Transformers: Defiance

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Transformers: Defiance is a 4-part comic series published by IDW Publishing that ran January–April 2009. Along with another four-issue story arc called Alliance, it serves as both a sequel to The Reign Of Starscream and (as it is set far in Cybertron's past) provides backstory for Revenge of the Fallen, and as such is in direct continuity with the film. The two arcs together are known as Transformers: Destiny.

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Overview

Defiance studies a vital moment in the movie timeline's history - how Megatron came to be corrupted by The Fallen and subsequently founded the Decepticons. Compared to its' companion Alliance, Defiance is set in its entirety on Cybertron and explains a critical part of the backstory of The Fallen, paving the way for the plot of Revenge of the Fallen - not to mention introducing that movie's main antagonist.

Creative team

Transformers: Defiance is written by Chris Mowry, with breakdowns by Dan Khanna, finishes by Andrew Griffith for issues 1, 2, and 4. John Wycough inks on issues 2, and 4. Don Figueroa pencils issue 3. Colours are by Josh Perez. Providing art for some of the issue covers is Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen concept artist Josh Nizzi.

Collections

• Transformers: Defiance TPB (May 20, 2009) ISBN 1600104576 / ISBN 9781600104572
• Transformers Movie Collection Volume 2 HC (May 5, 2010) ISBN 1600106447 / ISBN 978-1600106446