Via Previewsworld, we are able to share with you the solicits for IDW’s Transformers books coming in February 2017. In February next year, there is a new Transformers annual coming which tells the story of when Optimus met Bumblebee, while over in the ongoing series Optimus Prime, the dark secret of the Junkions is revealed. Over in Lost Light, we have a Whirl-centric issue on the cards which also promises to bring light to some secrets, while in Til All Are One #8 we have the conclusion to the Titans story arc which picks up where Titans Return left off. Revolutionaries, meanwhile, crosses into the Transformers story as the cast of that book deals with a meeting in the past between General Joe Colton and Soundwave.
There are also a number of trades and special issues coming in February, including Transformers the IDW Collection Phase 2 Volume 5 (which collects the Primacy miniseries, Robots in Disguise #19-22, and More Than Meets the Eye #17-22), a Revolution deluxe hardcover collecting all five main issues, the zero issue, and all the tie ins, plus individual Revolution Heroes and Revolution Transformers TPBs which collect just the tie-in issues for the crossover – conveniently split between Transformers and non-Transformers tie-ins. Revolution Transformers also collects the 2016 Holiday Special issue. There is also an Art of Revolution book coming, which showcases many of the pieces of artwork from the crossover, and an issue called “Revolution Aw Yeah”, which may be a parody of the whole Revolution crossover.
Read on to check out the full solicits.
Transformers Annual 2017
(W) John Barber (A/CA) Priscilla Tramontano (plus subscription cover by Andrew Griffith)
GHOST STORIES! Optimus Prime returns to Cybertron-only to be confronted by his rival for the Matrix, Pyra Magna! As Pyra’s origin-before she was part of Victorion-is finally revealed, Optimus relives his own past-the first time he met Bumblebee!
In Shops: Feb 08, 2017
Transformers Optimus Prime #4
(W) John Barber (A/CA) Kei Zama (plus subscription covers by Casey Coller (A) and Andrew Griffith (B))
NEW CYBERTRON! Optimus Prime struggles to unite the Junkions, Cybertronians, and humans-but will diplomacy be scuttled when the Junkion’s secret comes out?
In Shops: Feb 15, 2017
(W) James Roberts (A/CA) Jack Lawrence (plus subscription covers by Nick Roche (A) and Alex Milne (B))
Orders, kind gestures and pleas for mercy-all things that WHIRL finds it very easy to ignore. Right now, he wishes he could turn a blind eye to the freshly resuscitated monster who-somewhat inconveniently-is determined to beat him to death. Meanwhile-a long way away-one of the Transformers Universe’s longest-running mysteries is about to be solved…
In Shops: Feb 22, 2017
This is it: the final stand for Cybertron! Will Starscream and Windblade’s gamble finally pay off or will all of Iacon be destroyed by the zombie titans?
In Shops: Feb 22, 2017
Transformers the IDW Collection Phase 2 Volume 5
(W) Chris Metzen, Flint Dille, John Barber, James Roberts (A) Livio Ramondelli, Dheeraj Verma, Andrew Griffith, Alex Milne, James Raiz (CA) Marcelo Matere
At the dawn of the conflict, battle lines are drawn and sides are set… now legends will be made in, Primacy. On current Cybertron, Shockwave sets into motion a long-gestating plan but Soundwave, now commander of the Decepticons, confronts him in the ancient Crystal City. On the Lost Light, Rodimus leads his crew to the gates of heaven-or something much worse as larger forces close in and an ancient plan is reaching fruition. Collects Transformers: Primacy, Transformers: Robots in Disguise #19-22, and Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye #17-22.
In Shops: Feb 22, 2017
Revolutionaries #3
(W) John Barber (A) Ron Joseph (CA) Tradd Moore (plus subscription cover by Tone Rodriguez)
BLAST FROM THE PAST! In the deadly catacombs beneath an ancient pyramid, Joe Colton-the original G.I. Joe-found something far worse than any curse or boobytrap. He found the Decepticon Soundwave… scouring Earth for Cybertron’s salvation. Their meeting remained classified-until the Revolutionaries crashed headlong into the modern-day results!
In Shops: Feb 08, 2017
Revolution Aw Yeah #1
(W) Art Baltazar (A/CA) Art Baltazar (plus subscription cover by Art Baltazar)
Meanwhile in the Microspace, the evil Baron Karza searches for a magical ancient relic that is rumored to be ultimate power of all existence. His search leads him to the Transformers Universe! Baron Karza’s plan is to attack the Transformers’ leader…OPTIMUS PRIME! How can he do this? He’s so tiny and the Autobots are so huge! Never underestimate his micro power of evil. While in outer space, ROM the Space Knight continues his search for the Dire Wraiths! Guest starring G.I. JOE and the Micronauts!
In Shops: Feb 08, 2017
Revolution Deluxe Hardcover edition
(W) John Barber, Brandon Easton, Cullen Bunn, Chris Ryall, Aubrey Sitterson, James Roberts (A) Fico Ossio, Tony Vargas, Chris Panda, Ron Joseph, Giannis Milonogiannis, Paolo Villanelli (CA) James Biggie
THE REVOLUTION HAS BEGUN! Celebrating more than a decade of stories by IDW and HASBRO, this unprecedented event draws everything together-and leaves nothing standing. The REVOLUTION is here-TAKE A STAND! Collects Revolution issues #0-5, plus all eight one-shots, and an expanded cover gallery.
In Shops: Feb 22, 2017
Revolution Transformers TPB
(W) Mairghread Scott, James Roberts, John Barber, Nick Roche (A) Andrew Griffith, Naoto Tsushima, Alex Milne, Corin Howell, Kotteri, Josh Burcham (CA) Marcelo Matere
The Revolution continues in The Transformers! Thundercracker and Buster save the World! A White House under siege by Dire Wraiths! Windblade on Earth! And a date with destiny for Krok, Crankcase, Fulcrum, Spinister, and Misfire! Collects The Transformers, More Than Meets The Eye, and Till All Are One Revolution One-Shots plus the 2015 Holiday Special.
In Shops: Feb 22, 2017
Revolution Heroes TPB
(W) Brandon Easton, Cullen Bunn, Chris Ryall, Aubrey Sitterson, John Barber (A) Tony Vargas, Chris Panda, Ron Joseph, Giannis Milonogiannis, Paolo Villanelli (CA) Brandon Peterson
The Revolution spreads across the world of M.A.S.K., Micronauts, Rom, G.I. JOE, and Action Man! The origin of M.A.S.K.! The Micronauts make a HUGE discovery that will transform everything! The Dire Wraiths stalk a lone stranger! G.I. JOE is back, led by Scarlett and joining the fray! And, the U.K.’s top field agent tracks down the mystery of ORE-13! Collects the M.A.S.K., Micronauts, Rom, G.I. JOE, and Action Man Revolution One-Shots.
In Shops: Feb 15, 2017
Revolution the Art of Revolution
(W) John Barber (A) Tradd Moore, Various (A/CA) Fico Ossio
Celebrating the art of REVOLUTION! This collection of covers and splash pages shines an intense spotlight on some of the amazing art produced for the biggest event of 2016. Featuring art from the likes of Tradd Moore, Johne Byrne, Brandon Peterson, Fico Ossio, Art Baltazar, and more this gorgeous, prestige format book is guaranteed to be a feast for the eyes!
In Shops: Feb 08, 2017
Wild Eevee
Optimus and Bee look like they're about to make out and the Bee in the middle looks like he's trying not to laugh.
kmc
Is that Carcer who finally transforms to meet Metroplex as in TAAO 8? And who is that Titan standing with Metroplex?
CrimsonMagnus
I love that jazz cover, i feel like it greatly highlights his cool, down to earth nature
Murasame
Wreck-Gar!
SouthtownKid
That would be a great, completely unexpected twist.
God Ginrai
He and Lawrence will be alternatimg arcs, and Lawrence is on the first one.
Novaburnhilde
Awesome covers, as always.
IaconStargazer
Lots of cool stuff coming up!
I'm guessing the Adventure Team/Soundwave situation takes place shortly before his old Spotlight issue? The 1984 Earth stuff in that completely involved him dealing with Bludgeon's team at Mount St. Helens, not even mentioning previous travels on the planet from what I remember.
Good thing the Revolution hardcover comes out around the same time as the paperbacks. Even if the issues aren't organized by story order (but please do that, IDW, please), it'll be great to have the whole thing in one place rather than jumping from book to book.
I think Autovolt is referring to the current TAAO arcs spanning shorter times and – because of release problems – connecting to the other TF comics through stories that are at least a few months old at that point. The first four issues explore maybe a couple weeks in-story (but that involved an in-issue jump), and these four Titans issues might only take place in a single day from the sound of it. Happening sometime after Revolution pushes it ahead a bit and maybe not link to Lost Light or Optimus Prime currently, but issue 9 or so may need another time skip to chronologically catch up to those series.
nstanosheck
Thanks!
jaws
The origin of Pyra Magna–can't wait to get some insight on her. Is she a good gal or just after the Matrix and why? What if she is the Mega-Empress?
Sockie
It's a comedic one-shot that's its own continuity.
nstanosheck
Does anyone know how Revolution Oh Yeah! Fits in with the rest of Revolution?
lambi
Some top notch covers here! Excite!
dmc2008
HeroicC300
Is that Outsider being Jazz\'s seat?
SouthtownKid
Yeah it is — Corto Maltese in Siberia! FINALLY!!! One of the best graphic novels ever published in the world, finally back in print in English.
Oh, Transformers…yeah, that too.
BombSquad
Loving that sub cover for the annual. Very retro
Sockie
TAAO isn't behind at all, its TR tie-in takes place after Revolution like everything else.
Autovolt 127
Interesting characters getting focus in this month.
It blows my mind just how behind TAAO is in universe.
Nis Randers
Andrew Griffith posted this on twitter (Source). That is a nice cover!