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Latest information on Transformers Comics from IDW including G1 Ongoing, all the mini-series, and their Transformers Movie comics. Also features archived news from Dreamwave and Marvel comics.

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TFW2005 member ezim93 shared word of IDW Publishing’s summer 2020 direct market schedule for their various titles, including revisions to our solicitations coverage of Transformers #20, Transformers: The IDW Collection – Phase 2 Vol. 11 Hardcover, Transformers: Galaxies #7, Transformers ‘84: Secrets & Lies #1 and the My Little Pony / Transformers crossover event.

“It’s been a crazy time for everybody,” says John Barber, Editor in Chief at IDW. “I’m really excited about finally bringing people the thing that brings us together: comics and books. There’s a really wide range of comics and graphic novels coming from IDW this summer — some you’ve probably been waiting for, and some that are new surprises. For me, the real magic is that there are stories here for everyone, from every walk of life.”

Chris Ryall, IDW’s President, Publisher, and CCO, says, “We’ve all been waiting — fans, retailers, and our staff alike — fervently and sometimes with a bit of understandable restlessness. Our thanks go out to all of you for letting us continue to make, ship, and sell comics to you. None of us take that opportunity for granted – and we will all continue to strive to make any purchase you make worth your time and your money.”

Update your New Comic Book Day pull list schedules accordingly, then sound off on the 2005 boards!

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Legendary Transformers scribe Simon Furman shared more creative process insights with SYFY WIRE about the first issue of Transformers ’84: Secrets and Lies, originally included in our April solicitations coverage and now set for July release.

“The attack on Stanix is also referenced by Optimus Prime in Transformers ’84 #0, dovetailing the narratives somewhat. Ratbat made his U.S. comic book debut in TF US #27, which established his role (on Cybertron) as the Decepticons’ fuel auditor, and here he plays a bigger role in the unfolding events. By the way, Shockwave’s solution (on the following pages) provides another key twist to established/formative events in Transformers (Marvel) #1.”

Creator credits: Simon Furman (Author) Guido Guidi (Artist, Cover Artist) Casey Coller (Cover Artist) Nick Roche (Cover Artist) Geoff Senior (Cover Artist) John-Paul Bove (Colorist)

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TFW2005 member Lucas35 reports the arrival of the August 2020 IDW solicitations via PREVIEWSworld.

Scheduled to land on your New Comic Book Day pull lists that month are the next Rise of the Decepticons arc installment in Transformers #23 and issue #4 of Transformers ’84: Secrets and Lies.

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Updating our coverage of Transformers vs. The Terminator, Transformers (2019) and My Little Pony / Transformers home IDW Publishing, several recent furloughs of long-term employees unfortunately became layoffs for Managing Editor Denton Tipton, Associate Publisher David Hedgecock, Senior Graphic Artist Gilberto Lazcano, Senior Graphic Designer Christa Miesner and Brand & Marketing Manager Spencer Reeve.

In April, IDW made the difficult decision to furlough several valued staff members, and two weeks ago, IDW welcomed several of those staffers back full-time. However, as we continue to adapt and deal with these challenging times, we have been forced to lay-off some of our longtime co-workers and friends. Although tough decisions like this are an unfortunate business reality and there is never a good time for them, these changes are necessary to ensure the long-term health of the company.

We wish the best to these creators and urge everyone to stay safe while finding ways to continue supporting your favorite comics creators.

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Freddie Williams II scores another retailer incentive cover in the Transformers vs. The Terminator mini-series, with his contribution to issue #4 still scheduled to land on your June 24th pull list.

Up against an army of Decepticons, the T-800 must rely on his Autobot allies to even the odds. And, with luck, both sides will thin each other out for his last gambit to eliminate all Cybertronians. The fate of the future will be determined in this final battle, but will the ultimate victors be robotic… or human?

Creator credits: David Mariotte (Author) John Barber (Author) Tom Waltz (Author) Alex Milne (Artist) Gavin Fullerton (Cover Artist) Billie Montfort (Cover Artist) Freddie Williams II (Cover Artist)

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An all-star group of IDW creators continue our WonderCon@Home panel coverage, moderated by Editor-in-Chief and author John Barber:

IDW Publishing’s Transformers comics are hotter than ever, and this year, the Robots in Disguise aren’t alone – they’re teaming up with magical ponies and cybernetic organisms! Get an inside look into the Transformers vs. The Terminator with David Mariotte and the My Little Pony / Transformers crossover with Sam Maggs, plus visit with Brian Ruckley, architect of the ongoing Transformers comic storyline, and longtime Transformers mastermind Simon Furman!

Panelists:

  • John Barber (IDW’s editor-in-chief) • Twitter: @thejohnbarber
  • David Mariotte (co-writer of Transformers vs. The Terminator) • Twitter: @IDW_David_M
  • Sam Maggs (co-writer of My Little Pony / Transformers) • Twitter: @sammaggs
  • Brian Ruckley (writer of Transformers) • Twitter: @brian_ruckley
  • Simon Furman (writer of Transformers ‘84: Secrets & Lies) • Twitter: @simonfurman3

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IDW artist Jack Lawrence posted the line art to his B cover for Transformers #20, an issue originally listed in our April solicitations coverage and now expected for release next month.

I’m just building my website and it occured to me that I rarely share my line art, so here’s that Transformers 20 cover, unimproved by @dyemooch The designs in the new book are all based on the toys… I personally prefer drawing to the toy designs and always have, so if it’s a little more rigidly adhering to it, that probably counts as personal choice!

Creator credits: Brian Ruckley (Author) Anna Malkova (Artist) Bethany McGuire-Smith (Artist) James Raiz (Cover Artist) Ed Pirrie (Cover Artist) Jack Lawrence (Cover Artist) Blacky Shepherd (Cover Artist) John-Paul Bove (Colorist) Josh Perez (Colorist)

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Bring home the entire My Little Pony / Transformers crossover event in its trade paperback version, which is scheduled for a March 2, 2021 release date. Pre-order your copy here, review our coverage of the creative team’s interview about the upcoming miniseries, then sound off on the 2005 boards!

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Fabien, Jairo and Deborah of the Space Ape Games team interviewed legendary Transformers author Simon Furman during their recent Opening Shot live stream.

(Edited for length and clarity)

What keeps you attached to the Transformers saga?

“It’s so diverse, it’s got the most amazing cast. Right from the beginning, the character profiles that Bob Budiansky came up with… and the TV shows, with the great voices, you were right into it from the start. It just seems to keep reinventing itself, restarting with new takes on the same classic characters (and adding) new characters into the mix. Recently, the IDW comics, the games. Just generally, I love the whole brand… it never seems to grow old really, never gets tired.”

What bot would you like to see added into Earth Wars?

“Guys like Hardhead and Nightbeat… there are some that I’ve used in the comics fairly extensively that I’d love to have in the game. I’m spoiled for choice, really.”

Have you read the Transformers: Galaxies Constructicons Rising arc and what did you think of it?

“I’m really enjoying the new IDW Universe, we’re going to be able to collect some of it in the definitive G1 Collection which you can see behind me on my shelves. It’s great, I’m really enjoying what Brian’s been doing on the main book and Galaxies is great fun too.”

Have you found any differences in writing for a comic versus writing for a video game?

“(In) comics, you’re very much describing what’s happening and constructing the whole thing, (with) visuals to fall back on. With the game, largely it’s almost like an audio drama, you’ve got to make sure that what people are seeing is clear… describe the action in a way that (doesn’t) look like you’re describing the action. I love doing it, it’s a challenge. I’ve written countless comics but the game sort of exercises a different creative muscle.”

Replay the stream to learn more about Simon’s writing projects including Transformers ’84: Secrets and Lies and the story segments for Earth Wars, download the game for free from your preferred app store and then join in the discussion on the 2005 boards!

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Add all four issues of the Transformers ’84: Secret and Lies miniseries and the Transformers ’84 #0 one-shot to your comics collection with the trade paperback version, now available for Amazon pre-order targeting a February 16, 2021 release date. Revisit the details below, then sound off on the 2005 boards!

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