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[[File:TF Spotlight v1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Extremely logical that I was given the first ''Spotlight''!]]
[[File:TF Spotlight v1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Extremely logical that I was given the first ''Spotlight''!]]
'''''The Transformers: Spotlight''''' (later '''''The Transformers Spotlight'''''), published since [[2006]], is an semi-ongoing series of one-shot comics published by [[IDW Publishing]] and set in the primary [[IDW Generation 1 continuity|IDW continuity]]. Each issue focuses on a particular [[Transformer]].
'''''The Transformers: Spotlight''''' (later '''''The Transformers Spotlight'''''), published since [[2006]], is an semi-ongoing series of one-shot comics published by [[IDW Publishing]] and set in the [[2005 IDW continuity]]. Each issue focuses on a particular [[Transformer]].


Initially intended only to consist of five issues, the series evolved into an intermittent "ongoing" of sorts until the end of 2009, at which point it was shelved. One additional issue, ''[[Ride-Along|Spotlight: Prowl]]'', was published in April [[2010]]. The series returned for a final six issues starting in December 2012 as part of a tie-in with the ''[[Transformers: Generations|Generations]]'' toyline.
Initially intended only to consist of five issues, the series evolved into an intermittent "ongoing" of sorts until the end of 2009, at which point it was shelved. One additional issue, ''[[Ride-Along|Spotlight: Prowl]]'', was published in April [[2010]]. The series returned for a final six issues starting in December 2012 as part of a tie-in with the ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' toyline.


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==Overview==
==Overview==
The ''Spotlight'' series is set within the [[IDW Generation 1 continuity]]. The format allows more free-ranging story settings—many issues are set on alien worlds—and serve to give a wider view of the overall IDW Transformers universe. As such, the issues are not set in any kind of absolute chronological order, taking place at various points in the [[IDW timeline]], sometimes expanding upon pre-existing plot points, sometimes setting up ideas to be explored later, and sometimes—''get this''—just telling a story.
The ''Spotlight'' series is set within the [[2005 IDW continuity]]. The format allows more free-ranging story settings—many issues are set on alien worlds—and serve to give a wider view of the overall IDW Transformers universe. As such, the issues are not set in any kind of absolute chronological order, taking place at various points in the [[2005 IDW timeline]], sometimes expanding upon pre-existing plot points, sometimes setting up ideas to be explored later, and sometimes—''get this''—just telling a story.


For the vast majority of its first three years, during [[Simon Furman]]'s tenure as the chief Transformers writer at IDW, in addition to spotlighting singular characters, the series served to visibly set up plot points that would tie into the main ongoing story Furman was telling at the time. Roughly speaking, five issues were released per year across 2006, 2007 and 2008, collected into three trade paperbacks; Nightbeat, Hot Rod, Sixshot, Ultra Magnus, Soundwave and Kup were also reprinted in hardback library editions and sold through [[ABDO Publishing Group]] and its aptly named subsidiary, Spotlight. After this, when Furman's run on the Generation 1 universe was truncated, four additional ''Spotlight'' issues published at the end of 2008 played home to the finale of his story, "[[Revelation (IDW)|Revelation]]".
For the vast majority of its first three years, during [[Simon Furman]]'s tenure as the chief Transformers writer at IDW, in addition to spotlighting singular characters, the series served to visibly set up plot points that would tie into the main ongoing story Furman was telling at the time. Roughly speaking, five issues were released per year across 2006, 2007 and 2008, collected into three trade paperbacks; Nightbeat, Hot Rod, Sixshot, Ultra Magnus, Soundwave and Kup were also reprinted in hardback library editions and sold through [[ABDO Publishing Group]] and its aptly named subsidiary, Spotlight. After this, when Furman's run on the Generation 1 universe was truncated, four additional ''Spotlight'' issues published at the end of 2008 played home to the finale of his story, "[[Revelation (IDW)|Revelation]]".
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''Spotlight'' continued to run concurrently with the new "main" series, ''[[The Transformers: All Hail Megatron|All Hail Megatron]]'', publishing another set of five issues in 2009 which were collected as ''All Hail Megatron Vol. 3'', despite having almost nothing to do with that series itself. Following this, the launch of the [[The Transformers (IDW)|ongoing series]], ''[[The Transformers: Last Stand of the Wreckers|Last Stand of the Wreckers]]'', and ''[[The Transformers: Bumblebee]]'' miniseries led to ''Spotlight'' being put on hold. A planned spotlight for [[Cosmos (G1)|Cosmos]] was canceled, and only one further issue was published in 2010: "[[Ride-Along|Spotlight: Prowl]]", containing a story intended for the ongoing series itself which was only released in this format as a means of quickly addressing fandom concerns about the characterization of the title character.
''Spotlight'' continued to run concurrently with the new "main" series, ''[[The Transformers: All Hail Megatron|All Hail Megatron]]'', publishing another set of five issues in 2009 which were collected as ''All Hail Megatron Vol. 3'', despite having almost nothing to do with that series itself. Following this, the launch of the [[The Transformers (IDW)|ongoing series]], ''[[The Transformers: Last Stand of the Wreckers|Last Stand of the Wreckers]]'', and ''[[The Transformers: Bumblebee]]'' miniseries led to ''Spotlight'' being put on hold. A planned spotlight for [[Cosmos (G1)|Cosmos]] was canceled, and only one further issue was published in 2010: "[[Ride-Along|Spotlight: Prowl]]", containing a story intended for the ongoing series itself which was only released in this format as a means of quickly addressing fandom concerns about the characterization of the title character.


The ''Spotlight'' series returned in late 2012 as part of a joint effort between IDW and Hasbro, developed first for release to comic book stores, and then as pack-in comics included with new ''[[Transformers: Generations|Generations]]'' figures of the IDW characters' designs. These six issues again told stories that fleshed out moments of characters' lives at various points in the IDW timeline—broadly speaking, two of the six were set in the distant past, two during the ongoing series, and two in the "present" era of publishing—filling in key moments in their history with a connecting thread between issues that centered on a Decepticon search for [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] and the [[space bridge]] technology in his body. In addition to promoting the high-profile new ''Generations'' Metroplex toy, the six issues together served as something of a stealth prequel to the "[[Dark Cybertron (IDW)|Dark Cybertron]]" crossover event.
The ''Spotlight'' series returned in late 2012 as part of a joint effort between IDW and Hasbro, developed first for release to comic book stores, and then as pack-in comics included with new ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' figures of the IDW characters' designs. These six issues again told stories that fleshed out moments of characters' lives at various points in the IDW timeline—broadly speaking, two of the six were set in the distant past, two during the ongoing series, and two in the "present" era of publishing—filling in key moments in their history with a connecting thread between issues that centered on a Decepticon search for [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] and the [[space bridge]] technology in his body. In addition to promoting the high-profile new ''Generations'' Metroplex toy, the six issues together served as something of a stealth prequel to the "[[Dark Cybertron (IDW)|Dark Cybertron]]" crossover event.


==Creative teams==
==Creative teams==
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==Collections==
==Collections==
* '''''The Transformers: Spotlight'', Vol. 1''' <small>([[May 30]], [[2007]]) ISBN 1600100686 / ISBN 978-1600100680</small>
* '''''The Transformers: Spotlight Volume 1''''' <small>([[May 30]], [[2007]]) ISBN 1600100686 / ISBN 978-1600100680</small>
**Collects ''Shockwave, Nightbeat, Hot Rod, Sixshot'' and ''Ultra Magnus''. The spine bears the number '''1.'''
** Collects ''Spotlight: Shockwave'', ''Nightbeat'', ''Hot Rod'', ''Sixshot'' and ''Ultra Magnus''.
* '''''The Transformers: Spotlight'', Vol. 2''' <small>([[February 20]], [[2008]]) ISBN 1600101542 / ISBN 978-1600101540</small>
** Trade paperback format. The spine bears the number '''1'''.
**Collects ''Soundwave, Kup, Galvatron, Optimus Prime'' and ''Ramjet''. The spine bears the number '''2.'''
 
**Includes covers art for each issue and bonus art for each issue.
* '''''[[The Transformers: The Premiere Collection]] Volume 1''''' <small>([[December 5]], 2007) ISBN 1600101186 / ISBN 978-1600101182</small>
* '''''The Transformers: Spotlight'', Vol. 3''' <small>([[September 17]], 2008) ISBN 160010245X / ISBN 978-1600102455</small>
** Collects ''[[The Transformers: Infiltration|Infiltration]]'' issues [[Infiltration issue 0|#0]]–[[Infiltration issue 6|6]], ''[[The Transformers: Stormbringer|Stormbringer]]'' issues [[Stormbringer issue 1|#1]]–[[Stormbringer issue 4|4]], ''[[The Transformers: Escalation|Escalation]]'' issues [[Escalation issue 1|#1]]–[[Escalation issue 6|6]], and ''Spotlight: Shockwave'', ''Nightbeat'', ''Hot Rod'', ''Sixshot'' & ''Ultra Magnus''.
**Collects ''Blaster, Arcee, Mirage, Grimlock'' and ''Wheelie''. The spine bears the number '''3.'''
** Hardcover format.
**Includes covers art for each issue and bonus art for each issue. The cover is an unused incentive cover from "Spotlight: Grimlock"; art by [[Marcelo Matere]].
 
* '''''The Transformers Spotlight: Revelation''''' <small>([[February 4]], [[2009]]) ISBN 1600104215 / ISBN 978-1600104213</small>
* '''''The Transformers: Spotlight Volume 2''''' <small>([[February 20]], [[2008]]) ISBN 1600101542 / ISBN 978-1600101540</small>
**Collects ''Cyclonus, Hardhead, Doubledealer'' and ''Sideswipe''. The spine bears the number '''4,''' putting it clearly in the ''Spotlight'' series rather than in the "-ation" series.
** Collects ''Spotlight: Soundwave'', ''Kup'', ''Galvatron'', ''Optimus Prime'' and ''Ramjet''.
**Bonus material includes each A and B cover, and sketches of the 4-part image, Cyclonus, Nightbeat, Doubledealer (including a dragon-like alternate mode), [[Grindcore (G1)|Grindcore]] and [[Straxus (G1)|Straxus]] (the last 2 in robot and alt mode).
** Includes covers art for each issue and bonus art for each issue.
* '''''[[The Transformers: All Hail Megatron|All Hail Megatron]]'', Vol. 3''' <small>([[October 28]], 2009) ISBN 1600105416 / ISBN 978-1600105418</small>
** Trade paperback format. The spine bears the number '''2'''.
**Collects ''Blurr, Jazz, Drift, Cliffjumper'' and ''Metroplex''. Instead of being Volume 5 of the Spotlights, the TPB is labeled as part of the ''All Hail Megatron'' series.
 
** New cover art by [[Trevor Hutchison]].
* '''''The Transformers: Spotlight Volume 3''''' <small>([[September 17]], 2008) ISBN 160010245X / ISBN 978-1600102455</small>
**Bonus material includes the alternate covers of each issue, as well as art of each Throttlebot by [[Marcelo Matere]]. For some reason, the Drift and Cliffjumper issues were swapped from their original order.
** Collects ''Spotlight: Blaster'', ''Arcee'', ''Mirage'', ''Grimlock'' and ''Wheelie''.
* '''''[[The Transformers: The Premiere Collection]]''''' Volume 1
** Includes covers art for each issue and bonus art for each issue. The cover is an unused incentive cover from ''Spotlight: Grimlock'', art by [[Marcelo Matere]].
**Includes the contents of ''Spotlight'' Volume 1 <small>([[December 5]], 2007) ISBN 1600101186 / ISBN 978-1600101182</small>
** Trade paperback format. The spine bears the number '''3'''.
 
* '''''The Transformers: Spotlight Volume 4: Revelation''''' <small>([[February 4]], [[2009]]) ISBN 1600104215 / ISBN 978-1600104213</small>
** Collects ''Spotlight: Cyclonus'', ''Hardhead'', ''Doubledealer'' and ''Sideswipe''.
** Bonus material includes each A and B cover, and sketches of the 4-part image, Cyclonus, Nightbeat, Doubledealer (including a dragon-like alternate mode), [[Grindcore (G1)|Grindcore]] and [[Straxus (G1)|Straxus]] (the last 2 in robot and alt mode).
** Trade paperback format. The spine bears the number '''4''', putting it clearly in the ''Spotlight'' series rather than in the "-ation" series.
 
* '''''The Transformers: The Premiere Collection Volume 2''''' <small>([[June 17]], 2009) ISBN 1600104371 / ISBN 978-1600104374</small>
** Collects ''[[The Transformers: Devastation|Devastation]]'' issues [[Devastation issue 1|#1]]–[[Devastation issue 6|6]], and ''Spotlight: Soundwave'', ''Kup'', ''Galvatron'', ''Optimus Prime'', ''Ramjet'', ''Blaster'', ''Arcee'', ''Mirage'', ''Grimlock'', ''Wheelie'', ''Cyclonus'', ''Hardhead'', ''Doubledealer'' & ''Sideswipe''.
** Hardcover format.
 
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:TF Spotlight v1.jpg|'''Volume 1''' cover by [[Nick Roche]] and [[Rob Ruffolo]]
File:TF Spotlight v1.jpg|'''''Spotlight Volume 1''''' – cover art by [[Nick Roche]] and [[Rob Ruffolo]]
File:TF Spotlight v2.jpg|'''Volume 2''' cover by [[Gabriel Rodriguez]]
File:Premier Collection 1.jpg|'''''The Premiere Collection Volume 1''''' – cover art by [[Klaus Scherwinski]]
File:TF Spotlight v3.jpg|'''Volume 3''' cover by [[Marcelo Matere]]
File:TF Spotlight v2.jpg|'''''Spotlight Volume 2''''' – cover art by [[Gabriel Rodríguez]]
File:TF Spotlight v4.jpg|'''Volume 4''': ''Revelation'' cover by Nick Roche
File:TF Spotlight v3.jpg|'''''Spotlight Volume 3''''' – cover art by [[Marcelo Matere]]
File:AHM v3.jpg|'''''All Hail Megatron'' Vol. 3''' cover by [[Trevor Hutchison]]
File:TF Spotlight v4.jpg|'''''Spotlight Volume 4: Revelation''''' – cover art by Nick Roche
File:Premier Collection 1.jpg|'''''The Premiere Collection'', Vol. 1''' cover by [[Klaus Scherwinski]]
File:Premier Collection 2.jpg|'''''The Premiere Collection Volume 2''''' – cover art by Nick Roche and [[Josh Burcham]]
</gallery>
</gallery>


* '''''The Transformers: The Premiere Collection''''' Volume 2 <small>([[June 17]], 2009) ISBN 1600104371 / ISBN 978-1600104374</small>
* '''''[[The Transformers: All Hail Megatron]] Volume 3''''' <small>([[October 28]], [[2009]]) ISBN 1600105416 / ISBN 978-1600105418</small>
**Includes the contents of ''Spotlight'' Volumes 2,3 and ''Revelation''.
** Collects ''Spotlight: Blurr'', ''Jazz'', ''Drift'', ''Cliffjumper'' and ''Metroplex''.
** Bonus material includes the alternate covers of each issue, as well as art of each [[Throttlebot]] by [[Marcelo Matere]] and new cover art by [[Trevor Hutchison]].
** Trade paperback format. Instead of being Volume 5 of the Spotlights, the TPB is labeled as part of the ''All Hail Megatron'' series. For some reason, the Drift and Cliffjumper issues were swapped from their original order.
 
* '''''[[The Transformers: The IDW Collection Volume One]]''''' <small>([[May 26]], [[2010]]) ISBN 978-1600106675</small>
* '''''[[The Transformers: The IDW Collection Volume One]]''''' <small>([[May 26]], [[2010]]) ISBN 978-1600106675</small>
**Includes ''Blurr, Cliffjumper, Shockwave, Nightbeat, Hot Rod'' and ''Soundwave''.
** Collects ''[[The Transformers: Megatron Origin|Megatron Origin]]'' issues [[Megatron Origin issue 1|#1]]–[[Megatron Origin issue 4|4]], ''Spotlight: Blurr'', ''Cliffjumper'', ''Shockwave'', ''Nightbeat'', ''Hot Rod'' & ''Soundwave'', and ''[[The Transformers: Infiltration|Infiltration]]'' issues [[Infiltration issue 0|#0]]–[[Infiltration issue 6|6]].
** Hardcover format.
 
* '''''[[The Transformers: Best of Optimus Prime]]''''' <small>([[June 2]], 2010) ISBN 1600106668 / ISBN 978-1600106668</small>
** Collects [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|''The Transformers'' (1984)]] [[The Flames of Boltax!|#48: "The Flames of Boltax!"]], [[Transformers Annual|''Transformers'' Annual]] [[Transformers Annual 1985|1985]]: "[[And There Shall Come...a Leader!]]", ''[[Transformers: The Animated Movie]]'' [[The Gathering Storm|#1: "The Gathering Storm"]], ''[[Transformers: The War Within|The War Within]]'' [[The War Within issue 1|#1]], ''Spotlight: Optimus Prime'', and ''[[The Transformers: Stormbringer|Stormbringer]]'' [[Stormbringer issue 4|#4]].
** Bonus material includes an art gallery.
** Trade paperback format.
 
* '''''[[The Transformers: The IDW Collection Volume Two]]''''' <small>([[October 6]], 2010) ISBN 978-1600107511</small>
* '''''[[The Transformers: The IDW Collection Volume Two]]''''' <small>([[October 6]], 2010) ISBN 978-1600107511</small>
**Includes ''Sixshot, Ramjet, Ultra Magnus, Kup, Mirage'' and ''Optimus Prime''.
** Collects ''[[The Transformers: Stormbringer|Stormbringer]]'' issues [[Stormbringer issue 1|#1]]–[[Stormbringer issue 4|4]], ''[[The Transformers: Escalation|Escalation]]'' issues [[Escalation issue 1|#1]]–[[Escalation issue 6|6]], and ''Spotlight: Sixshot'', ''Ramjet'', ''Ultra Magnus'', ''Kup'', ''Mirage'' & ''Optimus Prime''.
** Hardcover format.
 
* '''''[[The Transformers: Best of Grimlock]]''''' <small>([[November 24]], 2010) ISBN 1600107869 / ISBN 978-1600107863</small>
** Collects ''The Transformers'' (1984) issues [[The Wrath of Guardian!|#31: "The Wrath of Guardian!"]], [[The Wrath of Grimlock!|#32: "The Wrath of Grimlock!"]] & [[The 4,000,000 Year Itch!|#280: "The 4,000,000 Year Itch!"]], ''Transformers'' Annual [[Transformers Annual 1986|1986]]: "[[Victory!]]", ''The Transformers'' (1984) issues [[King of the Hill!|#27: "King of the Hill!"]] & [[Still Life!|#76: "Still Life!"]], ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (Marvel)|Generation 2]]'' [[Devices and Desires! (Marvel)|#4: "Devices and Desires!"]], and ''Spotlight: Grimlock''.
** Trade paperback format.
 
* '''''[[The Transformers: The IDW Collection Volume Three]]''''' <small>([[March 2]], [[2011]]) ISBN 978-1600108563</small>
* '''''[[The Transformers: The IDW Collection Volume Three]]''''' <small>([[March 2]], [[2011]]) ISBN 978-1600108563</small>
**Includes ''Galvatron, Blaster, Arcee, Grimlock'' and ''Wheelie''.
** Collects ''Spotlight: Galvatron'', ''Blaster'', ''Arcee'', ''Grimlock'' & ''Wheelie'', ''[[New Avengers/Transformers]]'' issues [[Man and Machine, Part One|#1]]–[[Man and Machine, Part Four|4]], and ''[[The Transformers: Devastation|Devastation]]'' issues [[Devastation issue 1|#1]]–[[Devastation issue 6|6]].
* '''''[[The Transformers: The IDW Collection Volume Four]]''''' <small>([[May 25]], 2011) ISBN 978-1600109386</small>
** Hardcover format.
**Includes ''Cyclonus, Hardhead, Doubledealer, Sideswipe, Drift, Metroplex'' and ''Jazz''.
 
* '''''[[The Transformers: All Hail Megatron|The Complete All Hail Megatron]]''' HC'' <small>([[July 27]], [[2011]]) ISBN 1600109551 / ISBN 978-1600109553</small>
:*Includes the full ''All Hail Megatron'' series, including the ''Spotlights'' of ''Blurr, Jazz, Drift, Cliffjumper'' and ''Metroplex''.
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Premier Collection 2.jpg|'''''The Premiere Collection'', Vol. 2''' cover by Nick Roche and [[Josh Burcham]]
File:AHM v3.jpg|'''''All Hail Megatron Volume 3''''' – cover art by [[Trevor Hutchison]]
File:IDWCollection1.jpg|'''''The IDW Collection'', Vol. 1''' cover by [[E. J. Su]]
File:IDWCollection1.jpg|'''''The IDW Collection Volume One''''' – cover art by [[E. J. Su]]
File:IDWCollection2.jpg|'''''The IDW Collection'', Vol. 2''' cover by E. J. Su
File:BestofOptimus.jpg|'''''The Best of Optimus Prime''''' – cover art by [[Livio Ramondelli]]
File:IDWCollection3.jpg|'''''The IDW Collection'', Vol. 3''' cover by E. J. Su
File:IDWCollection2.jpg|'''''The IDW Collection Volume Two''''' – cover art by E. J. Su
File:IDWCollection4.jpg|'''''The IDW Collection'', Vol. 4''' cover by E. J. Su
File:BestofGrimlock.jpg|'''''The Best of Grimlock''''' – cover art by Klaus Scherwinski
File:Allhailmegatronhc.jpg|'''''Complete All Hail Megatron''''' cover by Trevor Hutchison
File:IDWCollection3.jpg|'''''The IDW Collection Volume Three''''' – cover art by E. J. Su
</gallery>
</gallery>


* '''''The Transformers, Volume 6: Police Action''''' <small>([[February 15]], [[2012]]) ISBN 1613771649 / ISBN 978-1613771648</small>
* '''''[[The Transformers: The IDW Collection Volume Four]]''''' <small>([[May 25]], 2011) ISBN 978-1600109386</small>
** Includes ''Prowl''.
** Collects ''Spotlight: Cyclonus'', ''Hardhead'', ''Doubledealer'', ''Sideswipe'', ''Drift'', ''Metroplex'' & ''Jazz'', ''[[The Transformers: Maximum Dinobots|Maximum Dinobots]]'' issues [[Maximum Dinobots issue 1|#1]]–[[Maximum Dinobots issue 5|5]], and ''[[The Transformers: Drift|Drift]]'' issues [[Drift issue 1|#1]]–[[Drift issue 4|4]].
** Bonus material includes cover art
** Hardcover format.
 
* '''''The Transformers: The Complete All Hail Megatron''''' <small>([[July 27]], 2011) ISBN 1600109551 / ISBN 978-1600109553</small>
** Collects ''All Hail Megatron'' issues [[All Hail Megatron issue 1|#1]]–[[All Hail Megatron issue 16|16]], and ''Spotlight: Blurr'', ''Jazz'', ''Drift'', ''Cliffjumper'' & ''Metroplex''.
** Hardcover format.
 
* '''''The Transformers Volume 6: Police Action''''' <small>([[February 15]], [[2012]]) ISBN 1613771649 / ISBN 978-1613771648</small>
** Collects [[The Transformers (IDW)|''The Transformers'' (2009)]] issues [[Police Action: Part 1|#25]], [[Police Action Part 2: Only Forward|#27]] & [[Police Action Part 3: A Second Chance at Eden|#29]], and ''Spotlight: Prowl''.
** Bonus material includes art from most covers, and a B&W art page from [[Police Action: Part 1|#25: "Police Action: Part 1"]].
** Trade paperback format.
 
* '''''[[The Transformers: The IDW Collection Volume Six]]''''' <small>([[May 9]], 2012) ISBN 1613771835 / ISBN 978-1613771839</small>
* '''''[[The Transformers: The IDW Collection Volume Six]]''''' <small>([[May 9]], 2012) ISBN 1613771835 / ISBN 978-1613771839</small>
**Includes ''Prowl''.
** Collects ''The Transformers'' (2009) issues [[...For All Mankind|#1]]–[[Things Fall Apart, Part 5: "Earthworks"|6]], ''[[The Transformers: Bumblebee|Bumblebee]]'' issues [[The Hanging Sword|#1]]–[[Wings of Wax|4]], ''[[The Transformers: Last Stand of the Wreckers|Last Stand of the Wreckers]]'' issues [[Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 1|#1]]–[[Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 5|5]], and ''Spotlight: Prowl''.
* '''''The Transformers: Dark Prelude''''' <small>([[August 14]], [[2013]]) ISBN 1613777167 / ISBN 978-1613777169</small>
** Hardcover format.
** Collects ''Orion Pax, Thundercracker, Megatron, Bumblebee, Trailcutter'' and ''Hoist.''
 
* '''''[[The Transformers: Complete Drift]]''''' <small>([[January 30]], [[2013]]) ISBN 1613775393 / ISBN 978-1613775394</small>
** Collects ''Spotlight: Drift'', and ''Drift'' issues #1–4.
** Bonus material includes all covers and bonus art.
** Hardcover format.
 
* '''''The Transformers: Dark Prelude''''' <small>([[August 14]], 2013) ISBN 1613777167 / ISBN 978-1613777169</small>
** Collects ''Spotlight: Orion Pax'', ''Thundercracker'', ''Megatron'', ''Bumblebee'', ''Trailcutter'' and ''Hoist''.
** New cover art by [[Nick Roche]] and [[Josh Perez]].
** New cover art by [[Nick Roche]] and [[Josh Perez]].
** Each of the characters receiving the Spotlight also had new Deluxe Class toys as part of the 2012–2013 ''[[Transformers: Generations|Generations]]'' line, '[[Thrilling 30]]'.
** Each of the characters receiving the Spotlight also had new Deluxe Class toys as part of the 2012–2013 ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' line, '[[Thrilling 30]]'.
** Cover gallery
** Cover gallery.
* '''''The Transformers: Spotlight Omnibus'' Volume 1''' <small>([[April 15]], [[2015]]) ISBN 1631402463 / ISBN 978-1631402463</small>
** Trade paperback format.
** Collects ''Shockwave, Nightbeat, Hot Rod, Sixshot, Ultra Magnus, Soundwave, Kup, Galvatron, Optimus Prime, Ramjet, Blaster, Arcee'' and ''Grimlock''.
 
** Extras unknown at this time.
* '''''[[The Transformers: The IDW Collection Phase Two: Volume 2]]''''' <small>([[August 12]], 2015) ISBN 1631403648 / ISBN 978-1631403644</small>
:*Includes ''Trailcutter, Hoist'' and ''Orion Pax''.
:* Bonus content includes alternate covers.
* '''''The Transformers: Spotlight Omnibus'' Volume 2''' <small>([[September 9]], 2015) ISBN 1613779429 / ISBN 978-1613779422</small>
** Collects ''Mirage, Wheelie, Cyclonus, Hardhead, Doubledealer, Sideswipe, Blurr, Jazz, Drift, Cliffjumper, Metroplex'', and ''Prowl''.
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:IDW ongoing tpb6.jpg|'''''The Transformers'', Vol. 6: ''Police Action''''' cover by [[Brendan Cahill]] and [[Priscilla Tramontano]]
File:IDWCollection4.jpg|'''''The IDW Collection Volume Four''''' – cover art by E. J. Su
File:IDWCollection6.jpg|'''''The IDW Collection'', Vol. 6''' cover by E. J. Su
File:Allhailmegatronhc.jpg|'''''The Complete All Hail Megatron''''' – cover art by Trevor Hutchison
File:TFDarkPrelude tpb.jpg|'''''Dark Prelude''''' cover by Nick Roche and [[Josh Perez]]
File:IDW ongoing tpb6.jpg|'''''Volume 6: Police Action''''' – cover art by [[Brendan Cahill]] and [[Priscilla Tramontano]]
File:TF Spotlight Omnibus v1.jpg|'''''Spotlight Omnibus'', Vol 1''' cover by [[Jeffrey Veregge]]
File:IDWCollection6.jpg|'''''The IDW Collection Volume Six''''' – cover art by E. J. Su
File:IDWCollectionP2V2.jpg|'''''The IDW Collection Phase Two: Volume 2''''' cover by [[Sarah Stone]]
File:TheTransformersCompleteDrift.jpg|'''''Complete Drift''''' – cover art by Trevor Hutchison
File:TF Spotlight Omnibus v2.jpg|'''''Spotlight Omnibus'', Vol 2''' cover by Jeffrey Veregge
File:TFDarkPrelude tpb.jpg|'''''Dark Prelude''''' – cover art by Nick Roche and [[Josh Perez]]
</gallery>
</gallery>
* '''''The Transformers: Spotlight Omnibus Volume 1''''' <small>([[April 15]], [[2015]]) ISBN 1631402463 / ISBN 978-1631402463</small>
** Collects ''Spotlight: Shockwave'', ''Nightbeat'', ''Hot Rod'', ''Sixshot'', ''Ultra Magnus'', ''Soundwave'', ''Kup'', ''Galvatron'', ''Optimus Prime'', ''Ramjet'', ''Blaster'', ''Arcee'' and ''Grimlock''.
** Bonus material unknown at this time.
** Trade paperback format.
* '''''[[The Transformers: The IDW Collection Phase Two: Volume 2]]''''' <small>([[August 12]], 2015) ISBN 1631403648 / ISBN 978-1631403644</small>
** Collects ''[[The Transformers: Autocracy|Autocracy]]'' issues [[Law and Disorder|#1]]–[[Endgame|12]], ''Spotlight: Trailcutter'', ''Hoist'' & ''Orion Pax'', ''[[The Transformers: Robots in Disguise|Robots in Disguise]]'' issues [[Interference Patterns|#7]] & [[Dinobot Hunt (IDW)|#8]]–[[Night and the City|9]], and ''[[The Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More than Meets the Eye]]'' issues [[Interiors|#6]]–[[Scavengers (Part 2): Who's Afraid of the DJD?|8]].
** Bonus material includes alternate covers.
** Hardcover format.
* '''''The Transformers: Spotlight Omnibus Volume 2''''' <small>([[September 9]], 2015) ISBN 1613779429 / ISBN 978-1613779422</small>
** Collects ''Spotlight: Mirage'', ''Wheelie'', ''Cyclonus'', ''Hardhead'', ''Doubledealer'', ''Sideswipe'', ''Blurr'', ''Jazz'', ''Drift'', ''Cliffjumper'', ''Metroplex'' and ''Prowl''.
** Trade paperback format.


* '''''[[The Transformers: The IDW Collection Phase Two: Volume 3]]''''' <small>([[February 24]], [[2016]]) ISBN 1631405403 / ISBN 978-1631405402</small>
* '''''[[The Transformers: The IDW Collection Phase Two: Volume 3]]''''' <small>([[February 24]], [[2016]]) ISBN 1631405403 / ISBN 978-1631405402</small>
:*Includes ''Thundercracker, Bumblebee'' and ''Megatron''.
** Collects ''Spotlight: Thundercracker'', ''Bumblebee'' & ''Megatron'', ''[[The Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More than Meets the Eye]]'' [[Primus: You, Me, and Other Revelations|Annual 2012]], issues [[Shadowplay, Part 1: Post Hoc|#9]]–[[Shadowplay (Conclusion): An Intimate Beheading|11]], [[Before & After|#12]]–[[Cybertronian Homesick Blues|13]] & "[[Signal to Noise]]", and ''[[The Transformers: Robots in Disguise|Robots in Disguise]]'' [[Primus: All Good Things|Annual 2012]] & issues [[Syndromica (2)|#10]]–[[The End of the Beginning of the World|11]].
:* Bonus content includes "Signal to Noise" and some alternate covers.
** Bonus material includes alternate covers.
** Hardcover format.
 
* '''''[[The Transformers: The IDW Collection Compendium, Vol. 1]]''''' <small>([[July 6]], 2016) ISBN 163140637X / ISBN 978-1631406379</small>
* '''''[[The Transformers: The IDW Collection Compendium, Vol. 1]]''''' <small>([[July 6]], 2016) ISBN 163140637X / ISBN 978-1631406379</small>
:*Includes ''Blurr, Cliffjumper, Shockwave, Nightbeat, Hot Rod, Soundwave, Sixshot, Ramjet, Ultra Magnus, Kup, Mirage'' and ''Optimus Prime''.
** Collects ''[[The Transformers: The IDW Collection|The IDW Collection]] [[The Transformers: The IDW Collection Volume One|One]]'' and ''[[The Transformers: The IDW Collection Volume Two|Two]]''.
* '''''[[Transformers: The Definitive G1 Collection]]'': Volume 36: "Stormbringer"''' <small>([[January 11]], [[2017]])</small>
** Trade paperback format.
:*Hardcover collection of ''Stormbringer'' and ''Spotlights'' for "Shockwave", "Nightbeat", "Soundwave" and "Hot Rod".
 
:* Bonus content includes an article on the beginning of IDW-verse production and several sketches by Figueroa.
* '''''[[Transformers: The Definitive G1 Collection]]: Volume 36: Stormbringer''''' <small>([[January 11]], [[2017]])</small>
* '''''[[Transformers: The Definitive G1 Collection]]'': Volume 37: "Escalation"''' <small>([[March 8]], 2017)</small>
** Collects ''[[The Transformers: Stormbringer|Stormbringer]]'' issues [[Stormbringer issue 1|#1]]–[[Stormbringer issue 4|4]], and ''Spotlight: Shockwave'', ''Soundwave'', ''Nightbeat'' & ''Hot Rod''.
:*Hardcover collection of ''Escalation'' and ''Spotlights'' for "Sixshot" and "Ultra Magnus".
** Bonus material includes an article on the beginning of IDW-verse production and several sketches by Figueroa.
:* Bonus content includes Sketches by [[E. J. Su]], bios on IDW Ultra Magnus & IDW Sixshot, an article on creating the IDW ''Spotlights'', and an interview with Su.
** Hardcover format.
* '''''[[Transformers: The Definitive G1 Collection]]'': Volume 39: "Hearts of Steel"''' <small>([[April 5]], 2017)</small>
 
:*Hardcover collection of ''[[Hearts of Steel]]'' and ''Spotlights'' for "Galvatron", "Optimus Prime" and "Mirage".
<gallery>
:* Bonus content includes concept art by [[Guido Guidi]] and an article about the creation of ''Hearts of Steel''.
File:TF Spotlight Omnibus v1.jpg|'''''Spotlight Omnibus Volume 1''''' – cover art by [[Jeffrey Veregge]]
* '''''[[Transformers: The Definitive G1 Collection]]'': Volume 40: "Maximum Dinobots"''' <small>([[September 6]], 2017)</small>
File:IDWCollectionP2V2.jpg|'''''The IDW Collection Phase Two: Volume 2''''' – cover art by [[Saren Stone]]
:*Hardcover collection of ''[[The Transformers: Maximum Dinobots|Maximum Dinobots]]'' and ''Spotlights'' for "Grimlock" and "Wheelie".
File:TF Spotlight Omnibus v2.jpg|'''''Spotlight Omnibus Volume 2''''' – cover art by Jeffrey Veregge
:* Bonus content includes Dinobot sketches by Nick Roche and Klaus Scherwinski's ''Spotlight: Wheelie'' sketchbook.
File:IDWCollectionP2V3.jpg|'''''The IDW Collection Phase Two: Volume 3''''' – cover art by Marcelo Matere
File:IDWCollectionCompendiumV1.jpg|'''''The IDW Collection Compendium, Vol. 1''''' – cover art by Jeffrey Veregge
File:DefinitiveG1Collection_v36.jpg|'''''The Definitive G1 Collection: Volume 36: Stormbringer''''' – cover art by [[Don Figueroa]] and [[Guido Guidi]]
</gallery>
 
* '''''[[Transformers: The Definitive G1 Collection]]: Volume 37: Escalation''''' <small>([[March 8]], 2017)</small>
** Collects ''[[The Transformers: Escalation|Escalation]]'' issues [[Escalation issue 1|#1]]–[[Escalation issue 6|6]], and ''Spotlight Sixshot'' & ''Ultra Magnus''.
** Bonus material includes Sketches by [[E. J. Su]], bios on IDW Ultra Magnus & IDW Sixshot, an article on creating the IDW ''Spotlights'', and an interview with Su.
** Hardcover format.
 
* '''''[[Transformers: The Definitive G1 Collection]]: Volume 39: Hearts of Steel''''' <small>([[April 5]], 2017)</small>
** Collects ''[[Hearts of Steel]]'' issues [[Hearts of Steel issue 1|#1]]–[[Hearts of Steel issue 4|4]], and ''Spotlight: Galvatron'', ''Optimus Prime'' & ''Mirage''.
** Bonus material includes concept art by [[Guido Guidi]] and an article about the creation of ''Hearts of Steel''.
** Hardcover format.
 
* '''''[[Transformers: The Definitive G1 Collection]]: Volume 40: Maximum Dinobots''''' <small>([[September 6]], 2017)</small>
** Collects ''[[The Transformers: Maximum Dinobots|Maximum Dinobots]]'' issues [[Maximum Dinobots issue 1|#1]]–[[Maximum Dinobots issue 5|5]], and ''Spotlight: Grimlock'' & ''Wheelie''.
** Bonus material includes Dinobot sketches by Nick Roche and Klaus Scherwinski's ''Spotlight: Wheelie'' sketchbook.
** Hardcover format.
 
* '''''[[Transformers: The Definitive G1 Collection]]: Volume 33: Megatron Origin''''' <small>([[November 1]], 2017)</small>
** Collects ''[[The Transformers: Megatron Origin|Megatron Origin]]'' issues [[Megatron Origin issue 1|#1]]–[[Megatron Origin issue 4|4]], and ''Spotlight: Blurr'' & ''Orion Pax''.
** Bonus material includes a discussion of the production stages on ''Megatron: Origin'' by [[Eric Holmes]].
** Hardcover format.
 
* '''''[[Transformers Drift: Origins & Empires]]''''' <small>([[December 27]], 2017) ISBN 1684052238 / ISBN 978-1684052233</small>
** Collects ''Spotlight: Drift'', ''Drift'' issues #1–4, and ''[[The Transformers: Drift - Empire of Stone|Drift - Empire of Stone]]'' issues [[Drift - Empire of Stone issue 1|#1]]–[[Drift - Empire of Stone issue 4|4]].
** Bonus material includes covers and bonus art.
** Trade paperback format.
 
* '''''[[Transformers: The Definitive G1 Collection]]: Volume 45: Last Stand of the Wreckers''''' <small>([[May 16]], [[2018]])</small>
** Collects ''[[The Transformers: Last Stand of the Wreckers|Last Stand of the Wreckers]]'' issues [[Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 1|#1]]–[[Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 5|5]], ''Spotlight: Prowl'', and [[The Transformers (IDW)|''The Transformers'' (2009)]] [[...For All Mankind|#1]].
** Bonus material includes an interview with Nick Roche, pre-production sketches and story drafts for ''Last Stand''.
** Hardcover format.
 
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:IDWCollectionP2V3.jpg|'''''The IDW Collection Phase Two: Volume 3''''' cover by Marcelo Matere
File:DefinitiveG1Collection_v37.jpg|'''''The Definitive G1 Collection: Volume 37: Escalation''''' – cover art by Don Figueroa and E. J. Su
File:IDWCollectionCompendiumV1.jpg|'''''The IDW Collection Compendium, Vol. 1''''' cover by Jeffrey Veregge
File:DefinitiveG1Collection_v39.jpg|'''''The Definitive G1 Collection: Volume 39: Hearts of Steel''''' – cover art by Don Figueroa, Guido Guidi and [[Aaron Leach]]
File:DefinitiveG1Collection_v36.jpg|'''''The Definitive G1 Collection'': Volume 36: "Stormbringer"'''; art by ???
File:DefinitiveG1Collection_v40.jpg|'''''The Definitive G1 Collection: Volume 40: Maximum Dinobots''''' – cover art by Don Figueroa and Nick Roche
File:DefinitiveG1Collection_v37.jpg|'''''The Definitive G1 Collection'': Volume 37: "Escalation"'''; art by [[Don Figueroa]] and E.J. Su
File:DefinitiveG1Collection_v33.jpg|'''''The Definitive G1 Collection: Volume 33: Megatron Origin''''' – cover art by Don Figueroa and [[Alex Milne]]
File:DefinitiveG1Collection_v39.jpg|'''''The Definitive G1 Collection'': Volume 39: "Hearts of Steel"'''; art by ???, [[Guido Guidi]] and [[Aaron Leach]]
File:Drift-Origins-and-Empires.jpg|'''''Origins & Empires''''' – cover art by [[Livio Ramondelli]]
File:DefinitiveG1Collection_v40.jpg|'''''The Definitive G1 Collection'': Volume 40: "Maximum Dinobots"'''; art by Don Figueroa and Nick Roche
File:DefinitiveG1Collection_v45.jpg|'''''The Definitive G1 Collection: Volume 45: Last Stand of the Wreckers''''' – cover art by Don Figueroa and Nick Roche
</gallery>
</gallery>


* '''''[[Transformers: The Definitive G1 Collection]]'': Volume 33: "Megatron Origin"''' <small>([[November 1]], 2017)</small>
* '''''[[Transformers: The Definitive G1 Collection]]: Volume 42: Revelation''''' <small>([[October 17]], 2018)</small>
:*Hardcover collection of ''[[The Transformers: Megatron Origin|Megatron Origin]]'' and ''Spotlights'' for "Blurr" and "Orion Pax".
** Collects ''Spotlight: Arcee'', ''Cyclonus'', ''Hardhead'', ''Doubledealer'', ''Sideswipe'', ''Jazz'' and ''Metroplex''.
:* Bonus content includes a discussion of the production stages on ''Megatron: Origin'' by [[Eric Holmes]].
** Bonus material includes an "-Ations" retrospective, sketchbook art from Alex Milne and E. J. Su reprinted from individual ''Spotlights''.
* '''''[[Transformers: The Definitive G1 Collection]]'': Volume 45: "Last Stand of the Wreckers"''' <small>([[May 16]], [[2018]])</small>
** Hardcover format.
:*Hardcover collection of ''[[The Transformers: Last Stand of the Wreckers|Last Stand of the Wreckers]]'', ''Spotlight: Prowl'' and [[The Transformers (IDW)|''The Transformers'' vol. 1]] [[...For All Mankind|#1]]
 
:* Bonus content includes an interview with Nick Roche, pre-production sketches and story drafts for ''Last Stand''.
* '''''[[Transformers: The Definitive G1 Collection]]: Volume 53: Liars, A to D''''' <small>([[December 26]], 2018)</small>
* '''''[[Transformers: The Definitive G1 Collection]]'': Volume 42: "Revelation"''' <small>([[October 17]], 2018)</small>
** Collects ''[[The Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More than Meets the Eye]]'' issues [[Liars, A to D Part 1: How to Say Goodbye and Mean It|#1]]–[[Interiors|6]], and ''Spotlight: Trailcutter'' & ''Hoist''.
:*Hardcover collection of ''Spotlights: Arcee'', ''Cyclonus'', ''Hardhead'', ''Sideswipe'', ''Jazz'' and ''Metroplex''
** Bonus material includes an all-new interview with James Roberts, rare archive material from the dawn of ''More than Meets the Eye'', and Alex Milne's sketchbook.
:* Bonus content includes an "-Ations" retrospective, sketchbook art from Alex Milne and E.J. Su reprinted from individual ''Spotlights''.
** Hardcover format.
* '''''[[Transformers: The Definitive G1 Collection]]'': Volume 53: "Liars, A to D"''' <small>([[December 26]], 2018)</small>
 
:*Hardcover collection of ''Spotlights: Trailcutter'' and ''Hoist'', along with ''More than Meets the Eye'' #1–6
* '''''[[Transformers: The Definitive G1 Collection]]: Volume 41: Drift''''' <small>([[February 6]], [[2019]])</small>
:* Bonus content includes an all-new interview with James Roberts, rare archive material from the dawn of ''More than Meets the Eye'', and Alex Milne's sketchbook.
** Collects ''[[The Transformers: Drift|Drift]]'' issues [[Drift issue 1|#1]]–[[Drift issue 4|4]], and ''Spotlight: Drift'' & ''Blaster''.
** Bonus material includes an article on the creation of Drift, and [[Guido Guidi]]'s Drift sketchbook.
** Hardcover format.
 
* '''''[[Transformers: The Definitive G1 Collection]]: Volume 48: Revenge of the Decepticons''''' <small>([[April 17]], 2019)</small>
** Collects ''The Transformers'' (2009) issues [[Heart Like a Wheel|#13]]–[[Revenge of the Decepticons Part 5: Enemy Mine|18]], and ''Spotlight: Megatron''.
** Bonus material includes a ''Spotlight: Megatron'' sketchbook.
** Hardcover format.
 
* '''''[[Transformers: The Definitive G1 Collection]]: Volume 38: Devastation''''' <small>([[August 7]], 2019)</small>
** Collects ''[[The Transformers: Devastation|Devastation]]'' issues [[Devastation issue 1|#1]]–[[Devastation issue 6|6]], and ''Spotlight: Kup'', ''Ramjet'' & ''Cliffjumper''.
** Bonus material includes a cover gallery and an introduction by Simon Furman.
** Hardcover format.
 
* '''''[[Transformers: The Definitive G1 Collection]]: Volume 34: Autocracy''''' <small>([[October 16]], 2019)</small>
** Collects ''[[The Transformers: Autocracy|Autocracy]]'' issues [[Law and Disorder|#1]]–[[Endgame|12]], and ''Spotlight: Thundercracker''.
** Bonus material includes "Creating the IDW-Verse - Optimus Origin" — a one-page article on ''Autocracy'', including an interview with co-writer [[Chris Metzen]], a cover gallery and an introduction by Simon Furman.
** Hardcover format.
 
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:DefinitiveG1Collection_v33.jpg|'''''The Definitive G1 Collection'': Volume 33: "Megatron Origin"'''; art by Don Figueroa and [[Alex Milne]]
File:DefinitiveG1Collection_v42.jpg|'''''The Definitive G1 Collection: Volume 42: Revelation''''' – cover art by Don Figueroa and Nick Roche
File:DefinitiveG1Collection_v45.jpg|'''''The Definitive G1 Collection'': Volume 45: "Last Stand of the Wreckers"'''; art by Don Figueroa and Nick Roche
File:DefinitiveG1Collection_v53.jpg|'''''The Definitive G1 Collection: Volume 53: Liars, A to D''''' – cover art by Don Figueroa and Alex Milne
File:DefinitiveG1Collection_v42.jpg|'''''The Definitive G1 Collection'': Volume 42: "Revelation"'''; art by Don Figueroa and Nick Roche
File:DefinitiveG1Collection_v41.jpg|'''''The Definitive G1 Collection: Volume 41: Drift''''' – cover art by Alex Milne and Josh Burcham
File:DefinitiveG1Collection_v53.jpg|'''''The Definitive G1 Collection'': Volume 53: "Liars, A to D"'''; art by Don Figueroa and Alex Milne
File:DefinitiveG1Collection v48.jpg|'''''The Definitive G1 Collection: Volume 48: Revenge of the Decepticons''''' – cover art by Don Figueroa, Nick Roche and [[Len O'Grady]]
File:DefinitiveG1Collection_v38.jpg|'''''The Definitive G1 Collection: Volume 38: Devastation''''' – cover art by Don Figueroa and [[Robby Musso]]
File:DefinitiveG1Collection_v34.jpg|'''''The Definitive G1 Collection: Volume 34: Autocracy''''' – cover art by [[Dreamwave Productions]] and [[Livio Ramondelli]]
</gallery>
</gallery>


* '''''[[Transformers: The Definitive G1 Collection]]: Volume 51: Chaos Theory''''' <small>([[December 11]], 2019)</small>
** Collects [[The Transformers (IDW)|''The Transformers'' (2009)]] issues [[Police Action: Prologue|#21: "Police Action: Prologue"]], [[Chaos Theory Part 1|#22]]–[[Chaos Theory Part 2|23]], [[Police Action: Part 1|#25]], [[Police Action Part 2: Only Forward|#27]] & [[Police Action Part 3: A Second Chance at Eden|#29]], and ''Spotlight: Bumblebee''.
** Bonus material includes a one-page article exploring the origins of the "[[Chaos (IDW)|Chaos]]" arc and beyond, a cover gallery and an intro by [[Simon Furman]].
** Hardcover format.
* '''''[[Transformers: Best of Hot Rod]]''''' <small>([[May 4]], [[2022]])</small>
** Collects ''[[The Transformers: Autocracy|Autocracy]]'' [[Rise|#10: "Rise"]], ''Spotlight: Hot Rod'', [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|''The Transformers'' (1984)]] [[White Fire|#254: "White Fire"]], ''[[The Transformers: Lost Light|Lost Light]]'' [[Crucible (Part 2): Lūstrāre|#20: "Crucible (Part 2): Lūstrāre"]], ''[[The Transformers: Regeneration One|Regeneration One]]'' [[The War to End All Wars, Part 5|#100: "The War to End All Wars, Part 5"]], and [[Transformers Annual|''Transformers'' Annual]] [[Transformers Annual 1989|1989]]: "[[Peace]]".
** Bonus material includes an art gallery.
** Comic format.
* '''''[[Transformers: Best of Shockwave]]''''' <small>([[November 9]], 2022)</small>
** Collects ''Spotlight: Shockwave'', ''The Transformers'' (1984) issues [[The New Order|#5: "The New Order"]], [[Aspects of Evil!|#225: "Aspects of Evil!"]] & [[Internal Affairs!|#277: "Internal Affairs!"]], ''[[The Transformers: Robots in Disguise|Robots in Disguise]]'' [[Shockwaves|#17: "Shockwaves"]], and ''[[Optimus Prime (comic)|Optimus Prime]]'' [[The Falling, Interlude: The First Who Was Named|#18: "The Falling, Interlude: The First Who Was Named"]].
** Bonus material includes an art gallery.
** Comic format.
<gallery>
File:DefinitiveG1Collection_v51.jpg|'''''The Definitive G1 Collection: Volume 51: Chaos Theory''''' – cover art by Don Figueroa and Alex Milne
File:BestOfHotRod cvr.jpg|'''''Best of Hot Rod''''' – cover art by [[James Biggie]]
File:BestOfShockwave cvr.jpg|'''''Best of Shockwave''''' – cover art by James Biggie
</gallery>


===International Printings===
===International Printings===
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<gallery>
File:TF-Spotlight-v1-norma.jpg|'''Volume 1'''<br>ISBN 978-84-9847-862-4
File:TF-Spotlight-v1-norma.jpg|'''''Spotlight Volume 1'''''<br>ISBN 978-84-9847-862-4
File:TF-Spotlight-v2-norma.jpg|'''Volume 2'''<br>ISBN 978-84-9847-945-4
File:TF-Spotlight-v2-norma.jpg|'''''Spotlight Volume 2'''''<br>ISBN 978-84-9847-945-4
File:TF-Spotlight-v3-norma.jpg|'''Volume 3'''<br>ISBN 978-84-9847-810-5
File:TF-Spotlight-v3-norma.jpg|'''''Spotlight Volume 3'''''<br>ISBN 978-84-9847-810-5
File:TF-Spotlight-v4-norma.jpg|'''Volume 4: Revelación'''<br>ISBN 978-84-679-0039-2
File:TF-Spotlight-v4-norma.jpg|'''''Spotlight Volume 4: Revelación'''''<br>ISBN 978-84-679-0039-2
</gallery>
</gallery>
====Japan====
====Japan====
*'''''Transformers: The Complete All Hail Megatron''''' <small>([[March 23]], [[2015]])</small>
* '''''The Transformers: The Complete All Hail Megatron''''' <small>([[March 23]], [[2015]]) ISBN 978-4796875141</small>
:*Collects issues 1–16, and the ''Spotlights'' of Volume 3.
** Collects ''[[The Transformers: All Hail Megatron|All Hail Megatron]]'' issues [[All Hail Megatron issue 1|#1]]–[[All Hail Megatron issue 16|16]], and ''Spotlight: Blurr'', ''Jazz'', ''Drift'', ''Cliffjumper'' & ''Metroplex''.
:*Bonus material includes a cover gallery and the art sketches from previous collections.
** Bonus material includes a cover gallery and the art sketches from previous collections.
** Trade paperback format.
 
* '''''[[The Transformers: Megatron Origin]]''''' <small>([[June 29]], [[2018]]) ISBN 978-4864913836</small>
** Collects ''Megatron Origin'' issues [[Megatron Origin issue 1|#1]]–[[Megatron Origin issue 4|4]], and ''Spotlight: Shockwave'' & ''Soundwave''.
** Bonus material includes art from all covers, appearance character commentary.
** Includes a booklet with a commentary written by [[Akihisa Koike]] and [[Eugene Ishikawa]].
** [[Cy-Kill (G1)|Cy-Kill]] has been modified to become another bot, possibly due to rights conflicts with ''{{w|Machine Robo}}''.
** Trade paperback format.


*'''''The Transformers: Megatron Origin''''' <small>([[June 29]], [[2018]])</small>
**Collects issues #1–4, [[Spotlight: Shockwave]], and [[Spotlight: Soundwave]].
**Bonus material includes: art from all covers, appearance character commentary.
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Shopro AHM Cover.jpg|'''''Transformers: The Complete All Hail Megatron'''''<br>ISBN 978-4796875141
File:Shopro AHM Cover.jpg|'''''The Complete All Hail Megatron''''' – cover art by [[Trevor Hutchison]]<br>
File:Villagebooks Megatron Origin cover.jpg|'''''The Transformers: Megatron Origin'''''; cover art by [[Kei Zama]] and [[Josh Burcham]]<br>ISBN 978-4864913836
File:Villagebooks Megatron Origin cover.jpg|'''''Megatron Origin''''' – cover art by [[Kei Zama]] and [[Josh Burcham]]<br>
</gallery>
</gallery>
====Sweden====
* '''''Transformers: Wreckers sista strid''''' <small>([[June 8]], [[2018]]) ISBN 978-91-88131-23-2</small>
** Collects ''Last Stand of the Wreckers'' issues #1–5.
** Swedish reprint volume published from [[Ades Media]], translated by [[Johan Boström]].
** Includes all extras from the English hardcover, as well as ''Spotlight: Kup'' and "[[Everything in Its Right Place]]" plus ''Wreckers: Sweclassified'', a short article from Boström.
** Hardcover format.
* '''''Transformers: Mer än ögat kan se''''' <small> ([[June 15]], [[2019]])</small>
** Collects ''More than Meets the Eye'' issues #1–8 & Annual 2012, ''Spotlight: Trailcutter'' & ''Hoist'', and a special illustrated edition of "[[Bullets]]".
** Hardcover format.
* '''''Transformers: Krig och hågkomst''''' <small>([[July]], [[2021]])</small>
** Collects ''More than Meets the Eye'' issues #14–22, a special illustrated version of "[[The Sound of Breaking Glass]]", and ''Spotlight: Orion Pax''.
** Hardcover format.
* '''''Transformers: Stormvarning''''' <small>([[April]], [[2026]])</small>
** Collects ''Spotlight:'' ''Shockwave'', ''Nightbeat'', ''Hot Rod'', ''Sixshot'', ''Ultra Magnus'' & ''Soundwave'' and the ''[[The Transformers: Stormbringer|Stormbringer]]'' miniseries.
** Hardcover format.
<gallery>
File:LSOTW SWECover.jpg|'''''Wreckers sista strid''''' – cover art by Trevor Hutchison.
File:MTMTE_SWE_01.jpg|'''''Mer än ögat kan se''''' – cover art by Alex Milne and Joana Lafuente.
File:MTMTE SWE 03.jpg|'''''Krig och hågkomst''''' – cover art by Alex Milne and Josh Perez.
File:Stormbringer SWE.jpg|'''''Stormvarning''''' – cover art by Nick Roche and Josh Burcham
</gallery>
==Unreleased==
[[File:Spotlight_Octane_unused.jpg|upright=0.6|thumb]]
* In [[2007]], [[Nick Roche]] and [[James Roberts]] pitched an Octane-based issue of ''The Transformers: Spotlight'' to IDW.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=In 2007, @jroberts332 and I attempted to pitch Spotlight: Octane. Here's the cover and character design. https://t.co/5fS4W2grfz|link=https://twitter.com/NickRoche/status/737318150660886529|name=NickRoche|site=Twitter|year=2016|month=5|day=30|(defunct=)}}</ref> Some of the concepts from the pitch were later used in ''[[The Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More than Meets the Eye]]''.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=Not a script, but James wrote a very extensive outline which he then hacked down. Some of it has shown up in MTMTE. https://t.co/7sjztgmVv5|link=https://twitter.com/NickRoche/status/737321240428486656|name=NickRoche|site=Twitter|year=2016|month=5|day=30|(defunct=)}}</ref>
==References==
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[[Category:IDW Generation 1 comic series]]
[[Category:IDW (2005) comic series]]

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Extremely logical that I was given the first Spotlight!

The Transformers: Spotlight (later The Transformers Spotlight), published since 2006, is an semi-ongoing series of one-shot comics published by IDW Publishing and set in the 2005 IDW continuity. Each issue focuses on a particular Transformer.

Initially intended only to consist of five issues, the series evolved into an intermittent "ongoing" of sorts until the end of 2009, at which point it was shelved. One additional issue, Spotlight: Prowl, was published in April 2010. The series returned for a final six issues starting in December 2012 as part of a tie-in with the Generations toyline.

Transformers: Spotlight issues:

Overview

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The Spotlight series is set within the 2005 IDW continuity. The format allows more free-ranging story settings—many issues are set on alien worlds—and serve to give a wider view of the overall IDW Transformers universe. As such, the issues are not set in any kind of absolute chronological order, taking place at various points in the 2005 IDW timeline, sometimes expanding upon pre-existing plot points, sometimes setting up ideas to be explored later, and sometimes—get this—just telling a story.

For the vast majority of its first three years, during Simon Furman's tenure as the chief Transformers writer at IDW, in addition to spotlighting singular characters, the series served to visibly set up plot points that would tie into the main ongoing story Furman was telling at the time. Roughly speaking, five issues were released per year across 2006, 2007 and 2008, collected into three trade paperbacks; Nightbeat, Hot Rod, Sixshot, Ultra Magnus, Soundwave and Kup were also reprinted in hardback library editions and sold through ABDO Publishing Group and its aptly named subsidiary, Spotlight. After this, when Furman's run on the Generation 1 universe was truncated, four additional Spotlight issues published at the end of 2008 played home to the finale of his story, "Revelation".

Spotlight continued to run concurrently with the new "main" series, All Hail Megatron, publishing another set of five issues in 2009 which were collected as All Hail Megatron Vol. 3, despite having almost nothing to do with that series itself. Following this, the launch of the ongoing series, Last Stand of the Wreckers, and The Transformers: Bumblebee miniseries led to Spotlight being put on hold. A planned spotlight for Cosmos was canceled, and only one further issue was published in 2010: "Spotlight: Prowl", containing a story intended for the ongoing series itself which was only released in this format as a means of quickly addressing fandom concerns about the characterization of the title character.

The Spotlight series returned in late 2012 as part of a joint effort between IDW and Hasbro, developed first for release to comic book stores, and then as pack-in comics included with new Generations figures of the IDW characters' designs. These six issues again told stories that fleshed out moments of characters' lives at various points in the IDW timeline—broadly speaking, two of the six were set in the distant past, two during the ongoing series, and two in the "present" era of publishing—filling in key moments in their history with a connecting thread between issues that centered on a Decepticon search for Metroplex and the space bridge technology in his body. In addition to promoting the high-profile new Generations Metroplex toy, the six issues together served as something of a stealth prequel to the "Dark Cybertron" crossover event.

Creative teams

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Of the first nineteen Spotlights, all but three were written by Simon Furman: the exceptions were Spotlight: Kup by Nick Roche, Spotlight: Ramjet by Stuart Moore and Spotlight: Mirage by George Strayton. Klaus Scherwinski co-wrote "Spotlight: Wheelie" with Furman.

All Hail Megatron writer Shane McCarthy penned three of the Spotlights that accompanied that series—Spotlight: Blurr, Spotlight: Drift and Spotlight: Cliffjumper—while Josh van Reyk & Shaun Knowler wrote Spotlight: Jazz and editor Andy Schmidt handled Spotlight: Metroplex. The writer of the ongoing series, Mike Costa, wrote Spotlight: Prowl.

When Spotlight returned in 2012, writing duties were predominantly shared between the two writers of the current series: More than Meets the Eye's James Roberts, who scripted Orion Pax, Trailcutter and Hoist, and Robots in Disguise's John Barber, who penned Thundercracker and Bumblebee. Nick Roche wrote and drew the sixth, Megatron.

The list of artists throughout the series is diverse; please see each issue for credits.

Collections

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  • The Transformers: Spotlight Volume 1 (May 30, 2007) ISBN 1600100686 / ISBN 978-1600100680
    • Collects Spotlight: Shockwave, Nightbeat, Hot Rod, Sixshot and Ultra Magnus.
    • Trade paperback format. The spine bears the number 1.
  • The Transformers: Spotlight Volume 2 (February 20, 2008) ISBN 1600101542 / ISBN 978-1600101540
    • Collects Spotlight: Soundwave, Kup, Galvatron, Optimus Prime and Ramjet.
    • Includes covers art for each issue and bonus art for each issue.
    • Trade paperback format. The spine bears the number 2.
  • The Transformers: Spotlight Volume 3 (September 17, 2008) ISBN 160010245X / ISBN 978-1600102455
    • Collects Spotlight: Blaster, Arcee, Mirage, Grimlock and Wheelie.
    • Includes covers art for each issue and bonus art for each issue. The cover is an unused incentive cover from Spotlight: Grimlock, art by Marcelo Matere.
    • Trade paperback format. The spine bears the number 3.
  • The Transformers: Spotlight Volume 4: Revelation (February 4, 2009) ISBN 1600104215 / ISBN 978-1600104213
    • Collects Spotlight: Cyclonus, Hardhead, Doubledealer and Sideswipe.
    • Bonus material includes each A and B cover, and sketches of the 4-part image, Cyclonus, Nightbeat, Doubledealer (including a dragon-like alternate mode), Grindcore and Straxus (the last 2 in robot and alt mode).
    • Trade paperback format. The spine bears the number 4, putting it clearly in the Spotlight series rather than in the "-ation" series.
  • The Transformers: The Premiere Collection Volume 2 (June 17, 2009) ISBN 1600104371 / ISBN 978-1600104374
    • Collects Devastation issues #1–6, and Spotlight: Soundwave, Kup, Galvatron, Optimus Prime, Ramjet, Blaster, Arcee, Mirage, Grimlock, Wheelie, Cyclonus, Hardhead, Doubledealer & Sideswipe.
    • Hardcover format.
  • The Transformers: All Hail Megatron Volume 3 (October 28, 2009) ISBN 1600105416 / ISBN 978-1600105418
    • Collects Spotlight: Blurr, Jazz, Drift, Cliffjumper and Metroplex.
    • Bonus material includes the alternate covers of each issue, as well as art of each Throttlebot by Marcelo Matere and new cover art by Trevor Hutchison.
    • Trade paperback format. Instead of being Volume 5 of the Spotlights, the TPB is labeled as part of the All Hail Megatron series. For some reason, the Drift and Cliffjumper issues were swapped from their original order.
  • All Hail Megatron Volume 3 – cover art by Trevor Hutchison
    All Hail Megatron Volume 3 – cover art by Trevor Hutchison
  • The IDW Collection Volume One – cover art by E. J. Su
    The IDW Collection Volume One – cover art by E. J. Su
  • The Best of Optimus Prime – cover art by Livio Ramondelli
    The Best of Optimus Prime – cover art by Livio Ramondelli
  • The IDW Collection Volume Two – cover art by E. J. Su
    The IDW Collection Volume Two – cover art by E. J. Su
  • The Best of Grimlock – cover art by Klaus Scherwinski
    The Best of Grimlock – cover art by Klaus Scherwinski
  • The IDW Collection Volume Three – cover art by E. J. Su
    The IDW Collection Volume Three – cover art by E. J. Su
  • The Transformers: The Complete All Hail Megatron (July 27, 2011) ISBN 1600109551 / ISBN 978-1600109553
    • Collects All Hail Megatron issues #1–16, and Spotlight: Blurr, Jazz, Drift, Cliffjumper & Metroplex.
    • Hardcover format.
  • The Transformers: Dark Prelude (August 14, 2013) ISBN 1613777167 / ISBN 978-1613777169
    • Collects Spotlight: Orion Pax, Thundercracker, Megatron, Bumblebee, Trailcutter and Hoist.
    • New cover art by Nick Roche and Josh Perez.
    • Each of the characters receiving the Spotlight also had new Deluxe Class toys as part of the 2012–2013 Generations line, 'Thrilling 30'.
    • Cover gallery.
    • Trade paperback format.
  • The IDW Collection Volume Four – cover art by E. J. Su
    The IDW Collection Volume Four – cover art by E. J. Su
  • The Complete All Hail Megatron – cover art by Trevor Hutchison
    The Complete All Hail Megatron – cover art by Trevor Hutchison
  • Volume 6: Police Action – cover art by Brendan Cahill and Priscilla Tramontano
    Volume 6: Police Action – cover art by Brendan Cahill and Priscilla Tramontano
  • The IDW Collection Volume Six – cover art by E. J. Su
    The IDW Collection Volume Six – cover art by E. J. Su
  • Complete Drift – cover art by Trevor Hutchison
    Complete Drift – cover art by Trevor Hutchison
  • Dark Prelude – cover art by Nick Roche and Josh Perez
    Dark Prelude – cover art by Nick Roche and Josh Perez
  • The Transformers: Spotlight Omnibus Volume 1 (April 15, 2015) ISBN 1631402463 / ISBN 978-1631402463
    • Collects Spotlight: Shockwave, Nightbeat, Hot Rod, Sixshot, Ultra Magnus, Soundwave, Kup, Galvatron, Optimus Prime, Ramjet, Blaster, Arcee and Grimlock.
    • Bonus material unknown at this time.
    • Trade paperback format.
  • The Transformers: Spotlight Omnibus Volume 2 (September 9, 2015) ISBN 1613779429 / ISBN 978-1613779422
    • Collects Spotlight: Mirage, Wheelie, Cyclonus, Hardhead, Doubledealer, Sideswipe, Blurr, Jazz, Drift, Cliffjumper, Metroplex and Prowl.
    • Trade paperback format.
  • Spotlight Omnibus Volume 1 – cover art by Jeffrey Veregge
    Spotlight Omnibus Volume 1 – cover art by Jeffrey Veregge
  • The IDW Collection Phase Two: Volume 2 – cover art by Saren Stone
    The IDW Collection Phase Two: Volume 2 – cover art by Saren Stone
  • Spotlight Omnibus Volume 2 – cover art by Jeffrey Veregge
    Spotlight Omnibus Volume 2 – cover art by Jeffrey Veregge
  • The IDW Collection Phase Two: Volume 3 – cover art by Marcelo Matere
    The IDW Collection Phase Two: Volume 3 – cover art by Marcelo Matere
  • The IDW Collection Compendium, Vol. 1 – cover art by Jeffrey Veregge
    The IDW Collection Compendium, Vol. 1 – cover art by Jeffrey Veregge
  • The Definitive G1 Collection: Volume 36: Stormbringer – cover art by Don Figueroa and Guido Guidi
    The Definitive G1 Collection: Volume 36: Stormbringer – cover art by Don Figueroa and Guido Guidi
  • The Definitive G1 Collection: Volume 37: Escalation – cover art by Don Figueroa and E. J. Su
    The Definitive G1 Collection: Volume 37: Escalation – cover art by Don Figueroa and E. J. Su
  • The Definitive G1 Collection: Volume 39: Hearts of Steel – cover art by Don Figueroa, Guido Guidi and Aaron Leach
    The Definitive G1 Collection: Volume 39: Hearts of Steel – cover art by Don Figueroa, Guido Guidi and Aaron Leach
  • The Definitive G1 Collection: Volume 40: Maximum Dinobots – cover art by Don Figueroa and Nick Roche
    The Definitive G1 Collection: Volume 40: Maximum Dinobots – cover art by Don Figueroa and Nick Roche
  • The Definitive G1 Collection: Volume 33: Megatron Origin – cover art by Don Figueroa and Alex Milne
    The Definitive G1 Collection: Volume 33: Megatron Origin – cover art by Don Figueroa and Alex Milne
  • Origins & Empires – cover art by Livio Ramondelli
    Origins & Empires – cover art by Livio Ramondelli
  • The Definitive G1 Collection: Volume 45: Last Stand of the Wreckers – cover art by Don Figueroa and Nick Roche
    The Definitive G1 Collection: Volume 45: Last Stand of the Wreckers – cover art by Don Figueroa and Nick Roche
  • Transformers: The Definitive G1 Collection: Volume 42: Revelation (October 17, 2018)
    • Collects Spotlight: Arcee, Cyclonus, Hardhead, Doubledealer, Sideswipe, Jazz and Metroplex.
    • Bonus material includes an "-Ations" retrospective, sketchbook art from Alex Milne and E. J. Su reprinted from individual Spotlights.
    • Hardcover format.
  • The Definitive G1 Collection: Volume 42: Revelation – cover art by Don Figueroa and Nick Roche
    The Definitive G1 Collection: Volume 42: Revelation – cover art by Don Figueroa and Nick Roche
  • The Definitive G1 Collection: Volume 53: Liars, A to D – cover art by Don Figueroa and Alex Milne
    The Definitive G1 Collection: Volume 53: Liars, A to D – cover art by Don Figueroa and Alex Milne
  • The Definitive G1 Collection: Volume 41: Drift – cover art by Alex Milne and Josh Burcham
    The Definitive G1 Collection: Volume 41: Drift – cover art by Alex Milne and Josh Burcham
  • The Definitive G1 Collection: Volume 48: Revenge of the Decepticons – cover art by Don Figueroa, Nick Roche and Len O'Grady
    The Definitive G1 Collection: Volume 48: Revenge of the Decepticons – cover art by Don Figueroa, Nick Roche and Len O'Grady
  • The Definitive G1 Collection: Volume 38: Devastation – cover art by Don Figueroa and Robby Musso
    The Definitive G1 Collection: Volume 38: Devastation – cover art by Don Figueroa and Robby Musso
  • The Definitive G1 Collection: Volume 34: Autocracy – cover art by Dreamwave Productions and Livio Ramondelli
    The Definitive G1 Collection: Volume 34: Autocracy – cover art by Dreamwave Productions and Livio Ramondelli
  • The Definitive G1 Collection: Volume 51: Chaos Theory – cover art by Don Figueroa and Alex Milne
    The Definitive G1 Collection: Volume 51: Chaos Theory – cover art by Don Figueroa and Alex Milne
  • Best of Hot Rod – cover art by James Biggie
    Best of Hot Rod – cover art by James Biggie
  • Best of Shockwave – cover art by James Biggie
    Best of Shockwave – cover art by James Biggie

International Printings

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Spain

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Transformers: Spotlight was translated and released in Spain by NORMA Editorial

  • Spotlight Volume 1 ISBN 978-84-9847-862-4
    Spotlight Volume 1
    ISBN 978-84-9847-862-4
  • Spotlight Volume 2 ISBN 978-84-9847-945-4
    Spotlight Volume 2
    ISBN 978-84-9847-945-4
  • Spotlight Volume 3 ISBN 978-84-9847-810-5
    Spotlight Volume 3
    ISBN 978-84-9847-810-5
  • Spotlight Volume 4: Revelación ISBN 978-84-679-0039-2
    Spotlight Volume 4: Revelación
    ISBN 978-84-679-0039-2

Japan

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  • The Transformers: The Complete All Hail Megatron (March 23, 2015) ISBN 978-4796875141
    • Collects All Hail Megatron issues #1–16, and Spotlight: Blurr, Jazz, Drift, Cliffjumper & Metroplex.
    • Bonus material includes a cover gallery and the art sketches from previous collections.
    • Trade paperback format.

Sweden

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  • Transformers: Wreckers sista strid (June 8, 2018) ISBN 978-91-88131-23-2
    • Collects Last Stand of the Wreckers issues #1–5.
    • Swedish reprint volume published from Ades Media, translated by Johan Boström.
    • Includes all extras from the English hardcover, as well as Spotlight: Kup and "Everything in Its Right Place" plus Wreckers: Sweclassified, a short article from Boström.
    • Hardcover format.
  • Transformers: Mer än ögat kan se (June 15, 2019)
    • Collects More than Meets the Eye issues #1–8 & Annual 2012, Spotlight: Trailcutter & Hoist, and a special illustrated edition of "Bullets".
    • Hardcover format.
  • Transformers: Krig och hågkomst (July, 2021)
    • Collects More than Meets the Eye issues #14–22, a special illustrated version of "The Sound of Breaking Glass", and Spotlight: Orion Pax.
    • Hardcover format.
  • Transformers: Stormvarning (April, 2026)
    • Collects Spotlight: Shockwave, Nightbeat, Hot Rod, Sixshot, Ultra Magnus & Soundwave and the Stormbringer miniseries.
    • Hardcover format.
  • Wreckers sista strid – cover art by Trevor Hutchison.
    Wreckers sista strid – cover art by Trevor Hutchison.
  • Mer än ögat kan se – cover art by Alex Milne and Joana Lafuente.
    Mer än ögat kan se – cover art by Alex Milne and Joana Lafuente.
  • Krig och hågkomst – cover art by Alex Milne and Josh Perez.
    Krig och hågkomst – cover art by Alex Milne and Josh Perez.
  • Stormvarning – cover art by Nick Roche and Josh Burcham
    Stormvarning – cover art by Nick Roche and Josh Burcham


Unreleased

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References

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  1. ↑ "In 2007, @jroberts332 and I attempted to pitch Spotlight: Octane. Here's the cover and character design. https://t.co/5fS4W2grfz"—NickRoche, Twitter, 2016/5/30
  2. ↑ "Not a script, but James wrote a very extensive outline which he then hacked down. Some of it has shown up in MTMTE. https://t.co/7sjztgmVv5"—NickRoche, Twitter, 2016/5/30
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