver the killing blow with her blade. But rescue is on its way: the Dinobots, disembarked from the shuttle, charging into action!<ref>{{citesocial|quote=Unpublished DWTF G1#11 pg11 #Transformers #Dinobots #Grimlock #ComicArt https://t.co/kl2gAyAnwV|link=https://twitter.com/SketchyFig/status/1568272119880089600|name=Don Figueroa|site=Twitter|year=2022|month=9|day=9|(defunct=)}}</ref>
* Page 12: As Grimlock's shadow rounds the corner, Elita orders a retreat.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=Unpublished DWTF G1#11 pg12 #Transformers #Elita1 #ComicArt https://t.co/PHMQ9MKuYo|link=https://twitter.com/SketchyFig/status/1568272495266119680|name=Don Figueroa|site=Twitter|year=2022|month=9|day=9|(defunct=)}}</ref>

===Issue 12===
"This is it: the return of the most popular Transformer of all time! Yes, the indomitable Optimus Prime is finally back, ready to chew Energon and kick bumper-and he's all outta Energon! But the question is: where is he? Find out in this thrill-packed anniversary issue, as the greatest Autobots leader ever faces off against the ravenous Sharkticons and their cruel masters, the Quintessons! Don't miss this special birthday issue, a perfect jumping-on point featuring Optimus Prime himself ushering in an all-new era of Transformers greatness. The countdown to 2005 begins now!"

* Cover: Optimus Prime holding the body of [[Elita One (G1)|Elita One]] in a manner reminiscent of ''The Uncanny X-Men'' #136<ref>http://www.comics.org/details.lasso?id=34632</ref> and ''Crisis On Infinite Earths'' #7.<ref>http://www.comics.org/details.lasso?id=40485</ref> There was also going to be a variant cover featuring a drawing of Optimus Prime by [[Pat Lee]]. Ideally, the issue would have been released during December, which Dreamwave was calling their "Optimus Prime Month".

===Issue 13===
"2005 is here - and the battle for the universe begins! Created by the sinister Unicron, the lone Cyclonus has been dispatched to search the galaxy for the missing Alpha herald, Scourge. But when his mission leads him to a top-secret storage facility on Earth, will Cyclonus find the end of his quest or the business end of several high-caliber EDC-issued blasters? This initial arc - "Detection" kicks off the biggest, baddest Generation One storyline ever! Get in on the ground floor for a front-row seat to the beginning - of the apocalypse!"

Interestingly, the original cover drawn did not show Cyclonus with the head of Scourge, but rather the head of a seeker.

* Cover: [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] holding the head of [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]]

===Issue 14 - "[[The Enemy Within]]"===
Although originally advertised with this solicitation...

"The humans fight back as the "Contact" arc continues! Recovering from Cyclonus’ violent assault on their facilities, the EDC tries to equalize the odds by activating its top secret defense plan—Project Centurion! Suspecting something sinister, Marissa begins to explore the real motives behind the EDC's newest operation. Fearing the worst, the recently revived Autobot leader Optimus Prime rallies his troops on both Earth and Cybertron for the dark future looming on the horizon."

...this plot was then bumped with intention of being replaced with a one-shot fill-in penned by Simon Furman centering on [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] and [[The Fallen]]. TFWiki has created [[The Enemy Within|an article]] for Furman's story based on a summary posted to his blog in late 2010.

<gallery>
Image:G1Dreamwaveongoing11.jpg|We blame Dreamwave's fall on YOU!
Image:G1 ongoing 12a.jpg|If Optimus had tears he'd be crying.
Image:G1 ongoing 13.jpg|Scourge, I knew him, Galvatron...
</gallery>
{{--}}

===Generation One 2004 Datatracks Annual===
This low-priced one-shot was to be written by James McDonough and Adam Patyk, with art by Joe Ng and Don Figueroa.

"As Generation One's 20th anniversary celebration comes to a close, Dreamwave pulls out all the stops to reveal the all-new 2004 Datatracks, which boasts an original short story featuring the one and only Optimus Prime fighting alongside his brother, Ultra Magnus! Not only that, but fans can also expect brand-new expanded MTMTE entries for the female Autobots, Sunstorm, and a few more surprises! This exciting one-shot annual is the perfect way to cap off "Optimus Prime Month," while kicking 2005 into overdrive! This comic is priced to move at only $1.95 — so don't miss out!"

* Cover: Optimus Prime and an unarmored [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] stand back to back, with images of Autobots, Decepticons, Quintessons and humans displayed behind them.

==="The Rules of Extinction"===

Referenced in a footnote in [[Extermination|issue #8]] of the Generation 1 ongoing, this story would have centered on the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]], apparently revealing how they came to Earth, battled the [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticons]] there, and were "rediscovered" in the present day by Optimus Prime's Autobots. Exactly ''how'' it was supposed to be published is unknown, but it's speculated it was to be one of the stories included in the Datatracks Annual covered above.

==''Beast Wars''==
{{main|Shell Game issue 1}}
Although heavily advertised, no issues of ''[[List of Beast Wars comics|Beast Wars]]'': ''[[Transformers: Beast Wars — Shell Game|Shell Game]]'' ever saw print. Scans found on the internet show it would have had strong similarities to the ''[[Transformers, Beast Wars: The Gathering|Beast Wars: The Gathering]]'' by the same creative team, and Simon Furman's original #1 script<ref>http://simonfurman.wordpress.com/2007/12/24/xmas-wrap/</ref> confirms that much of mini-series was recycled into ''Gathering''. A key difference was that the TV cast were to be involved. In addition, this ''Beast Wars'' would have tied in with the Ongoing G1 series.

The solicitation for #2 reveals there would be a flashback to "just after the end of the [[Great War (G1)|Great War]] on Cybertron... and witness the trial of Megatron! The verdict and judgment that follow set in motion a truly terrifying chain of events...".<ref>http://seibertron.com/comics/view.php?comic_id=785</ref> The cover showed ''Beast Wars'' Megatron on trial, so that's probably the Megatron they meant.

At Transformerscon 2004, Pat Lee also expressed an interest in possibly doing a complete series of ''[[Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More Than Meets The Eye]]'' profile books for ''Beast Wars'', including all non-show characters. As you can imagine, this never happened, but again, was an idea [[Transformers: Beast Wars Sourcebook|eventually implemented]] by IDW.
<gallery>
Image:ShellGame1a.jpg|Issue 1a cover
Image:ShellGame1b.jpg|Issue 1b cover
Image:ShellGame1c.jpg|Issue 1c cover
Image:ShellGame1ri.jpg|Issue 1 incentive cover
Image:TM2Megatrontrial.jpg|Issue 2 cover
</gallery>

==''Transformers/G.I. Joe: Divided Front''==
Dreamwave's second crossover, ''[[Transformers/G.I. Joe: Divided Front]]'' managed to have one issue released before the company folded. Adam Patyk and James McDonough were scheduled to write issues 2–5, while Chris Sarracini was slated to write issue 6. Pat Lee was to draw all of the remaining issues.

===Issue 2===
"The secrets of G.I. JOE and COBRA'S past are revealed as the greatest arms race in history intensifies, blazing a path across the world. Desperate for an equalizer, the JOES raid a top-secret COBRA bunker located in the Everglades. But when COBRA'S newly hired DREADNOK biker gang intervenes, will the JOES be too late to gain the advantage and-more importantly-save their Autobot allies?!

* Cover: [[Zarana]], the [[Dreadnok]]s, and a deactivated [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]].

===Issue 3===
"FAN-FAVE FIREFLY DEBUTS! Snake Eyes is a hard ninja to kill...which is why COBRA Commander has called in one of his biggest guns to do the job: the assassin Firefly! What is the history behind this COBRA'S rivalry with Snake Eyes? And can the Joes' ninja overcome this deadly saboteur in time to help his teammates retrieve the stolen Transformer technology from COBRA'S secret Arctic base? It's chaos on the ice as the Autobots face off against Destro's deadly COBRA/Decepticon hybrid warriors, with Starscream waiting to pick up the pieces!"

* Cover: [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] under attack from a pair of jets that look suspiciously like [[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]] and [[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]], and [[Snake-Eyes]] facing off against [[Firefly]].

===Issue 4===
"AUTOBOT vs. AUTOBOT! It's a robot riot as the new Cold War over the Transformers really starts to heat up! The G.I. Joes and their Autobot allies try to reconcile their opposing views and unite against COBRA...but can they? They're not the only ones whose tempers are flaring, as members of COBRA prepare to foil their increasingly deranged leader's top-secret project…if the mutineers can make it past Firefly and the elite Crimson Guard, that is!"

* Cover: Ironhide fights against [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]], and [[Shipwreck]] is there too.

===Issue 5===
"What is the terrible secret buried beneath Cobra Island? Whatever it is, Starscream and Soundwave want it bad...bad enough to destroy Cobra Commander if he doesn't give it to them! Flint and the Autobots must prepare an all-out assault of the island themselves to prevent the villains' evil plans, but can the G.I. Joes count on Snake Eyes to help them...or will his vendetta against Firefly doom them all?"

* Cover: [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] and [[Cobra Commander]] stand over a fallen Shipwreck.

===Issue 6===
"COBRA's plans for domination are in full effect and, thanks to Destro, the Autobots and the Joes are now public enemy #1! Even so, will our heroes be able to thwart Destro's plans? Maybe...but you won't believe who going to help them out. The ultimate retro crossover is about to go out with a bang!"
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Image:DW GIJoev2i2-cover.jpg|Issue #2
Image:DW GIJoev2i3-cover.jpg|Issue #3
Image:DW GIJoev2i4-cover.jpg|Issue #4
Image:DW GIJoev2i5-cover.jpg|Issue #5
</gallery>

==References==
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[[Category:Dreamwave issues]]
[[Category:Things that don't exist]]

Unreleased Dreamwave issues

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When [[Dreamwave Productions]] declared bankruptcy in 2005, several of their series were left hanging without any strong sense of closure. However, various sources have revealed small portions of what might have been, including solicitations sent to retailers before the bankruptcy. At [[New York Comic Con]] 2009 [[IDW Publishing]] revealed that while they do have the artwork from the unfinished/unpublished issues, they will not complete and print the issues as there is significant doubt that the artists and writers were paid for their work during the tail end of Dreamwave's run on the brand.

==''Energon''==
Despite [[No Exit|issue #30]] completing its current storyline, ''[[Transformers: Energon (comic)|Energon]]'' still had many unresolved plot points. Hasbro copywriter [[Forest Lee]] has suggested that the [[Transformers: Cybertron (cartoon)|''Cybertron'' cartoon]] can be considered a follow-up, though it does require some stretching.

In November 2010, [[Simon Furman]] started to reveal the plot of the unreleased issues on his blog.<ref>[http://simonfurman.wordpress.com/2010/11/22/energon-%e2%80%94-revisited/ "Energon Revisited"]</ref> TFWiki has created articles for each of these unreleased issues based on these summaries; links, and the original solicitations for the issues, follow below.

===Issue 31 — "[[Doomsday Redux!]]"===
"REVELATIONS! Just who is (or rather, was) [[Alpha Quintesson]], and what are his true plans for [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], [[Earth]] and [[Unicron]]? While seeming to serve the Chaos Bringer, the multi-faceted alien has been developing a world-shattering agenda of his own, one that bridges worlds and dimensions. Now, at last, Alpha Quintesson begins his ‘endgame’, and first in his sights is the [[Mini-Con]] [[Over-Run (Armada)|Over-Run]]!"

===Issue 32 — "[[Armageddon Part 1]]"===
"Demolished! The next — and final — ''Energon'' story arc gets underway in earnest! It's the beginning of the end as Alpha Quintesson and [[Avalon (Energon)|Councillor Avalon]]'s quest for the mysterious [[Conduit (Energon)|Conduit]] centers once more on the Autobots' human ally, [[Kicker Jones|Kicker]]. The all-new, upgraded [[Demolishor (Armada)|Demolishor]] is on the case, and he’ll stop at nothing — literally — to get the job done. Get ready for Armageddon!"

===Issue 33 — "[[Armageddon Part 2]]"===
"INFERNO! What happens when four living Energon powerhouses tackle a being of pure Energon? It's the fighting-mad [[Omnicon]]s —[[Arcee (Energon)|Arcee]], [[Signal Flare (Energon)|Signal Flare]], [[Strongarm (Energon)|Strongarm]] and [[Skyblast (Energon)|Skyblast]] — versus the plainly mad [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]], and the result is an Energon inferno that threatens to consume Cybertron! Plus... the return of [[Unicron's Four Horsemen]] and the shocking secret of the planet [[Nervissa]]!"

===Issue 34 — "[[Armageddon Part 3]]"===

No solicitation.

===Issue 35 — "[[Armageddon Part 4]]"===

No solicitation.

===Issue 36 — "[[Armageddon Part 5]]"===

No solicitation.

==''Energon: More Than Meets The Eye''==
[[File:Energon MTMTE 1.jpg|thumb|200px|Cover for issue #1 by Guido Guidi]]

In keeping with ''[[Transformers: Armada (Dreamwave)|Armada]]'', a three-part ''More Than Meets The Eye'' series of ''Energon'' characters was also planned. Much of the artwork and profiles were completed. [[Alex Milne]] produced artwork for several character's profiles, which he ended up displaying and selling at conventions. These included Alpha Quintesson,<ref>http://s65.photobucket.com/albums/h214/Scaleface/Energon%20MTMTE/?action=view&current=mtmte-alphaquinetssion.jpg</ref> Alpha Trion,<ref>http://s65.photobucket.com/albums/h214/Scaleface/Energon%20MTMTE/?action=view&current=mtmte-alphatrion.jpg</ref> Arcee,<ref>http://s65.photobucket.com/albums/h214/Scaleface/Energon%20MTMTE/?action=view&current=mtmte-arcee.jpg</ref> Avalon,<ref>http://s65.photobucket.com/albums/h214/Scaleface/Energon%20MTMTE/?action=view&current=mtmte-avalon.jpg</ref> Galvatron,<ref>http://s65.photobucket.com/albums/h214/Scaleface/Energon%20MTMTE/?action=view&current=mtmte-galvatron.jpg</ref> Levitacus,<ref>http://s65.photobucket.com/albums/h214/Scaleface/Energon%20MTMTE/?action=view&current=mtmte-leviticus.jpg</ref> and Mirage.<ref>http://s65.photobucket.com/albums/h214/Scaleface/Energon%20MTMTE/?action=view&current=mtmte-mirage.jpg</ref>

Also tasked with doing art for the books was [[Guido Guidi]] who did the full three-part cover piece,<ref>[https://www.deviantart.com/guidoguidi/art/TF-Energon-Profile-book-COVERS-45513397 TF Energon Profile book COVERS] - Guido Guidi's DeviantArt account</ref> as well as character art for Barricade,
<ref>https://www.deviantart.com/guidoguidi/art/Unpublished-TF-Energon-MTMTE-7-45248877</ref> Blackout,
<ref>https://www.deviantart.com/guidoguidi/art/Unpublished-TF-Energon-MTMTE-1-45248275</ref> Blight,
<ref>https://www.deviantart.com/guidoguidi/art/Unpublished-TF-Energon-MTMTE-6-45248697</ref> Cyclonus,
<ref>https://www.deviantart.com/guidoguidi/art/Unpublished-TF-Energon-MTMTE-4-45248456</ref> Doomlock,
<ref>https://www.deviantart.com/guidoguidi/art/Unpublished-TF-Energon-MTMTE-3-45248420</ref> and Command Ravage.
<ref>https://www.deviantart.com/guidoguidi/art/Unpublished-TF-Energon-MTMTE-2-45248398</ref> Given the overlap between the ''Armada'' [[package art]] and the ''Armada'' ''More Than Meets The Eye'' series, it's probable that Guidi's package artwork for Bruticus Maximus<ref>https://www.deviantart.com/guidoguidi/art/Energon-Bruticus-Max-Boxart-128219434</ref> would've also made an appearance.

===Issue 1===
"It's ''Energon''{{'}}s turn to get the ''MTMTE'' treatment! Dreamwave's mega-successful series of official Transformers guidebooks returns with enough ''Energon'' facts, figures and profiles to put a smile on the face of any Trans-fananatic. You'll learn the secrets of Alpha Quintesson, discover the truth behind Kicker, and get even more info on Hot Shot, Jetfire, and dozens more! Brought to you by ''Transformers Energon'' series writer Simon Furman and a plethora of your favorite TF artists."

===Issue 2===
"Optimus Prime! Megatron! Omega Supreme! The heavy hitters are out in full force in book 2 of Dreamwave's official guide to
''Transformers: Energon''. You'll also get the goods on the powerful Energon Saber, the origin of the Omnicons, Unicron's Four
Horsemen, and more. Look for the third and final installment next month!"
{{-}}

==''War Within: The Age of Wrath''==
''[[Transformers: War Within: The Age of Wrath|War Within: The Age of Wrath]]'' would presumably have concluded with the defeat of the [[Air Warrior|Aerospace Extermination Squad]], based on the events of later stories. Many of the major characters — including Grimlock, seemingly killed in issue #1 — appear in later stories as well and therefore must have survived.

Additionally, several pages of art work were published in the [[Unofficial conventions|TransformersCon]] 2005 Program (which had several ex-Dreamwave employees as special guests). The covers to the issues were also seen in solicitations to comic retailers.

Furman would later sell signed copies of the completed issue 4 script at some 2010 conventions, and TFWiki has created [[The Age of Wrath Pt.4|an article]] based on it, and subsequently sold the completed issue 5 script and an outline of issue 6 in similar fashion at 2011 conventions, which TFWiki has also created articles for.

===Issue 4===
{{main|The Age of Wrath Pt.4}}
"ALONE! Stranded on a strange alien world, far, far from Cybertron, Turbomaster Flash is about to realize there really is no place like home... even when home is ruled by arch tyrant Megatron and his legions of clone warriors. The terrible truth behind the invasion and conquest of Cybertron is finally revealed. Now all Flash has to do is stay alive long enough to tell someone!"

* Cover: [[Flash (G1)|Flash]] stranded on an alien planet.
* Pages 1,2,3: Flash on an alien planet being attacked by [[Sharkticon (species)|Sharkticons]]. Meanwhile, on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] talks with the other [[Turbomaster]]s.
* Page 4: Perceptor prepares to examine a captured clone warrior from the Aerospace Extermination Squadron.

===Issue 5===
{{main|The Age of Wrath Pt.5}}
"HE'S BACK! Optimus Prime, right? Well... maybe. But then again... maybe not! Blaster's desperate bid to free the enslaved
Autobots lies in ruins, his and his entire team's lives are Megatron's to take at his will. But in their darkest hour, a hero returns to the fray, a force too powerful to be contained even by death's dark dominion. Prepare to be shocked senseless all over again!"

* Cover: [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] held at gunpoint by [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]].
* Page 1: Shockwave's lab, with a studied Clone Trooper over a deactivated [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]].
* Page 2: Two deactivated clone troopers lying in a heavily damaged lab. Also, small, dead [[Piranacon (Quintesson)|Piranacons]] litter the floor amidst the shattered remains of the tank Megatron used to torture Starscream in. Starscream himself is lying there alive but in a great deal of pain, curled into a fetal position.
* Page 5: Blaster fights against Clone Troopers and Megatron, using sound attacks and his [[electro-scrambler]].

===Issue 6===
{{main|The Age of Wrath Pt.6}}
"Last Stand! Finally... the battle you've been waiting for! Optimus Prime returns to take on his archenemy Megatron. But is Prime the 'bot he was? Scarred mentally and physically by his nightmarish exile, Prime plainly may not be up to the job! But if he can't beat Megatron and stop the rise of his second-generation clone army ... who can?"

* Cover: [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] battling [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]], as [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] watches in the background.
<gallery>
Image:WW v3-4.jpg|Issue 4 cover
Image:WW v3-5.jpg|Issue 5 cover
Image:WW v3-6.jpg|Issue 6 cover
</gallery>

==''Generation One''==
Several covers of ''[[Transformers: Generation 1 (Dreamwave)|Generation One]]'' were distributed to comic retailers in solicitations. Pages from the unreleased issue 11 were published in the fourth issue of ''The Comic Book Digest'' from Lamp Post Publications.<ref>http://lamppostpubs.com</ref> Additional pages leaked onto the internet revealed a great number of [[Exosuit]]s. In all likelihood, these are connected to [[Project Centurion]] mentioned in "[[The Route of All Evil]]".

[[Chris Sarracini]] and [[Guido Guidi]] were to take over from #12.<ref>http://seibertron.com/comics/view.php?comic_id=748</ref>

===Issue 11===
"Because YOU demanded it: The return of the Dinobots! The hot-tempered cavalier Hot Rod finds himself in over his head when a mysterious group of Transformers-like warriors interferes with a standard transfer mission. What are these mysterious agents truly after, and what hope do Hot Rod and his team have of stopping them? Featuring the return of the fan-favorite Dinobots, the first-ever comic book debut of some of Generation One's most desirable characters, and much, much more!"<ref>http://seibertron.com/comics/view.php?comic_id=746</ref>

* Cover: Several female robots, lookin' deadly as [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]]'s hand reaches up to them.
* Page 1: Hot Rod looking up at a deactivated [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] being held in a repair chamber.
* Page 2: Hot Rod passing by [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]] and [[Gnaw (G1)|Gnaw]] and looking out of a window.
* Page 3: [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] looks out a window towards Cybertron shrinking in the distance, as she, [[Kup (G1)|Kup]], [[Springer (G1)|Springer]], and the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] travel on their way to Cybertron's moon. They see a [[Quintesson]] ship in orbit.
* Page 4: Hot Rod, Wheelie, and Gnaw see a [[Female Autobots|female robot]], [[Elita One (G1)|Elita One]], teleport into the facility.
* Page 5: Hot Rod tries to shoot at her, but Elita throws a dagger that knocks the guns out of his hands. She challenges him to hand-to-hand combat. (At a Transformerscon 2005 guest panel, it was mentioned by the writers that the female robots were to be skilled martial artists.)
* Page 6: Hot Rod accepts the challenge, but Elita is more than a match for him. Gnaw urges Wheelie to stay back.
* Page 7: Elita One ducks a punch from Hot Rod and deactivates him before he can sound the alarm. She sends a communication back to [[Quintessa (planet)|Quintessa]], where three other female robots are waiting.
* Page 8: The other three female robots teleport into the facility. Gnaw transforms to fight them off, but [[Moonracer (G1)|Moonracer]] and Elita One take him out with ease. Elita orders [[Chromia (G1)|Chromia]] to take Hot Rod back through the portal.
* Page 9: Elita One, Moonracer, and [[Firestar (G1)|Firestar]] proceed further into the facility until they discover Optimus Prime in his repair chamber.
* Page 10: Chromia brings Hot Rod through. Meanwhile, Wheelie leaps down from a hiding place in the ceiling, delivering a kick to the female robots and punching Moonracer while she's down. However, Elita knocks him to the floor with a kick of her own.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=Unpublished DWTF G1#11 pg10 #Transformers #Elita1 #Wheelie #ComicArt https://t.co/D5GJwSKEp1|link=https://twitter.com/SketchyFig/status/1568271481746116610|name=Don Figueroa|site=Twitter|year=2022|month=9|day=9|(defunct=)}}</ref>
* Page 11: Elita looms over Wheelie, ready to deliver the killing blow with her blade. But rescue is on its way: the Dinobots, disembarked from the shuttle, charging into action!<ref>{{citesocial|quote=Unpublished DWTF G1#11 pg11 #Transformers #Dinobots #Grimlock #ComicArt https://t.co/kl2gAyAnwV|link=https://twitter.com/SketchyFig/status/1568272119880089600|name=Don Figueroa|site=Twitter|year=2022|month=9|day=9|(defunct=)}}</ref>
* Page 12: As Grimlock's shadow rounds the corner, Elita orders a retreat.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=Unpublished DWTF G1#11 pg12 #Transformers #Elita1 #ComicArt https://t.co/PHMQ9MKuYo|link=https://twitter.com/SketchyFig/status/1568272495266119680|name=Don Figueroa|site=Twitter|year=2022|month=9|day=9|(defunct=)}}</ref>

===Issue 12===
"This is it: the return of the most popular Transformer of all time! Yes, the indomitable Optimus Prime is finally back, ready to chew Energon and kick bumper-and he's all outta Energon! But the question is: where is he? Find out in this thrill-packed anniversary issue, as the greatest Autobots leader ever faces off against the ravenous Sharkticons and their cruel masters, the Quintessons! Don't miss this special birthday issue, a perfect jumping-on point featuring Optimus Prime himself ushering in an all-new era of Transformers greatness. The countdown to 2005 begins now!"

* Cover: Optimus Prime holding the body of [[Elita One (G1)|Elita One]] in a manner reminiscent of ''The Uncanny X-Men'' #136<ref>http://www.comics.org/details.lasso?id=34632</ref> and ''Crisis On Infinite Earths'' #7.<ref>http://www.comics.org/details.lasso?id=40485</ref> There was also going to be a variant cover featuring a drawing of Optimus Prime by [[Pat Lee]]. Ideally, the issue would have been released during December, which Dreamwave was calling their "Optimus Prime Month".

===Issue 13===
"2005 is here - and the battle for the universe begins! Created by the sinister Unicron, the lone Cyclonus has been dispatched to search the galaxy for the missing Alpha herald, Scourge. But when his mission leads him to a top-secret storage facility on Earth, will Cyclonus find the end of his quest or the business end of several high-caliber EDC-issued blasters? This initial arc - "Detection" kicks off the biggest, baddest Generation One storyline ever! Get in on the ground floor for a front-row seat to the beginning - of the apocalypse!"

Interestingly, the original cover, drawn did not show Cyclonus with the head of Scourge, but rather the head of a seeker.

* Cover: [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] holding the head of [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]]

===Issue 14 - "[[The Enemy Within]]"===
Although originally advertised with this solicitation...

"The humans fight back as the "Contact" arc continues! Recovering from Cyclonus’ violent assault on their facilities, the EDC tries to equalize the odds by activating its top secret defense plan—Project Centurion! Suspecting something sinister, Marissa begins to explore the real motives behind the EDC's newest operation. Fearing the worst, the recently revived Autobot leader Optimus Prime rallies his troops on both Earth and Cybertron for the dark future looming on the horizon."

...this plot was then bumped with intention of being replaced with a one-shot fill-in penned by Simon Furman centering on [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] and [[The Fallen]]. TFWiki has created [[The Enemy Within|an article]] for Furman's story based on a summary posted to his blog in late 2010.

<gallery>
Image:G1Dreamwaveongoing11.jpg|We blame Dreamwave's fall on YOU!
Image:G1 ongoing 12a.jpg|If Optimus had tears he'd be crying.
Image:G1 ongoing 13.jpg|Scourge, I knew him, Galvatron...
</gallery>
{{--}}

===Generation One 2004 Datatracks Annual===
This low-priced one-shot was to be written by James McDonough and Adam Patyk, with art by Joe Ng and Don Figueroa.

"As Generation One's 20th anniversary celebration comes to a close, Dreamwave pulls out all the stops to reveal the all-new 2004 Datatracks, which boasts an original short story featuring the one and only Optimus Prime fighting alongside his brother, Ultra Magnus! Not only that, but fans can also expect brand-new expanded MTMTE entries for the female Autobots, Sunstorm, and a few more surprises! This exciting one-shot annual is the perfect way to cap off "Optimus Prime Month," while kicking 2005 into overdrive! This comic is priced to move at only $1.95 — so don't miss out!"

* Cover: Optimus Prime and an unarmored [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] stand back to back, with images of Autobots, Decepticons, Quintessons and humans displayed behind them.

==="The Rules of Extinction"===

Referenced in a footnote in [[Extermination|issue #8]] of the Generation 1 ongoing, this story would have centered on the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]], apparently revealing how they came to Earth, battled the [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticons]] there, and were "rediscovered" in the present day by Optimus Prime's Autobots. Exactly ''how'' it was supposed to be published is unknown, but it's speculated it was to be one of the stories included in the Datatracks Annual covered above.

==''Beast Wars''==
{{main|Shell Game issue 1}}
Although heavily advertised, no issues of ''[[List of Beast Wars comics|Beast Wars]]'': ''[[Transformers: Beast Wars — Shell Game|Shell Game]]'' ever saw print. Scans found on the internet show it would have had strong similarities to the ''[[Transformers, Beast Wars: The Gathering|Beast Wars: The Gathering]]'' by the same creative team, and Simon Furman's original #1 script<ref>http://simonfurman.wordpress.com/2007/12/24/xmas-wrap/</ref> confirms that much of mini-series was recycled into ''Gathering''. A key difference was that the TV cast were to be involved. In addition, this ''Beast Wars'' would have tied in with the Ongoing G1 series.

The solicitation for #2 reveals there would be a flashback to "just after the end of the [[Great War (G1)|Great War]] on Cybertron... and witness the trial of Megatron! The verdict and judgment that follow set in motion a truly terrifying chain of events...".<ref>http://seibertron.com/comics/view.php?comic_id=785</ref> The cover showed ''Beast Wars'' Megatron on trial, so that's probably the Megatron they meant.

At Transformerscon 2004, Pat Lee also expressed an interest in possibly doing a complete series of ''[[Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More Than Meets The Eye]]'' profile books for ''Beast Wars'', including all non-show characters. As you can imagine, this never happened, but again, was an idea [[Transformers: Beast Wars Sourcebook|eventually implemented]] by IDW.
<gallery>
Image:ShellGame1a.jpg|Issue 1a cover
Image:ShellGame1b.jpg|Issue 1b cover
Image:ShellGame1c.jpg|Issue 1c cover
Image:ShellGame1ri.jpg|Issue 1 incentive cover
Image:TM2Megatrontrial.jpg|Issue 2 cover
</gallery>

==''Transformers/G.I. Joe: Divided Front''==
Dreamwave's second crossover, ''[[Transformers/G.I. Joe: Divided Front]]'' managed to have one issue released before the company folded. Adam Patyk and James McDonough were scheduled to write issues 2–5, while Chris Sarracini was slated to write issue 6. Pat Lee was to draw all of the remaining issues.

===Issue 2===
"The secrets of G.I. JOE and COBRA'S past are revealed as the greatest arms race in history intensifies, blazing a path across the world. Desperate for an equalizer, the JOES raid a top-secret COBRA bunker located in the Everglades. But when COBRA'S newly hired DREADNOK biker gang intervenes, will the JOES be too late to gain the advantage and-more importantly-save their Autobot allies?!

* Cover: [[Zarana]], the [[Dreadnok]]s, and a deactivated [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]].

===Issue 3===
"FAN-FAVE FIREFLY DEBUTS! Snake Eyes is a hard ninja to kill...which is why COBRA Commander has called in one of his biggest guns to do the job: the assassin Firefly! What is the history behind this COBRA'S rivalry with Snake Eyes? And can the Joes' ninja overcome this deadly saboteur in time to help his teammates retrieve the stolen Transformer technology from COBRA'S secret Arctic base? It's chaos on the ice as the Autobots face off against Destro's deadly COBRA/Decepticon hybrid warriors, with Starscream waiting to pick up the pieces!"

* Cover: [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] under attack from a pair of jets that look suspiciously like [[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]] and [[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]], and [[Snake-Eyes]] facing off against [[Firefly]].

===Issue 4===
"AUTOBOT vs. AUTOBOT! It's a robot riot as the new Cold War over the Transformers really starts to heat up! The G.I. Joes and their Autobot allies try to reconcile their opposing views and unite against COBRA...but can they? They're not the only ones whose tempers are flaring, as members of COBRA prepare to foil their increasingly deranged leader's top-secret project…if the mutineers can make it past Firefly and the elite Crimson Guard, that is!"

* Cover: Ironhide fights against [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]], and [[Shipwreck]] is there too.

===Issue 5===
"What is the terrible secret buried beneath Cobra Island? Whatever it is, Starscream and Soundwave want it bad...bad enough to destroy Cobra Commander if he doesn't give it to them! Flint and the Autobots must prepare an all-out assault of the island themselves to prevent the villains' evil plans, but can the G.I. Joes count on Snake Eyes to help them...or will his vendetta against Firefly doom them all?"

* Cover: [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] and [[Cobra Commander]] stand over a fallen Shipwreck.

===Issue 6===
"COBRA's plans for domination are in full effect and, thanks to Destro, the Autobots and the Joes are now public enemy #1! Even so, will our heroes be able to thwart Destro's plans? Maybe...but you won't believe who going to help them out. The ultimate retro crossover is about to go out with a bang!"
<gallery>
Image:DW GIJoev2i2-cover.jpg|Issue #2
Image:DW GIJoev2i3-cover.jpg|Issue #3
Image:DW GIJoev2i4-cover.jpg|Issue #4
Image:DW GIJoev2i5-cover.jpg|Issue #5
</gallery>

==References==
{{reflist|2}}

[[Category:Dreamwave issues]]
[[Category:Things that don't exist]]

Unreleased Dreamwave issues

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When [[Dreamwave Productions]] declared bankruptcy in 2005, several of their series were left hanging without any strong sense of closure. However, various sources have revealed small portions of what might have been, including solicitations sent to retailers before the bankruptcy. At [[New York Comic Con]] 2009 [[IDW Publishing]] revealed that while they do have the artwork from the unfinished/unpublished issues, they will not complete and print the issues as there is significant doubt that the artists and writers were paid for their work during the tail end of Dreamwave's run on the brand.

==''Energon''==
Despite [[No Exit|issue #30]] completing its current storyline, ''[[Transformers: Energon (comic)|Energon]]'' still had many unresolved plot points. Hasbro copywriter [[Forest Lee]] has suggested that the [[Transformers: Cybertron (cartoon)|''Cybertron'' cartoon]] can be considered a follow-up, though it does require some stretching.

In November 2010, [[Simon Furman]] started to reveal the plot of the unreleased issues on his blog.<ref>[http://simonfurman.wordpress.com/2010/11/22/energon-%e2%80%94-revisited/ "Energon Revisited"]</ref> TFWiki has created articles for each of these unreleased issues based on these summaries; links, and the original solicitations for the issues, follow below.

===Issue 31 — "[[Doomsday Redux!]]"===
"REVELATIONS! Just who is (or rather, was) [[Alpha Quintesson]], and what are his true plans for [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], [[Earth]] and [[Unicron]]? While seeming to serve the Chaos Bringer, the multi-faceted alien has been developing a world-shattering agenda of his own, one that bridges worlds and dimensions. Now, at last, Alpha Quintesson begins his ‘endgame’, and first in his sights is the [[Mini-Con]] [[Over-Run (Armada)|Over-Run]]!"

===Issue 32 — "[[Armageddon Part 1]]"===
"Demolished! The next — and final — ''Energon'' story arc gets underway in earnest! It's the beginning of the end as Alpha Quintesson and [[Avalon (Energon)|Councillor Avalon]]'s quest for the mysterious [[Conduit (Energon)|Conduit]] centers once more on the Autobots' human ally, [[Kicker Jones|Kicker]]. The all-new, upgraded [[Demolishor (Armada)|Demolishor]] is on the case, and he’ll stop at nothing — literally — to get the job done. Get ready for Armageddon!"

===Issue 33 — "[[Armageddon Part 2]]"===
"INFERNO! What happens when four living Energon powerhouses tackle a being of pure Energon? It's the fighting-mad [[Omnicon]]s —[[Arcee (Energon)|Arcee]], [[Signal Flare (Energon)|Signal Flare]], [[Strongarm (Energon)|Strongarm]] and [[Skyblast (Energon)|Skyblast]] — versus the plainly mad [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]], and the result is an Energon inferno that threatens to consume Cybertron! Plus... the return of [[Unicron's Four Horsemen]] and the shocking secret of the planet [[Nervissa]]!"

===Issue 34 — "[[Armageddon Part 3]]"===

No solicitation.

===Issue 35 — "[[Armageddon Part 4]]"===

No solicitation.

===Issue 36 — "[[Armageddon Part 5]]"===

No solicitation.

==''Energon: More Than Meets The Eye''==
[[File:Energon MTMTE 1.jpg|thumb|200px|Cover for issue #1 by Guido Guidi]]

In keeping with ''[[Transformers: Armada (Dreamwave)|Armada]]'', a three-part ''More Than Meets The Eye'' series of ''Energon'' characters was also planned. Much of the artwork and profiles were completed. [[Alex Milne]] produced artwork for several character's profiles, which he ended up displaying and selling at conventions. These included Alpha Quintesson,<ref>http://s65.photobucket.com/albums/h214/Scaleface/Energon%20MTMTE/?action=view&current=mtmte-alphaquinetssion.jpg</ref> Alpha Trion,<ref>http://s65.photobucket.com/albums/h214/Scaleface/Energon%20MTMTE/?action=view&current=mtmte-alphatrion.jpg</ref> Arcee,<ref>http://s65.photobucket.com/albums/h214/Scaleface/Energon%20MTMTE/?action=view&current=mtmte-arcee.jpg</ref> Avalon,<ref>http://s65.photobucket.com/albums/h214/Scaleface/Energon%20MTMTE/?action=view&current=mtmte-avalon.jpg</ref> Galvatron,<ref>http://s65.photobucket.com/albums/h214/Scaleface/Energon%20MTMTE/?action=view&current=mtmte-galvatron.jpg</ref> Levitacus,<ref>http://s65.photobucket.com/albums/h214/Scaleface/Energon%20MTMTE/?action=view&current=mtmte-leviticus.jpg</ref> and Mirage.<ref>http://s65.photobucket.com/albums/h214/Scaleface/Energon%20MTMTE/?action=view&current=mtmte-mirage.jpg</ref>

Also tasked with doing art for the books was [[Guido Guidi]] who did the full three-part cover piece,<ref>[https://www.deviantart.com/guidoguidi/art/TF-Energon-Profile-book-COVERS-45513397 TF Energon Profile book COVERS] - Guido Guidi's DeviantArt account</ref> as well as character art for Barricade,
<ref>https://www.deviantart.com/guidoguidi/art/Unpublished-TF-Energon-MTMTE-7-45248877</ref> Blackout,
<ref>https://www.deviantart.com/guidoguidi/art/Unpublished-TF-Energon-MTMTE-1-45248275</ref> Blight,
<ref>https://www.deviantart.com/guidoguidi/art/Unpublished-TF-Energon-MTMTE-6-45248697</ref> Cyclonus,
<ref>https://www.deviantart.com/guidoguidi/art/Unpublished-TF-Energon-MTMTE-4-45248456</ref> Doomlock,
<ref>https://www.deviantart.com/guidoguidi/art/Unpublished-TF-Energon-MTMTE-3-45248420</ref> and Command Ravage.
<ref>https://www.deviantart.com/guidoguidi/art/Unpublished-TF-Energon-MTMTE-2-45248398</ref> Given the overlap between the ''Armada'' [[package art]] and the ''Armada'' ''More Than Meets The Eye'' series, it's probable that Guidi's package artwork for Bruticus Maximus<ref>https://www.deviantart.com/guidoguidi/art/Energon-Bruticus-Max-Boxart-128219434</ref> would've also made an appearance.

===Issue 1===
"It's ''Energon''{{'}}s turn to get the ''MTMTE'' treatment! Dreamwave's mega-successful series of official Transformers guidebooks returns with enough ''Energon'' facts, figures and profiles to put a smile on the face of any Trans-fananatic. You'll learn the secrets of Alpha Quintesson, discover the truth behind Kicker, and get even more info on Hot Shot, Jetfire, and dozens more! Brought to you by ''Transformers Energon'' series writer Simon Furman and a plethora of your favorite TF artists."

===Issue 2===
"Optimus Prime! Megatron! Omega Supreme! The heavy hitters are out in full force in book 2 of Dreamwave's official guide to
''Transformers: Energon''. You'll also get the goods on the powerful Energon Saber, the origin of the Omnicons, Unicron's Four
Horsemen, and more. Look for the third and final installment next month!"
{{-}}

==''War Within: The Age of Wrath''==
''[[Transformers: War Within: The Age of Wrath|War Within: The Age of Wrath]]'' would presumably have concluded with the defeat of the [[Air Warrior|Aerospace Extermination Squad]], based on the events of later stories. Many of the major characters — including Grimlock, seemingly killed in issue #1 — appear in later stories as well and therefore must have survived.

Additionally, several pages of art work were published in the [[Unofficial conventions|TransformersCon]] 2005 Program (which had several ex-Dreamwave employees as special guests). The covers to the issues were also seen in solicitations to comic retailers.

Furman would later sell signed copies of the completed issue 4 script at some 2010 conventions, and TFWiki has created [[The Age of Wrath Pt.4|an article]] based on it, and subsequently sold the completed issue 5 script and an outline of issue 6 in similar fashion at 2011 conventions, which TFWiki has also created articles for.

===Issue 4===
{{main|The Age of Wrath Pt.4}}
"ALONE! Stranded on a strange alien world, far, far from Cybertron, Turbomaster Flash is about to realize there really is no place like home... even when home is ruled by arch tyrant Megatron and his legions of clone warriors. The terrible truth behind the invasion and conquest of Cybertron is finally revealed. Now all Flash has to do is stay alive long enough to tell someone!"

* Cover: [[Flash (G1)|Flash]] stranded on an alien planet.
* Pages 1,2,3: Flash on an alien planet being attacked by [[Sharkticon (species)|Sharkticons]]. Meanwhile, on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] talks with the other [[Turbomaster]]s.
* Page 4: Perceptor prepares to examine a captured clone warrior from the Aerospace Extermination Squadron.

===Issue 5===
{{main|The Age of Wrath Pt.5}}
"HE'S BACK! Optimus Prime, right? Well... maybe. But then again... maybe not! Blaster's desperate bid to free the enslaved
Autobots lies in ruins, his and his entire team's lives are Megatron's to take at his will. But in their darkest hour, a hero returns to the fray, a force too powerful to be contained even by death's dark dominion. Prepare to be shocked senseless all over again!"

* Cover: [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] held at gunpoint by [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]].
* Page 1: Shockwave's lab, with a studied Clone Trooper over a deactivated [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]].
* Page 2: Two deactivated clone troopers lying in a heavily damaged lab. Also, small, dead [[Piranacon (Quintesson)|Piranacons]] litter the floor amidst the shattered remains of the tank Megatron used to torture Starscream in. Starscream himself is lying there alive but in a great deal of pain, curled into a fetal position.
* Page 5: Blaster fights against Clone Troopers and Megatron, using sound attacks and his [[electro-scrambler]].

===Issue 6===
{{main|The Age of Wrath Pt.6}}
"Last Stand! Finally... the battle you've been waiting for! Optimus Prime returns to take on his archenemy Megatron. But is Prime the 'bot he was? Scarred mentally and physically by his nightmarish exile, Prime plainly may not be up to the job! But if he can't beat Megatron and stop the rise of his second-generation clone army ... who can?"

* Cover: [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] battling [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]], as [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] watches in the background.
<gallery>
Image:WW v3-4.jpg|Issue 4 cover
Image:WW v3-5.jpg|Issue 5 cover
Image:WW v3-6.jpg|Issue 6 cover
</gallery>

==''Generation One''==
Several covers of ''[[Transformers: Generation 1 (Dreamwave)|Generation One]]'' were distributed to comic retailers in solicitations. Pages from the unreleased issue 11 were published in the fourth issue of ''The Comic Book Digest'' from Lamp Post Publications.<ref>http://lamppostpubs.com</ref> Additional pages leaked onto the internet revealed a great number of [[Exosuit]]s. In all likelihood, these are connected to [[Project Centurion]] mentioned in "[[The Route of All Evil]]".

[[Chris Sarracini]] and [[Guido Guidi]] were to take over from #12.<ref>http://seibertron.com/comics/view.php?comic_id=748</ref>

===Issue 11===
"Because YOU demanded it: The return of the Dinobots! The hot-tempered cavalier Hot Rod finds himself in over his head when a mysterious group of Transformers-like warriors interferes with a standard transfer mission. What are these mysterious agents truly after, and what hope do Hot Rod and his team have of stopping them? Featuring the return of the fan-favorite Dinobots, the first-ever comic book debut of some of Generation One's most desirable characters, and much, much more!"<ref>http://seibertron.com/comics/view.php?comic_id=746</ref>

* Cover: Several female robots, lookin' deadly as [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]]'s hand reaches up to them.
* Page 1: Hot Rod looking up at a deactivated [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] being held in a repair chamber.
* Page 2: Hot Rod passing by [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]] and [[Gnaw (G1)|Gnaw]] and looking out of a window.
* Page 3: [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] looks out a window towards Cybertron shrinking in the distance, as she, [[Kup (G1)|Kup]], [[Springer (G1)|Springer]], and the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] travel on their way to Cybertron's moon. They see a [[Quintesson]] ship in orbit.
* Page 4: Hot Rod, Wheelie, and Gnaw see a [[Female Autobots|female robot]], [[Elita One (G1)|Elita One]], teleport into the facility.
* Page 5: Hot Rod tries to shoot at her, but Elita throws a dagger that knocks the guns out of his hands. She challenges him to hand-to-hand combat. (At a Transformerscon 2005 guest panel, it was mentioned by the writers that the female robots were to be skilled martial artists.)
* Page 6: Hot Rod accepts the challenge, but Elita is more than a match for him. Gnaw urges Wheelie to stay back.
* Page 7: Elita One ducks a punch from Hot Rod and deactivates him before he can sound the alarm. She sends a communication back to [[Quintessa (planet)|Quintessa]], where three other female robots are waiting.
* Page 8: The other three female robots teleport into the facility. Gnaw transforms to fight them off, but [[Moonracer (G1)|Moonracer]] and Elita One take him out with ease. Elita orders [[Chromia (G1)|Chromia]] to take Hot Rod back through the portal.
* Page 9: Elita One, Moonracer, and [[Firestar (G1)|Firestar]] proceed further into the facility until they discover Optimus Prime in his repair chamber.
* Page 10: Chromia brings Hot Rod through. Meanwhile, Wheelie leaps down from a hiding place in the ceiling, delivering a kick to the female robots and punching Moonracer while she's down. However, Elita knocks him to the floor with a kick of her own.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=Unpublished DWTF G1#11 pg10 #Transformers #Elita1 #Wheelie #ComicArt https://t.co/D5GJwSKEp1|link=https://twitter.com/SketchyFig/status/1568271481746116610|name=Don Figueroa|site=Twitter|year=2022|month=9|day=9|(defunct=)}}</ref>
* Page 11: Elita looms over Wheelie, ready to deliver the killing blow with her blade. But rescue is on its way: the Dinobots, disembarked from the shuttle, charging into action!<ref>{{citesocial|quote=Unpublished DWTF G1#11 pg11 #Transformers #Dinobots #Grimlock #ComicArt https://t.co/kl2gAyAnwV|link=https://twitter.com/SketchyFig/status/1568272119880089600|name=Don Figueroa|site=Twitter|year=2022|month=9|day=9|(defunct=)}}</ref>
* Page 12: As Grimlock's shadow rounds the corner, Elita orders a retreat.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=Unpublished DWTF G1#11 pg12 #Transformers #Elita1 #ComicArt https://t.co/PHMQ9MKuYo|link=https://twitter.com/SketchyFig/status/1568272495266119680|name=Don Figueroa|site=Twitter|year=2022|month=9|day=9|(defunct=)}}</ref>

===Issue 12===
"This is it: the return of the most popular Transformer of all time! Yes, the indomitable Optimus Prime is finally back, ready to chew Energon and kick bumper-and he's all outta Energon! But the question is: where is he? Find out in this thrill-packed anniversary issue, as the greatest Autobots leader ever faces off against the ravenous Sharkticons and their cruel masters, the Quintessons! Don't miss this special birthday issue, a perfect jumping-on point featuring Optimus Prime himself ushering in an all-new era of Transformers greatness. The countdown to 2005 begins now!"

* Cover: Optimus Prime holding the body of [[Elita One (G1)|Elita One]] in a manner reminiscent of ''The Uncanny X-Men'' #136<ref>http://www.comics.org/details.lasso?id=34632</ref> and ''Crisis On Infinite Earths'' #7.<ref>http://www.comics.org/details.lasso?id=40485</ref> There was also going to be a variant cover featuring a drawing of Optimus Prime by [[Pat Lee]]. Ideally, the issue would have been released during December, which Dreamwave was calling their "Optimus Prime Month".

===Issue 13===
"2005 is here - and the battle for the universe begins! Created by the sinister Unicron, the lone Cyclonus has been dispatched to search the galaxy for the missing Alpha herald, Scourge. But when his mission leads him to a top-secret storage facility on Earth, will Cyclonus find the end of his quest or the business end of several high-caliber EDC-issued blasters? This initial arc - "Detection" kicks off the biggest, baddest Generation One storyline ever! Get in on the ground floor for a front-row seat to the beginning - of the apocalypse!"

Interestingly, the original cover, drawn by Lee did not show Cyclonus with the head of Scourge, but rather the head of a seeker.

* Cover: [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] holding the head of [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]]

===Issue 14 - "[[The Enemy Within]]"===
Although originally advertised with this solicitation...

"The humans fight back as the "Contact" arc continues! Recovering from Cyclonus’ violent assault on their facilities, the EDC tries to equalize the odds by activating its top secret defense plan—Project Centurion! Suspecting something sinister, Marissa begins to explore the real motives behind the EDC's newest operation. Fearing the worst, the recently revived Autobot leader Optimus Prime rallies his troops on both Earth and Cybertron for the dark future looming on the horizon."

...this plot was then bumped with intention of being replaced with a one-shot fill-in penned by Simon Furman centering on [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] and [[The Fallen]]. TFWiki has created [[The Enemy Within|an article]] for Furman's story based on a summary posted to his blog in late 2010.

<gallery>
Image:G1Dreamwaveongoing11.jpg|We blame Dreamwave's fall on YOU!
Image:G1 ongoing 12a.jpg|If Optimus had tears he'd be crying.
Image:G1 ongoing 13.jpg|Scourge, I knew him, Galvatron...
</gallery>
{{--}}

===Generation One 2004 Datatracks Annual===
This low-priced one-shot was to be written by James McDonough and Adam Patyk, with art by Joe Ng and Don Figueroa.

"As Generation One's 20th anniversary celebration comes to a close, Dreamwave pulls out all the stops to reveal the all-new 2004 Datatracks, which boasts an original short story featuring the one and only Optimus Prime fighting alongside his brother, Ultra Magnus! Not only that, but fans can also expect brand-new expanded MTMTE entries for the female Autobots, Sunstorm, and a few more surprises! This exciting one-shot annual is the perfect way to cap off "Optimus Prime Month," while kicking 2005 into overdrive! This comic is priced to move at only $1.95 — so don't miss out!"

* Cover: Optimus Prime and an unarmored [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] stand back to back, with images of Autobots, Decepticons, Quintessons and humans displayed behind them.

==="The Rules of Extinction"===

Referenced in a footnote in [[Extermination|issue #8]] of the Generation 1 ongoing, this story would have centered on the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]], apparently revealing how they came to Earth, battled the [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticons]] there, and were "rediscovered" in the present day by Optimus Prime's Autobots. Exactly ''how'' it was supposed to be published is unknown, but it's speculated it was to be one of the stories included in the Datatracks Annual covered above.

==''Beast Wars''==
{{main|Shell Game issue 1}}
Although heavily advertised, no issues of ''[[List of Beast Wars comics|Beast Wars]]'': ''[[Transformers: Beast Wars — Shell Game|Shell Game]]'' ever saw print. Scans found on the internet show it would have had strong similarities to the ''[[Transformers, Beast Wars: The Gathering|Beast Wars: The Gathering]]'' by the same creative team, and Simon Furman's original #1 script<ref>http://simonfurman.wordpress.com/2007/12/24/xmas-wrap/</ref> confirms that much of mini-series was recycled into ''Gathering''. A key difference was that the TV cast were to be involved. In addition, this ''Beast Wars'' would have tied in with the Ongoing G1 series.

The solicitation for #2 reveals there would be a flashback to "just after the end of the [[Great War (G1)|Great War]] on Cybertron... and witness the trial of Megatron! The verdict and judgment that follow set in motion a truly terrifying chain of events...".<ref>http://seibertron.com/comics/view.php?comic_id=785</ref> The cover showed ''Beast Wars'' Megatron on trial, so that's probably the Megatron they meant.

At Transformerscon 2004, Pat Lee also expressed an interest in possibly doing a complete series of ''[[Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More Than Meets The Eye]]'' profile books for ''Beast Wars'', including all non-show characters. As you can imagine, this never happened, but again, was an idea [[Transformers: Beast Wars Sourcebook|eventually implemented]] by IDW.
<gallery>
Image:ShellGame1a.jpg|Issue 1a cover
Image:ShellGame1b.jpg|Issue 1b cover
Image:ShellGame1c.jpg|Issue 1c cover
Image:ShellGame1ri.jpg|Issue 1 incentive cover
Image:TM2Megatrontrial.jpg|Issue 2 cover
</gallery>

==''Transformers/G.I. Joe: Divided Front''==
Dreamwave's second crossover, ''[[Transformers/G.I. Joe: Divided Front]]'' managed to have one issue released before the company folded. Adam Patyk and James McDonough were scheduled to write issues 2–5, while Chris Sarracini was slated to write issue 6. Pat Lee was to draw all of the remaining issues.

===Issue 2===
"The secrets of G.I. JOE and COBRA'S past are revealed as the greatest arms race in history intensifies, blazing a path across the world. Desperate for an equalizer, the JOES raid a top-secret COBRA bunker located in the Everglades. But when COBRA'S newly hired DREADNOK biker gang intervenes, will the JOES be too late to gain the advantage and-more importantly-save their Autobot allies?!

* Cover: [[Zarana]], the [[Dreadnok]]s, and a deactivated [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]].

===Issue 3===
"FAN-FAVE FIREFLY DEBUTS! Snake Eyes is a hard ninja to kill...which is why COBRA Commander has called in one of his biggest guns to do the job: the assassin Firefly! What is the history behind this COBRA'S rivalry with Snake Eyes? And can the Joes' ninja overcome this deadly saboteur in time to help his teammates retrieve the stolen Transformer technology from COBRA'S secret Arctic base? It's chaos on the ice as the Autobots face off against Destro's deadly COBRA/Decepticon hybrid warriors, with Starscream waiting to pick up the pieces!"

* Cover: [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] under attack from a pair of jets that look suspiciously like [[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]] and [[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]], and [[Snake-Eyes]] facing off against [[Firefly]].

===Issue 4===
"AUTOBOT vs. AUTOBOT! It's a robot riot as the new Cold War over the Transformers really starts to heat up! The G.I. Joes and their Autobot allies try to reconcile their opposing views and unite against COBRA...but can they? They're not the only ones whose tempers are flaring, as members of COBRA prepare to foil their increasingly deranged leader's top-secret project…if the mutineers can make it past Firefly and the elite Crimson Guard, that is!"

* Cover: Ironhide fights against [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]], and [[Shipwreck]] is there too.

===Issue 5===
"What is the terrible secret buried beneath Cobra Island? Whatever it is, Starscream and Soundwave want it bad...bad enough to destroy Cobra Commander if he doesn't give it to them! Flint and the Autobots must prepare an all-out assault of the island themselves to prevent the villains' evil plans, but can the G.I. Joes count on Snake Eyes to help them...or will his vendetta against Firefly doom them all?"

* Cover: [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] and [[Cobra Commander]] stand over a fallen Shipwreck.

===Issue 6===
"COBRA's plans for domination are in full effect and, thanks to Destro, the Autobots and the Joes are now public enemy #1! Even so, will our heroes be able to thwart Destro's plans? Maybe...but you won't believe who going to help them out. The ultimate retro crossover is about to go out with a bang!"
<gallery>
Image:DW GIJoev2i2-cover.jpg|Issue #2
Image:DW GIJoev2i3-cover.jpg|Issue #3
Image:DW GIJoev2i4-cover.jpg|Issue #4
Image:DW GIJoev2i5-cover.jpg|Issue #5
</gallery>

==References==
{{reflist|2}}

[[Category:Dreamwave issues]]
[[Category:Things that don't exist]]