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'''''The Transformers: Spotlight''''', starting in 2006, is an ongoing series of one-shot comics published by [[IDW Publishing]] set in the primary [[IDW continuity]]. Each issue focuses on a particular [[Generation 1]] [[Transformer]]. The series was originally only to consist of 5 issues, but has evolved into an annual set of 5 produced per year (at least through 2008). | '''''The Transformers: Spotlight''''', starting in 2006, is an ongoing series of one-shot comics published by [[IDW Publishing]] and set in the primary [[IDW continuity]]. Each issue focuses on a particular ''[[Generation 1]]'' [[Transformer]]. The series was originally only to consist of 5 issues, but has since evolved into an annual set of 5 produced per year (at least through 2008). | ||
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!align=center bgcolor=#6699CC|'''<font color="white">''Spotlight'' issues:</font>''' | !align=center bgcolor=#6699CC|'''<font color="white">''Spotlight'' issues:</font>''' | ||
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|| [[Spotlight: Shockwave|Shockwave]] | [[Spotlight: Nightbeat|Nightbeat]] | [[Spotlight: Hot Rod|Hot Rod]] | [[Spotlight: Sixshot|Sixshot]] | [[Spotlight: Ultra Magnus|Ultra Magnus]] ''(collected in first TPB)''<br>[[Spotlight: Soundwave|Soundwave]] | [[Spotlight: Kup|Kup]] | [[Spotlight: Galvatron|Galvatron]] | [[Spotlight: Optimus Prime|Optimus Prime]] | [[Spotlight: Ramjet|Ramjet]] ''(collected in second TPB)''<br>[[Spotlight: Blaster|Blaster]] | [[Spotlight: Arcee|Arcee]] | [[Spotlight: Grimlock|Grimlock]] | [[Spotlight: Mirage|Mirage]] | || [[Spotlight: Shockwave|Shockwave]] | [[Spotlight: Nightbeat|Nightbeat]] | [[Spotlight: Hot Rod|Hot Rod]] | [[Spotlight: Sixshot|Sixshot]] | [[Spotlight: Ultra Magnus|Ultra Magnus]] ''(collected in first TPB)''<br> | ||
[[Spotlight: Soundwave|Soundwave]] | [[Spotlight: Kup|Kup]] | [[Spotlight: Galvatron|Galvatron]] | [[Spotlight: Optimus Prime|Optimus Prime]] | [[Spotlight: Ramjet|Ramjet]] ''(collected in second TPB)''<br> | |||
[[Spotlight: Blaster|Blaster]] | [[Spotlight: Arcee|Arcee]] | [[Spotlight: Grimlock|Grimlock]] | [[Spotlight: Mirage|Mirage]] | |||
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* ''Scheduled issues:'' | * ''Scheduled issues:'' February 2008 ([[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]]); 2008 ([[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]], [[Spotlight: Mirage|Mirage]] and one more) | ||
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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
The ''Spotlight'' series is set within the main IDW storyline. The format allows more free-ranging story settings | The ''Spotlight'' series is set within the main IDW storyline. The format allows more free-ranging story settings{{m-}}many issues are set on alien worlds{{m-}}and serve to give a wider view of the overall IDW Transformers universe. The issues set up future story ideas and plot points for the main IDW miniseries; many have eventually tied-in directly with the main storyline, with others obviously set to do so in the future. | ||
Most of the issues have prominent co-stars, such as the [[Dinobot (G1)| | Most of the issues have prominent co-stars, such as the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dynobot]]s in Shockwave's spotlight, and [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]] in Optimus Prime's story. | ||
There is no absolute chronological order for all of the issues. Some, such as Galvatron and Optimus Prime, are set after specific events in the main story; others like Hot Rod and Nightbeat are not so clearly delineated, having happened an unspecified time ago. Still others (Shockwave, Soundwave) are flashbacks to a specific point in the recent or distant past. | There is no absolute chronological order for all of the issues. Some, such as Galvatron and Optimus Prime, are set after specific events in the main story; others like Hot Rod and Nightbeat are not so clearly delineated, having happened an unspecified time ago. Still others (Shockwave, Soundwave) are flashbacks to a specific point in the recent or distant past. | ||
==Creative | ==Creative teams== | ||
* Most of the ''Spotlight''s has thus far been written by [[Simon Furman]], as will the | * Most of the ''Spotlight''s has thus far been written by [[Simon Furman]], as will the scheduled Arcee and Grimlock issues. Exceptions are ''Spotlight: Kup'', written by [[Nick Roche]], ''Spotlight: Ramjet'', written by [[Stewart Moore]], and ''Spotlight: Mirage'', written by [[George Strayton]]. The list of artists throughout the series is diverse (please see each issue for credits). | ||
==Collections== | ==Collections== | ||
Revision as of 03:50, 28 January 2008
The Transformers: Spotlight, starting in 2006, is an ongoing series of one-shot comics published by IDW Publishing and set in the primary IDW continuity. Each issue focuses on a particular Generation 1 Transformer. The series was originally only to consist of 5 issues, but has since evolved into an annual set of 5 produced per year (at least through 2008).
| Spotlight issues: |
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| Shockwave | Nightbeat | Hot Rod | Sixshot | Ultra Magnus (collected in first TPB) Soundwave | Kup | Galvatron | Optimus Prime | Ramjet (collected in second TPB) |
Overview
The Spotlight series is set within the main IDW storyline. 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. The issues set up future story ideas and plot points for the main IDW miniseries; many have eventually tied-in directly with the main storyline, with others obviously set to do so in the future.
Most of the issues have prominent co-stars, such as the Dynobots in Shockwave's spotlight, and Omega Supreme in Optimus Prime's story.
There is no absolute chronological order for all of the issues. Some, such as Galvatron and Optimus Prime, are set after specific events in the main story; others like Hot Rod and Nightbeat are not so clearly delineated, having happened an unspecified time ago. Still others (Shockwave, Soundwave) are flashbacks to a specific point in the recent or distant past.
Creative teams
- Most of the Spotlights has thus far been written by Simon Furman, as will the scheduled Arcee and Grimlock issues. Exceptions are Spotlight: Kup, written by Nick Roche, Spotlight: Ramjet, written by Stewart Moore, and Spotlight: Mirage, written by George Strayton. The list of artists throughout the series is diverse (please see each issue for credits).
Collections
- The Transformers: Spotlight, Vol. 1 TPB (May 30, 2007) ISBN 978-1600100680
- Collects the first five issues
- The Transformers: Spotlight, Vol. 2 TPB (due February 25, 2008) ISBN 978-1600101540
- Collects the second five issues
