It’s that time of month, as Previewsworld has posted the previews for IDW Publishing’s May releases. In addition to the regular releases of Optimus Prime, Lost Light, Till All Are One, and Revolutionaries, we’ll be getting the final issue of Revolution: Aw Yeah! and a special surprise: the first installment of the Hasbro Heroes Sourcebook, featuring a collection of bios covering Hasbro characters from A to D, along with other bonuses. This month also sees the release of collections for the Autocracy Trilogy, the Transformers’ most Epic Battles, and the first six issues of Optimus Prime. Check out the solicits and covers for the month of May after the break!
With the Junkion invasion resolved peacefully, Optimus Prime takes a moment to plan the Autobot’s next move on earth.
You know that sinking feeling you get when you witness the destruction of an entire planet? Rodimus and company are about to feel that. Hardcore.
As Starscream faces down the encroaching machinations of Elita One, he enlists Blast Off to help him bring Bruticus back!
M.A.S.K. vs. ATOMIC MAN! The Revolutionaries team with MATT TRAKKER and the M.A.S.K. team to find Mike Power-a.k.a. ATOMIC MAN-the long-lost member of the G.I. JOE ADVENTURE TEAM. The bizarre history of this tragic hero leads to the truth behind “Project Ice Man”-and the return of another classic G.I. JOE hero!
Because you demanded it… OPTIMUS PRIME joins COBRA! They say it could never happen! They say it couldn’t be done! COBRA sees and conquers and takes what they want! TRANSFORMERS can surely be a huge prize, especially if their leader is mind controlled! The end of all existence is near!
If you’re new to the Hasbro Universe or a long-time fan, this book is for you! Featuring a veritable TON of bios on your favorite characters, from A to D, plus papercraft projects, a map of the new GI JOE Headquarters and an exclusive story featuring Rock ‘N’ Roll and his fateful encounter with the Cold Crawlers!
Bullet points:
• Featuring writing and art by some of today’s top talent including John Barber, Guido Guidi, Aubrey Sitterson, Fico Ossio, Chris Ryall, Jack Lawrence, Brandon Easton, Steve Kurth, Cullen Bunn, Robert Atkins, Mairghread Scott, David Messina, and Jimmy Johnston.
• Exclusive paper-crafts, posters and stories in every issue!
REVOLUTION is over-but the danger to Earth is just beginning. As OPTIMUS PRIME pulls Earth into the larger universe, he’s painted a target on Earth… and a new alien incursion begins when a corkscrew shaped craft drills into our world! Collects issues #1-6.
Before Optimus became a Prime he fought for order. Before Megatron became a conqueror he fought for freedom. In the early days of the war on Cybertron, two leaders-one Autobot, the other Decepticon-start down their own paths towards destiny. Collects the Autocracy, Monstrosity, and Primacy series into one collection.
The most epic battles in Transformers history! Classic brawls from the Generation 1 era are collected for readers of all ages! See who wins when Optimus Prime and the Decepticons go toe-to-toe!
Starscream Gaga
Oh wow, Optimus Prime's solicitation! Spoilers, much?
Purple Heart
What is this "bros"?
Anywho. If I had to guess they get Not/Black Arachnia, to perform surgery and somehow make the combaticons okay again so they can combine normally.
samisham
More like Boyfriendicus.
Predarican
Clearly about to form BROticus
The Kup
Starscream must be pretty desperate if wants Bruticus back in action.
Autobot Hound
IKR??? I saw that hand on hip and OH MYYY
But I'm just saying, it may all be in Blast Off's mind… it sounds like the Combaticons suffered mental damage after their forced demerging, maybe Starscream sends in Airarachnid to delve into Blast Off's mind and either heal him or manipulate him. (Thus her finger/legs surrounding him on the cover). But yeah, if Ons is actually doing that for real, then On/Off is an official ship that's set sail, full speed ahead!
I love what Scott and Sara are doing with the Combaticons. They've always been interesting characters (they always came across as sympathetic to me somehow, despite being pretty terrible people, lol)… but I never felt like anyone in IDW quite "got" them until TAAO. I'm so glad to see them back, can't wait.
Dramatic Spoon
No it would be something like Ravished up the tailpipe by the Spider-Copter after combining with my Boss.
samisham
So they're introducing the Japanese version of Airachnid?
SG Roadbuster
Coming soon from idw publishing: Ravished by the Spider-Copter
samisham
Onslaught's hand is on Blast Off's hip. I think it's mutual. How do you hear 'Combaticons' and go "Imma make them all adorable." I love IDW.
Dramatic Spoon
…I can't look at that TAAO cover without thinking of Chuck Tingle.
Clearly just Bros with vows.
SPLIT LIP
Oh goodie, the breakout villain of Prime makes the leap to IDW. Just… Just great.
Then again, maybe she'll be written well?
Why is everyone laughing?
EDIT: Also, that Lost Light cover is really dull. The art itself is fantastic as always, but it's just everyone flying towards the camera in the most unexciting way. I'm used to Roche covers having more personality.
Autobot Hound
*snerk*
Well I think On/Off is confirmed, at least in Blast Off's mind….
I get the sense that may be a depiction of Blast Off's mind. Looks like the effects of combining plus whatever Airachnid is doing (maybe she's sent in to repair the mental damage the Combaticons suffered?) and it may lead to a lot of inner struggles/tangled mental webs.
That cover is beautiful, I want a print of it. Can't wait to see more Combaticons, especially my fav Blast Off.
Nemesis251
I'm bored my it as well but I'm gonna see how it plays out. Curiosity about Rung's alt-mode is keeping me around.
Bass X0
I'm kinda bored of the current Lost Light story. Let's get back to the actual Lost Light and confront Getaway and the others.
Nemesis251
I almost spit out my drink reading this. Lol.
grindcore138
They're just being bros, man. Two bros, just hangin' out, one embracing the other tenderly, the other looking up at him as if to say "I feel safe in your arms, bro", as all best bros do.
Megastar
And know shes even more scary.
chuckcjc
What are Onslaught and Blast Off doing?