IDW have sent out their Transformers solicits for December 2018, and after a Transformers-light November, December is bringing us not only the conclusion of Star Trek VS Transformers but also a pair of one shots. Coming in December 2018 is Bumblebee: Go for the Gold! This one-shot adventure continues the lighter take on Transformers introduced in the Win if you Dare one-shot (out now), as well as continuing the story. Also serving as a final capstone to the IDW Transformers continuity is Transformers: Historia, a 48 page special chronicling thirteen years of published comics written by Transformers expert Chris McFeeley.
In other news, issue 2 of Tom Scioli’s new take on Go-Bots arrives in December, which sounds like it is bringing a different yet familiar take to Transformers’ 1980s rival with the Renegade Go-Bots waging a successful war against humanity – but where is Leader-1 during all of this?
Check out the full solicits after the break, along with the cover artwork for Go-Bots issue 2 and Star Trek VS Transformers issue 4 – the latter having some great cover artwork and ensuring that Transformers fans everywhere will know who Lieutenant M’Ress is.
Transformers: Bumblebee: Go for the Gold!
James Asmus (w) • Marcelo Ferreria (a) • Nicoletta Baldari (c)
There are a lot of things other Autobots can do that Bumblebee cannot—they drive faster, hit harder, fly! But if there’s one thing Bee has over any of them, it’s a bigger heart! When his team’s in danger, Bumblebee comes to the rescue in this fun adventure that pits the Autobots against Starscream’s evil Decepticons!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Bullet points:
- A one-shot adventure
- tying into the Transformers: Bumblebee—Win If You Dare original graphic novel, on sale now!
- More kid-friendly Bumblebee content just ahead of the new movie, out December 2018!
Transformers: Historia
Chris McFeely (w) • Various (a) • Sara Pitre-Durocher (c)
The year was 2005. The treacherous Decepticons and their heroic Autobot counterparts descended upon the Earth and unleashed a new era of Transformers comics through IDW Publishing. Thirteen years and hundreds of issues later, that universe has come to a close. Join Transformers historian Chris McFeely on a guide distilling the past 13 years of publishing history and remember the masterful storytelling of the first IDW Transformers run.
FC • 48 pages • $5.99
Bullet points:
- Written and compiled by Chris McFeely, host of the popular and accessible Transformers: The Basics on YouTube!
- The perfect book for new readers to discover what they’ve been missing, lapsed readers to catch up, and old readers to remember all the good times!
Star Trek vs. Transformers #4—Cover A: Philip Murphy
John Barber & Mike Johnson (w) • Philip Murphy (a & c)
With the Enterprise disabled by the Klingon-Decepticon alliance, things look dire for Spock, Optimus Prime, and the landing team. But with the Autobots’ help, can Captain Kirk come up with a solution to save the day from a massive Cybertronian threat?
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Star Trek vs. Transformers #4—Cover B: Priscilla Tramontano
John Barber & Mike Johnson (w) • Philip Murphy (a) • Priscilla Tramontano
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
*Retailer incentives:
Order 10 copies and get one free variant cover by George Caltsoudas!
Bullet points:
- The Transformers ’80s cartoon series meets Star Trek: The Animated Series in a no-holds-barred Saturday morning mash-up for the ages!
Go-Bots #2—Cover A: Tom Scioli
Tom Scioli (w & a & c)
Cy-Kill and his Renegades declare war on human civilization… and they’re winning. Go-Botics freshman A.J. Foster and cynical Go-Bot race car driver, Matt Hunter, along with their friendly Go-Bots Scooter and Turbo, flee for their lives as they desperately search for some way to stop the extinction of mankind and the dawn of the planet of the Go-Bots!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Go-Bots #2—Cover B: Dash Shaw
Tom Scioli (w & c) • Dash Shaw (c)
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
*Retailer incentives:
Order 10 copies and get one free variant cover by Jim Rugg!
Bullet points:
- From the creative mind that brought you IDW’s Transformers vs. G.I. Joe!
- Visionary creator Tom Scioli unleashes his imagination on the bizarre, absurd, and wonderful world of GO-BOTS!
Retroheavy
Man, that retailer incentive cover of Trek/Transformers has my mind blown.
Loxobot1221
Sigh, I’m late. But is that green guy inbetween Aileron and Arcee meant to be Devastator? If so, he looks different than I remembered. Also an awesome cover!
Sol Fury
That's enough guys, please get back on topic.
Nevermore
You're dismissing a huge, elaborate database maintained by a plethora of people who devote a shitload of their spare time without getting a dime in return because one guy with whom you have a beef for whatever reason is involved.
Then again, you seem to think keeping track of details is "boring" and "useless", so that's probably par for the course.
Remind me again, when was the last time you contributed to this fandom in a productive manner besides dismissing other people's work because of some personal grievance?
C16
Pointing out Walky's involvement in something as undesirable by many people isn't necessarily a smug action.
DaveWire
Oh sweet. I like his Basics videos. And I like her art. I may pick this up.
Lore Keeper
I agreed initially that this Historia wouldn't be much good to those that already have all the comics. However, I've come to realize that it will be a handy quick reference plot guide so you don't have to go searching through all of those many details for some plot point you can't quite remember.
Nevermore
Didn't this begin with you insulting Walky?
Danny-Boy
C16
What was that about being smug?
Battle eRector
Bumblebee: Go for the Gold! Is something I highly anticipate on the back of the terrific first book.
Nevermore
No, Thursdays are reserved for dealing with smug jerks who accuse other people who are into the same nerdy hobby of being nerds for contributing to the fandom without looking for immediate personal gain.
C16
Don't you have boring copyright entries to plug into your gigantic book of Useless Transformers Information and Factoids?
Omnondippy
Anode got her own space and Tarn or Prowl didn’t. I’m furious
On a more serious note though, that cover is amazing. Absolutely impeccable. Well done on creating his masterpiece
Heliblade
I love how Ironfist got his own space. He\'s been dead for eight years but he still matters.
TFlovins
Beautiful! Love this picture, might be my new favorite.
Dark Prime
Dat is Lit
jackgaughan
I don't care about Anode and Lug either but they're important because they're the first orignal characters to be Trans, which is a pretty big deal.
Dinoprime09
That Optimus Prime picture with the Star Trek cast looks like something off land of the giants
Dinoprime09
That is one truly spectacular piece of artwork it kinda reminds me of the Unicron #6 cover in a way, but in a more positive light. Can\'t wait to read the book.