Transformers (2023 comic)

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Transformers is an ongoing comic series from Skybound Entertainment that debuted on October 4, 2023. It is the first Transformers title released under Skybound, following previous publisher IDW Publishing's loss of the license in 2022. The series is part of the Energon Universe, sharing continuity with Skybound's Void Rivals, G.I. Joe, and M.A.S.K. comics.

	Transformers issues:
#1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8 #9 #10 #11 #12 #13 #14 #15 #16 #17 #18 #19 #20 #21 #22 #23 #24 #25 #26 #27 #28 #29 #30 #31 #32 #33 #34 #35 #36

Overview

While coping with losing his older brother, Spike Witwicky, and his girlfriend, Carly, discover the derelict Ark spacecraft just as the Autobots and Decepticons have reactivated. With Decepticon leader Megatron mysteriously missing, the Cybertronian Civil War resumes on Earth, forcing humanity to reckon with the alien invaders. With the Decepticons seeking to suck Earth dry of its energy to fuel their conquest of Cybertron, Optimus Prime and his few remaining troops are forced to utilize what limited resources they have to protect the planet. Meanwhile, tensions among the Decepticons are high; Starscream and Soundwave clash for leadership, slowly driving the faction to split down the middle.

Creative team

Transformers began with Daniel Warren Johnson writing and drawing the series for the first six issues, with colors provided by Johnson's longtime collaborator, Mike Spicer. At issue #7, Johnson shifted into purely scripting the series, with Jorge Corona taking over as the primary artist. Johnson and Corona's tenure would conclude with issue #24, allowing Skybound founder and Void Rivals writer Robert Kirkman to take over beginning with issue #25. Kirkman was joined by Dan Mora for his initial six-issue arc before Jason Howard took over as the main artist starting with issue #32. Mike Spicer remains onboard as the series' primary colorist.

The series has also featured several guest artists and fill-ins for some issues: the aforementioned Jason Howard was the artist for the "Origin of Starscream" arc in issues #13 and #14; Sarah Stern served as colorist for issues #15, #16 and #29; issues #19 and #31 featured art by Ludo Lullabi for two Megatron spotlight stories (with colors provided by Adriano Lucas for issue #19).

Collections

• Transformers Volume 1: Robots in Disguise (May 8, 2024) ISBN 1534398171 / ISBN 978-1534398177
  • Collects Transformers issues #1–6.
  • Trade paperback format.
  • Variant covers:
    • Blackbird Comics & Coffeehouse Exclusive: by Matthew Allison. Limited to 300 copies. ISBN 978-1534327818
    • Comics Etc. Exclusive: by Stewart McKenny & John Law. Limited to 300 copies.
    • Direct Market Exclusive: by Jonboy Meyers. ISBN 978-1534327726
    • Gotham City Limit Exclusive: by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer. Limited to 300 copies. ISBN 978-1534327771
    • Jonathan Comics Exclusive: by Jason Howard. Limited to 300 copies.
    • Things From Another World Exclusive: by Frédéric Pham Chuong. Limited to 400 copies. ISBN 978-1534327887
    • TopShelfComic Fan Expo Dallas Exclusive: by Pasquale Ferrara. Limited to 300 copies. ISBN 978-1534327863

• Transformers Volume 2: Transport to Oblivion (November 13, 2024) ISBN 1534345272 / ISBN 978-1534345270
  • Collects Transformers issues #7–12.
  • Trade paperback format.
  • Variant covers:
    • Direct Market Exclusive: by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer. ISBN 978-1534354869
    • TopShelfComic Exclusive: by David Mack. Limited to 300 copies.
    • Verse Comics Exclusive: by Kei Zama. ISBN 978-1534326729

• Transformers Deluxe Edition Book 1 (April 30, 2025) ISBN 1534328238 / ISBN 978-1534328235
  • Collects Transformers issues #1–12.
  • Hardcover format.
  • Variant covers:
    • Bookdelivery Exclusive: by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer. Limited to 200 copies. ISBN 978-1534328679
    • Direct Market Exclusive: by Daniel Warren Johnson, Jorge Corona & Mike Spicer. ISBN 978-1534329607
    • Hasbro Pulse Exclusive: by Tom Whalen. ISBN 978-1534398414
    • TopShelfComic Exclusive: by Marcelo Matere. Limited to 200 copies.

• Transformers Volume 3: Combiner Chaos (May 14, 2025) ISBN 1534329897 / ISBN 978-1534329898
  • Collects Transformers issues #13–18 and the Transformers story from Energon Universe 2024 Special.
  • Trade paperback format.
  • Variant cover:
    • Direct Market Exclusive: by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer. ISBN 978-1534332683

• Transformers Volume 4: Conquer and Control (November 12, 2025) ISBN 1534332588 / ISBN 978-1534332584
  • Collects Transformers issues #19–24 and the Transformers story from Energon Universe 2025 Special.
  • Trade paperback format.
  • Variant cover:
    • Direct Market Exclusive: by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer. ISBN 978-1534335653

• Transformers Deluxe Edition Book 2 (April 29, 2026) ISBN 1534330488 / ISBN 978-1534330481
  • Collects Transformers issues #13–24 and the Transformers stories from Energon Universe 2024 & 2025 Special.
  • Hardcover format.
  • Variant cover:
    • Direct Market Exclusive: by Jason Howard, Jorge Corona, Ludo Lullabi, Adriano Lucas & Mike Spicer. ISBN 978-1534329607

• Transformers Volume 5: Generation One (April 29, 2026) ISBN 153433355X / ISBN 978-1534333550
  • Collects Transformers issues #25–30.
  • Trade paperback format.
  • Variant cover:
    • Direct Market Exclusive: by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer. ISBN 978-1534335653

• Transformers Volume 6: Decepticons Attack! (December 9, 2026) ISBN 1534332634 / ISBN 978-1534332638
  • Collects Transformers issues #31–36.
  • Trade paperback format.

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  Volume 1: Robots in Disguise – cover art by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer
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  Blackbird Comics & Coffeehouse Exclusive – cover art by Matthew Allison
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  Comics Etc. Exclusive – cover art by Stewart McKenny & John Law
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  Direct Market Exclusive – cover art by Jonboy Meyers
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  Gotham City Limit Exclusive – cover art by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer
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  Jonathan Comics Exclusive – cover art by Jason Howard
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  Things From Another World Exclusive – cover art by Frédéric Pham Chuong
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  TopShelfComic Fan Expo Dallas Exclusive – cover art by Pasquale Ferrara
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  Volume 2: Transport to Oblivion – cover art by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer
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  Direct Market Exclusive – cover art by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer
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  TopShelfComic Exclusive – cover art by David Mack
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  Verse Comics Exclusive – cover art by Kei Zama
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  Deluxe Edition Book 1 – cover art by Daniel Warren Johnson, Jorge Corona & Mike Spicer
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  Bookdelivery Exclusive – cover art by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer
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  Direct Market Exclusive – cover art by Daniel Warren Johnson, Jorge Corona & Mike Spicer
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  Hasbro Pulse Exclusive – cover art by Tom Whalen
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  TopShelfComic Exclusive – cover art by Marcelo Matere
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  Volume 3: Combiner Chaos – cover art by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer
• 
  Direct Market Exclusive – cover art by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer
• 
  Volume 4: Conquer and Control – cover art by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer
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  Direct Market Exclusive – cover art by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer
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  Deluxe Edition Book 2 – cover art by Jason Howard, Jorge Corona, Ludo Lullabi, Adriano Lucas & Mike Spicer
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  Direct Market Exclusive – cover art by Jason Howard, Jorge Corona, Ludo Lullabi, Adriano Lucas & Mike Spicer
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  Volume 5: Generation One – cover art by David Nakayama
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  Direct Market Exclusive – cover art by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer
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  Volume 6: Decepticons Attack! – cover art by David Nakayama

International Printings

Argentina

The Argentine version was released by OVNI Press.

• Transformers Libro 1: Robots in Disguise ISBN 8419903779 / ISBN 978-8419903778
  • Collects Transformers issues #1–6.
  • Trade paperback format.

• Transformers Libro 2: Transporte al Olvido ISBN 8410463318 / ISBN 978-8410463318
  • Collects Transformers issues #7–12.
  • Trade paperback format.

• Transformers Libro 3: Caos de Combinadores ISBN 978-8410463929
  • Collects Transformers issues #13–18 and the Transformers story from Energon Universe 2024 Special.
  • Trade paperback format.

• 
  Libro 1: Robots in Disguise – cover art by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer
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  Libro 2: Transporte al Olvido – cover art by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer
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  Libro 3: Caos de Combinadores – cover art by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer

Brazil

The Brazilian version was translated by Mateus Alencar and released by Panini Comics.

• Transformers Volume 1: Robôs Disfarçados (March 20, 2026) ISBN 6525954258 / ISBN 978-6525954257
  • Collects Transformers issues #1–6.
  • Trade paperback format.

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  Volume 1: Robôs Disfarçados – cover art by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer

Bulgaria

The Bulgarian version was translated by Zdravko Genov and released by Pro Book.

• Трансформърс – том 1: Роботи под прикритие (January 1, 2025) ISBN 978-6197733853
  • Collects Transformers issues #1–6.
  • Trade paperback format.

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  том 1: Роботи под прикритие – cover art by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer

China

The Chinese version was translated by Hong Weiwei and released by Tiandi Press.

• Transformers: Reignition of War (January 1, 2025) ISBN 978-7545586046
  • Collects Transformers issues #1–6.
  • Hardcover format.

• Transformers: No Way Home (January 1, 2025) ISBN 7545586050 / ISBN 978-7545586053
  • Collects Transformers issues #7–12.
  • Hardcover format.

• Transformers: Hope in the Abyss (June 1, 2025) ISBN 978-7545536027
  • Collects Transformers issues #13–18 and the Transformers story from Energon Universe 2024 Special.
  • Hardcover format.

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  Reignition of War (战火重燃) – cover art by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer
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  No Way Home (故土难归) – cover art by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer
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  Hope in the Abyss – cover art by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer

France

The French version was translated by Julien Di Giacomo and released by Urban Comics.

• Transformers Tome 1: Pleins Gaz! (June 14, 2024) ISBN 979-1026824619
  • Collects Transformers issues #1–6.
  • Hardcover format.
  • Variant covers:
    • Limited Edition Collector's Cover A: by Jason Howard. Limited to 1,000 copies. ISBN 2365774709 / ISBN 978-2365774703
    • Limited Edition Collector's Cover B: by Jason Howard. Limited to 500 copies. ISBN 2365774709 / ISBN 978-2365774703
    • Limited Edition Collector's Cover C: by Jason Howard. Limited to 50 copies. ISBN 2365774709 / ISBN 978-2365774703

• Transformers Tome 2: Pont Spatial (December 13, 2024) ISBN 979-1026812616
  • Collects Transformers issues #6–12 and the Transformers story from Energon Universe 2024 Special.
  • Hardcover format.
  • Variant cover:
    • Variant Cover: by Jason Howard. ISBN 979-1026815044

• Transformers Tome 3: Métal Hurlant (July 4, 2025) ISBN 979-1026823049
  • Collects Transformers issues #13–18.
  • Hardcover format.
  • Variant cover:
    • Variant Cover: by Jason Howard. ISBN 979-1026823056

• Transformers Tome 4: Tôle Froissée (January 30, 2026) ISBN 979-1026854524
  • Collects Transformers issues #19–24.
  • Hardcover format.
  • Variant cover:
    • Variant Cover: by Jason Howard. ISBN 979-1026854531

• Transformers Tome 5: Generation 1 (June 19, 2026) ISBN 979-1026855552
  • Collects Transformers issues #25–30.
  • Hardcover format.
  • Variant cover:
    • Variant Cover: by Jason Howard. ISBN 979-1026855576

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  Tome 1: Pleins Gaz! – cover art by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer
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  Limited Edition Collector's Cover A – cover art by Jason Howard
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  Limited Edition Collector's Cover B – cover art by Jason Howard
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  Limited Edition Collector's Cover C – cover art by Jason Howard
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  Tome 2: Pont Spatial – cover art by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer
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  Variant Cover – cover art by Jason Howard
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  Tome 3: Métal Hurlant – cover art by Oliver Kiyoshi Ono
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  Variant Cover – cover art by Jason Howard
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  Tome 4: Tôle Froissée – cover art by Jorge Corona & Mike Spicer
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  Variant Cover – cover art by Jason Howard
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  Tome 5: Generation 1 – cover art by David Nakayama
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  Variant Cover – cover art by Jason Howard

Germany

The German version was translated by Andreas Kasprzak and released by Panini Comics.

• Transformers Band 1: Roboter Unter Uns! (February 25, 2025) ISBN 3741642487 / ISBN 978-3741642487
  • Collects Transformers issues #1–6.
  • Trade paperback format.

• Transformers Band 2: Der Durchbruch (July 29, 2025) ISBN 3741645230 / ISBN 978-3741645235
  • Collects Transformers issues #7–12.
  • Trade paperback format.

• Transformers Band 3: Tödliches Chaos! (October 21, 2025) ISBN 3741645249 / ISBN 978-3741645242
  • Collects Transformers issues #13–18 and the Transformers story from Energon Universe 2024 Special.
  • Trade paperback format.

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  Band 1: Roboter Unter Uns! – cover art by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer
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  Band 2: Der Durchbruch – cover art by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer
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  Band 3: Tödliches Chaos! – cover art by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer

Hungary

The Hungarian version was translated by Pusztai Dániel and released by Szukits Kiadó.

• Energon Universe - A teljes gyűjtemény 1. (August 27, 2025) ISBN 978-9634978176
  • Collects Void Rivals issues #1–6, Transformers issues #1–6, and Duke issues #1–5, and Energon Universe 2024 Special.
  • Hardcover format.
  • Variant cover:
    • Exclusive Limited Edition: by Francis Manapul. ISBN 979-9634978183

• Energon Universe - A teljes gyűjtemény 2. (March 26, 2026)
  • Collects Transformers issues #7–12, Void Rivals issues #7–12, and Cobra Commander issues #1–5.
  • Hardcover format.
  • Variant cover:
    • Exclusive Limited Edition: by Jonboy Meyers.

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  A teljes gyűjtemény 1. – cover art by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer
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  Exclusive Limited Edition – cover art by Francis Manapul
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  A teljes gyűjtemény 2. – cover art by Jorge Corona & Mike Spicer
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  Exclusive Limited Edition – cover art by Jonboy Meyers

Italy

The Italian version was translated by Chiara Balestri and released by saldaPress.

• Transformers Volume 1: Robot in Incognito (October 17, 2024) ISBN 979-1254613597
  • Collects Transformers issues #1–6.
  • Hardcover format.
  • Variant covers:
    • Romics 2024 Exclusive: by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer. Limited to 300 copies. ISBN 979-1254613801
    • Lucca Comics & Games 2024 Exclusive: by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer. Limited to 400 copies. (November 1, 2024) ISBN 979-1254613894
    • Milan Games Week & Cartoomics 2024 Exclusive: by Andrea Milana & Annalisa Leoni. Limited to 100 copies. (January 16, 2025) ISBN 979-1254613931
    • Comicon Napoli 2025 Exclusive: by Tiago da Silva. Limited to 400 copies. (May 29, 2025) ISBN 979-1254616185

• Transformers Volume 2: Passaggio verso L'oblio (May 30, 2025) ISBN 979-1254614761
  • Collects Transformers issues #7–12.
  • Hardcover format.
  • Variant covers:
    • Comicon Napoli 2025 Exclusive: by Tiago da Silva. Limited to 400 copies. (May 29, 2025) ISBN 979-1254616192
    • Comicon Bergamo 2025 Exclusive: by Cory Walker. Limited to 200 copies. (July 24, 2025) ISBN 979-1254616116

• Transformers Volume 3: La Furia dei Combiner (December 5, 2025) ISBN 979-1254614778
  • Collects Transformers issues #13–18.
  • Hardcover format.
  • Variant covers:
    • Lucca Comics & Games 2025 Exclusive: by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer. Limited to 400 copies. ISBN 979-1254616765
    • Nerd Show Bologna 2026 Exclusive: by Michele Rubini. Limited to 150 copies. (February 5, 2026) ISBN 979-1254616772

• Transformers Volume 4: Conquista e Controlla (May 15, 2026) ISBN 979-1254617441
  • Collects Transformers issues #19–24 and Energon Universe 2025 Special.
  • Hardcover format.

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  Volume 1: Robot in Incognito – cover art by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer
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  Romics 2024 Exclusive – cover art by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer
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  Lucca Comics & Games 2024 Exclusive – cover art by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer
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  Milan Games Week & Cartoomics 2024 Exclusive – cover art by Andrea Milana & Annalisa Leoni
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  Comicon Napoli 2025 Exclusive – cover art by Tiago da Silva
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  Volume 2: Passaggio verso L'oblio – cover art by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer
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  Comicon Napoli 2025 Exclusive – cover art by Tiago da Silva
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  Comicon Bergamo 2025 Exclusive – cover art by Cory Walker
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  Volume 3: La Furia dei Combiner – cover art by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer
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  Lucca Comics & Games 2025 Exclusive – cover art by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer
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  Nerd Show Bologna 2026 Exclusive – cover art by Michele Rubini
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  Volume 4: Conquista e Controlla – cover art by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer

Poland

The Polish version was translated by Tomasz Kupczyk and released by Nagle! Comics.

• Transformers Tom 1: Zamaskowane Roboty (September 11, 2024) ISBN 8367725395 / ISBN 978-8367725392
  • Collects Transformers issues #1–6.
  • Trade paperback format.

• Transformers Tom 2: Wyprawa w Otchłań (February 26, 2025) ISBN 8367725522 / ISBN 978-8367725521
  • Collects Transformers issues #7–12.
  • Trade paperback format.

• Transformers Tom 3: Pojedynek Combinerów (September 24, 2025) ISBN 8367725786 / ISBN 978-8367725781
  • Collects Transformers issues #13–18 and the Transformers story from Energon Universe 2024 Special.
  • Trade paperback format.

• Transformers Tom 4: Podbić i Podporządkować (February 25, 2026) ISBN 8367725891 / ISBN 978-8367725897
  • Collects Transformers issues #19–24 and the Transformers story from Energon Universe 2025 Special.
  • Trade paperback format.

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  Tom 1: Zamaskowane Roboty – cover art by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer
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  Tom 2: Wyprawa w Otchłań – cover art by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer
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  Tom 3: Pojedynek Combinerów – cover art by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer
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  Tom 4: Podbić i Podporządkować – cover art by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer

Spain

The Spanish version was translated by Rodrigo Díaz (Libro 1) & Matías Mir and released by Moztros Editorial.

• Transformers Libro 1: Robots in Disguise (June 20, 2024) ISBN 8419903779 / ISBN 978-8419903778
  • Collects Transformers issues #1–6.
  • Trade paperback format.

• Transformers Libro 2: Transporte al Olvido (February 20, 2025) ISBN 8410463318 / ISBN 978-8410463318
  • Collects Transformers issues #7–12.
  • Trade paperback format.

• Transformers Libro 3: Caos de Combinadores (May 29, 2025) ISBN 8410463598 / ISBN 978-8410463592
  • Collects Transformers issues #13–18 and the Transformers story from Energon Universe 2024 Special.
  • Trade paperback format.

• Transformers Libro 1 (Edición Z Deluxe) (November 13, 2025) ISBN 979-1387953041
  • Collects Transformers issues #1–12.
  • Hardcover format.

• Transformers Libro 4: Conquistar y Controlar (February 19, 2026) ISBN 979-1387953287
  • Collects Transformers issues #13–18 and the Transformers story from Energon Universe 2024 Special.
  • Trade paperback format.

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  Libro 1: Robots in Disguise – cover art by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer
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  Libro 2: Transporte al Olvido – cover art by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer
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  Libro 3: Caos de Combinadores – cover art by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer
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  Libro 1 (Edición Z Deluxe) – cover art by Daniel Warren Johnson, Jorge Corona & Mike Spicer
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  Libro 4: Conquistar y Controlar – cover art by Jorge Corona & Mike Spicer

Sweden

• Transformers 1/2024 (October 16, 2024)
  • Collects Transformers issue #1 and Void Rivals issue #1.
  • Magazine format.

• Transformers 1/2025 (January 15, 2025)
  • Collects Transformers issue #2 and Duke issue #1.
  • Magazine format.

• Transformers 2/2025 (April 16, 2025)
  • Collects Transformers issue #3, Duke issue #2, and Void Rivals issue #2.
  • Magazine format.

• Transformers 3/2025 (July 16, 2025)
  • Collects Transformers issues #4–5 and Duke issue #3.
  • Magazine format.

• Transformers 4/2025 (October 15, 2025)
  • Collects Transformers issue #6 and Duke issues #4–5.
  • Magazine format.

• Transformers 1/2026 (March 18, 2026)
  • Collects Transformers issue #7, Void Rivals issue #3, and The Transformers issues #115–116.
  • Magazine format.

Ukraine

The Ukrainian version was translated by Микита Янюк and released by Varvar Publishing.

• Трансформери Том 1: Замасковані Роботи (October 31, 2025) ISBN 978-6170999559
  • Collects Transformers issues #1–6.
  • Hardcover format.
  • Variant cover:
    • Limited Edition: by Ian Bertram & Gus Storms. Limited to 100 copies. ISBN 978-6170999566

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  Том 1: Замасковані Роботи – cover art by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer
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  Limited Edition – cover art by Ian Bertram & Gus Storms

Awards and nominations

2024 Eisner Awards

• Best Continuing Series (WINNER)
• Best Writer/Artist - Daniel Warren Johnson (WINNER)
• Best Lettering - Rus Wooton; shared nomination with 10 other series, including Void Rivals

Notes

• Frenzy is red, Rumble is blue.
• Before the comic's release, the first issue of Void Rivals laid the groundwork for the series, featuring a guest appearance by Jetfire. Skybound hadn't formally announced its license acquisition, and the aforementioned Jetfire appearance was a surprise reveal.