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In 2001, '''Titan Books''' acquired the rights to reprints of [[Marvel Comics|Marvel Comics]]' U.S. ''[[The Transformers (Marvel Comics)|Transformers]]'' run, publishing the <strike>complete</strike> near-complete American series in several volumes of trade paperbacks and hardcovers. They have also released much of the Marvel UK material. | |||
In 2001, '''Titan Books''' acquired the rights to reprints of [[Marvel Comics|Marvel Comics]]' U.S. ''[[The Transformers (Marvel Comics)|Transformers]]'' run, publishing the | |||
Their sister company, Titan Magazines, is currently publishing [[Transformers (Titan Magazine)|a Transformers title]] based on the live-action films; it (very) briefly published [[Transformers Animated (Titan)|a tie-in to the Animated show]]. | Their sister company, Titan Magazines, is currently publishing [[Transformers (Titan Magazine)|a Transformers title]] based on the live-action films; it (very) briefly published [[Transformers Animated (Titan)|a tie-in to the Animated show]]. | ||
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==Titan collections== | ==Titan collections== | ||
===U.S. collections=== | ===U.S. collections=== | ||
'''''Transformers: [[Beginnings|Beginnings]]''''' | '''''Transformers: [[Beginnings|Beginnings]]'''''<br> | ||
''Collects:'' Marvel ''Transformers'' U.S. #1–6 (UK #1–8, 22–25 | ''Collects:'' Marvel ''Transformers'' U.S. #1–6 (UK #1–8, 22–25) | ||
'''''Transformers: [[New Order|New Order]]''''' | '''''Transformers: [[New Order|New Order]]'''''<br> | ||
''Collects:'' Marvel ''Transformers'' U.S. #7–12 (UK #26–28, 33–40 | ''Collects:'' Marvel ''Transformers'' U.S. #7–12 (UK #26–28, 33–40) | ||
'''''Transformers: [[Cybertron Redux|Cybertron Redux]]''''' | '''''Transformers: [[Cybertron Redux|Cybertron Redux]]'''''<br> | ||
''Collects:'' Marvel ''Transformers'' U.S. #13–18 (UK #51–58, 66–69 | ''Collects:'' Marvel ''Transformers'' U.S. #13–18 (UK #51–58, 66–69) | ||
'''''Transformers: [[Showdown (Titan)|Showdown]]''''' | '''''Transformers: [[Showdown (Titan)|Showdown]]'''''<br> | ||
''Collects:'' Marvel ''Transformers'' U.S. #19–24 (UK #70–73, 89–92, 94, 95, 105, 106 | ''Collects:'' Marvel ''Transformers'' U.S. #19–24 (UK #70–73, 89–92, 94, 95, 105, 106) | ||
'''''Transformers: [[Breakdown (Titan)|Breakdown]]''''' | '''''Transformers: [[Breakdown (Titan)|Breakdown]]'''''<br> | ||
''Collects:'' Marvel ''Transformers'' U.S. #25–30 (UK #107–112, 121–124, 126, 127 | ''Collects:'' Marvel ''Transformers'' U.S. #25–30 (UK #107–112, 121–124, 126, 127) | ||
'''''Transformers: [[Treason|Treason]]''''' | '''''Transformers: [[Treason|Treason]]'''''<br> | ||
''Collects:'' Marvel ''Transformers'' U.S. #31–32, #35–37 (UK #128, 129, 139–144, 154, 155) | ''Collects:'' Marvel ''Transformers'' U.S. #31–32, #35–37 (UK #128, 129, 139–144, 154, 155);<br> | ||
'''Omits:''' Marvel US #33–34 — Color reprint of Marvel UK's "[[Man of Iron!|Man of Iron!]]", not part of the ongoing storyline. ''This story isn't among the collected UK material either. Bizarre.'' | '''Omits:''' Marvel US #33–34 — Color reprint of Marvel UK's "[[Man of Iron!|Man of Iron!]]", not part of the ongoing storyline. ''This story isn't among the collected UK material either. Bizarre.'' | ||
'''''Transformers: [[Trial by Fire (Titan)|Trial by Fire]]''''' | '''''Transformers: [[Trial by Fire (Titan)|Trial by Fire]]'''''<br> | ||
''Collects:'' Marvel ''[[Headmasters (comic)|Headmasters]]'' #1–4, Marvel ''Transformers'' U.S. #38–39 (UK #130–145, 156–159 | ''Collects:'' Marvel ''[[Headmasters (comic)|Headmasters]]'' #1–4, Marvel ''Transformers'' U.S. #38–39 (UK #130–145, 156–159) | ||
'''''Transformers: [[Maximum Force|Maximum Force]]''''' | '''''Transformers: [[Maximum Force|Maximum Force]]'''''<br> | ||
''Collects:'' Marvel ''Transformers'' U.S. #40–42, #44–45 (UK #162, 163, 174–179, 190, 191) | ''Collects:'' Marvel ''Transformers'' U.S. #40–42, #44–45 (UK #162, 163, 174–179, 190, 191);<br> | ||
'''Omits:''' Marvel U.S. #43 — Adaptation of "[[The Big Broadcast of 2006!|The Big Broadcast of 2006!]]", not part of the ongoing storyline. ''This story was omitted from the ''[[Space Pirates!|Space Pirates!]]'' collection too, despite that storyline being written around this issue. Bizarre.'' | '''Omits:''' Marvel U.S. #43 — Adaptation of "[[The Big Broadcast of 2006!|The Big Broadcast of 2006!]]", not part of the ongoing storyline. ''This story was omitted from the ''[[Space Pirates!|Space Pirates!]]'' collection too, despite that storyline being written around this issue. Bizarre.'' | ||
'''''Transformers: [[Dark Star (Titan)|Dark Star]]''''' | '''''Transformers: [[Dark Star (Titan)|Dark Star]]'''''<br> | ||
''Collects:'' Marvel ''Transformers'' U.S. #46–50 (UK #192–197, 206–210 | ''Collects:'' Marvel ''Transformers'' U.S. #46–50 (UK #192–197, 206–210) | ||
'''''Transformers: [[Last Stand|Last Stand]]''''' | '''''Transformers: [[Last Stand|Last Stand]]'''''<br> | ||
''Collects:'' Marvel ''Transformers'' U.S. #51–55 (UK #211–220, 232–239 | ''Collects:'' Marvel ''Transformers'' U.S. #51–55 (UK #211–220, 232–239) | ||
''The titles listed after this point, written by Titan affiliate [[Simon Furman|Simon Furman]], were the first Transformers collections printed.'' | ''The titles listed after this point, written by Titan affiliate [[Simon Furman|Simon Furman]], were the first Transformers collections printed.'' | ||
'''''Transformers: [[Primal Scream (Titan)|Primal Scream]]''''' | '''''Transformers: [[Primal Scream (Titan)|Primal Scream]]'''''<br> | ||
''Collects:'' Marvel ''Transformers'' U.S. #56–62 (UK #240–254, 259–264 | ''Collects:'' Marvel ''Transformers'' U.S. #56–62 (UK #240–254, 259–264) | ||
'''''Transformers: [[Matrix Quest (Titan)|Matrix Quest]]''''' | '''''Transformers: [[Matrix Quest (Titan)|Matrix Quest]]'''''<br> | ||
''Collects:'' Marvel ''Transformers'' U.S. #63–68 (UK #282–305 | ''Collects:'' Marvel ''Transformers'' U.S. #63–68 (UK #282–305) | ||
'''''Transformers: [[All Fall Down (Titan)|All Fall Down]]''''' | '''''Transformers: [[All Fall Down (Titan)|All Fall Down]]'''''<br> | ||
''Collects:'' Marvel ''Transformers'' U.S. #69–74 (UK #306–318 | ''Collects:'' Marvel ''Transformers'' U.S. #69–74 (UK #306–318) | ||
'''''Transformers: [[End of the Road (Titan)|End of the Road]]''''' | '''''Transformers: [[End of the Road (Titan)|End of the Road]]'''''<br> | ||
''Collects:'' Marvel ''Transformers'' U.S. #75–80 (UK #319–332 | ''Collects:'' Marvel ''Transformers'' U.S. #75–80 (UK #319–332) | ||
'''''Transformers: [[Dark Designs (Titan)|Dark Designs]]''''' | '''''Transformers: [[Dark Designs (Titan)|Dark Designs]]'''''<br> | ||
''Collects:'' Marvel ''Transformers: Generation 2'' #1–6 (UK #3–5) | ''Collects:'' Marvel ''Transformers: Generation 2'' #1–6 (UK #3–5)<br> | ||
'''Omits:''' Marvel ''Transformers: Generation 2'' #0 — Promotional issue taking place prior to #1, "[[Ghosts|Ghosts]]" was not part of the ongoing storyline. ''This story was also re-printed as a backup story in ''Transformers: Generation 2'' #2. It is not collected elsewhere.'' | '''Omits:''' Marvel ''Transformers: Generation 2'' #0 — Promotional issue taking place prior to #1, "[[Ghosts|Ghosts]]" was not part of the ongoing storyline. ''This story was also re-printed as a backup story in ''Transformers: Generation 2'' #2. It is not collected elsewhere.'' | ||
'''''Transformers: [[Rage in Heaven|Rage in Heaven]]''''' | '''''Transformers: [[Rage in Heaven|Rage in Heaven]]'''''<br> | ||
''Collects:'' Marvel ''Transformers: Generation 2'' #7–12 | ''Collects:'' Marvel ''Transformers: Generation 2'' #7–12 | ||
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[[Image:TitanDH.jpg|left|150px|thumb|Me Grimlock CRUSH puny wooden building]] | [[Image:TitanDH.jpg|left|150px|thumb|Me Grimlock CRUSH puny wooden building]] | ||
'''''Transformers: Dinobot Hunt''''' | '''''Transformers: Dinobot Hunt'''''<br> | ||
''Collects:'' Stories from Marvel ''Transformers'' UK #45–50, #74–77, 1986 Annual | ''Collects:'' Stories from Marvel ''Transformers'' UK #45–50, #74–77, 1986 Annual<br> | ||
ISBN 1-84023-789-9 | |||
{{-}} | {{-}} | ||
[[Image:TitanSG.jpg|right|150px|thumb|Fear the puffy arm of Superion]] | [[Image:TitanSG.jpg|right|150px|thumb|Fear the puffy arm of Superion]] | ||
'''''Transformers: Second Generation''''' | '''''Transformers: Second Generation'''''<br> | ||
''Collects:'' Stories from Marvel ''Transformers'' UK #59–65, #93, #145, #198, 1989 Annual | ''Collects:'' Stories from Marvel ''Transformers'' UK #59–65, #93, #145, #198, 1989 Annual<br> | ||
ISBN 1-84023-935-2 | |||
{{-}} | {{-}} | ||
[[Image:TitanTarget2006tpb.jpg|left|150px|thumb|Mental wounds still screaming Driving me insane]] | [[Image:TitanTarget2006tpb.jpg|left|150px|thumb|Mental wounds still screaming Driving me insane]] | ||
'''''Transformers: Target: 2006''''' | '''''Transformers: Target: 2006'''''<br> | ||
''Collects:'' Story arc from Marvel ''Transformers'' UK #78–88 | ''Collects:'' Story arc from Marvel ''Transformers'' UK #78–88<br> | ||
ISBN 1-84023-510-1 | |||
{{-}} | {{-}} | ||
[[Image:TitanPrey.jpg|right|150px|thumb|Jesus Christ, it's a Lion!]] | [[Image:TitanPrey.jpg|right|150px|thumb|Jesus Christ, it's a Lion!]] | ||
'''''Transformers: Prey''''' | '''''Transformers: Prey'''''<br> | ||
''Collects:'' Stories from Marvel ''Transformers'' UK #96–100, #103–104, #135, #136, 1987 Annual, 1989 Annual | ''Collects:'' Stories from Marvel ''Transformers'' UK #96–100, #103–104, #135, #136, 1987 Annual, 1989 Annual<br> | ||
ISBN 1-84023-831-3 | |||
{{-}} | {{-}} | ||
[[Image:TitanFA.jpg|left|150px|thumb|Bounty Hunters? We don't need their scum.]] | [[Image:TitanFA.jpg|left|150px|thumb|Bounty Hunters? We don't need their scum.]] | ||
'''''Transformers: Fallen Angel''''' | '''''Transformers: Fallen Angel'''''<br> | ||
''Collects:'' Stories from Marvel ''Transformers'' UK #101–102, #113–120, 1987 Annual | ''Collects:'' Stories from Marvel ''Transformers'' UK #101–102, #113–120, 1987 Annual<br> | ||
ISBN 1-84023-511-X | |||
{{-}} | {{-}} | ||
[[Image:TitanLoU.jpg|right|150px|thumb|Look on my works, ye Mighty, and despair!]] | [[Image:TitanLoU.jpg|right|150px|thumb|Look on my works, ye Mighty, and despair!]] | ||
'''''Transformers: Legacy of Unicron''''' | '''''Transformers: Legacy of Unicron'''''<br> | ||
''Collects:'' Stories from Marvel ''Transformers'' UK #133–134, #137, #138, #146–153 | ''Collects:'' Stories from Marvel ''Transformers'' UK #133–134, #137, #138, #146–153<br> | ||
ISBN 1-84023-578-0 | |||
{{-}} | {{-}} | ||
[[Image:TitanCoF.jpg|left|150px|thumb|We don't say the Z word.]] | [[Image:TitanCoF.jpg|left|150px|thumb|We don't say the Z word.]] | ||
'''''Transformers: City of Fear''''' | '''''Transformers: City of Fear'''''<br> | ||
''Collects:'' Stories from Marvel ''Transformers'' UK #132, #164–171, #188, #213–214 | ''Collects:'' Stories from Marvel ''Transformers'' UK #132, #164–171, #188, #213–214<br> | ||
ISBN 1-84023-671-X | |||
{{-}} | {{-}} | ||
[[Image:TitanSP.jpg|right|150px|thumb|Judge not, lest ye also shalt be judged]] | [[Image:TitanSP.jpg|right|150px|thumb|Judge not, lest ye also shalt be judged]] | ||
'''''Transformers: Space Pirates''''' | '''''Transformers: Space Pirates'''''<br> | ||
''Collects:'' Stories from Marvel ''Transformers'' UK #160–161, #172–173, #180–187, 1987 Annual | ''Collects:'' Stories from Marvel ''Transformers'' UK #160–161, #172–173, #180–187, 1987 Annual<br> | ||
ISBN 1-84023-619-1 | |||
{{-}} | {{-}} | ||
[[Image:TitanTW.jpg|left|150px|thumb|In my time of dying]] | [[Image:TitanTW.jpg|left|150px|thumb|In my time of dying]] | ||
'''''Transformers: Time Wars''''' | '''''Transformers: Time Wars'''''<br> | ||
''Collects:'' Stories from Marvel ''Transformers'' UK #130–131, #189, #199–205 | ''Collects:'' Stories from Marvel ''Transformers'' UK #130–131, #189, #199–205<br> | ||
ISBN 1-84023-647-7 | |||
{{-}} | {{-}} | ||
====Black & | ====Black & white==== | ||
These compilations are listed in chronological order based on the first issue included, however the stories are bound by subject matter as opposed to sequential order. | These compilations are listed in chronological order based on the first issue included, however the stories are bound by subject matter as opposed to sequential order. | ||
'''''Transformers: Fallen Star''''' | '''''Transformers: Fallen Star'''''<br> | ||
''Collects:'' Stories from Marvel ''Transformers'' UK #215–218, #243–244, #248, #268, #270 and #284–286 | ''Collects:'' Stories from Marvel ''Transformers'' UK #215–218, #243–244, #248, #268, #270 and #284–286<br> | ||
ISBN 1-84576-060-3 | |||
'''''Transformers: Way of the Warrior'''''<br> | |||
''Collects:'' Stories from Marvel ''Transformers'' UK #219–222, #229, #237–239, #272–274, #282–283 and #249–250<br> | |||
ISBN 1-84576-059-X | |||
'''''Transformers: | '''''Transformers: Aspects of Evil'''''<br> | ||
''Collects:'' Stories from Marvel ''Transformers'' UK # | ''Collects:'' Stories from Marvel ''Transformers'' UK #223–227, #235–236, #240, #245–247 and #251–254<br> | ||
ISBN 1-84576-055-7 | |||
'''''Transformers: | '''''Transformers: Earthforce'''''<br> | ||
''Collects:'' Stories from Marvel ''Transformers'' UK # | ''Collects:'' Stories from Marvel ''Transformers'' UK #228, #234, #261–267, #269, #271 and #278–281<br> | ||
ISBN 1-84576-061-1 | |||
'''''Transformers: | '''''Transformers: Perchance to Dream'''''<br> | ||
''Collects:'' Stories from Marvel ''Transformers'' UK # | ''Collects:'' Stories from Marvel ''Transformers'' UK #230–233, #241–242, #255–260 and #287–289<br> | ||
ISBN 1-84576-062-X | |||
'''Note:''' ''These were the last UK stories to be solicited as Titan reprints. It was claimed that if they were successful they would finance future colour releases. Obviously this did not pan out. What is frustrating is that some stories (notably [[The Big Shutdown!|The Big Shutdown!]] and the [[Survivors|Survivors]] saga), included within these volumes in black and white, had previously been reprinted within the original UK comics in colour. | |||
==Non-Marvel collections== | ==Non-Marvel collections== | ||
'''''Transformers Adventures: (Vol. 1)''''' | '''''Transformers Adventures: (Vol. 1)'''''<br> | ||
''Collects:'' Titan ''Transformers'' UK #1–? | ''Collects:'' Titan ''Transformers'' UK #1–?<br> | ||
ISBN 1-84576-836-1<br> | |||
This has not been released yet so the exact contents are unknown. | This has not been released yet so the exact contents are unknown. | ||
Revision as of 15:40, 19 March 2009
In 2001, Titan Books acquired the rights to reprints of Marvel Comics' U.S. Transformers run, publishing the complete near-complete American series in several volumes of trade paperbacks and hardcovers. They have also released much of the Marvel UK material.
Their sister company, Titan Magazines, is currently publishing a Transformers title based on the live-action films; it (very) briefly published a tie-in to the Animated show.
Titan collections
U.S. collections
Transformers: Beginnings
Collects: Marvel Transformers U.S. #1–6 (UK #1–8, 22–25)
Transformers: New Order
Collects: Marvel Transformers U.S. #7–12 (UK #26–28, 33–40)
Transformers: Cybertron Redux
Collects: Marvel Transformers U.S. #13–18 (UK #51–58, 66–69)
Transformers: Showdown
Collects: Marvel Transformers U.S. #19–24 (UK #70–73, 89–92, 94, 95, 105, 106)
Transformers: Breakdown
Collects: Marvel Transformers U.S. #25–30 (UK #107–112, 121–124, 126, 127)
Transformers: Treason
Collects: Marvel Transformers U.S. #31–32, #35–37 (UK #128, 129, 139–144, 154, 155);
Omits: Marvel US #33–34 — Color reprint of Marvel UK's "Man of Iron!", not part of the ongoing storyline. This story isn't among the collected UK material either. Bizarre.
Transformers: Trial by Fire
Collects: Marvel Headmasters #1–4, Marvel Transformers U.S. #38–39 (UK #130–145, 156–159)
Transformers: Maximum Force
Collects: Marvel Transformers U.S. #40–42, #44–45 (UK #162, 163, 174–179, 190, 191);
Omits: Marvel U.S. #43 — Adaptation of "The Big Broadcast of 2006!", not part of the ongoing storyline. This story was omitted from the Space Pirates! collection too, despite that storyline being written around this issue. Bizarre.
Transformers: Dark Star
Collects: Marvel Transformers U.S. #46–50 (UK #192–197, 206–210)
Transformers: Last Stand
Collects: Marvel Transformers U.S. #51–55 (UK #211–220, 232–239)
The titles listed after this point, written by Titan affiliate Simon Furman, were the first Transformers collections printed.
Transformers: Primal Scream
Collects: Marvel Transformers U.S. #56–62 (UK #240–254, 259–264)
Transformers: Matrix Quest
Collects: Marvel Transformers U.S. #63–68 (UK #282–305)
Transformers: All Fall Down
Collects: Marvel Transformers U.S. #69–74 (UK #306–318)
Transformers: End of the Road
Collects: Marvel Transformers U.S. #75–80 (UK #319–332)
Transformers: Dark Designs
Collects: Marvel Transformers: Generation 2 #1–6 (UK #3–5)
Omits: Marvel Transformers: Generation 2 #0 — Promotional issue taking place prior to #1, "Ghosts" was not part of the ongoing storyline. This story was also re-printed as a backup story in Transformers: Generation 2 #2. It is not collected elsewhere.
Transformers: Rage in Heaven
Collects: Marvel Transformers: Generation 2 #7–12
UK collections
Color
These compilations are shown in chronological order (based on the first issue, note that many include stories published years after the title arc), the order in which Titan published these is as follows: Target: 2006, Fallen Angel, Legacy of Unicron, Space Pirates, Time Wars, City of Fear, Dinobot Hunt, Prey, Second Generation.
Transformers: Dinobot Hunt
Collects: Stories from Marvel Transformers UK #45–50, #74–77, 1986 Annual
ISBN 1-84023-789-9
Transformers: Second Generation
Collects: Stories from Marvel Transformers UK #59–65, #93, #145, #198, 1989 Annual
ISBN 1-84023-935-2
Transformers: Target: 2006
Collects: Story arc from Marvel Transformers UK #78–88
ISBN 1-84023-510-1
Transformers: Prey
Collects: Stories from Marvel Transformers UK #96–100, #103–104, #135, #136, 1987 Annual, 1989 Annual
ISBN 1-84023-831-3
Transformers: Fallen Angel
Collects: Stories from Marvel Transformers UK #101–102, #113–120, 1987 Annual
ISBN 1-84023-511-X
Transformers: Legacy of Unicron
Collects: Stories from Marvel Transformers UK #133–134, #137, #138, #146–153
ISBN 1-84023-578-0
Transformers: City of Fear
Collects: Stories from Marvel Transformers UK #132, #164–171, #188, #213–214
ISBN 1-84023-671-X
Transformers: Space Pirates
Collects: Stories from Marvel Transformers UK #160–161, #172–173, #180–187, 1987 Annual
ISBN 1-84023-619-1
Transformers: Time Wars
Collects: Stories from Marvel Transformers UK #130–131, #189, #199–205
ISBN 1-84023-647-7
Black & white
These compilations are listed in chronological order based on the first issue included, however the stories are bound by subject matter as opposed to sequential order.
Transformers: Fallen Star
Collects: Stories from Marvel Transformers UK #215–218, #243–244, #248, #268, #270 and #284–286
ISBN 1-84576-060-3
Transformers: Way of the Warrior
Collects: Stories from Marvel Transformers UK #219–222, #229, #237–239, #272–274, #282–283 and #249–250
ISBN 1-84576-059-X
Transformers: Aspects of Evil
Collects: Stories from Marvel Transformers UK #223–227, #235–236, #240, #245–247 and #251–254
ISBN 1-84576-055-7
Transformers: Earthforce
Collects: Stories from Marvel Transformers UK #228, #234, #261–267, #269, #271 and #278–281
ISBN 1-84576-061-1
Transformers: Perchance to Dream
Collects: Stories from Marvel Transformers UK #230–233, #241–242, #255–260 and #287–289
ISBN 1-84576-062-X
Note: These were the last UK stories to be solicited as Titan reprints. It was claimed that if they were successful they would finance future colour releases. Obviously this did not pan out. What is frustrating is that some stories (notably The Big Shutdown! and the Survivors saga), included within these volumes in black and white, had previously been reprinted within the original UK comics in colour.
Non-Marvel collections
Transformers Adventures: (Vol. 1)
Collects: Titan Transformers UK #1–?
ISBN 1-84576-836-1
This has not been released yet so the exact contents are unknown.
Uncollected material
- G.I. Joe and the Transformers #1–4 — Marvel U.S.'s 1986 crossover. This story did not take place in the UK continuity — at least not before the changes wrought by Time Wars.
- Transformers Universe #1–4 — Marvel's character profiles.
- Transformers Universe (various) — Character profiles printed as backups throughout the Marvel U.S. run.
- "Man of Iron!", "The Enemy Within!", "Raiders of the Last Ark", "Decepticon Dam-Busters!", "The Wrath of Guardian!"/"The Wrath of Grimlock!", "Christmas Breaker!", "Crisis of Command!", "To a Power Unknown!" and "Ancient Relics!". It seems unlikely at this point that they will be reprinted, although a few of these were originally scheduled to be included in The Best of Simon Furman.
