He seeks to rule, but is held back by his cowardice. Legends of the dark knight, detective comics starring batman, dark xmen, daredevil, star wars, and transformers. This channel was designed to assist in answering all of your questions about marvel comics and dc comics in an easy to understand way. Idw publishing announces jim lees xmen artists edition sonic the hedgehog comic book series welcomes longtime artist evan stanley as ongoing writer an interview with matt bors, cartoonist and editor at the nib, about idw s upcoming queer comics anthology. All that changes when bumblebee and windblade take a. Furmans decision to put leaders optimus prime and megatron on the sidelines divided fans, as did the slow pace and the use of human characters. Hasbro transformers generations idw 30th anniversary leader class jetfire 25cm. The transformers later retitled as transformers is a comic book series by idw publishing, based upon hasbros transformers characters and toy line. This amazing cover art, by talented artist robby russo who also worked in some titles in the first idw transformers titles, features. As per tradition, this new iteration of the continuity is a new, separate story, entirely divorced from the 2005 idw continuity and its decadeslong story arc that concluded with 2018s unicron miniseries. When idw took over the transformers franchise, they followed their usual pattern of. Get the basics on idw publishings line of transformers comic books. Megatron, in many respects it is actually more of a spotlight. These datatracks from idws timeline of events, recorded for further study represent the saga as it unfolded.
This landmark collection brings the wouldbe major players of that faction together for the first time in a seminal story for megatron, the decepticons and the. This is the cybertron that optimus prime and megatron vie more. Its been three years since the devastating events of all hail megatron. Megatron origin is a comic book limited series by idw publishing exploring the origin of megatron in its rebooted g1 universe. Idw transformers in chronological order all comic books. Later on, megatron secretly watches over orion as he pursues hot rod in the city of nyon and learns of what zeta has been doing to the people in the city and. Revolution is a comic book crossover which not only involves the transformers but all of the other hasbro properties that idw has. New comic books will not be distributed until further. Optimus prime from idw g1 continuity is a heroic autobot leader much like his original classic g1 incarnations from both the cartoon and the comic books back from 19841986s. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. One day, rodimus approaches megatron with a single request, that they get a dog. Bludgeon is a recurring villain throughout idw publishings transformers comic books. Beast wars is a comic book series by idw publishing, based upon hasbros toy line and the original television series. This of course concerns anyone reading the transformers comics.
April 2, 2020 kaon comic books and magazines, transformers as pointed out by former allspark staffer, poweredconvoy, in our super megatron thread, the generation selects super megatron web comicmanga was made available last night revealing the possibility that super megatron is a triple changer that has an alternate tank mode. The series is written by mike costa, with monthly art by various artists. Lot of 95 idw transformers comic book, bumblebee, rise of. This is the cybertron that optimus prime and megatron vie for in this bold new origina world of seemingly endless peace. They live with their cat ravage and are best friends with their neighbours, drift and ratchet.
In the earliest days of the war, as seen in omegas conumdrum, megatron ordered bludgeon to capture. The earth has been rebuilt, the autobots are in hiding, and the next great era in the transformers saga is about to begin. However, it does show the potential to reach those heights. Nevertheless, his ruthless efficiency, stealth, and speed on the battlefield make him a valuable ally.
The first miniseries, the gathering, was released between february and may 2006. All hail megatron three years later and moves the story forward. All hail megatron was the second major act of idw publishings first ongoing. He planned to cause destruction to other worlds in the hope of mystically restoring the devastated cybertron. A war that stretches across the galaxy and throughout time. In its history, the transformers robot superhero franchise has expanded to encompass comic books, animation, video games and films. Even the current cyberverse has shades of this tale including a crashed ark and megatrons forces chasing the autobots to earth. A monthly generation 1 series published by idw publishing, which picks up the story threads from the transformers. Megatron idw comics transformers megatron, transformers.
Thundercracker, megatron, bumblebee, trailcutter, hoist. The 2019 idw continuity serves as the reboot to idw publishings transformers line as a whole, beginning in march 2019 and running into the foreseeable future. However, after dwelling on it, i realized that idw made the right decision. Kups team provide one of the books more iconic images. Transformers comics is now powered by madefire, and includes transformers. This story has ramifications for the transformers comics and will launch new comics in its conclusion. The transformers later retitled as transformers is a comic book series by idw publishing.
All hail megatron tp volume 1, revenge of the fallen movie prequel defiance tp, more than meets the eye tp. This comic also features a newly antiheroic megatron, looking for a new purpose in life and atonement. All hail megatron is a 16issue maxiseries that served as a sort of soft reboot of idws transformers publishing line. All text that follows was originally written by optimusprimeautobotx. Idw, who publishes these comics, also had a statement, which you can read below. The decepticons have won, the autobots are defeated, and the time for conquest is at hand.
Firstly, it would be impossible to top unicron for the next big threat, he is literally their biggest threat. Its not up to the standards of idws previous transformers books but it was unrealistic to expect that. Idws transformers chronological reading order checklist. The series is written by mike costa, with monthly art by various artists including don figueroa, alex milne, nick roche and guido guidi.
Optimus prime idw comics best feats compilation by. In this comic, starscream becomes a dignified character with a nuanced personality, a good reason to betray megatron, and, most remarkably, a compelling arc after all is said and done. A monthly transformers generation 1 series published by idw publishing, which picks up the story threads from transformers. The transformers universe is vast and full of ongoing conflict between the autobots and decepticons. With transformers comics decoded, i do a panelbypanel breakdown of my transformers comic book collection. More than meets the eye comic books series, megatrons role and alignment was significantly reimagined. Idw publishing transformers comic books for november 2009. Its funny watching megatron trash soundwaves office but soundwave doesnt flinch. Comics continuum has posted up idw publishings november 2009 solicitations, which includes a large selection of transformers related books. Founded in 1999, idw started as an awardwinning publisher of comic books, graphic novels, and trade paperbacks, based in san diego, california, and has grown into a fully integrated media company that now includes idw games, idw entertainment, top shelf productions, and the san diego comic art gallery. Without further ado, this is an analysis of optimus primes greatest feats from the idw comics. Only from idw publishing, a leader in digital comics. Idw, who publishes these comics, also had a statement, which you. This story was told in both the comic books and cartoon, leading the foundation of what we see to this day.
The end of such great comic books are ultimately another painful reminder of the passing of time. Flame toys has released some official color images of their impressive kuro kura kuri idw megatron as pointed out by allspark user powered convoy in our flame. From cybertron to earth, this is the story of the transformers. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new. I do a panelbypanel breakdown of my transformers comic book collection. If you have any difficulties to download any comicpacks, please send a mail to. The entire transformers comic book universe all in one app. All hail megatron volume 3 transformers idw paperback 12 nov 2009. Nice speech at the end by megatron, it taps into a mentality that i think a lot of us can relate to, but there is a bit of a letdown as to the bland origin of the decepticon symbol. The series is set incontinuity with the television series, but also uses characters that were made into toys but not featured in the series. In idws transformers comics, starscream transformed from a villain into one of cybertrons most prominent leaders. Jun, 2019 megatron was an antagonist turned protagonist from the comic book series the transformers more than meet the eyes and its sequel the lost. Devils due 20032007 idw publishing 2005now current transformers comics from idw publishing.
Meanwhile, megatron is assembling a new security force, but rumors abound about the new team. New comic books will not be distributed until further notice. All hail megatron tp volume 1, revenge of the fallen movie prequel defiance tp, more than meets the eye tp volume 10, monstrosity tp, primacy tp, classics tp volume 2, dark prelude tp, and spotlight omnibus volume 2. Like most comic books series though there are different versions and its hard to figure out where in the story you are.
Following dreamwave productions bankruptcy in 2005, idw picked up the rights and hired longtime transformers writer simon furman to craft a rebooted generation 1 based continuity, similar to ultimate marvel. The series is written by mike costa, with monthly art by various artists including. See the complete idw transformers series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Megatron makes a huge speech, getting his troops to rally at least spiritually and soon his plans will be set in motion, bringing the decepticons back to their former glory.
Shane is a freelance writer whose work has been published internationally by dc comics, marvel comics, and idw to name a few. However, in the new continuity created by idw publishings transformers. Now, were taking a look back at the history of megatron and how the idw canon gave megatron a surprising, unlikely role in the world of the transformers. Here are the latest back issues of idws transformers comic books. Idws relaunch of its transformers series takes fans back to a prewar cybertron where optimus prime is still orion pax and megatron is a popular but troublesome politician as writer brian. Cbz file formats and some comics are pdf, mobi and epub. Not only did we get a new look at selects super megatron from takara tomy. Megatron was an antagonist turned protagonist from the comic book series the transformers more than meet the eyes and its sequel the. Megatron was an antagonist turned protagonist from the comic book series the transformers more than meet the eyes and its sequel the lost light. The idw transformers book series by multiple authors includes books the transformers.
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