Transformers is an ongoing line of American comic books published by Image Comics and Skybound Entertainment, being based on the toy line of the same name by Hasbro and Takara Tomy.
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| Publication date | October 4, 2023 – present |
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It is a successor of IDW Publishing's previous relaunch of Transformers comics.[1]
Publication history
editAfter IDW Publishing lost the licenses to produce Transformers and G.I. Joe comics by the end of 2022,[2] Hasbro announced in June 2023 that Skybound Entertainment, an imprint of Image Comics, would acquire those licenses.[3]
During San Diego Comic-Con 2023, it was revealed that Skybound has plans to reprint both the Marvel and IDW comics based on Transformers, with more info set to release later.[4]
List of works
editEnergon Universe series
editPremise
editWhen Autobots and Decepticons travel from Cybertron to Earth, their war changes humanity's fate, and only Optimus Prime can save them.[1]
Overview
edit| Title | Issue(s) | Writer(s) | Artist(s) | Colorist(s) | Premiere date |
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| Transformers (vol. 4) | 1– | Daniel Warren Johnson (1–24)[5] | Daniel Waren Johnson (1–6) Jorge Corona (7–12, 15–) Jason Howard (13–14) |
Mike Spicer | October 4, 2023[6] |
| Energon Universe 2024 Special | One-shot | Daniel Warren Johnson Robert Kirkman Joshua Williamson |
Lorenzo De Felici Ryan Ottley Jason Howard |
Annalisa Leoni Matheus Lopes Mike Spicer |
May 4, 2024 (Free Comic Book Day edition)[7][8] |
First series
editSkybound's first Transformers comic is set in the Energon Universe, being written and drawn by Daniel Warren Johnson, and colored by Mike Spicer, and debuted on October 4, 2023.[6]
Johnson said, “To my readers, retailers, and fellow Transformers fans: get ready! I’ve only been drawing Optimus Prime and the rest of this amazing cast since I was in first grade. This is a dream project for me, and I’m so glad to be adding a new chapter to the decades long celebration of robots turning into cars. Also, cab-over trucks are so fun to draw!”[6]
In June 2023, Skybound announced that the main roster of Autobots features Optimus Prime, Arcee, Cliffjumper, Wheeljack and Ratchet,[9][10] while the main roster of Decepticons features Starscream, Soundwave, Laserbeak, Rumble and Skywarp.[11][12]
In January 2024, it was announced that Jorge Corona would serve as the new artist of the series starting with issue 7, with Johnson staying as writer for the series.[13]
In August 2024, Johnson confirmed that his run will feature 24 issues in total.[5]
Worst Bot Ever series (Skybound Comet)
editIn August 2024, Skybound announced a new graphic novel series titled Transformers: Worst Bot Ever for the Skybound Comet imprint for young readers.[14]
| Title | Writer(s) | Artist(s) | Colorist(s) | Release schedule |
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| Transformers: Worst Bot Ever — Meet Ballpoint | Brian “Smitty” Smith | Marz Jr. | July 9, 2025[14][15] | |
Reprints
edit| Title | Writer(s) | Artist(s) | Colorist(s) | Release schedule |
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| The Transformers #1 40th Anniversary Edition | Bill Mantlo and Ralph Macchio | Frank Springer and Kim DeMulder | Nel Yomtov | August 28, 2024 |
Collected editions
editEnergon Universe
edit| Title | Material collected | Pages | Publication date | ISBN |
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| Transformers, Volume 1: Robots in Disguise |
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136 | May 7, 2024 | ISBN 978-1534398177 |
| Transformers, Volume 2: Transport to Oblivion |
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128 | November 26, 2024 | ISBN 978-1534345270 |
| Transformers, Volume 3: Combiner Chaos |
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136 | May 27, 2025 | ISBN 978-1534325593 |
| Deluxe | ||||
| Transformers: Deluxe Edition, Book 1 |
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280 | May 13, 2025 | ISBN 978-1534328235 |
The Transformers Compendium
edit| Title | Material collected | Pages | Publication date | ISBN |
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| The Transformers Compendium, Volume 1 |
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1064 | April 22, 2025[16] | ISBN 978-1534373679 |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b Salmon, Will (2023-06-14). "Skybound roll out a new shared Transformers and G.I. Joe universe - and it starts today!". gamesradar. Retrieved 2023-06-14.
- ^ Kit, Borys (2022-01-21). "IDW to Lose 'G.I. Joe,' 'Transformers' License at End of 2022 (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2023-06-11.
- ^ Kit, Borys (2021-12-10). "Robert Kirkman's Skybound in Talks to Acquire G.I. Joe, Transformers Publishing License (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2023-06-11.
- ^ Johnston, James (2023-07-23). "Image/Skybound Will Reprint Marvel & IDW Transformers & GI Joe Comics". bleedingcool.com. Retrieved 2023-08-05.
- ^ a b "Transformers: Daniel Warren Johnson Reveals When His Image Comics Run Will End". Comics. Retrieved 2024-08-23.
- ^ a b c First Comics News (2023-06-14). "SURPRISE! TRANSFORMERS AND G.I. JOE LAUNCH A NEW SHARED COMIC BOOK UNIVERSE TODAY!". Retrieved 2023-06-18.
- ^ Donohoo, Timothy (2023-11-14). "Skybound and Hasbro Announce Transformers and G.I. Joe Special". CBR. Retrieved 2023-11-15.
- ^ Writer, Graeme McMillan Staff (2024-02-13). "Transformers and G.I. Joe headline Skybound and Hasbro's surprise Energon Universe Special this May". Popverse. Retrieved 2024-02-21.
- ^ First Comics News (2023-06-23). "AUTOBOTS, ROLL OUT! SKYBOUND ANNOUNCES LINEUP OF AUTOBOTS TEAM IN DANIEL WARREN JOHNSON'S TRANSFORMERS #1". Retrieved 2023-07-02.
- ^ Salmon, Will (2023-06-26). "Skybound reveals the full line-up of Autobots featured in Transformers #1". gamesradar. Retrieved 2023-07-02.
- ^ First Comics News (2023-06-30). "DECEPTICONS, ATTACK! SKYBOUND AND HASBRO ANNOUNCE DECEPTICONS LINEUP IN DANIEL WARREN JOHNSON'S TRANSFORMERS #1". Retrieved 2023-07-02.
- ^ Marston, George; Salmon, Will (2023-06-30). "The Decepticons attack in a new teaser for Transformers #1". gamesradar. Retrieved 2023-07-02.
- ^ Writer, Graeme McMillan Staff (2024-01-11). "Transformers recruits Jorge Corona to join Daniel Warren Johnson on Image, Skybound & Hasbro's hit reboot of the franchise". Popverse. Retrieved 2024-01-11.
- ^ a b George Marston (2024-08-12). "Transformers officially introduces its "Worst Bot Ever", who turns into a ballpoint pen". gamesradar. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
- ^ "Skybound Announces Middle-Grade 'Transformers' Graphic Novel Series". icv2.com. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
- ^ "SKYBOUND, IMAGE & HASBRO ANNOUNCE THE TRANSFORMERS COMPENDIUM VOL. 1". Skybound Entertainment. 2024-06-18. Retrieved 2024-06-18.