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A number of comics set in the continuity of the Beast Wars cartoon have been published since the show's end, most notably two | A number of comics set in the continuity of the ''Beast Wars'' cartoon have been published since the show's end, most notably two miniseries and a profile book by [[IDW Publishing]]. | ||
==Convention | ==English language comics== | ||
===3H Botcon comics=== | ===Convention comics=== | ||
The first post-cartoon Beast Wars material. When [[3H Productions | ====3H Botcon comics==== | ||
The first post-cartoon ''Beast Wars'' material. When [[3H Productions]] held the rights to [[BotCon]] they produced a number of stories set in and around the ''Beast Wars'' and ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Machines]]'' cartoons, mostly (but not exclusively) featuring their own exclusive toy/characters. Eventually these folded together with all the other 3H storylines into the ''[[Transformers: Universe (comic)|Transformers: Universe]]'' comics. | |||
*[[Reaching the Omega Point]] | * ''[[Ground Zero]]'' | ||
*[[Primeval Dawn]] | * ''[[Reaching the Omega Point]]'' | ||
*[[ | * ''[[Primeval Dawn]]'' | ||
*[[Universe ( | * ''[[Transformers: The Wreckers|The Wreckers]]'' (''technically a'' Beast Machines ''comic'') | ||
* ''[[Transformers: Universe (comic)|Universe]]'' | |||
===Fun | ====Fun Publications' ''Timelines'' comics==== | ||
[[Fun Publications]] [[Timelines (fiction)|Timelines]] imprint | [[Fun Publications]]' ''[[Transformers Timelines (fiction)|Timelines]]'' imprint published several ''Beast Wars'' comics and text stories. | ||
* [[Dawn of Future's Past]] | * "[[Dawn of Future's Past]]" | ||
* [[The Razor's Edge]] | * "[[The Razor's Edge]]" | ||
Fun Publications' ''[[Transformers: Wings Universe|Wings Universe]]'' continuity also contains a version of the ''Beast Wars'' cartoon continuity. | |||
===Retail comics=== | |||
====Hasbro==== | |||
A single [[Pack-in material|pack-in]] mini-comic was included in the original [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#Beast Wars|Optimus Primal/Megatron 2-pack]] in 1996. | |||
* "[[Optimus Primal vs Megatron!]]" | |||
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=== | ====Dreamwave Productions==== | ||
[[Dreamwave Productions]] planned a ''Beast Wars'' comic book series entitled [[Transformers: Beast Wars — Shell Game|''Shell Game'']], but the company declared bankruptcy in 2004 with only one [[Ain't No Rat|'sneak-peek']] story published. | |||
====IDW Publishing==== | |||
=====2006 ''Beast Wars'' continuity===== | |||
Shortly after acquiring the ''Transformers'' license from Dreamwave, [[IDW Publishing]] brought [[Simon Furman]] on board to adapt what would have become ''Shell Game'' into a new miniseries set during the cartoon's third season. ''[[Transformers, Beast Wars: The Gathering|The Gathering]]'' proved popular enough to garner a sequel and a series of profile books. This small continuity incorporated basically every ''Beast Wars'' character with a toy, up to and including the casts of the Japanese ''[[Beast Wars II: Super Lifeform Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars II]]'' and ''[[Super Lifeform Transformers: Beast Wars Neo (franchise)|Beast Wars Neo]]'' cartoons. | |||
For [[BotCon 2016]], IDW published ''[[Dawn of the Predacus]]'', set between the end of the [[Great War (G1)|Great War]] between the Autobots and Decepticons and the dawn of the Beast Era while also tying ''Dawn of Future's Past'' into the universe. | |||
* ''[[Transformers, Beast Wars: The Gathering|The Gathering]]'' (2006) — [[Razorbeast]] travels to prehistoric [[Earth]] and raises an army to battle [[Magmatron (BW)|Magmatron]]. | |||
* | * ''[[Transformers: Beast Wars: The Ascending|The Ascending]]'' (2007–8) — The Maximals and Predacons battle [[Shokaract]] to save the unvierse. | ||
* | * ''[[Transformers: Beast Wars Sourcebook|Beast Wars Sourcebook]]'' (2007–8) | ||
* ''[[Dawn of the Predacus]]'' (2016) — In the twilight of the [[Great War (G1)|Great War]], the [[Tripredacus Council]] deal with the rogue [[Megatron (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Megatron]]. | |||
Given the large number of distinct events added to the timeline's backstory in this continuity it may be helpful to consult [[Beast Wars timeline (IDW)]]. | |||
[[Category:Beast Wars|*]] | =====2021 ''Beast Wars'' continuity===== | ||
In [[2020]], IDW Publishing announced an ongoing ''Beast Wars'' comic to debut the following year, commemorating the 25th anniversary of the franchise. Unlike IDW's prior ''Beast Wars'' publications, which told stories set parallel to the cartoon's version of events, 2021's ''Transformers: Beast Wars'' is a straight reboot that reimagines the original show. | |||
* ''[[Transformers: Beast Wars]]'' (2021–22) — Optimus Primal's Maximals and Megatron's Predacons clash on a distant world. | |||
==Japanese language comics== | |||
{{main|List of Japanese Beast Wars comics}} | |||
===Comic BomBom=== | |||
* ''[[Beast Wars II: Super Lifeform Transformers (manga)|Beast Wars II: Super Lifeform Transformers]]'' (1998–1999) | |||
* ''[[Super Lifeform Transformers: Beast Wars Neo (manga)|Super Lifeform Transformers: Beast Wars Neo]]'' (1999) | |||
* ''[[Super Lifeform Transformers: Beast Wars Metals (manga)|Super Lifeform Transformers: Beast Wars Metals]]'' (1999–2000) | |||
==Items of note== | |||
* Though they share characters and both weave around the ''Beast Wars'' cartoon, the 3H Productions and IDW Publishing comics have shown no indication that they are in continuity with each other. | |||
* The planned Dreamwave ''Beast Wars'' comic is believed to be very similar to the first IDW series, which would be produced by the same [[Simon Furman|writer]] and [[Don Figueroa|artist]]. The full script to issue #1 was eventually made public in December [[2007]].<ref>[http://simonfurman.wordpress.com/2007/12/24/xmas-wrap/ Simon Furman's blog entry revealing the script to the unreleased Dreamwave ''Beast Wars: Shell Game'' #1]</ref> | |||
==References== | |||
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A number of comics set in the continuity of the Beast Wars cartoon have been published since the show's end, most notably two miniseries and a profile book by IDW Publishing.
English language comics
[edit]Convention comics
[edit]3H Botcon comics
[edit]The first post-cartoon Beast Wars material. When 3H Productions held the rights to BotCon they produced a number of stories set in and around the Beast Wars and Beast Machines cartoons, mostly (but not exclusively) featuring their own exclusive toy/characters. Eventually these folded together with all the other 3H storylines into the Transformers: Universe comics.
- Ground Zero
- Reaching the Omega Point
- Primeval Dawn
- The Wreckers (technically a Beast Machines comic)
- Universe
Fun Publications' Timelines comics
[edit]Fun Publications' Timelines imprint published several Beast Wars comics and text stories.
Fun Publications' Wings Universe continuity also contains a version of the Beast Wars cartoon continuity.
Retail comics
[edit]Hasbro
[edit]A single pack-in mini-comic was included in the original Optimus Primal/Megatron 2-pack in 1996.
Dreamwave Productions
[edit]Dreamwave Productions planned a Beast Wars comic book series entitled Shell Game, but the company declared bankruptcy in 2004 with only one 'sneak-peek' story published.
IDW Publishing
[edit]2006 Beast Wars continuity
[edit]Shortly after acquiring the Transformers license from Dreamwave, IDW Publishing brought Simon Furman on board to adapt what would have become Shell Game into a new miniseries set during the cartoon's third season. The Gathering proved popular enough to garner a sequel and a series of profile books. This small continuity incorporated basically every Beast Wars character with a toy, up to and including the casts of the Japanese Beast Wars II and Beast Wars Neo cartoons.
For BotCon 2016, IDW published Dawn of the Predacus, set between the end of the Great War between the Autobots and Decepticons and the dawn of the Beast Era while also tying Dawn of Future's Past into the universe.
- The Gathering (2006) — Razorbeast travels to prehistoric Earth and raises an army to battle Magmatron.
- The Ascending (2007–8) — The Maximals and Predacons battle Shokaract to save the unvierse.
- Beast Wars Sourcebook (2007–8)
- Dawn of the Predacus (2016) — In the twilight of the Great War, the Tripredacus Council deal with the rogue Megatron.
Given the large number of distinct events added to the timeline's backstory in this continuity it may be helpful to consult Beast Wars timeline (IDW).
2021 Beast Wars continuity
[edit]In 2020, IDW Publishing announced an ongoing Beast Wars comic to debut the following year, commemorating the 25th anniversary of the franchise. Unlike IDW's prior Beast Wars publications, which told stories set parallel to the cartoon's version of events, 2021's Transformers: Beast Wars is a straight reboot that reimagines the original show.
- Transformers: Beast Wars (2021–22) — Optimus Primal's Maximals and Megatron's Predacons clash on a distant world.
Japanese language comics
[edit]Comic BomBom
[edit]- Beast Wars II: Super Lifeform Transformers (1998–1999)
- Super Lifeform Transformers: Beast Wars Neo (1999)
- Super Lifeform Transformers: Beast Wars Metals (1999–2000)
Items of note
[edit]- Though they share characters and both weave around the Beast Wars cartoon, the 3H Productions and IDW Publishing comics have shown no indication that they are in continuity with each other.
- The planned Dreamwave Beast Wars comic is believed to be very similar to the first IDW series, which would be produced by the same writer and artist. The full script to issue #1 was eventually made public in December 2007.[1]
