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[[File:Escalation TPB.jpg|230px|thumb|"This is gonna hurt!"]]
[[File:Escalation TPB.jpg|upright=1.3|thumb|"This is gonna hurt!"]]
'''''The Transformers: Escalation''''' is a 6-issue mini-series from [[IDW Publishing]], set in the main [[IDW Generation 1 continuity|IDW continuity]]. It directly follows the previous mini-series, as the Transformers' cold war on Earth continues to heat up.
'''''The Transformers: Escalation''''' is a 6-issue mini-series from [[IDW Publishing]], set in the [[2005 IDW continuity]]. It directly follows the previous mini-series, [[The Transformers: Stormbringer|Stormbringer]], as the Transformers' cold war on Earth continues to heat up.


It is issues #11–16 in the IDW overarching "sub-numbering" (shown by a number in an Autobot-sigil shaped shield beside the bar code on each issue), and was originally published between November, [[2006]] and May, [[2007]].
It is issues #11–16 in the IDW overarching "sub-numbering" (shown by a number in an Autobot-sigil shaped shield beside the bar code on each issue), and was originally published between November, [[2006]] and May, [[2007]].
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==Overview==
==Overview==
The story centers on two plot threads: the activities of the human group known as the [[Machination]], and the Decepticons' attempts to exploit the [[Ultra-Energon|Ore-13 energon]] discovered by [[Starscream (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Starscream]] in the previous series. The Machination kidnaps [[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]], while [[Ratchet (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Ratchet]] and [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] violate orders to try and find him. The Earth-bound operations of the [[Autobot]]s and [[Decepticon]]s come into direct and open conflict as the Decepticons initiate [[Infiltration protocol|Phase Two]] and the Autobots attempt to counter it, with [[Megatron (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Megatron]] and [[Optimus Prime (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Optimus Prime]] going toe to toe in battle. What was, not so long ago, just another skirmish in the cold war between the two alien forces heats up very rapidly.
The story centers on two plot threads: the activities of the human group known as the [[Machination]], and the Decepticons' attempts to exploit the [[Ore-13]] energon discovered by [[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Starscream]] in the previous series. The Machination kidnaps [[Sunstreaker (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Sunstreaker]], while [[Ratchet (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ratchet]] and [[Ironhide (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ironhide]] violate orders to try and find him. The Earth-bound operations of the [[Autobot]]s and [[Decepticon]]s come into direct and open conflict as the Decepticons initiate [[Infiltration protocol|Phase Two]] and the Autobots attempt to counter it, with [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Megatron]] and [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Optimus Prime]] going toe to toe in battle. What was, not so long ago, just another skirmish in the cold war between the two alien forces heats up very rapidly.


==Creative team==
==Creative team==
The creative team from ''Infiltration'' (writer [[Simon Furman]] and penciller [[E. J. Su]]) reunited for ''Escalation''.
The creative team from ''Infiltration'' (writer [[Simon Furman]] and penciller [[E. J. Su]]) reunited for ''Escalation''. Colors were provided by [[John Rauch]] on the first issue, assisted by [[Zac Atkinson (colorist)|Zac Atkinson]] & [[Aaron Myers]], and by Atkinson for the remainder of the series.


==Collections==
==Collections==
* ''Escalation'' TPB <small>([[May 23]], 2007) ISBN 1600100848</small>
* '''''The Transformers: Escalation''''' <small>([[May 23]], [[2007]]) ISBN 1600100848 / ISBN 978-1600100840</small>
:Bonus material includes images of each cover. It bears the number #3 on its side.
** Collects ''Escalation'' issues #1–6.
* ''[[The Transformers: The Premiere Collection|The Transformers: The Premiere Collection, Volume 1]]'' <small>([[December 12]], 2007) ISBN 1600101186</small>
** Bonus material includes images of each colored cover and character sketches by E.J. Su.
:Includes ''Infiltration'', ''Stormbringer'', ''Escalation'' and the contents of the first ''[[The Transformers: Spotlight|Spotlight]]'' collection.
** Trade paperback format. It bears the number #3 on its side.
* ''[[The Transformers: The IDW Collection Volume Two]]'' <small>(October 6, 2010) ISBN 978-1600107511</small>
 
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* '''''[[The Transformers: Greatest Battles of Optimus Prime and Megatron]]''''' <small>([[June 6]], 2007) ISBN 1600100708 / ISBN 978-1600100703</small>
:Bonus material includes images of each cover and design sketches of Megatron, Sentinel Prime, and Soundwave.-->
** Collects [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|''The Transformers'' (1984)]] issues [[The Last Stand|#4: "The Last Stand"]] & [[Afterdeath!|#24: "Afterdeath!"]], ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (Marvel)|Generation 2]]'' [[The Gathering Darkness|#6: "The Gathering Darkness"]], ''[[Transformers: Armada (Dreamwave)|Armada]]'' [[Dreamwave Armada issue 5|#5]], ''[[Transformers: The War Within|The War Within]]'' [[The War Within issue 4|#4]], ''[[Transformers: The Animated Movie|The Animated Movie]]'' [[The Gathering Storm|#1: "The Gathering Storm"]], and ''Escalation'' #5.
** Trade paperback format.
 
* '''''[[The Transformers: The Premiere Collection]] Volume 1''''' <small>([[December 5]], 2007) ISBN 1600101186 / ISBN 978-1600101182</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]], ''Escalation'' issues #1–6, and ''[[The Transformers: Spotlight|Spotlight]]: [[Spotlight: Shockwave|Shockwave]]'', ''[[Spotlight: Nightbeat|Nightbeat]]'', ''[[Spotlight: Hot Rod|Hot Rod]]'', ''[[Spotlight: Sixshot|Sixshot]]'' & ''[[Spotlight: Ultra Magnus|Ultra Magnus]]''.
** Hardcover format.
 
* '''''[[The Transformers: The IDW Collection Volume Two]]''''' <small>([[October 6]], [[2010]]) ISBN 978-1600107511</small>
** Collects ''Stormbringer'' issues #1–4, ''Escalation'' issues #1–6, and ''Spotlight: Sixshot'', ''[[Spotlight: Ramjet|Ramjet]]'', ''Ultra Magnus'', ''[[Spotlight: Kup|Kup]]'', ''[[Spotlight: Mirage|Mirage]]'' & ''[[Spotlight: Optimus Prime|Optimus Prime]]''.
** Hardcover format.
 
* '''''[[The Transformers: Phase One Omnibus]]''''' <small>([[September 10]], [[2014]]) ISBN 1631401130 / ISBN 978-1631401138</small>
** Smaller-sized collection of ''Infiltration'' issues #0–6, ''Escalation'' issues #1–6, and ''[[The Transformers: Devastation|Devastation]]'' issues [[Devastation issue 1|#1]]–[[Devastation issue 6|6]].
** Trade paperback format.
 
* '''''[[The Transformers: The IDW Collection Compendium, Vol. 1]]''''' <small>([[July 6]], [[2016]]) ISBN 163140637X / ISBN 978-1631406379</small>
** Collects ''[[The Transformers: The IDW Collection|The IDW Collection]] [[The Transformers: The IDW Collection Volume One|One]]'' and ''Two''.
** Trade paperback format.
 
<gallery>
File:Escalation TPB.jpg|'''''Escalation''''' – cover art by [[E. J. Su]]
File:GreatestBattles.jpg|'''''The Greatest Battles of Optimus Prime and Megatron''''' – cover art by [[Don Figueroa]] and [[Josh Burcham]].
File:Premier Collection 1.jpg|'''''The Premiere Collection Volume 1''''' – cover art by [[Klaus Scherwinski]]
File:IDWCollection2.jpg|'''''The IDW Collection Volume Two''''' – cover art by E. J. Su
File:phase-1-omnibus.jpg|'''''Phase One Omnibus''''' – cover art by Klaus Scherwinski
File:IDWCollectionCompendiumV1.jpg|'''''The IDW Collection Compendium, Vol. 1''''' – cover art by [[Jeffrey Veregge]]
</gallery>
 
* '''''[[Transformers: The Definitive G1 Collection]]: Volume 37: Escalation''''' <small>([[March 8]], [[2017]])</small>
** Collects ''Escalation'' issues #1–6, 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.
 
<gallery>
File:DefinitiveG1Collection_v37.jpg|'''''The Definitive G1 Collection: Volume 37: Escalation''''' – cover art by Don Figueroa (Starscream) and E. J. Su (retro)
</gallery>


===International Printings===
===International Printings===


====Spain====
====Spain====
*'''Publisher:''' [[NORMA Editorial]]
''Transformers: Escalation'' was translated and released in Spain by [[NORMA Editorial]] and released under the name ''Confrontación''; the reason for this name change is unclear, as other Transformers series translated by NORMA Editorial either retained their English titles or had their English titles directly translated over.
:Unlike other series, whose titles were in English or direct translations of the English, the title chosen for this release is "Confrontación".  
* ISBN 978-84-9847-539-5
 
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Latest revision as of 00:57, 21 April 2023

The name or term "Escalation" refers to more than one character or idea. For a list of other meanings, see Escalation (disambiguation).
"This is gonna hurt!"

The Transformers: Escalation is a 6-issue mini-series from IDW Publishing, set in the 2005 IDW continuity. It directly follows the previous mini-series, Stormbringer, as the Transformers' cold war on Earth continues to heat up.

It is issues #11–16 in the IDW overarching "sub-numbering" (shown by a number in an Autobot-sigil shaped shield beside the bar code on each issue), and was originally published between November, 2006 and May, 2007.

« The Transformers: Escalation issues: »

Overview

[edit]

The story centers on two plot threads: the activities of the human group known as the Machination, and the Decepticons' attempts to exploit the Ore-13 energon discovered by Starscream in the previous series. The Machination kidnaps Sunstreaker, while Ratchet and Ironhide violate orders to try and find him. The Earth-bound operations of the Autobots and Decepticons come into direct and open conflict as the Decepticons initiate Phase Two and the Autobots attempt to counter it, with Megatron and Optimus Prime going toe to toe in battle. What was, not so long ago, just another skirmish in the cold war between the two alien forces heats up very rapidly.

Creative team

[edit]

The creative team from Infiltration (writer Simon Furman and penciller E. J. Su) reunited for Escalation. Colors were provided by John Rauch on the first issue, assisted by Zac Atkinson & Aaron Myers, and by Atkinson for the remainder of the series.

Collections

[edit]
  • The Transformers: Escalation (May 23, 2007) ISBN 1600100848 / ISBN 978-1600100840
    • Collects Escalation issues #1–6.
    • Bonus material includes images of each colored cover and character sketches by E.J. Su.
    • Trade paperback format. It bears the number #3 on its side.
  • Escalation – cover art by E. J. Su
    Escalation – cover art by E. J. Su
  • The Greatest Battles of Optimus Prime and Megatron – cover art by Don Figueroa and Josh Burcham.
    The Greatest Battles of Optimus Prime and Megatron – cover art by Don Figueroa and Josh Burcham.
  • The Premiere Collection Volume 1 – cover art by Klaus Scherwinski
    The Premiere Collection Volume 1 – cover art by Klaus Scherwinski
  • The IDW Collection Volume Two – cover art by E. J. Su
    The IDW Collection Volume Two – cover art by E. J. Su
  • Phase One Omnibus – cover art by Klaus Scherwinski
    Phase One Omnibus – cover art by Klaus Scherwinski
  • The IDW Collection Compendium, Vol. 1 – cover art by Jeffrey Veregge
    The IDW Collection Compendium, Vol. 1 – cover art by Jeffrey Veregge
  • Transformers: The Definitive G1 Collection: Volume 37: Escalation (March 8, 2017)
    • Collects Escalation issues #1–6, 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.
  • The Definitive G1 Collection: Volume 37: Escalation – cover art by Don Figueroa (Starscream) and E. J. Su (retro)
    The Definitive G1 Collection: Volume 37: Escalation – cover art by Don Figueroa (Starscream) and E. J. Su (retro)

International Printings

[edit]

Spain

[edit]

Transformers: Escalation was translated and released in Spain by NORMA Editorial and released under the name Confrontación; the reason for this name change is unclear, as other Transformers series translated by NORMA Editorial either retained their English titles or had their English titles directly translated over.

  • ISBN 978-84-9847-539-5
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