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* In the real world, the concept of "the [[Wikipedia:Omniverse|Omniverse]]" originated from analysis of comic-book continuities. As coined by [[Wikipedia:Mark Gruenwald|Mark Gruenwald]], it meant the collection of all [[Wikipedia:Multiverse#Other fictional uses|multiverse]]s; for example, [[Marvel Comics]] had one multiverse, [[Wikipedia:DC Comics|DC Comics]] had another, and the Omniverse encompassed both.<ref>[http://www.chrisroberson.net/2007/07/mark-gruenwald-father-of-modern.html Blog post detailing Gruenwald's Omniverse-related work]</ref> This extended to all fiction, and in today's usage it is sometimes meant to include the real world as well.<ref>[http://www.comicvine.com/forums/battles/7/multiverse-vs-omniverse/545023/ Comic Vine forum discussion about the meaning of "Omniverse"]</ref> | * In the real world, the concept of "the [[Wikipedia:Omniverse|Omniverse]]" originated from analysis of comic-book continuities. As coined by [[Wikipedia:Mark Gruenwald|Mark Gruenwald]], it meant the collection of all [[Wikipedia:Multiverse#Other fictional uses|multiverse]]s; for example, [[Marvel Comics]] had one multiverse, [[Wikipedia:DC Comics|DC Comics]] had another, and the Omniverse encompassed both.<ref>[http://www.chrisroberson.net/2007/07/mark-gruenwald-father-of-modern.html Blog post detailing Gruenwald's Omniverse-related work]</ref> This extended to all fiction, and in today's usage it is sometimes meant to include the real world as well.<ref>[http://www.comicvine.com/forums/battles/7/multiverse-vs-omniverse/545023/ Comic Vine forum discussion about the meaning of "Omniverse"]</ref> | ||
* Obviously the [[Multiverse|''Transformers'' multiverse]] would fall under the above umbrella, but it's unclear if the usage of "Omniverse" within ''[[Transformers brand|Transformers]]'' fiction actually corresponds to that definition. While there have been crossovers between ''Transformers'' and non-[[Hasbro]] properties, such as [[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]] and some Marvel superheroes, the term "Omniverse" | * Obviously the [[Multiverse|''Transformers'' multiverse]] would fall under the above umbrella, but it's unclear if the usage of "Omniverse" within ''[[Transformers brand|Transformers]]'' fiction actually corresponds to that definition. While there have been crossovers between ''Transformers'' and non-[[Hasbro]] properties, such as [[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]] and some Marvel superheroes, the term "Omniverse" had never been specifically used around or within them. 2015's [[Ask Vector Prime]] feature finally canonized the concept of the Omniverse, existing "outside" the established Transformers multiverse. | ||
* In the story treatment that [[Simon Furman]] originally presented to [[IDW Publishing]] for their comic series, he described a [[Unicron]]-driven, simultaneous threat to ''[[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]]'' and ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]]'' universes, as well as others unnamed. He called this "an omniverse in chaos".<ref> ''Transformers, a New Direction'', Simon Furman's Transformers proposal printed in [[The Transformers: The Best of Simon Furman|The Best of Simon Furman]]</ref> | * In the story treatment that [[Simon Furman]] originally presented to [[IDW Publishing]] for their comic series, he described a [[Unicron]]-driven, simultaneous threat to ''[[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]]'' and ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]]'' universes, as well as others unnamed. He called this "an omniverse in chaos".<ref> ''Transformers, a New Direction'', Simon Furman's Transformers proposal printed in [[The Transformers: The Best of Simon Furman|The Best of Simon Furman]]</ref> | ||
Revision as of 21:32, 21 May 2015
The Omniverse is.... something that has to do with the Transformers, but we'll be darned if we know what! It sure sounds cool, though. Primus wishes to join the Omniversal Matrix when he has completed his cosmic mission,[1] and The Fallen has been classified as an "Omniversal Tyrant".[2]
Fiction
Ask Vector Prime
Vector Prime described the Omniverse as the realm outside of the Transformers multiverse. Occasionally, quantum-string vibrations can cause other realities in the Omniverse to temporarily merge with the universal streams in Vector Prime's domain. Ask Vector Prime
Notes
- In the real world, the concept of "the Omniverse" originated from analysis of comic-book continuities. As coined by Mark Gruenwald, it meant the collection of all multiverses; for example, Marvel Comics had one multiverse, DC Comics had another, and the Omniverse encompassed both.[3] This extended to all fiction, and in today's usage it is sometimes meant to include the real world as well.[4]
- Obviously the Transformers multiverse would fall under the above umbrella, but it's unclear if the usage of "Omniverse" within Transformers fiction actually corresponds to that definition. While there have been crossovers between Transformers and non-Hasbro properties, such as Star Wars and some Marvel superheroes, the term "Omniverse" had never been specifically used around or within them. 2015's Ask Vector Prime feature finally canonized the concept of the Omniverse, existing "outside" the established Transformers multiverse.
- In the story treatment that Simon Furman originally presented to IDW Publishing for their comic series, he described a Unicron-driven, simultaneous threat to Generation 1 and Cybertron universes, as well as others unnamed. He called this "an omniverse in chaos".[5]
References
- ↑ Marvel Generation 1 comic "Primal Scream"
- ↑ Revenge of the Fallen: The Movie Universe
- ↑ Blog post detailing Gruenwald's Omniverse-related work
- ↑ Comic Vine forum discussion about the meaning of "Omniverse"
- ↑ Transformers, a New Direction, Simon Furman's Transformers proposal printed in The Best of Simon Furman
