Art Du Jour Update & August Solicitations From IDW Publishing.com

Tuesday, May 2nd, 2006 12:45PM CDT

Categories: Comic Book News, Press Releases
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IDW Publishing.com has posted their August solicitations, which include Transformers: Stormbringer #2, Transformers Evolution: Hearts of Steel #3 and Transformers: Generations #6. In addition, Beast Wars: The Gathering will be released in TPB form.

You can see the solicitation page here, or read all the Transformers related entries below.

The Transformers: Stormbringer #2

Simon Furman (w), Don Figueroa (a & c)

In part two of this cosmic epic from Furman and Figueroa, captives of a mysterious cult worship the once and former “weapon of mass destruction” known as THUNDERWING, while OPTIMUS PRIME—the memory of the insane, tormented Decepticon scientist’s last near-apocalyptic rampage still uppermost in his anguished memory—unleashes his own last resort solution—the WRECKERS! Features a special wraparound cover from Figueroa as well as a variant character sketch cover from Fig, too.

*Covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio.

*Retailers: See your order form for special incentives

FC • 32 pages • $2.99

The Transformers Evolutions: Hearts of Steel #3

Chuck Dixon (w), Guido Guidi (a & c)

Chuck Dixon and artist Guido Guidi continue their special look at the Industrial Age reign of the TRANSFORMERS. In Hearts of Steel part 3, 19th Century scientist Tobia Muldoon has evidence of the existence of the DECEPTICONS and their plans for the domination of Earth. But will anyone other than Mark Twain believe his fantastic story? Or will the ASROTRAIN roll into New York City and change history forever? This issue features two covers from Guidi, one a concept art cover.

*Covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio.

*Retailers: See your order form for a special incentive

FC • 32 pages • $2.99

The Transformers: Generations #6

Bob Budiansky (w), Don Perlin, Keith Williams (a) Wood, Roche (c)

IDW continues their look back at some of the most beloved Transformers comics from years past. This special monthly series continues to present classic hard-to-find stories from the past two decades of Transformers comics. Once again, this issue features brand-new cover art from Ashley Wood (Metal Gear Solid) and Nick Roche, both of which present recreations of the original cover art. This issue features the conclusion to “The Return to Cybertron” mini-arc with “The Bridge to Nowhere!” originally presented in Marvel Comics’ The Transformers #18!

*Covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio.

*Retailers: See your order form for special incentives

FC • 24 pages • $2.49

Transformers Beast Wars: The Gathering Poster

Don Figueroa (a)

Here’s your chance to own Don Figueroa’s amazing gatefold wraparound image from issue 1 as an oversize poster!

Transformers- Beast Wars: The Gathering TPB

Simon Furman (w); Don Figueroa (a & c)

The long-awaited pairing of writer Simon Furman and artist extraordinaire Don Figueroa on a BEAST WAR S FC • 104 pages • $17.99 • ISBN: 1-60010-006-6

Transformers: Infiltration Cover Gallery

Don Figueroa, Guido Guidi, James Raiz, E.J. Su, Andrew Wildman, more (a)

With the return of Transformers to the world of comic books, a number of fan-favorite artists were assembled to properly present “the robots in disguise,” including Don Figueroa, Guido Guidi, James Raiz, E.J. Su, Nick Roche, Andrew Wildman, and more. This special collection offers up all the cover art from Transformers: Infiltration in one stunning volume–including rare exclusive and incentive wraparound cover images.

*Retailers: See your order form for a special incentive

FC • 48 pages • $5.99

In addition, they have updated their Art Du Jour page with an inked page from Infiltration #5, which you can view here.

Credit(s): IDWPublishing.com, Tusko