TF WAR JOURNAL: "FEAR"

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Transformers: War Journal.

Story; John-Paul Bove, Josh van Reyk & Jon Stone.
Art; Tom Parish, Casey Coller, Matt C. Adams, Shane Anderson, Richard Cookson, Stanley Chou, John Flores, Jon Stone, Stavros Kundromichalis & Jeremy Tiongson.
Colors; John-Paul Bove.
Letters; Bernie Lee.
Covers; Josh Burcham, Tom Parrish, Kent Lin.
Sketch Cover; Andrew Wildman.

Now that we've got your attention and let your minds stew over the picture, "Transformers: War Journal" is a full 22-page web comic created by Transformers fans that will be released on 31 st of December, 2007.

The one thing that the "Transformers: Mosaic" project has shown, is that when fans come together to achieve a shared vision, there is no limit to what can be accomplished. Allthough not directly linked to "Transformers: Mosaic", "Transformers: War Journal" is produced by some of its memebers and is kind of the next evolution to the project.

In "Transformers: War Journal", a group of Autobots are marooned on an alien planet fighting a loosing battle against a superior Decepticon force. The story focuses on the war's affect on the individual; what adversities they have to overcome, what responsibilities they have to bare and what sacrifices they have to make.

We'll be peeling away pieces of the above picture, both here and http://tf-war-journal.deviantart.com/ as well as releasing previews until the final release on New Years Eve.

Credit(s): Richter

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Re: TF WAR JOURNAL: "FEAR" (487482)
Posted by i_amtrunks on December 3rd, 2007 @ 5:30am CST

Front Paged and Credited.

Count my curiosity as piqued.

Re: TF WAR JOURNAL: "FEAR" (487488)
Posted by Burn on December 3rd, 2007 @ 5:35am CST

ahhhh full length tales of non-major characters.

I like the idea ...

Re: TF WAR JOURNAL: "FEAR" (487489)
Posted by Jazzz on December 3rd, 2007 @ 5:36am CST

Protectobots?

Re: TF WAR JOURNAL: "FEAR" (487509)
Posted by 1337W422102 on December 3rd, 2007 @ 5:58am CST

Give 'em hell, Defensor!

Re: TF WAR JOURNAL: "FEAR" (487510)
Posted by Richter on December 3rd, 2007 @ 5:58am CST

jazzrules wrote:Coolio - I can't wait for this - The New Year can't come soon enough

It certainly can't.

Re: TF WAR JOURNAL: "FEAR" (487511)
Posted by Richter on December 3rd, 2007 @ 5:59am CST

i_amtrunks wrote:Front Paged and Credited.

Count my curiosity as piqued.

Thank you, and good to hear.

Re: TF WAR JOURNAL: "FEAR" (487514)
Posted by Richter on December 3rd, 2007 @ 6:02am CST

Jazzz wrote:Protectobots?

Yep, and more.

1337W422102 wrote:Give 'em hell Defensor!

Sadly there is no appearance of that gestault in this story.

Re: TF WAR JOURNAL: "FEAR" (487521)
Posted by Duke of Luns on December 3rd, 2007 @ 6:09am CST

Thought that's what it was, as it was mentioned in the Newsrama interview.

It'll be great I have a feeling :grin:

Re: TF WAR JOURNAL: "FEAR" (487522)
Posted by jazzrules on December 3rd, 2007 @ 6:09am CST

Richter wrote:
1337W422102 wrote:Give 'em hell Defensor!

Sadly there is no appearance of that gestault in this story.

I'm gonna say that Superion is the gestalt we'll be seeing :-?

Re: TF WAR JOURNAL: "FEAR" (487529)
Posted by Richter on December 3rd, 2007 @ 6:16am CST

Duke of Luns wrote:Thought that's what it was, as it was mentioned in the Newsrama interview.

It'll be great I have a feeling .

Yep, it was mentioned in passing back then.

Re: TF WAR JOURNAL: "FEAR" (487538)
Posted by SavageCam on December 3rd, 2007 @ 6:25am CST

The tallest head looks a little like Roadbuster. Could make sense as he's pretty much all soldier.

Re: TF WAR JOURNAL: "FEAR" (487603)
Posted by King Grimrob on December 3rd, 2007 @ 7:55am CST

First Aid. Skydive? Scattershot?

Re: TF WAR JOURNAL: "FEAR" (487625)
Posted by wordmongerer on December 3rd, 2007 @ 8:12am CST

King Grimrob wrote:First Aid. Skydive? Scattershot?

Might be right on one of those...

Re: TF WAR JOURNAL: "FEAR" (487697)
Posted by Briggs on December 3rd, 2007 @ 9:04am CST

*excited*

Re: TF WAR JOURNAL: "FEAR" (487756)
Posted by Ultra Magnus on December 3rd, 2007 @ 9:29am CST

Wow, really interesting to have the pacifist First-Aid stuck in a situation like that. I'm VERY interested in seeing what happens here...

Re: TF WAR JOURNAL: "FEAR" (487785)
Posted by Jeysie on December 3rd, 2007 @ 9:42am CST

Burn wrote:ahhhh full length tales of non-major characters.

I like the idea ...

Me too; It's always nice to see some of the less "iconic" characters get some attention/exposure. And I agree that First Aid is an intriguing choice, poor fellow.

jazzrules wrote:I'm gonna say that Superion is the gestalt we'll be seeing

Heh! That would be cool, but... I have to say if the Aerialbots are in it, since they always seem to be so close-knit in their appearances, it'd be more intriguing to explore what happens when one or more of them isn't available. (As much as I love Silverbolt, I think he'd be the most interesting-resulting choice to leave out, since he seems to be the glue that keeps the others in line and focused.)

That's just idle ponderings from me, though. I look forward to whatever the writers have come up with.

Re: TF WAR JOURNAL: "FEAR" (487958)
Posted by BlurPrime on December 3rd, 2007 @ 10:53am CST

looks like the arealbots going to be the main characters possibly focusing on silverbolts fear of heights but i could be wrong. great work keep it up.

Re: TF WAR JOURNAL: "FEAR" (488148)
Posted by MisterNewUzer on December 3rd, 2007 @ 12:17pm CST

I'm casting a vote for Powerglide, anybody with me on that? Only cuz the guy next to First-Aid looks to have a conehead

Re: TF WAR JOURNAL: "FEAR" (488174)
Posted by Jeysie on December 3rd, 2007 @ 12:26pm CST

MisterNewUzer wrote:I'm casting a vote for Powerglide, anybody with me on that? Only cuz the guy next to First-Aid looks to have a conehead

I don't think so... Powerglide's head is flush in his cone, whereas this one looks to have his head in front of the nosecone (the way the Aerialbots do).

Re: TF WAR JOURNAL: "FEAR" (488236)
Posted by Richter on December 3rd, 2007 @ 1:04pm CST

No Roadbuster or Powerglide.

Re: TF WAR JOURNAL: "FEAR" (488292)
Posted by WhiteRabbit on December 3rd, 2007 @ 1:32pm CST

Yet to be revealed characters are.........

Chip Chase, Leader-1 and Kremzeek.

Re: TF WAR JOURNAL: "FEAR" (488331)
Posted by Richter on December 3rd, 2007 @ 1:52pm CST

WhiteRabbit wrote:Yet to be revealed characters are.........

Chip Chase, Leader-1 and Kremzeek.

Damn you WhiteRabbit!

*Shakes fist*

Re: TF WAR JOURNAL: "FEAR" (488367)
Posted by SoundMaster1 on December 3rd, 2007 @ 2:22pm CST

but...if that's first aid...where's the rest o' defensor?

Re: TF WAR JOURNAL: "FEAR" (488390)
Posted by Windsweeper on December 3rd, 2007 @ 2:41pm CST

I'm curious as to whether it fits into any previous G1 incarnation or is totally new. Would love if it tied in with the marvel G1 and g2 comics.

Re: TF WAR JOURNAL: "FEAR" (488393)
Posted by jgilkinson on December 3rd, 2007 @ 2:45pm CST

cool little idea

Re: TF WAR JOURNAL: "FEAR" (488398)
Posted by wordmongerer on December 3rd, 2007 @ 2:47pm CST

nemesis zenith wrote:but...if that's first aid...where's the rest o' defensor?

War Journal features more than just the 4 characters pictured here... some of them may be the other Protectobots... or not...

Re: TF WAR JOURNAL: "FEAR" (488400)
Posted by wordmongerer on December 3rd, 2007 @ 2:50pm CST

Windsweeper wrote:I'm curious as to whether it fits into any previous G1 incarnation or is totally new. Would love if it tied in with the marvel G1 and g2 comics.

It's connected to IDW's universe. Sort of.

Re: TF WAR JOURNAL: "FEAR" (488430)
Posted by Richter on December 3rd, 2007 @ 3:07pm CST

wordmongerer wrote:It's connected to IDW's universe. Sort of.

We tried really hard to keep in in continuity, but it was a bit tricky not knowing what IDW had planned.

we had to make a few changes as new solicits were announced.

Re: TF WAR JOURNAL: "FEAR" (488443)
Posted by Saberspark model H. on December 3rd, 2007 @ 3:14pm CST

Finally. I want to see the comic it sounds cool

Re: TF WAR JOURNAL: "FEAR" (488462)
Posted by wordmongerer on December 3rd, 2007 @ 3:21pm CST

Richter wrote:
wordmongerer wrote:It's connected to IDW's universe. Sort of.

We tried really hard to keep in in continuity, but it was a bit tricky not knowing what IDW had planned.

we had to make a few changes as new solicits were announced.

Amen. Those fiends at IDW kept doing stuff. Gits...

Re: TF WAR JOURNAL: "FEAR" (488782)
Posted by Big Grim on December 3rd, 2007 @ 6:16pm CST

I'll be watching for this. Mosaic is brilliant and if this is the next level (kind of), I shall await with bated breath! I am consistently staggered by what the Fandom can do for the good. Mosaic being foremost in my mind at this point!

Re: TF WAR JOURNAL: "FEAR" (488876)
Posted by Kenny28 on December 3rd, 2007 @ 7:26pm CST

Does one of them have his family killed and then become a murderous vigilante out for blood, er, oil?

Re: TF WAR JOURNAL: "FEAR" (489291)
Posted by Grimshock on December 4th, 2007 @ 3:53am CST

A G1 story written by fans. No Furman. No hint of religion or silly sub-factions. I'm in!

Re: TF WAR JOURNAL: "FEAR" (489505)
Posted by Jeysie on December 4th, 2007 @ 8:18am CST

Richter wrote:
wordmongerer wrote:It's connected to IDW's universe. Sort of.

We tried really hard to keep in in continuity, but it was a bit tricky not knowing what IDW had planned. We had to make a few changes as new solicits were announced.

I'd say just write what you need to for the story and not let what IDW does worry or bother you. Most people are concerned just with the characters and more familiar with the shows, I'd wager. Certainly I'm still catching up on the *old* TF comics, let alone the new ones. :oops: