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'''Idea and Design Works, LLC''' currently owns the [[Transformers]] comic book license as of May 2005, following the financial collapse of the previous license holder, [[Dreamwave]], at the tail-end of 2004.  The flagship title is a [[IDW timeline|rebooted continuity]] – loosely based on [[Generation 1]] – written by longtime Transformers scribe [[Simon Furman]], with art by [[E.J. Su]] (who previously worked on [[G.I. Joe/Transformers Vol. 2]] for [[Devil's Due]]) on the main "*ation" series, and various artists, prominently including [[Nick Roche]] and [[Don Figueroa]], on associated miniseries and one-shot ''[[Spotlight (comics)|Spotlight]]''s.
'''Idea and Design Works, LLC''' currently owns the [[Transformers]] comic book license as of May 2005, following the financial collapse of the previous license holder, [[Dreamwave Productions]], at the tail-end of 2004.  The flagship title is a [[IDW timeline|rebooted continuity]]{{m-}}loosely based on ''[[Generation 1]]''{{m-}}written by longtime Transformers scribe [[Simon Furman]], with art by [[E. J. Su]] (who previously worked on [[G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II]] for [[Devil's Due]]) on the main "*ation" series, and various artists, prominently including [[Nick Roche]] and [[Don Figueroa]], on associated miniseries and one-shot [[Spotlight (comics)|''Spotlight'']]s.


==Series published==
==Series published==
IDW Publishing was awarded the [[Transformers]] comic book license from Hasbro in 2005, after the demise of previous holder, [[Dreamwave Productions]].
=== G1 rebooted ===
=== G1 rebooted ===
The main [[IDW continuity]] is overseen by Simon Furman, who has taken a fresh approach to the [[Generation 1]] story. All the familiar faces are present, but a more sophisticated universe is unfolding around them.
The main [[IDW continuity]] is overseen by Simon Furman, who has taken a fresh approach to the ''Generation 1'' story. All the familiar faces are present, but a more sophisticated universe is unfolding around them.


Instead of an ongoing civil war on [[Cybertron]] which spills over to [[Earth]] by accident, Furman presents us with an interstellar cold war between the [[Autobot]]s and [[Decepticon]]s, a war of Codes of Interplanetary Conflict and alt-form-and-dagger covert operations, with [[Energon]] the prize and whole planets at stake.  A surprising development on Earth heats up the war and turns our planet from just another proxy battleground into the ultimate prize.
Instead of an ongoing civil war on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] which spills over to [[Earth]] by accident, Furman presents us with an interstellar cold war between the [[Autobot]]s and [[Decepticon]]s, a war of Codes of Interplanetary Conflict and alt-form-and-dagger covert operations, with [[Energon]] the prize and whole planets at stake.  A surprising development on Earth heats up the war and turns our planet from just another proxy battleground into the ultimate prize.


The general order of publications to date is as follows:
The general order of publications to date is as follows:
* ''[[Infiltration]]'' (2005–06)  Establishes the presence of the Transformers on modern-day Earth and re-establishes the theme of "robots in disguise" as central to the new continuity.  A seven-issue story arc (issues #0 to #6).
* ''[[Infiltration]]'' (2005–06)  Establishes the presence of the Transformers on modern-day Earth and re-establishes the theme of "robots in disguise" as central to the new continuity; a seven-issue story arc (issues #0 to #6).
* ''[[Spotlight (comics)|Spotlight]]'' (2006–present) Series of one-shot stories focusing on a single Transformer per issue.  This series has no fixed publication format and is ongoing.
* ''[[Spotlight (comics)|Spotlight]]'' (2006–present) Series of one-shot stories focusing on a single Transformer per issue; this series has no fixed publication format and is ongoing.
* ''[[Stormbringer (comics)|Stormbringer]]'' (2006) Four-issue miniseries tie-in to ''Infiltration'', establishing Cybertron's current situation in the re-boot and focusing squarely on the Transformers.
* ''[[Stormbringer (comics)|Stormbringer]]'' (2006) A four-issue miniseries tie-in to ''Infiltration'', establishing Cybertron's current situation in the re-boot and focusing squarely on the Transformers.
* ''[[Escalation]]'' (2006–07) Sequel to ''Infiltration''; a six-issue story arc.
* ''[[Escalation]]'' (2006–07) Sequel to ''Infiltration''; a six-issue story arc.
* ''[[New Avengers/Transformers]]'' (2007)  A collaboration between [[Marvel Comics]] and IDW featuring the first ever crossover between the Transformers and [[New Avengers]]. Though it will have minimal effects on the overall universe, it is specifically designed to fit into continuity between ''Infiltration'' and ''Escalation''.
* ''[[New Avengers/Transformers]]'' (2007)  A collaboration between [[Marvel Comics]] and IDW featuring the first ever crossover between the Transformers and [[New Avengers]]. Though it will have minimal effects on the overall universe, it is specifically designed to fit into continuity between ''Infiltration'' and ''Escalation''.
* ''[[Megatron Origin]]'' (2007)  Details the events surrounding [[Megatron]]'s rise to power and the founding of the [[Decepticon]] faction.
* ''[[Megatron Origin]]'' (2007)  A four-issue story arc detailing the events surrounding [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]'s rise to power and the founding of the [[Decepticon]] faction.
* ''[[Devastation]]'' (2007–08) Sequel to ''Escalation''; a six-issue story arc.
* ''[[Devastation]]'' (2007–08) Sequel to ''Escalation''; a six-issue story arc.
* ''[[Revelation (IDW)|Revelation]]'' (2008) Sequel to ''Devastation''.
* ''[[Revelation (IDW)|Revelation]]'' (2008) Sequel to ''Devastation''.
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===''Beast Wars''===
===''Beast Wars''===
Taking place within the ''[[Beast Wars]]'' cartoon universe, this line eschews the previous [[3H]] fan club comics that previously continued the show's story to strike out in a new direction, focusing mainly on the non-show toy characters.
Taking place within the ''[[Beast Wars]]'' cartoon universe, this line eschews the previous [[3H]] fan club comics that previously continued the show's story to strike out in a new direction, focusing mainly on the non-show toy characters.
*''[[The Gathering|Beast Wars: The Gathering]]'' – 4-issue mini-series marking the 10th anniversary of the ''Beast Wars'' franchise.  
* ''[[The Gathering|Beast Wars: The Gathering]]'' (2006) A four-issue mini-series marking the 10th anniversary of the ''Beast Wars'' franchise.  
*''[[The Ascending|Beast Wars: The Ascending]]'' – 4-issue sequel to ''The Gathering'' began publication in October 2007.
* ''[[The Ascending|Beast Wars: The Ascending]]'' (2007) A four-issue sequel to ''The Gathering'' that began publication in October 2007.
*The ''[[Beast Wars Sourcebook]]'' profile series is currently (November 2007) being published.
* The ''[[Beast Wars Sourcebook]]'' profile series is currently (November 2007) being published.


====See also====
====See also====
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===''Evolutions''===
===''Evolutions''===
A series of [[Wikipedia:Elseworlds|Elseworlds]]-like stories that exist in their own separate continuities, each taking different takes on Transformers.  Only one has so-far been produced.
A series of [[Wikipedia:Elseworlds|Elseworlds]]-like stories that exist in their own separate continuities, each taking different takes on Transformers.  Only one has so-far been produced.
* ''[[Hearts of Steel]]'' – Places the Transformers in the American West during the Industrial Revolution.
* ''[[Hearts of Steel]]'' (2006) Places the G1 Transformers in the American West during the Industrial Revolution.
 
===2007 film===
* ''[[Prime Directives|Transformers: Movie Prequel]]'' (2007) A four-part series detailing the lead-up to the ''[[Transformers (2007)|2007 Transformers movie]]''.
* A four-part adaptation of the film, released weekly in June 2007.
 
===Reprint series===
* ''[[Generations (comic reprints)|Generations]]'' – Reprints old [[Marvel Comics]] issues, specifically ones that did not feature Marvel-owned characters such as [[Circuit Breaker]].
* ''[[Target 2006]]'' (2007)
* ''[[Best of UK: Dinobots]]'' (2007)


===Other===
===Other===
* ''[[Generations (comic reprints)|Generations]]'' – Reprints old [[Marvel Comics]] issues, specifically ones that did not feature Marvel-owned characters such as [[Circuit Breaker]].
* ''[[Transformers: The Animated Movie]]'' (2006) A four-issue adaptation of the original Transformers film, 1986's ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''; marks the film's 20th anniversary and new DVD release.
* ''[[Transformers: The Animated Movie]]'' – An adaptation of the original Transformers film, 1986's ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''.
* ''[[The Best of Simon Furman]]''
* ''[[Prime Directives|Transformers: Movie Prequel]]'' – A four-part series detailing the lead-up to the ''[[Transformers (2007)|2007 Transformers movie]]''.
* ''[[The Best of Don Figueroa]]''
* ''[[Target 2006]]''
* ''[[The Art of IDW's Transformers]]''
* ''[[Best of UK: Dinobots]]''
* ''[[The Premiere Edition]]''
* ''[[Greatest Battles of Optimus Prime and Megatron]]''
* ''[[The Ark — A Complete Compendium of Transformers Animation Models]]''
* ''[[Balancing Act]]''


==External link==
==External link==

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Idea and Design Works, LLC currently owns the Transformers comic book license as of May 2005, following the financial collapse of the previous license holder, Dreamwave Productions, at the tail-end of 2004. The flagship title is a rebooted continuity—loosely based on Generation 1—written by longtime Transformers scribe Simon Furman, with art by E. J. Su (who previously worked on G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II for Devil's Due) on the main "*ation" series, and various artists, prominently including Nick Roche and Don Figueroa, on associated miniseries and one-shot Spotlights.

Series published

G1 rebooted

The main IDW continuity is overseen by Simon Furman, who has taken a fresh approach to the Generation 1 story. All the familiar faces are present, but a more sophisticated universe is unfolding around them.

Instead of an ongoing civil war on Cybertron which spills over to Earth by accident, Furman presents us with an interstellar cold war between the Autobots and Decepticons, a war of Codes of Interplanetary Conflict and alt-form-and-dagger covert operations, with Energon the prize and whole planets at stake. A surprising development on Earth heats up the war and turns our planet from just another proxy battleground into the ultimate prize.

The general order of publications to date is as follows:

  • Infiltration (2005–06) Establishes the presence of the Transformers on modern-day Earth and re-establishes the theme of "robots in disguise" as central to the new continuity; a seven-issue story arc (issues #0 to #6).
  • Spotlight (2006–present) Series of one-shot stories focusing on a single Transformer per issue; this series has no fixed publication format and is ongoing.
  • Stormbringer (2006) A four-issue miniseries tie-in to Infiltration, establishing Cybertron's current situation in the re-boot and focusing squarely on the Transformers.
  • Escalation (2006–07) Sequel to Infiltration; a six-issue story arc.
  • New Avengers/Transformers (2007) A collaboration between Marvel Comics and IDW featuring the first ever crossover between the Transformers and New Avengers. Though it will have minimal effects on the overall universe, it is specifically designed to fit into continuity between Infiltration and Escalation.
  • Megatron Origin (2007) A four-issue story arc detailing the events surrounding Megatron's rise to power and the founding of the Decepticon faction.
  • Devastation (2007–08) Sequel to Escalation; a six-issue story arc.
  • Revelation (2008) Sequel to Devastation.
  • Expansion (likely 2008–2009) Reportedly the sequel to Revelation.

See also

Beast Wars

Taking place within the Beast Wars cartoon universe, this line eschews the previous 3H fan club comics that previously continued the show's story to strike out in a new direction, focusing mainly on the non-show toy characters.

See also

Evolutions

A series of Elseworlds-like stories that exist in their own separate continuities, each taking different takes on Transformers. Only one has so-far been produced.

  • Hearts of Steel (2006) Places the G1 Transformers in the American West during the Industrial Revolution.

2007 film

Reprint series

Other

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