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Comics solicitations are a funky business, with the quirk of a month that ends on a Thursday meaning this latest batch of books to expect from IDW Publishing gets its information out there somewhat earlier than in a typical month. December will cap the year with more action from the Maximals and Wreckers, Grimlock and the Shattered Glass crew conclude their mini-series, and the Transformers ongoing keeps doing whatever it does. Most of the cover art for this month is not available yet, likely due to how early in the month this information is being released, but at least we get a look at Alex Milne's latest amazing homage to Derek Yaniger's Generation 2 #5 "Alas, Poor Bludgeon" cover.

Check out all of the solicitation information below, and to support any of these series ask your local comic shop how to order copies of all these issues in advance. Click here to find a local comic shop near you.

Transformers: Beast Wars #11—Cover A: Sid Venblu
Erik Burnham (w) • Josh Burcham (a & c) • Sid VenBlu (c)
“Maximals Strike Back,” Part Two! The throwdown kicks into high gear as the mighty Maximals tangle with the treacherous Predacons. Optimus Primal vs. Skold! Razorbeast vs. Terrorsaur! Dinobot vs. Megatron! Don’t miss the massive midpoint of this three-part battle royale.

FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Transformers: King Grimlock #5 (of 5)—Cover A: Cian Tormey
Steve Orlando (w) •Agustin Padilla (a) • Cian Tormey (c)
The epic conclusion to King Grimlock! Grimlock faces off against his greatest opponent yet, the Sun God of Menonia, Soltron! But first, he’ll have to get past Soltron’s newest accolite... his own former student, Arko! It’s the battle for not just the kingdom, but the whole world!

FC • 36 pages • $4.99

Transformers: Shattered Glass #5 (of 5)—Cover A: Alex Milne
Danny Lore (w) • Guido Guidi (a) • Alex Milne (c)
Shattered Glass isn’t your average Transformers tale… “Shards” is the story of the ongoing battle between the power-hungry Autobot autocrats and the freedom-fighting Decepticon laborers. Join author Danny Lore (James Bond, King in Black: Captain America, Champions) in exploring this fractured alternate universe just before it shatters.

In issue #5, Jetfire's loyalties are tested when Goldbug asks him to commit the ultimate sacrifice in the name of the Autobots. His decision results in a Cybertron-shattering event and an epic conclusion to "Shards."

FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Transformers: The IDW Collection Phase Three, Vol. 2
Mairghread Scott, John Barber, James Roberts (w) • Sara Pitre-Durocher, Kei Zama, Alex Milne, Jack Lawrence (a) • Sara Pitre-Durocher (c)
Presenting the final phase of IDW's Transformers universe in recommended reading order, including one-shots, crossovers, and event series!

The fate of Cybertron lies in the hands of Starscream and Windblade as each tries to win allies and support for control over the Council of Worlds. After the costly victory against the Titans, Iacon is in shambles and Starscream finds himself on shakier ground than ever. The key to his political (and likely literal) survival rests in the outcome of a very unlikely event: the trial of the Council’s first official war criminal—Chromia of Caminus!

The 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 it… and a new alien incursion begins when a corkscrew-shaped craft drills into our world! Plus, follow the adventures of the crew of the Lost Light! In the aftermath of Revolution, Rodimus and his crew are stranded with no ship—and no hope of escape!

Collects Transformers: Till All Are One issues #9–12, Transformers: Optimus Prime issues #1–6, and Transformers: Lost Light issues #1–7.
HC • FC • $59.99 • 384 pages • 7” x 10.8” • ISBN: 978-1-68405-877-8

Bullet points:
Available in March 2022.

Transformers: Wreckers—Tread & Circuits #3 (of 4)—Cover A: Adam Bryce Thomas
David Mariotte (w) • Jack Lawrence (a) • Adam Bryce Thomas (c)
The race is on! The Speedia 500 has begun and the Wreckers are doing their best to keep up with the finest racers from across Velocitron. But following an explosion, it’s mayhem on the track as an assault is launched on the race. Can the Wreckers maintain their cover and take down their foes, or will they be both wrecked and ruled?

FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Transformers #38—Cover A: Alex Milne
Brian Ruckley (w) • Anna Malkova (a) • Alex Milne (c)
“Darkness, Once Gazed Upon” is a rescue mission to Iacon as Arcee, Windblade, Chromia, and Smokescreen link up with two long-lost allies left in the city. Their goal: to rescue a captured Autobot general. But things are never easy when Swindle’s involved!

FC • 32 pages • $3.99