Transformers (Skybound Entertainment)

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Transformers
Cover A for Transformers (2023) issue #1.
Publication information
Publisher
Genre
Publication dateOctober 4, 2023 – present
Creative team
Written byDaniel Warren Johnson
Artist(s)Daniel Warren Johnson Jorge Corona
Colorist(s)Mike Spicer

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.

It is a successor of IDW Publishing's previous relaunch of Transformers comics.[1]

Publication history[edit]

After 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]

Energon Universe series[edit]

Main article: Energon Universe

Premise[edit]

When 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) Creative team Release schedule
Writer(s) Artist(s) Colorist(s) Premiere date Finale date
Transformers 1– Daniel Warren Johnson Daniel Waren Johnson (#1–6)
Jorge Corona (#7–) 		Mike Spicer October 4, 2023[5] Present
Energon Universe 2024 Special One-shot Daniel Warren Johnson
Robert Kirkman
Joshua Williamson 		Lorenzo De Felici
Ryan Ottley
Jason Howard 		TBA May 4, 2024 (Free Comic Book Day edition)[6][7]

First series[edit]

Skybound'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.[5]

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!”[5]

In June 2023, Skybound announced that the main roster of Autobots features Optimus Prime, Arcee, Cliffjumper, Wheeljack and Ratchet,[8][9] while the main roster of Decepticons features Starscream, Soundwave, Laserbeak, Rumble and Skywarp.[10][11]

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.[12]

Collected editions[edit]

Title Material collected Pages Publication date ISBN
Energon Universe
Transformers, Volume 1: Robots in Disguise
  • Transformers #1–6
 136 May 7, 2024 1534398171, 978-1534398177
Transformers, Volume 2: Transport to Oblivion
  • Transformers #7–12
 128 November 26, 2024 1534345272, 978-1534345270
Transformers Compendium
Transformers Compendium, Volume 1 1064 September 24, 2024 1534373675, 978-1534373679

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ Johnston, James (2023-07-23). "Image/Skybound Will Reprint Marvel & IDW Transformers & GI Joe Comics". bleedingcool.com. Retrieved 2023-08-05.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ Donohoo, Timothy (2023-11-14). "Skybound and Hasbro Announce Transformers and G.I. Joe Special". CBR. Retrieved 2023-11-15.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ 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.
  9. ^ Salmon, Will (2023-06-26). "Skybound reveals the full line-up of Autobots featured in Transformers #1". gamesradar. Retrieved 2023-07-02.
  10. ^ 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.
  11. ^ Marston, George; Salmon, Will (2023-06-30). "The Decepticons attack in a new teaser for Transformers #1". gamesradar. Retrieved 2023-07-02.
  12. ^ 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.
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