Transformers: Beast Wars
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| The name or term "Beast Wars" refers to more than one character or idea. For a list of other meanings, see Beast Wars (disambiguation). |
Transformers: Beast Wars is an ongoing comic series from IDW Publishing that debuted in February 2021. A reboot of the Beast Wars premise, the series arrived in time for the 25th anniversary.
| “ | Beast Wars is a beloved part of the Transformers legacy. That’s why we couldn’t pass up launching a new series in tandem with the 25th anniversary! Erik and Josh are going to take everything that’s beloved about Beast Wars — the characterization, the drama, the jokes — and start fresh with a series that will feel at home for fans of 25 years and first-timers alike. | ” |
—David Mariotte, editor | ||
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Overview
In a future era, Cybertron is home to the Maximals and Predacons. When a new Megatron leads a villainous gang to steal a Golden Disk and a time machine, Optimus Primal must lead a heroic team to stop them.
Creative team
The series is written by Erik Burnham, who previously wrote Transformers/Ghostbusters. Josh Burcham, known for Last Stand of the Wreckers and More than Meets the Eye, draws the art. Burcham, Fico Ossio, Dan Schoening, Nick Brokenshire, and Winston Chan provide covers.
Collections
- The Transformers: Beast Wars Volume 1 (March 23, 2022) ISBN 1684058589 / ISBN 978-1684058587
- Collects #1–6.
- Bonus material includes a cover gallery, a sketch gallery by Josh Burcham, and a Q&A with writer Erik Burnham and artist Josh Burcham.
- The Transformers: Beast Wars Volume 2 (June 29, 2022 **scheduled**) ISBN 1684059038 / ISBN 978-1684059034
- Collects #7–12.
- Bonus material currently unknown, most likely alternate covers.
- The Transformers: Beast Wars Volume 3 (October 5, 2022 **scheduled**) ISBN 1684059380 / ISBN 978-1684059386
- Collects #13–17, and the Beast Wars 2022 Annual.
- Bonus material currently unknown, most likely alternate covers.
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Beast Wars, Vol 1; cover art by Josh Burcham
