Publisher Viz Media had announced the US release of the “Transformers: The Manga Volume 1”, a collection of comic strips that originally appeared in Japanese Magazines, some months ago.
Now, a new Amazon listing reveals an upcoming “Transformers: The Manga Volume 2”. This 344-page hardcover edition is priced $24.99 and it will be released on May 12, 2020. This is sure a golden opportunity to checkout additional Generation 1 lore that was available only in Japanese before.
You can find the listing for Volume 1 here ($24.99 and due to release on February 11, 2020) or click here for Volume 2 Amazon listing.
Interested in adding these books for your Transformers library? Share your impressions now on the 2005 Boards!
Ramberk Magnus
Got it! Will get the second volume there too. Viz was just a tad slow updating their website and Comixology with digital pre-orders. Or Amazon is super fast throwing their pre-orders up. Either or both, lol.
Fenrys
Volume 1 was sold digitally via comixology, so that's an option
allew
Just got an email notice from Amazon that Vol. 2 is arriving tomorrow for me!
j.a.f.o.
That I know. In this case, however, IMO the artwork doesn't succeed in creating that same type of forced perspective (i.e., Chromedome and Ginrai next to one another).
The volume 3 cover looks good, though.
4249david
There's a front page today, vol 3 is also up for pre order…
Codeveronicaxxx
I know right, look they are as big as the planet in the background! And a Galaxy can’t be that close!
Its a poster, never are people in posters their relative size. And not to pile on but… that’s not prime.
But it’s all in good fun.
I would be very interested in reading this.
Ramberk Magnus
I’m only getting these if Viz sells digital copies. So far, they’re not on the Viz digital manga app. I’m hopeful they’ll show up once they’re released.
j.a.f.o.
So many little things wrong with the cover such as proportions (Prime's right hand), characters' relative sizes, etc.
SideswipeFriend2005
Seeing viz media always gets me hyped up, but then I realize I'm on TFW and reality crushes me like a ton of bricks.
Black Convoy
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franpincho
Thanks. PO’d.
Predakwon
If you're comparing that price to Marvel/IDW/DC comics with same pages, keep in mind these are in black and white and much smaller.
SuperTitanHans
I preordered both too. I literally have no idea what to expect, and I’m excited for that!
King Diamocon
Excited for these! Preordered both!
tf_one ebay
Indeed, I never imagined this happening!
Being in Japan for years seeing the original Japanese version here and there online, it was actually on my buy list but I never ended up getting it; I am so enthusiastic about an English version, hardcover volumes to top it off! And a good price, the original easily goes up to $70~80.00 in Japan.
Thundershot
I’m sure the price will go down like the first volume. Mine first one is locked in at $17.12.
Magnum Dongus
$25 for a 344 page hardcover is an incredibly good price. Am I reading something wrong?
Vector Oracle
It's almost surreal to see the G1 manga finally available for English-speaking fans to buy. Before the first volume was announced by Viz, I never thought we would get these translated. It may have taken a while, but it was worth the wait.
primalxconvoy
For some reason, there is a shipping charge now on these for Japan-based customers. Usually, Amazon doesn't charge for shipping for domestic parcels.
EDIT:-Silly me, I thought these were listings to Amazon Japan. Below are the listings for Amazon Japan, if anyone's interested. They might be a bit cheaper than ordering from Amazon US.
Part One:
– https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/1974710564/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?keywords=1974710564&qid=1572301025&sr=8-1
Part Two:
– https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/1974711…=8-1&view=Touch9#immersive-view_1572301158816
nathan_s82
Can't wait! Hope we get Battlestars & Operation Combination in this one!