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'''''The Transformers: Windblade''''' is a four-issue mini-series published by [[IDW Publishing]] from April to July [[2014]]. Debuting alongside the second "seasons" of ''[[The Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More than Meets the Eye]]'' and ''[[The Transformers: Robots in Disguise|Robots in Disguise]]'' under the "[[Dawn of the Autobots]]" banner in the wake of the "[[Dark Cybertron (IDW)|Dark Cybertron]]" crossover event, the series shines the spotlight on [[Windblade (G1)|Windblade]], the first officially fan-created Transformer developed through [[Hasbro]]'s "Fan-Built Bot" poll.
'''''The Transformers: Windblade''''' is a four-issue mini-series published by [[IDW Publishing]] from April to July [[2014]]. Debuting alongside the second "seasons" of ''[[The Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More than Meets the Eye]]'' and ''[[The Transformers: Robots in Disguise|Robots in Disguise]]'' under the "[[Dawn of the Autobots]]" banner in the wake of the "[[Dark Cybertron (IDW)|Dark Cybertron]]" crossover event, the series shines the spotlight on [[Windblade (G1)|Windblade]], the first officially fan-created Transformer developed through [[Hasbro]]'s [[Fan polls|"Fan-Built Bot" poll]].


A sequel was initially announced as a second miniseries called "''Windblade Returns''"<ref>[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/comics-16/botcon-2014-idw-transformers-comics-panel-180483/ TFW2005: Botcon 2014 IDW Transformers Comics Panel]: "IDW explained that their plan is to have the two main series to be complemented with a miniseries. We have had Windblade, and more miniseries were hinted at. ... The next miniseries, coming in 2015, is Windblade Returns. It’s by the team of Scott and Stone."</ref>, but as part of promotion for ''[[Combiner Wars (comic)|Combiner Wars]]'', it was announced that it would return as an ongoing, again simply ''The Transformers: Windblade'', with the first arc a ''Combiner Wars'' crossover with the former ''Robots in Disguise'' series.<ref>[http://www.newsarama.com/21865-big-boys-come-to-play-in-transformers-combiner-wars-crossover.html Newsarama: Big Boys Come To Play in TRANSFORMERS’ COMBINER WARS Crossover]</ref> The series concluded with issue #7 and was succeeded by ''[[The Transformers: Till All Are One]]'' in 2016.
A sequel was initially announced as a second miniseries called "''Windblade Returns''"<ref>[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/comics-16/botcon-2014-idw-transformers-comics-panel-180483/ TFW2005: Botcon 2014 IDW Transformers Comics Panel]: "IDW explained that their plan is to have the two main series to be complemented with a miniseries. We have had Windblade, and more miniseries were hinted at. ... The next miniseries, coming in 2015, is Windblade Returns. It’s by the team of Scott and Stone."</ref>, but as part of promotion for ''[[Combiner Wars (comic)|Combiner Wars]]'', it was announced that it would return as an ongoing, again simply ''The Transformers: Windblade'', with the first arc a ''Combiner Wars'' crossover with the former ''Robots in Disguise'' series.<ref>[http://www.newsarama.com/21865-big-boys-come-to-play-in-transformers-combiner-wars-crossover.html Newsarama: Big Boys Come To Play in TRANSFORMERS’ COMBINER WARS Crossover]</ref> The series concluded with issue #7 and was succeeded by ''[[The Transformers: Till All Are One]]'' in 2016.
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==Overview==
==Overview==
While ''More than Meets the Eye'' heads back into space, and ''Robots in Disguise'' takes the action to [[Earth]], ''Windblade'' takes place on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] as the planet tries to get back on its feet. In her role as a [[Cityspeaker]], Windblade struggles to help the ailing [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] return to full health, and clashes with a suspicious Starscream. Windblade believes that she learns first-hand how dangerous [[Starscream (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Starscream]] can be when a mysterious explosion nearly kills her as she is investigating Metroplex's malfunctions. With the aid of bodyguard [[Chromia (G1)|Chromia]] and a mismatched gang of patrons from [[Blurr (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Blurr]]'s [[Maccadam's Old Oil House|bar]], she dedicates herself to learning the secret behind what is going on within the [[Titan (group)|Titan]]. But although the culprit seems clear, all is not what it seems...
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While ''More than Meets the Eye'' heads back into space, and ''Robots in Disguise'' takes the action to [[Earth]], ''Windblade'' takes place on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] as the planet tries to get back on its feet. In her role as a [[Cityspeaker]], Windblade struggles to help the ailing [[Metroplex (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Metroplex]] return to full health, and clashes with a suspicious Starscream. Windblade believes that she learns first-hand how dangerous [[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Starscream]] can be when a mysterious explosion nearly kills her as she is investigating Metroplex's malfunctions. With the aid of bodyguard [[Chromia (G1)|Chromia]] and a mismatched gang of patrons from [[Blurr (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Blurr]]'s [[Maccadam's Old Oil House|bar]], she dedicates herself to learning the secret behind what is going on within the [[Titan (group)|Titan]]. But although the culprit seems clear, all is not what it seems...


''Windblade Volume 2'' focuses on Windblade's efforts to help her ailing homeworld of [[Caminus (planet)|Caminus]] by formally reopening contact between Caminus and Cybertron. However, Starscream's political maneuvers and recent acquisition of [[combiner]] technology threaten the freedom of the lost Titan colonies... a volatile situation that isn't helped by [[Prowl (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Prowl]]'s misguided attempts to cut Cybertron off from the rest of the universe. Windblade must deal with the task of exploring the diverse colonies and securing political support for the new [[Council of Worlds]], the only way to stymie Starscream's imperialistic ambitions.
''Windblade Volume 2'' focuses on Windblade's efforts to help her ailing homeworld of [[Caminus (planet)|Caminus]] by formally reopening contact between Caminus and Cybertron. However, Starscream's political maneuvers and recent acquisition of [[combiner]] technology threaten the freedom of the lost Titan colonies... a volatile situation that isn't helped by [[Prowl (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Prowl]]'s misguided attempts to cut Cybertron off from the rest of the universe. Windblade must deal with the task of exploring the diverse colonies and securing political support for the new [[Council of Worlds]], the only way to stymie Starscream's imperialistic ambitions.


==Creative team==
==Creative team==
''Windblade'' is the first official Transformers comic produced by an all-female creative team. The series is written by [[Mairghread Scott]], who previously penned the ''[[Transformers Prime: Rage of the Dinobots]]'' and ''[[Transformers Prime: Beast Hunters (comic)|Beast Hunters]]'' comics for IDW, becoming the first female ''Transformers'' comic writer in the process, as well as working on the ''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Prime]]'' and ''[[Transformers: Rescue Bots (cartoon)|Rescue Bots]]'' cartoons. Art is handled by freelance illustrator [[Sarah Stone]], who was specifically recruited by Scott for the project after seeing her work online.  
''Windblade'' is the first official ''Transformers'' comic produced by an all-female creative team. The series is written by [[Mairghread Scott]], who previously penned the ''[[Transformers Prime: Rage of the Dinobots]]'' and ''[[Transformers Prime: Beast Hunters (comic)|Beast Hunters]]'' comics for IDW, becoming the first female ''Transformers'' comic writer in the process, as well as working on the ''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Prime]]'' and ''[[Transformers: Rescue Bots (cartoon)|Rescue Bots]]'' cartoons. Art is handled by freelance illustrator [[Sarah Stone]], who was specifically recruited by Scott for the project after seeing her work online.  


==Collections==
==Collections==

Revision as of 06:24, 7 April 2019

The name or term "Windblade" refers to more than one character or idea. For a list of other meanings, see Windblade (disambiguation).

The Transformers: Windblade is a four-issue mini-series published by IDW Publishing from April to July 2014. Debuting alongside the second "seasons" of More than Meets the Eye and Robots in Disguise under the "Dawn of the Autobots" banner in the wake of the "Dark Cybertron" crossover event, the series shines the spotlight on Windblade, the first officially fan-created Transformer developed through Hasbro's "Fan-Built Bot" poll.

A sequel was initially announced as a second miniseries called "Windblade Returns"[1], but as part of promotion for Combiner Wars, it was announced that it would return as an ongoing, again simply The Transformers: Windblade, with the first arc a Combiner Wars crossover with the former Robots in Disguise series.[2] The series concluded with issue #7 and was succeeded by The Transformers: Till All Are One in 2016.

The Transformers: Windblade issues »
Volume 1:

Volume 2:

Overview

While More than Meets the Eye heads back into space, and Robots in Disguise takes the action to Earth, Windblade takes place on Cybertron as the planet tries to get back on its feet. In her role as a Cityspeaker, Windblade struggles to help the ailing Metroplex return to full health, and clashes with a suspicious Starscream. Windblade believes that she learns first-hand how dangerous Starscream can be when a mysterious explosion nearly kills her as she is investigating Metroplex's malfunctions. With the aid of bodyguard Chromia and a mismatched gang of patrons from Blurr's bar, she dedicates herself to learning the secret behind what is going on within the Titan. But although the culprit seems clear, all is not what it seems...

Windblade Volume 2 focuses on Windblade's efforts to help her ailing homeworld of Caminus by formally reopening contact between Caminus and Cybertron. However, Starscream's political maneuvers and recent acquisition of combiner technology threaten the freedom of the lost Titan colonies... a volatile situation that isn't helped by Prowl's misguided attempts to cut Cybertron off from the rest of the universe. Windblade must deal with the task of exploring the diverse colonies and securing political support for the new Council of Worlds, the only way to stymie Starscream's imperialistic ambitions.

Creative team

Windblade is the first official Transformers comic produced by an all-female creative team. The series is written by Mairghread Scott, who previously penned the Transformers Prime: Rage of the Dinobots and Beast Hunters comics for IDW, becoming the first female Transformers comic writer in the process, as well as working on the Prime and Rescue Bots cartoons. Art is handled by freelance illustrator Sarah Stone, who was specifically recruited by Scott for the project after seeing her work online.

Collections

  • The Transformers: Windblade TPB: (October 1, 2014) ISBN 1631400525 / ISBN 978-1-63140-052-0
  • Collects issues #1 to #4.
  • Bonus material includes a cover gallery.
  • The Transformers: Combiner Wars (August 12, 2015) ISBN 1631403869 / ISBN 978-1631403866
  • Contains The Transformers issues #39 to #41, as well as the issues #1 to #3 of The Transformers: Windblade Volume 2.
  • Bonus content includes covers of each issue.
  • The Transformers: Distant Stars (April 20, 2016) ISBN 1631406000 / ISBN 978-1631406003
  • Contains The Transformers: Windblade Volume 2 issues #4 to #7, as well as the Combiner Hunters one-shot.
  • Collects issues #1 to #4 of the first volume, along with issues #35 to #38 of The Transformers vol.2.
  • Includes a bio for Windblade, an overview of her conception, pictures of her Thrilling 30 toy, and early design sketches by Hasbro.
  • Transformers Windblade: The Last City (February 14, 2018) ISBN 1684052246 / ISBN 978-1684052240
  • Contains all 11 issues from both volumes of Windblade... but not the alternating chapters of Combiner Wars from The Transformers needed to complete the story. Um.
  • Bonus content includes covers of each issue.
  • Contains The Transformers issues #39 to #42, as well as the issues #1 to #4 of The Transformers: Windblade Volume 2.
  • Bonus content includes an article about the Prime Trilogy.

References

  1. ↑ TFW2005: Botcon 2014 IDW Transformers Comics Panel: "IDW explained that their plan is to have the two main series to be complemented with a miniseries. We have had Windblade, and more miniseries were hinted at. ... The next miniseries, coming in 2015, is Windblade Returns. It’s by the team of Scott and Stone."
  2. ↑ Newsarama: Big Boys Come To Play in TRANSFORMERS’ COMBINER WARS Crossover
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