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[[File:BW21 1 cvrA.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|''We're Back!: A Maximal Story'']]
 
'''''Transformers: Beast Wars''''' is an ongoing comic series from [[IDW Publishing]] that ran from [[February]] [[2021]] to [[June]] [[2022]]. A reboot of the ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars]]'' premise, the series arrived in time for the 25th anniversary.
 
{{bigquote|''Beast Wars'' is a beloved part of the ''Transformers'' legacy. That’s why we couldn’t pass up launching a new series in tandem with the 25th anniversary! Erik and Josh are going to take everything that’s beloved about ''Beast Wars'' — the characterization, the drama, the jokes — and start fresh with a series that will feel at home for fans of 25 years and first-timers alike.|[[David Mariotte]], editor}}
 
{{chapters|align=center|title=''Transformers: Beast Wars'' issues:|content=
* [[Savage Landing Part 1|#1]]
* [[Savage Landing Part 2|#2]]
* [[Savage Landing Part 3|#3]]
* [[Savage Landing Part 4|#4]]
* [[Savage Landing Part 5|#5]]
* [[Savage Landing Part 6|#6]]
* [[Pod Part 1|#7]]
* [[Pod Part 2|#8]]
* [[Thicker Skin|#9]]
* [[Maximals Strike Back, Part 1|#10]]
* [[Maximals Strike Back, Part 2|#11]]
* [[Maximals Strike Back, Part 3|#12]]
* [[The Speedway of Central Consciousness|#13]]
* [[Primal Rage|#14]]
* [[Children of the Vok|#15]]
* [[Beast Wars Annual|Annual 2022]]
* [[The Beginning of the End|#16]]
* [[The End (BW)|#17]]
}}
 
==Overview==
In a future era, [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] is home to the [[Maximal]]s and [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]]s. When [[Megatron (BW)|a new Megatron]] leads a villainous gang to steal a [[Golden Disk (Voyager)|Golden Disk]] and a time machine, [[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimus Primal]] must lead a heroic team to stop them.
 
==Creative team==
The series is written by [[Erik Burnham]], who previously wrote ''[[Transformers/Ghostbusters]]''. [[Josh Burcham]], known for ''[[The Transformers: Last Stand of the Wreckers|Last Stand of the Wreckers]]'' and ''[[The Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More than Meets the Eye]]'', draws the art, save for a few issues drawn by [[Winston Chan]] in his place. Burcham, Chan, [[Fico Ossio]], [[Dan Schoening]], and [[Nick Brokenshire]] provide covers.
 
==Collections==
* '''''The Transformers: Beast Wars Volume 1''''' <small>([[March 23]], [[2022]]) ISBN 1684058589 / ISBN 978-1684058587</small>
** Collects ''Beast Wars'' issues #1–6.
** Bonus material includes alternate covers, a sketch gallery by Josh Burcham, and a Q&A with writer Erik Burnham and artist Burcham.
 
* '''''The Transformers: Beast Wars Volume 2''''' <small>([[June 29]], 2022) ISBN 1684059038 / ISBN 978-1684059034</small>
** Collects ''Beast Wars'' issues #7–12.
** Bonus material includes alternate covers, and an one-page sketch by Burcham.
 
* '''''[[Transformers: Best of the Beasts]]''''' <small>([[July 13]], 2022)</small>
** Collects [[Transformers, Beast Wars: The Gathering|''The Gathering'']] [[The Gathering issue 4|#4]], [[The Transformers: Windblade|''Windblade'' (2015)]] [[Windblade vol. 2 issue 6|#6]], ''[[Synergy: A Hasbro Creators Showcase|Synergy]]:'' "[[Of Flying and Falling]]", ''Beast Wars'' [[Thicker Skin|#9: Thicker Skin]], and ''[[The Transformers: Sins of the Wreckers|Sins of the Wreckers]]'' [[Sins of the Wreckers issue 3|#3]].
** Also includes a reprint of the "[[Optimus Primal vs Megatron!]]" toy pack-in comic.
 
* '''''The Transformers: Beast Wars Volume 3''''' <small>([[October 5]], 2022) ISBN 1684059380 / ISBN 978-1684059386</small>
** Collects ''Beast Wars'' issues #13–17 & Annual 2022.
** Bonus material includes alternate covers, and an one-page sketch by Burcham.
 
<gallery>
File:IDW-BW-vol1.jpg|'''''Beast Wars Volume 1''''' – cover art by [[Josh Burcham]]
File:IDW-BW-vol2.jpg|'''''Beast Wars Volume 2''''' – cover art by [[John Yurcaba]]
File:BestOfTheBeasts cvr.jpg|'''''Best of the Beasts''''' – cover art by [[James Biggie]]
File:IDW-BW-vol3.jpg|'''''Beast Wars Volume 3''''' – cover art by [[Colm Griffin]]
</gallery>
 
==Notes==
* Prior to the release of this series, artist [[Matt Frank]] had spent five or so years pitching a ''Beast Wars'' miniseries to IDW.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=I never got to make the #BeastWars mini-series I spent (checks notes) maybe 5 years pitching? But being even a small part of this gigantic chapter of comics was amazing.|link=https://twitter.com/spankzilla85/status/1603152922874970116|name=Matt Frank|site=Twitter|year=2022|month=12|day=14}}</ref>
* With the series experiencing a premature cancellation due to the expiry of IDW's ''Transformers'' license, artist Josh Burcham has teased the idea of continuing the story in fancomic form.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=What can I say about #BeastWars except "It never ends." Ive had plans n ideas for a fan comic continuation perculatin since I heard the series was ending. Can I make em happen? We'll see. But I made a mock title card/some art with a script/story thats constantly being rewritten🤷|link=https://twitter.com/jcburcham/status/1603188442602799105|name=Josh Burcham|site=Twitter|year=2022|month=12|day=15}}</ref> Any such unofficial material unfortunately falls outside this wiki's purview.
 
==References==
{{reflist}}
 
==External links==
*[https://www.idwpublishing.com/idw-celebrates-25th-anniversary-of-transformers-beast-wars-with-new-comic-book-series/ Announcement from IDW Publishing]
*[https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1684058589 Amazon listing of Volume 1, stating 12 issue run]
 
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Latest revision as of 09:05, 7 April 2023

The name or term "Beast Wars" refers to more than one character or idea. For a list of other meanings, see Beast Wars (disambiguation).
We're Back!: A Maximal Story

Transformers: Beast Wars is an ongoing comic series from IDW Publishing that ran from February 2021 to June 2022. A reboot of the Beast Wars premise, the series arrived in time for the 25th anniversary.

“ Beast Wars is a beloved part of the Transformers legacy. That’s why we couldn’t pass up launching a new series in tandem with the 25th anniversary! Erik and Josh are going to take everything that’s beloved about Beast Wars — the characterization, the drama, the jokes — and start fresh with a series that will feel at home for fans of 25 years and first-timers alike. ”

—David Mariotte, editor

Transformers: Beast Wars issues:

Overview

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In a future era, Cybertron is home to the Maximals and Predacons. When a new Megatron leads a villainous gang to steal a Golden Disk and a time machine, Optimus Primal must lead a heroic team to stop them.

Creative team

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The series is written by Erik Burnham, who previously wrote Transformers/Ghostbusters. Josh Burcham, known for Last Stand of the Wreckers and More than Meets the Eye, draws the art, save for a few issues drawn by Winston Chan in his place. Burcham, Chan, Fico Ossio, Dan Schoening, and Nick Brokenshire provide covers.

Collections

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  • The Transformers: Beast Wars Volume 1 (March 23, 2022) ISBN 1684058589 / ISBN 978-1684058587
    • Collects Beast Wars issues #1–6.
    • Bonus material includes alternate covers, a sketch gallery by Josh Burcham, and a Q&A with writer Erik Burnham and artist Burcham.
  • The Transformers: Beast Wars Volume 2 (June 29, 2022) ISBN 1684059038 / ISBN 978-1684059034
    • Collects Beast Wars issues #7–12.
    • Bonus material includes alternate covers, and an one-page sketch by Burcham.
  • The Transformers: Beast Wars Volume 3 (October 5, 2022) ISBN 1684059380 / ISBN 978-1684059386
    • Collects Beast Wars issues #13–17 & Annual 2022.
    • Bonus material includes alternate covers, and an one-page sketch by Burcham.

Notes

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  • Prior to the release of this series, artist Matt Frank had spent five or so years pitching a Beast Wars miniseries to IDW.[1]
  • With the series experiencing a premature cancellation due to the expiry of IDW's Transformers license, artist Josh Burcham has teased the idea of continuing the story in fancomic form.[2] Any such unofficial material unfortunately falls outside this wiki's purview.

References

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  1. ↑ "I never got to make the #BeastWars mini-series I spent (checks notes) maybe 5 years pitching? But being even a small part of this gigantic chapter of comics was amazing."—Matt Frank, Twitter, 2022/12/14
  2. ↑ "What can I say about #BeastWars except "It never ends." Ive had plans n ideas for a fan comic continuation perculatin since I heard the series was ending. Can I make em happen? We'll see. But I made a mock title card/some art with a script/story thats constantly being rewritten🤷"—Josh Burcham, Twitter, 2022/12/15
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