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==Overview==
==Overview==
While coping with the loss of his [[Jimmy Witwicky|older brother]], [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]] and his girlfriend [[Carly (G1)|Carly]] discover the derelict ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'' spacecraft, just as the [[Autobot]]s and [[Decepticon]]s inside are reactivated. As the [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertronian]] civil war resumes on [[Earth]] and [[human]]ity is forced to reckon with alien invaders, [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] and his few remaining troops must band together to protect this new world and its people from the Decepticon threat.
While coping with the loss of his older brother, [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]] and his girlfriend [[Carly (G1)|Carly]] discover the derelict ''Ark'' spacecraft, just as the [[Autobot|Autobots]] and [[Decepticon|Decepticons]] inside are reactivated. With Decepticon leader [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] mysteriously missing, the Cybertronian [[Great War|civil war]] resumes on [[Earth]] and [[Human|humanity]] is forced to reckon with the alien invaders. With the Decepticons seeking to suck Earth dry of its energy to fuel their conquest of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] and his few remaining troops are forced to utilize what limited resources they have to protect the planet. Meanwhile, tensions among the Decepticons are high; [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] and [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] clash for leadership and slowly drive the faction to split down the middle.  


==Creative team==
==Creative team==

Revision as of 19:17, 22 May 2025

The name or term "Transformers" refers to more than one character or idea. For a list of other meanings, see Transformers (disambiguation).
You don't have to be the greatest Prime ever. You just have to be the greatest you.

Transformers is an ongoing comic series from Skybound Entertainment that debuted on October 4, 2023. The series is the first Transformers title released under Skybound, following previous publisher IDW Publishing's loss of the license in 2022, and is part of the Energon Universe, sharing continuity with Skybound's Void Rivals and G.I. Joe comics.

Transformers issues:

Overview

While coping with the loss of his older brother, Spike Witwicky and his girlfriend Carly discover the derelict Ark spacecraft, just as the Autobots and Decepticons inside are reactivated. With Decepticon leader Megatron mysteriously missing, the Cybertronian civil war resumes on Earth and humanity is forced to reckon with the alien invaders. With the Decepticons seeking to suck Earth dry of its energy to fuel their conquest of Cybertron, Optimus Prime and his few remaining troops are forced to utilize what limited resources they have to protect the planet. Meanwhile, tensions among the Decepticons are high; Starscream and Soundwave clash for leadership and slowly drive the faction to split down the middle.

Creative team

For the first six issues, the series was written and drawn by Daniel Warren Johnson, with colors provided by Johnson's longtime collaborator Mike Spicer. With issue #7, Johnson shifted into purely scripting the series with Jorge Corona taking over as primary artist. Johnson has announced that he will be leaving the series as writer following issue #24.

The series has also featured several guest artists and fill-ins for certain issues: Jason Howard was artist for issues #13 and #14, Sarah Stern served as colorist for issues #15 and #16, and issue #19 featured art by Ludo Lullabi with colors by Adriano Lucas.

Collections

  • Transformers Volume 1: Robots in Disguise (May 8, 2024) ISBN 1534398171 / ISBN 978-1534398177
    • Collects Transformers issues #1–6.
    • Trade paperback format.
    • Variant covers:
      • Direct market Exclusive: ISBN 978-1534327726 by Jonboy Meyers. Exclusively sold through the comic book direct market.
      • Blackbird Comics & Coffeehouse Exclusive: ISBN 978-1534327818 by Matthew Allison. Limited to 300 copies.
      • Comics Etc. Exclusive: by Stewart McKenny and John Law Limited to 300 copies.
      • Gotham City Limit Exclusive: ISBN 978-1534327771 The Decepticons, by Daniel Warren Johnson and Mike Spicer. Limited to 300 copies.
      • Jonathan Comics Exclusive: by Jason Howard. Limited to 300 copies.
      • TopShelfComic Fan Expo Dallas Exclusive: by Pasquale Ferrara. Limited to 300 copies.
      • Things from Another World Exclusive: ISBN 978-1534327887 by Frédéric Pham Chuong. Limited to 400 copies.
  • Transformers Volume 2: Transport to Oblivion (November 13, 2024) ISBN 1534345272 / ISBN 978-1534345270
    • Collects Transformers issues #7–12.
    • Trade paperback format.
    • Variant covers:
      • Direct market Exclusive: ISBN 978-1534354869 by Daniel Warren Johnson and Jorge Corona. Exclusively sold through the comic book direct market.
      • TopShelfComic Exclusive: by David Mack. Limited to 300 copies.
      • Verse Comics Exclusive: by Kei Zama.
  • Transformers Deluxe Edition Book One (May 13, 2025) ISBN 1534328238 / ISBN 978-1534328235
    • Collects Transformers issues #1–12.
    • Hardcover format.
    • Variant covers:

Awards and nominations

2024 Eisner Awards

  • Best Continuing Series (WINNER)
  • Best Writer/Artist - Daniel Warren Johnson (WINNER)
  • Best Lettering - Rus Wooton; shared nomination with 10 other series, including Void Rivals

Notes

  • Frenzy is Red, Rumble is Blue.
  • Prior to the comic's release, groundwork was laid for the series in the first issue of Void Rivals, which featured a guest appearance by Jetfire. Notably, Skybound's acquisition of the license had not yet been formally announced at the time, with the aforementioned Jetfire appearance acting as a surprise reveal.
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