Humanity’s only hope of Survival is Optimus Prime in New Transformers Comic Series from Skybound
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Yesterday, it was announced that two of the world’s most popular franchises – Transformers and G.I. Joe – have a new comic book home as part of the historic partnership between toy and game company Hasbro and Skybound, effective immediately.
Comic book fans who picked up their copies of Void Rivals #1 in comic shops today were the first to learn the news, as the blockbuster Oblivion Song team of writers Robert Kirkman (Invincible, The Walking Dead) and artist Lorenzo De Felici (Kroma), along with colorist Matheus Lopes (Step By Bloody Step) and letterer Rus Wooton, revealed that the highly anticipated series was actually a stealth launch of this new shared “Energon Universe” with the surprise first appearance of iconic Transformers character Jetfire.
Three upcoming releases, alongside Void Rivals, mark the beginning of the interconnected “Energon Universe” featuring both the characters and franchises you know and love, along with entirely new concepts developed in partnership by Hasbro and Skybound.
“It's a tremendous honor to be able to reintroduce this world to a new audience under the Skybound banner,” said Robert Kirkman. “I've loved these characters for most of my life and to have the opportunity to add to the already rich tapestry Hasbro has built with the all-new Void Rivals is an unbelievable opportunity. If you look at everything done with Transformers and G.I. Joe, you can see the inkling of a vast universe with tremendous potential for crossovers and interaction that will enhance the fan experience while staying true to the individual identities of both concepts. I look forward to exploring that potential for years to come.”
“When we first discussed plan for the surprise reveal in Void Rivals #1, I never expected it would be a secret we could keep for over a year,” said Michael Kelly, Hasbro’s VP of Global Publishing. “Now that it is finally here, we are all excited to finally be able to talk about all the amazing stories to come from our great new partners at Skybound.”
Launching in October, Transformers #1 begins an all-new era for the iconic robots in disguise from superstar creator Daniel Warren Johnson (Extremity, Do a Powerbomb, DC’s Wonder Woman: Dead Earth) and colorist Mike Spicer (Stillwater). Optimus Prime was supposed to have led the Autobots to victory. Instead, the fate of Cybertron is unknown, and his allies have crash-landed far from home, alongside their enemies—the Decepticons. As these titanic forces renew their war on Earth, one thing is immediately clear: the planet will never be the same. New alliances are struck. Battle lines are redrawn. And humanity’s only hope of survival is Optimus Prime.
“To my readers, retailers, and fellow transformer fans: GET READY! I've only been drawing Optimus Prime and the rest of this amazing cast since I was in FIRST GRADE,” said Daniel Warren Johnson. “This is a dream project for me, and I'm so glad to be adding a new chapter to the decades long celebration of robots turning into cars. Also, cab-over trucks are so fun to draw!”
The new Energon Universe expands in December with Duke #1, a limited series from Joshua Williamson (DC’s Superman, Dark Ride), Tom Reilly (The Thing) and Jordie Bellaire (W0rldtr33), that tells the story you’ve never read before – the origins of G.I. Joe and Cobra in a world grappling with the arrival of the Autobots and Decepticons. When Conrad S. Hauser (codename DUKE) investigates the mysteries behind The Transformers, the answers will lead to the birth of forces for good and evil that the world never imagined.
Duke will be the first of four G.I. Joe limited series coming from Skybound, setting the stage for a fresh new take on G.I. Joe, Cobra and the iconic characters that you only think you know!
"Childhood dreams come true! Get hyped! Tom and I are bringing you a new take on Duke and the formation of G.I. Joe that honors all that we love about the characters but takes it into a new and exciting direction,” said Joshua Williamson. “It's been awesome working with Skybound and Hasbro to bring this new take on the G.I. Joe franchise. For the last few years, I've been picking up all of the new G.I. Classified figures, so I am pumped to contribute to this new world of G.I. Joe and Transformers!"
“I’m super excited to be working with Josh and the team at Skybound to usher in a new beginning for these iconic characters,” said Tom Reilly. “The Joes have a rich history in comics, one that we look forward to adding something new and exciting to. It’s going to be a fun ride!”
This will be followed by the launch of Cobra Commander #1 in January 2024, from Joshua Williamson, Andrea Milana (Impact Winter: Rook) and Annalisa Leoni (Oblivion Song). In a world where Cobra doesn’t exist, one man’s sinister plans to utilize the mysterious alien substance known as Energon will send shockwaves across the globe.
“My first comic was G.I. JOE, and I couldn’t be more excited to unite the Transformers and G.I. Joe into one universe,” said Sean Mackiewicz, SVP, Publisher. “This line is being guided by the best comic creators in the world and features the same action-packed, surprise-filled, emotional storytelling you expect from all Skybound comics.”
Void Rivals #1 (JAN238443) is available today at comic book shops and digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, comiXology, and Google Play.
Fans can pre-order their copies of Transformers #1, Duke #1, and Cobra Commander #1 right now at their local comic book shops.
Below is Transformers #1 Cover A by Daniel Warren Johnson and Mike Spicer.
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Re: Humanity’s only hope of Survival is Optimus Prime in New Transformers Comic Series from Skybound (2163617)
Posted by DaveTheRave137 on June 16th, 2023 @ 5:26pm CDT
Posted by DaveTheRave137 on June 16th, 2023 @ 5:26pm CDT
Why has prime got human hands that's one thing I hated with the original marvel comics art, the knuckles look too organic and it feels more of the artist is used to drawing human hands (hands are hard to draw) rather than that's the alien technology
Re: Humanity’s only hope of Survival is Optimus Prime in New Transformers Comic Series from Skybound (2163670)
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on June 18th, 2023 @ 4:40am CDT
Retreadacon sighted!
Adding the Joes to the mix and my interest in this new series is as long as it was for IDW's dull last effort.
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on June 18th, 2023 @ 4:40am CDT
Humanity’s only hope of Survival is Optimus Prime
Instead, the fate of Cybertron is unknown, and his allies have crash-landed far from home, alongside their enemies—the Decepticons. As these titanic forces renew their war on Earth, one thing is immediately clear: the planet will never be the same.
Retreadacon sighted!
Adding the Joes to the mix and my interest in this new series is as long as it was for IDW's dull last effort.
Re: Humanity’s only hope of Survival is Optimus Prime in New Transformers Comic Series from Skybound (2163969)
Posted by WiseMan on June 21st, 2023 @ 9:29pm CDT
Posted by WiseMan on June 21st, 2023 @ 9:29pm CDT
I actually like the Wildman-style human hands, but otherwise, the art is just . . . uninspired.
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Posted by william-james88 on June 24th, 2023 @ 8:56pm CDT
Posted by william-james88 on June 24th, 2023 @ 8:56pm CDT
AUTOBOTS, ROLL OUT! SKYBOUND ANNOUNCES LINEUP OF AUTOBOTS TEAM IN DANIEL WARREN JOHNSON’S TRANSFORMERS #1
The Hugely Anticipated New Series Launches This October
LOS ANGELES 06/23/2023 — Today Skybound, in partnership with toy and game company Hasbro, announced the full lineup of Autobots team members that will appear in writer/artist powerhouse Daniel Warren Johnson’s Transformers, launching with issue #1 October 4, 2023.
Teasers of each character appeared on Skybound social channels this week, showcasing the all-star team of Optimus Prime, Ratchet, Cliffjumper, Arcee, and Wheeljack. Fans should stay tuned to Skybound social channels next week, as the Decepticon team will be unveiled daily.
In the recent surprise heard ‘round the world, Robert Kirkman and Lorenzo De Felici’s Void Rivals #1 launched the all-new shared “Energon Universe” with the surprise first appearance of iconic Transformers character Jetfire. The stealth launch introduced the historic new partnership between Hasbro and Skybound, with Transformers and G.I. Joe comics finding a new home with the publisher.
Transformers #1 (Lunar Code 0623IM805) begins an all-new era for the iconic Robots in Disguise from Daniel Warren Johnson (Extremity, Do a Powerbomb, DC’s Wonder Woman: Dead Earth) and colorist Mike Spicer (Stillwater, Murder Falcon). Optimus Prime was supposed to have led the Autobots to victory. Instead, the fate of Cybertron is unknown, and his allies have crash-landed far from home, alongside their enemies—the Decepticons. As these titanic forces renew their war on Earth, one thing is immediately clear: the planet will never be the same. New alliances are struck. Battle lines are redrawn. And humanity’s only hope for survival is Optimus Prime.
Transformers #1 (Lunar Code 0623IM805| $4.99) will be available at comic book shops and digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, comiXology, and Google Play on Wednesday, October 4, 2023.
The Hugely Anticipated New Series Launches This October
LOS ANGELES 06/23/2023 — Today Skybound, in partnership with toy and game company Hasbro, announced the full lineup of Autobots team members that will appear in writer/artist powerhouse Daniel Warren Johnson’s Transformers, launching with issue #1 October 4, 2023.
Teasers of each character appeared on Skybound social channels this week, showcasing the all-star team of Optimus Prime, Ratchet, Cliffjumper, Arcee, and Wheeljack. Fans should stay tuned to Skybound social channels next week, as the Decepticon team will be unveiled daily.
In the recent surprise heard ‘round the world, Robert Kirkman and Lorenzo De Felici’s Void Rivals #1 launched the all-new shared “Energon Universe” with the surprise first appearance of iconic Transformers character Jetfire. The stealth launch introduced the historic new partnership between Hasbro and Skybound, with Transformers and G.I. Joe comics finding a new home with the publisher.
Transformers #1 (Lunar Code 0623IM805) begins an all-new era for the iconic Robots in Disguise from Daniel Warren Johnson (Extremity, Do a Powerbomb, DC’s Wonder Woman: Dead Earth) and colorist Mike Spicer (Stillwater, Murder Falcon). Optimus Prime was supposed to have led the Autobots to victory. Instead, the fate of Cybertron is unknown, and his allies have crash-landed far from home, alongside their enemies—the Decepticons. As these titanic forces renew their war on Earth, one thing is immediately clear: the planet will never be the same. New alliances are struck. Battle lines are redrawn. And humanity’s only hope for survival is Optimus Prime.
Transformers #1 (Lunar Code 0623IM805| $4.99) will be available at comic book shops and digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, comiXology, and Google Play on Wednesday, October 4, 2023.
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Posted by Rodimus Prime on June 25th, 2023 @ 12:02am CDT
Posted by Rodimus Prime on June 25th, 2023 @ 12:02am CDT
Great news, I'm looking forward to it.
I was hoping they might put some lesser used characters front and center, instead of the same old crew, but at least Bumblebee is not in the starting lineup. Getting tired of him.
Curious about the Cons. Probably Megatron, Shockwave, Starscream, Soundwave and 1 more random well-known character.
It's still weird to see Ratchet with a white helmet and black crest instead of a red helmet and white crest in a comic.
I was hoping they might put some lesser used characters front and center, instead of the same old crew, but at least Bumblebee is not in the starting lineup. Getting tired of him.
Curious about the Cons. Probably Megatron, Shockwave, Starscream, Soundwave and 1 more random well-known character.
It's still weird to see Ratchet with a white helmet and black crest instead of a red helmet and white crest in a comic.
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Posted by Bumblevivisector on June 25th, 2023 @ 3:06am CDT
Here though, on the cover of a restart comic that just has to be different enough from IDW instead of bringing all of G1 back from the dead in an appeal to old fans who'd considered it to have been so for over a decade...could work. We'll see.
Posted by Bumblevivisector on June 25th, 2023 @ 3:06am CDT
Agreed. Conjures up memories of Dreamwave; when I saw Ratchet in Sunbow colors on a printed page, I had a bad feeling that someone at the helm just didn't get it. Show-accuracy is fine for the rest of the original Ark crew, but Ratchet and Prowl were iconic because of their Marvel characterization. There were much bigger problems in the first DW series, but that detail gave me a sense that this new TF Universe was going to crash and burn before its time, and that's not just hindsight bias.Rodimus Prime wrote:It's still weird to see Ratchet with a white helmet and black crest instead of a red helmet and white crest in a comic.
Here though, on the cover of a restart comic that just has to be different enough from IDW instead of bringing all of G1 back from the dead in an appeal to old fans who'd considered it to have been so for over a decade...could work. We'll see.
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Posted by Cheetron on June 25th, 2023 @ 5:58am CDT
Posted by Cheetron on June 25th, 2023 @ 5:58am CDT
Odd lineup for sure. For I'll give it a try. No bee? More me! I got sick of everything I watch, everywhere I go its Bumblebee.
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Posted by Halfofme07 on June 25th, 2023 @ 9:23am CDT
Posted by Halfofme07 on June 25th, 2023 @ 9:23am CDT
The artwork looks like crap.
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Posted by Stormshot_Prime on June 25th, 2023 @ 12:24pm CDT
Posted by Stormshot_Prime on June 25th, 2023 @ 12:24pm CDT
Cannot express how shocked I am that Bee isn’t there! It really does seem like at the last second they switched Bee to Cliff. Probably no coincidence that the lineup is similar to the main team from ROTB.
That all being said, I am so excited. The lack of TF comics lately has really felt like a hole in my life.
That all being said, I am so excited. The lack of TF comics lately has really felt like a hole in my life.
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Posted by Silver Wind on June 25th, 2023 @ 4:58pm CDT
Posted by Silver Wind on June 25th, 2023 @ 4:58pm CDT
*sees black crosses on Ratchet and immediately giggles* Ah, legal issues...
Edit: Fixed link as it seems Moylan since changed his website to a redirect to his DeviantArt page.
Edit: Fixed link as it seems Moylan since changed his website to a redirect to his DeviantArt page.
Re: Humanity’s only hope of Survival is Optimus Prime in New Transformers Comic Series from Skybound (2164144)
Posted by Rodimus Prime on June 25th, 2023 @ 11:41pm CDT
Regardless, as a comic book fan, I'm really looking forward to it, especially after the Brian Ruckley schiffshow we got.
Posted by Rodimus Prime on June 25th, 2023 @ 11:41pm CDT
As long as they don't keep it slave to the G1 cartoon, or wings universe or whatever asinine thing they're calling it. Let it be its own thing, like IDW was.Bumblevivisector wrote:Agreed. Conjures up memories of Dreamwave; when I saw Ratchet in Sunbow colors on a printed page, I had a bad feeling that someone at the helm just didn't get it. Show-accuracy is fine for the rest of the original Ark crew, but Ratchet and Prowl were iconic because of their Marvel characterization. There were much bigger problems in the first DW series, but that detail gave me a sense that this new TF Universe was going to crash and burn before its time, and that's not just hindsight bias.Rodimus Prime wrote:It's still weird to see Ratchet with a white helmet and black crest instead of a red helmet and white crest in a comic.
Here though, on the cover of a restart comic that just has to be different enough from IDW instead of bringing all of G1 back from the dead in an appeal to old fans who'd considered it to have been so for over a decade...could work. We'll see.
Regardless, as a comic book fan, I'm really looking forward to it, especially after the Brian Ruckley schiffshow we got.
Re: Humanity’s only hope of Survival is Optimus Prime in New Transformers Comic Series from Skybound (2164157)
Posted by Big Grim on June 26th, 2023 @ 4:01am CDT
Man, I hear that! I've picked most of that nonsense up and even when you have it all together, it's damned slow going.
Looking forward to new creators.
~ Grim
Posted by Big Grim on June 26th, 2023 @ 4:01am CDT
Rodimus Prime wrote:Regardless, as a comic book fan, I'm really looking forward to it, especially after the Brian Ruckley schiffshow we got.
Man, I hear that! I've picked most of that nonsense up and even when you have it all together, it's damned slow going.
Looking forward to new creators.
~ Grim
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Posted by sol magnus on June 26th, 2023 @ 7:24pm CDT
Posted by sol magnus on June 26th, 2023 @ 7:24pm CDT
I'm going to read it regardless, but just 5?
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Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on June 26th, 2023 @ 8:27pm CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on June 26th, 2023 @ 8:27pm CDT
The cartoon models coupled with the writer's interview turned me completely off this.
i will read the wiki, just as I did for IDW2019. If just to keep up with anything interesting.
i will read the wiki, just as I did for IDW2019. If just to keep up with anything interesting.
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Posted by TulioDude on June 27th, 2023 @ 10:53am CDT
Posted by TulioDude on June 27th, 2023 @ 10:53am CDT
I wish Bumblebee was there. He would help with the color balance of this team.
Kinda wish they used different designs.
Kinda wish they used different designs.
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Posted by ScottyP on June 28th, 2023 @ 7:55am CDT
Posted by ScottyP on June 28th, 2023 @ 7:55am CDT
These are promo previews and they look like interior pages from one of IDW's backup stable.
Also, how long until Megatron shows up in some form? Furman made us wait an entire four issues in Infiltration, so let's call the over/under 5.5 issues with safer money on the under
Also, how long until Megatron shows up in some form? Furman made us wait an entire four issues in Infiltration, so let's call the over/under 5.5 issues with safer money on the under
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Posted by TulioDude on June 28th, 2023 @ 11:11am CDT
Posted by TulioDude on June 28th, 2023 @ 11:11am CDT
new teaser poster
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Posted by AcademyofDrX on June 28th, 2023 @ 11:18am CDT
Posted by AcademyofDrX on June 28th, 2023 @ 11:18am CDT
Say what you will about Kirkman, he's an effective marketer. We're going to be getting at least two more versions of this same teaser poster as the other predictable choices are revealed. (I'm assuming the other seeker isn't Slipstream.)
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Posted by Rodimus Prime on July 1st, 2023 @ 12:13pm CDT
Posted by Rodimus Prime on July 1st, 2023 @ 12:13pm CDT
So the initial Con line up is Screamer, Skywarp, Soundwave with Rumble and Laserbeak. Interesting. I'm still looking forward to it, the art looks great. Hopefully the stories will live up to it.
1 thing I don't like is the writer proclaiming "Optimus Prime the savior of Earth." That part is the same old. Personally I would really love it if finally Ultra Magnus got to be the main character of an entire series. He's like Optimus, except more interesting. G1 Prime is basically a 2-note tune. Getting boring after 40 years.
1 thing I don't like is the writer proclaiming "Optimus Prime the savior of Earth." That part is the same old. Personally I would really love it if finally Ultra Magnus got to be the main character of an entire series. He's like Optimus, except more interesting. G1 Prime is basically a 2-note tune. Getting boring after 40 years.
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Posted by Supreme Convoy on July 21st, 2023 @ 10:58pm CDT
Posted by Supreme Convoy on July 21st, 2023 @ 10:58pm CDT
I'm a big Daniel Warren Johnson fan. So I was STOKED to pick up his Transformers ashcan at SDCC!
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Posted by Supreme Convoy on July 23rd, 2023 @ 2:07am CDT
Posted by Supreme Convoy on July 23rd, 2023 @ 2:07am CDT
I went to the Skybound Energon Universe panel on Saturday afternoon. I was already in the tank for the line of books but it was great to see Joshua Williamson, Daniel Warren Johnson, Sean Mankiewicz, and Robert Kirkman talk about the comics.
And they gave away a panel exclusive Transformers ashcan! I love Mike Spicer's coloring but they really could sell black & white versions of DWJ's comic and I'd buy it.
And they gave away a panel exclusive Transformers ashcan! I love Mike Spicer's coloring but they really could sell black & white versions of DWJ's comic and I'd buy it.
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Posted by Supreme Convoy on July 28th, 2023 @ 8:12pm CDT
Posted by Supreme Convoy on July 28th, 2023 @ 8:12pm CDT
For anyone interested in what's in the ashcan, Daniel Warren Johnson was showing off the pages in his livestream earlier today.
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Posted by snavej on August 10th, 2023 @ 6:43am CDT
Posted by snavej on August 10th, 2023 @ 6:43am CDT
I suppose they have to focus on a core group to avoid being over-complex. However, they shouldn't forget the wider TF population.
Maybe they could kill off Cliffjumper every month only to have him resurrected by magic by the next month?!
'Oh my God, they killed Cliffy!' as South Park would have it.
Maybe they could kill off Cliffjumper every month only to have him resurrected by magic by the next month?!
'Oh my God, they killed Cliffy!' as South Park would have it.
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Posted by Supreme Convoy on August 17th, 2023 @ 11:31pm CDT
Posted by Supreme Convoy on August 17th, 2023 @ 11:31pm CDT
Read Void Rivals #3 yesterday. It's another fun issue with a color preview of Transformers #1. It is stunning to see it in color!
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Posted by wyokid on August 20th, 2023 @ 6:43pm CDT
Posted by wyokid on August 20th, 2023 @ 6:43pm CDT
This issue massively expanded the universe for Transformers. They not only introduced the Quintesson, but they established that The Age of Wrath happened. Skuxxoid also name dropped Slizardo and reintroduced Nebulons while establishing that the Hive exist. I'm looking forward to seeing the home planets of our characters coming up.
The art was great, I'm really getting invested in the characters and the amount of Transformers love we're getting has me positively giddy. I love what they're doing with Skuxxoid, hopefully he can get a miniseries at some point. Overall I think this universe is exactly what Transformers needs right now and its nice to have a comic I can look forward to every month again.
Lastly, there was a three page preview for Daniel Warren Johnson's book and man, this might be the best Transformers has ever looked in comic form. The pages had me floored.
The art was great, I'm really getting invested in the characters and the amount of Transformers love we're getting has me positively giddy. I love what they're doing with Skuxxoid, hopefully he can get a miniseries at some point. Overall I think this universe is exactly what Transformers needs right now and its nice to have a comic I can look forward to every month again.
Lastly, there was a three page preview for Daniel Warren Johnson's book and man, this might be the best Transformers has ever looked in comic form. The pages had me floored.
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Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on August 21st, 2023 @ 6:18am CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on August 21st, 2023 @ 6:18am CDT
I'm not reading the book, but I did see the 3 pages preview. And much like the material we have gotten so far, the G1 cartoon redo in both look and story has zero interest from me.
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Posted by Fricknmaniac on August 26th, 2023 @ 10:05am CDT
Posted by Fricknmaniac on August 26th, 2023 @ 10:05am CDT
I saw two exclusives for #1 on Ebay today:
The first one I tracked down to Things From Another World Exclusive by Fred (Frederic Pham Chuong).
The second is art by Santa Fung, but I haven't found who the original seller is yet (neither Ebay listing is by them).
Any ideas on where to get the second one and/or has anyone spotted any other exclusives yet?
The first one I tracked down to Things From Another World Exclusive by Fred (Frederic Pham Chuong).
The second is art by Santa Fung, but I haven't found who the original seller is yet (neither Ebay listing is by them).
Any ideas on where to get the second one and/or has anyone spotted any other exclusives yet?
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Posted by Fricknmaniac on August 29th, 2023 @ 8:04am CDT
Posted by Fricknmaniac on August 29th, 2023 @ 8:04am CDT
Just wondering if anyone has found any exclusives yet for Transformers #1.
So far I've found two confirmed (Stadium Comics and TFAW) and two potentially teased on Facebook (Big Time Collectibles (wouldn't ship until November at the earliest, though) and Singapore based Comic Grail Vault).
In the past I always waited to pick up the IDW incentives and exclusives, but this time around I think I'm going to try and get them all at launch if I can.
So far I've found two confirmed (Stadium Comics and TFAW) and two potentially teased on Facebook (Big Time Collectibles (wouldn't ship until November at the earliest, though) and Singapore based Comic Grail Vault).
In the past I always waited to pick up the IDW incentives and exclusives, but this time around I think I'm going to try and get them all at launch if I can.
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Posted by Supreme Convoy on August 30th, 2023 @ 11:32pm CDT
Posted by Supreme Convoy on August 30th, 2023 @ 11:32pm CDT
Skybound showed off some of the variant covers for #1. It's bonkers the talent they got for the variants.
Francis Manapul!
Cliff Chiang!
Ryan Ottley! Probably my favorite of the covers not by DWJ so far.
Francis Manapul!
Cliff Chiang!
Ryan Ottley! Probably my favorite of the covers not by DWJ so far.
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Posted by bluecatcinema on August 31st, 2023 @ 2:28pm CDT
Posted by bluecatcinema on August 31st, 2023 @ 2:28pm CDT
Amazing stuff.
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Posted by Fricknmaniac on August 31st, 2023 @ 3:01pm CDT
Posted by Fricknmaniac on August 31st, 2023 @ 3:01pm CDT
So far I've found four different exclusive covers for #1. Two are currently live, Stadium Comics and Things From Another World. One is going live today (August 31st) for the Singapore based store Comic Grail Vault. And one is going live next Friday (September 8th) (two days earlier if you sign for their massively overpriced "subscription" service) from Big Time Collectibles.
Has anyone spotted any more exclusives? Usually I waited on any IDW exclusives, but given how hyped people are for this series, I'm being more proactive about getting them upfront, rather than waiting and trying to get them cheaper.
Hopefully this post will be approved, it's been almost a week since I first tried posting. I know, as a new member my posts need to be reviewed, but I've received no feedback, so I don't know if my posts are being rejected or have just yet to be approved.
Has anyone spotted any more exclusives? Usually I waited on any IDW exclusives, but given how hyped people are for this series, I'm being more proactive about getting them upfront, rather than waiting and trying to get them cheaper.
Hopefully this post will be approved, it's been almost a week since I first tried posting. I know, as a new member my posts need to be reviewed, but I've received no feedback, so I don't know if my posts are being rejected or have just yet to be approved.
Re: Humanity’s only hope of Survival is Optimus Prime in New Transformers Comic Series from Skybound (2167726)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on September 1st, 2023 @ 12:12pm CDT
This is the only one that sort of looks good, and I have to say the only part that looks good is the coloring aspect with the shading.
Otherwise, if these are "talent", eesh. I just like nothing about any of the art we have seen so far.
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on September 1st, 2023 @ 12:12pm CDT
Supreme Convoy wrote:
This is the only one that sort of looks good, and I have to say the only part that looks good is the coloring aspect with the shading.
Otherwise, if these are "talent", eesh. I just like nothing about any of the art we have seen so far.
Re: Humanity’s only hope of Survival is Optimus Prime in New Transformers Comic Series from Skybound (2167855)
Posted by wyokid on September 3rd, 2023 @ 8:12pm CDT
Posted by wyokid on September 3rd, 2023 @ 8:12pm CDT
Found the cover for issue #2 and some more #1 variants.
Re: Humanity’s only hope of Survival is Optimus Prime in New Transformers Comic Series from Skybound (2168051)
Posted by ScottyP on September 6th, 2023 @ 3:34pm CDT
Posted by ScottyP on September 6th, 2023 @ 3:34pm CDT
KRS Comics has two (one of which goes live in about half an hour), Transmissions podcast has one, and there are many more still to be revealed. I wish you good luck, they're going full 1990s (maybe worse) with the amount of variant covers for the first issue.Fricknmaniac wrote:So far I've found four different exclusive covers for #1. Two are currently live, Stadium Comics and Things From Another World. One is going live today (August 31st) for the Singapore based store Comic Grail Vault. And one is going live next Friday (September 8th) (two days earlier if you sign for their massively overpriced "subscription" service) from Big Time Collectibles.
Has anyone spotted any more exclusives? Usually I waited on any IDW exclusives, but given how hyped people are for this series, I'm being more proactive about getting them upfront, rather than waiting and trying to get them cheaper.
Re: Humanity’s only hope of Survival is Optimus Prime in New Transformers Comic Series from Skybound (2168052)
Posted by ScottyP on September 6th, 2023 @ 3:44pm CDT
Posted by ScottyP on September 6th, 2023 @ 3:44pm CDT
Skybound has provided us with a four page preview of their upcoming Transformers #1, which hits comic shops next month. This preview is mostly comprised of the same preview pages that were printed in the back of Void Rivals #3. They've also supplied us with a handy list of variant covers and images of those, but be forewarned this list does not encompass the plethora of retailer exclusive cover options that are sure to be available. You can check out the accompanying press release and the comic pages themselves below.
Skybound Entertainment wrote:FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEYOUR FIRST LOOK AT DANIEL WARREN JOHNSON’S TRANSFORMERS #1
The Next Series in the Energon Universe Launches This October
LOS ANGELES 08/30/2023 — Today Skybound, in collaboration with leading toy and game company Hasbro, revealed an impressive lineup of variant covers and a first look at interior pages of Daniel Warren Johnson’s hugely anticipated Transformers #1. The second series in the recently launched Energon Universe, Transformers will debut on shelves in comic book shops beginning October 4, 2023.
Transformers #1 begins an all-new era for the iconic Transformers franchise from Daniel Warren Johnson (Extremity, Do a Powerbomb, DC’s Wonder Woman: Dead Earth) and colorist Mike Spicer (Stillwater, Murder Falcon). Optimus Prime was supposed to have led the Autobots to victory. Instead, the fate of Cybertron is unknown, and his allies have crash-landed far from home, alongside their enemies—the Decepticons. As these titanic forces renew their war on Earth, one thing is immediately clear: the planet will never be the same. New alliances are struck. Battle lines are redrawn. Humanity’s only hope for survival is Optimus Prime.
The recently announced rosters of Autobots and Decepticons headlining the first story arc of the all-new Transformers series include Autobots Optimus Prime, Ratchet, Cliffjumper, Arcee, and Wheeljack, and Decepticons Starscream, Rumble, Skywarp, Laserbeak, and Soundwave.
In addition to the already-iconic main cover by Daniel Warren Johnson and Mike Spicer, the stacked list of variant covers for Transformers #1 includes Autobot and Decepticon covers by Johnson and Spicer, a cover by iconic artist Ryan Ottley (Invincible), a 1:10 incentive variant that kicks off a connecting cover series by Orlando Arocena (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers), a 1:25 incentive variant by Cliff Chiang Paper Girls), a 1:50 incentive variant by Francis Manapul (The Flash), a 1:100 incentive variant by Ian Bertram (Little Bird), and finally, an open-to-order blank sketch cover.
The Energon Universe officially began in June 2023 with the surprise first appearance of iconic Transformers character Jetfire in Void Rivals #1, introducing the historic new collaboration between Hasbro and Skybound, with Transformers and G.I. Joe comics finding a new home with the publisher. The Energon Universe expands in December with Duke #1, a limited series from Joshua Williamson (DC’s Superman, Dark Ride), Tom Reilly (The Thing) and Jordie Bellaire (W0rldtr33). This will be followed by the launch of Cobra Commander #1 in January 2024, from Joshua Williamson, Andrea Milana (Impact Winter: Rook) and Annalisa Leoni (Oblivion Song).
Transformers #1 (Lunar Codes Below | $4.99) will be available at comic book shops and digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, comiXology, and Google Play on Wednesday, October 4, 2023.
The full list of variant covers is below:
- Transformers #1 Cover A by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer (Lunar Code 0623IM805)
- Transformers #1 Cover B by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer (Autobot) (Lunar Code 0823IM287)
- Transformers #1 Cover C by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer (Decepticon) (Lunar Code 0823IM288)
- Transformers #1 Cover D by Ryan Ottley (Lunar Code 0823IM289)
- Transformers #1 Cover E (1:10 Copy Incentive – Connecting) by Orlando Arocena (Lunar Code 0823IM290)
- Transformers #1 Cover F (1:25 Copy Incentive) by Cliff Chiang (Lunar Code 0823IM291)
- Transformers #1 Cover G (1:50 Copy Incentive) by Francis Manapul (Lunar Code 0823IM292)
- Transformers #1 Cover H (1:100 Copy Incentive) by Ian Bertram (Lunar Code 0823IM293)
- Transformers #1 Cover I Blank Sketch Cover (Lunar Code 0823IM294)
Re: Humanity’s only hope of Survival is Optimus Prime in New Transformers Comic Series from Skybound (2168056)
Posted by snavej on September 6th, 2023 @ 6:19pm CDT
Posted by snavej on September 6th, 2023 @ 6:19pm CDT
And we're back in 1984!
Re: Humanity’s only hope of Survival is Optimus Prime in New Transformers Comic Series from Skybound (2168060)
Posted by cloudballoon on September 6th, 2023 @ 9:46pm CDT
Posted by cloudballoon on September 6th, 2023 @ 9:46pm CDT
I was happy Skybound taking over TF from IDW, excited by Daniel Warren Johnson handling the comics. But this early preview is kind of disappointing.
The 4-page insides are just not... exciting? The covers featuring Starscream, however, intrigue.
The art style is more suited for organics than bots. Not that I expected anything else - it IS Daniel Warren Johnson's signature - and the layout is fantastic (except the physically illogical fall into the exhaust ports and reveal the rear of the Ark part... like, HOW!?). Johnson's artwork always reminded me of the French comic books I read back in my youth - Tintin, Asterix and the likes when I grew up in Montreal. Guest I'm still getting used to it for TF but it's not hard to get past this. For me that's better than the Marvel TF style that doesn't age well... even back in the late 80's... so I'm not complaining.
The 4-page insides are just not... exciting? The covers featuring Starscream, however, intrigue.
The art style is more suited for organics than bots. Not that I expected anything else - it IS Daniel Warren Johnson's signature - and the layout is fantastic (except the physically illogical fall into the exhaust ports and reveal the rear of the Ark part... like, HOW!?). Johnson's artwork always reminded me of the French comic books I read back in my youth - Tintin, Asterix and the likes when I grew up in Montreal. Guest I'm still getting used to it for TF but it's not hard to get past this. For me that's better than the Marvel TF style that doesn't age well... even back in the late 80's... so I'm not complaining.
Re: Humanity’s only hope of Survival is Optimus Prime in New Transformers Comic Series from Skybound (2168101)
Posted by sol magnus on September 7th, 2023 @ 8:05pm CDT
Some of the items the humans are carrying seem like maybe not. It's not definitive, though.
Posted by sol magnus on September 7th, 2023 @ 8:05pm CDT
snavej wrote:And we're back in 1984!
Some of the items the humans are carrying seem like maybe not. It's not definitive, though.
Re: Humanity’s only hope of Survival is Optimus Prime in New Transformers Comic Series from Skybound (2168103)
Posted by cloudballoon on September 7th, 2023 @ 8:12pm CDT
Where's the fanny pack?
Posted by cloudballoon on September 7th, 2023 @ 8:12pm CDT
snavej wrote:And we're back in 1984!
Where's the fanny pack?
Re: Humanity’s only hope of Survival is Optimus Prime in New Transformers Comic Series from Skybound (2168109)
Posted by Rodimus Prime on September 7th, 2023 @ 9:06pm CDT
Posted by Rodimus Prime on September 7th, 2023 @ 9:06pm CDT
I like the covers for the most part, even if I'm getting Bayverse psycho Prime vibes. As for the actual art, it's not impressive. This is my first experience with Daniel Warren Johnson's style, and he did not make a good impression. It's not terrible, but the story had better be top notch elsewise I don't think I'll stay with it.
Re: Humanity’s only hope of Survival is Optimus Prime in New Transformers Comic Series from Skybound (2168134)
Posted by snavej on September 8th, 2023 @ 10:34am CDT
We can't say. This is a family website.
Posted by snavej on September 8th, 2023 @ 10:34am CDT
cloudballoon wrote:snavej wrote:And we're back in 1984!
Where's the fanny pack?
We can't say. This is a family website.
Re: Humanity’s only hope of Survival is Optimus Prime in New Transformers Comic Series from Skybound (2168151)
Posted by Hero Alpha on September 8th, 2023 @ 1:58pm CDT
Posted by Hero Alpha on September 8th, 2023 @ 1:58pm CDT
Its not bad, but not enough seen yet to say good either. For the first time in a long time, I can go into a new Tranformers comic with an open mind and that what I'm going to try and do. Those covers are great though. Its just gonna to be hard to gets use to not seeing Burcham, Milne, Roche, etc. art and even Malkova on the 2.0 stuff. Maybe some of them will pop up every now and again.
Re: Humanity’s only hope of Survival is Optimus Prime in New Transformers Comic Series from Skybound (2168153)
Posted by bluecatcinema on September 8th, 2023 @ 2:28pm CDT
Posted by bluecatcinema on September 8th, 2023 @ 2:28pm CDT
Interesting. So it looks like Spike is somehow going to be responsible for the Transformers' revival on Earth.
Re: Humanity’s only hope of Survival is Optimus Prime in New Transformers Comic Series from Skybound (2168163)
Posted by wyokid on September 8th, 2023 @ 3:58pm CDT
Posted by wyokid on September 8th, 2023 @ 3:58pm CDT
This is shaping up to be everything I dreamed of and more. Feels like Transformers is finally back.
Re: Humanity’s only hope of Survival is Optimus Prime in New Transformers Comic Series from Skybound (2168241)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on September 9th, 2023 @ 6:08pm CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on September 9th, 2023 @ 6:08pm CDT
Eh, still not really impressed at all.
Re: Humanity’s only hope of Survival is Optimus Prime in New Transformers Comic Series from Skybound (2168412)
Posted by snavej on September 12th, 2023 @ 5:12am CDT
Posted by snavej on September 12th, 2023 @ 5:12am CDT
Didn't Earthspark do this 'kids create Transformers' thing? I know the Skybound people are doing 'awakening', not 'creating' but it's fairly similar.
Re: Humanity’s only hope of Survival is Optimus Prime in New Transformers Comic Series from Skybound (2168463)
Posted by Hero Alpha on September 12th, 2023 @ 1:35pm CDT
Earthquake, kids, D-void, or whatever, they gots to wake up somehow, hopefully the how isn't whats important.
Posted by Hero Alpha on September 12th, 2023 @ 1:35pm CDT
snavej wrote:Didn't Earthspark do this 'kids create Transformers' thing? I know the Skybound people are doing 'awakening', not 'creating' but it's fairly similar.
Earthquake, kids, D-void, or whatever, they gots to wake up somehow, hopefully the how isn't whats important.
Re: Humanity’s only hope of Survival is Optimus Prime in New Transformers Comic Series from Skybound (2168504)
Posted by snavej on September 13th, 2023 @ 6:18am CDT
Joke: Primus is the opposite of Unicron, so D-void is the opposite of D-mass! [Pronounced dumb ass.]
Posted by snavej on September 13th, 2023 @ 6:18am CDT
Hero Alpha wrote:snavej wrote:Didn't Earthspark do this 'kids create Transformers' thing? I know the Skybound people are doing 'awakening', not 'creating' but it's fairly similar.
Earthquake, kids, D-void, or whatever, they gots to wake up somehow, hopefully the how isn't whats important.
Joke: Primus is the opposite of Unicron, so D-void is the opposite of D-mass! [Pronounced dumb ass.]
Re: Humanity’s only hope of Survival is Optimus Prime in New Transformers Comic Series from Skybound (2168634)
Posted by AcademyofDrX on September 14th, 2023 @ 1:50pm CDT
Posted by AcademyofDrX on September 14th, 2023 @ 1:50pm CDT
Please ignore Johnston's breathless and overly credulous hype, but I don't question the headline, and it's noteworthy in itself.
Daniel Warren Johnson's Transformers #1 Opens With Over 153,000 Orders
https://bleedingcool.com/comics/daniel- ... 00-orders/
Launching a book with six figures is an accomplishment, but it's only a marketing one. The trick will be sustaining that level of interest. Still, it's a promising beginning.
Daniel Warren Johnson's Transformers #1 Opens With Over 153,000 Orders
https://bleedingcool.com/comics/daniel- ... 00-orders/
Launching a book with six figures is an accomplishment, but it's only a marketing one. The trick will be sustaining that level of interest. Still, it's a promising beginning.
Re: Humanity’s only hope of Survival is Optimus Prime in New Transformers Comic Series from Skybound (2168988)
Posted by Seibertron on September 17th, 2023 @ 1:36pm CDT
Posted by Seibertron on September 17th, 2023 @ 1:36pm CDT
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This exclusive offering is scheduled for release alongside the onslaught of Transformers #1 cover variants on October 4th, 2023. Our exclusive cover can currently be acquired for the price of $20, plus shipping, with a purchase limit of five per customer. Pre-orders for this exclusive and the other cover variants can be made through our website at shop.seibertron.com, or simply by following the image or link provided below.
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Here is some additional information about Transformers #1 from Image Comics:
This exclusive offering is scheduled for release alongside the onslaught of Transformers #1 cover variants on October 4th, 2023. Our exclusive cover can currently be acquired for the price of $20, plus shipping, with a purchase limit of five per customer. Pre-orders for this exclusive and the other cover variants can be made through our website at shop.seibertron.com, or simply by following the image or link provided below.
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Here is some additional information about Transformers #1 from Image Comics:
THE ALL NEW TRANSFORMERS ERA STARTS HERE!
Superstar creator DANIEL WARREN JOHNSON (DO A POWERBOMB, Wonder Woman: Dead Earth), alongside ENERGON UNIVERSE showrunner ROBERT KIRKMAN (VOID RIVALS, INVINCIBLE), reimagines Hasbro’s robots in disguise for a brand-new generation.
Optimus Prime was supposed to have led the Autobots to victory. Instead, the fate of Cybertron is unknown, and his allies have crash-landed far from home, alongside their enemies—the Decepticons.
As these titanic forces renew their war on Earth, one thing is immediately clear: the planet will never be the same. New alliances are struck. Battle lines are redrawn. And humanity’s only hope of survival is Optimus Prime.
Discover THE TRANSFORMERS like you’ve never seen them before!
