Chris Ryall Reveals Next Character to be Featured in Transformers Spotlight
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Sep 24, 2007 at 5:26pm CDT
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As a way to make it up to everyone for the late books, I just posted an exclusive at our boards--the identity of the character featured in the next TF Spotlight, and the cover and three pages by the artist, too--someone who's never done work at IDW before (no, his initials aren't "P.L."):
here.
More Bots. More News. More Awesome.
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Comment by Supreme Convoy
Sep 24, 2007
Blaster? Sweet!
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*applause* (NOTE: No sarcasm here)
very glad to see someone step up here. Delays DO happen, especially in the comic industry. I'd rather wait for a good product then have crappy stuff on time (like back in the 70s when it was shipped no matter what)
You sir, have my respect.
Comment by Cyber-Kun
Sep 24, 2007
Ryall_IDW wrote:>Indeed. Someone give me Chris Ryall's e-mail adress right now. He needs to be given a piece of my mind in the worst way.
My e-mail address is chris@idwpublishing.com. Don't give me any piece you can't spare to part with...
Seriously, I appreciate that you guys want our books and I want them to get into your hands, too. These books got a bit delayed because of various things (creator illnesses, printer delays), but they're coming, and issue 2 of both Devastation and Beast Wars will be coming only one to two weeks after issue one in an attempt to catch up. Delays happen sometimes, but certainly not because of lack of effort on our part. One more week, and all will be right with the world.
Incidentally, I'm not toying with anyone when I give release dates and they shift. That's a bit crazy to even think that I'd be trying to give you mis-information. I give you the dates as soon as I get them, and then occasionally things change (printing in Korea looks better but takes longer and faces periodic delays when the boat takes longer to get her or the books don't clear Diamond's system as quickly as we'd like).
Chris
*applause* (NOTE: No sarcasm here)
very glad to see someone step up here. Delays DO happen, especially in the comic industry. I'd rather wait for a good product then have crappy stuff on time (like back in the 70s when it was shipped no matter what)
You sir, have my respect.
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Comment by i_amtrunks
Sep 24, 2007
Thanks for the info Chris.
I take it then the books are getting an October 3rd release then???
Ah well.
I take it then the books are getting an October 3rd release then???
Ah well.
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Comment by i_amtrunks
Sep 24, 2007
Well that came out of left field...
Guess the tape deck wars are bound to begin much sooner than anticipated.
Guess the tape deck wars are bound to begin much sooner than anticipated.
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Comment by Chaoslock
Sep 24, 2007
I like Steeljaws new "old" form.
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Comment by 1337W422102
Sep 24, 2007
Woah! Blaster sure got owned on that first page. I guess he got... well, blasted.
Thanks for the images and information, Chris! I can't wait for Devastation.
Thanks for the images and information, Chris! I can't wait for Devastation.
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Comment by Tigertrack
Sep 24, 2007
Awesome news. i love Milne's cover. The art will take getting used to. Thanks for bringing one of my favorites into the fold.
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Comment by OptimusShr
Sep 24, 2007
Well it looks like the Aerialbots are the next combiner team to be introduced judging by the appearance of Silverbolt in the preview pages.
Also is that Tracks I see on Silverbolt's bridge on the right hand side?
Emiliano's art looks good and I can't wait to see it in color. Also Milne's cover rocks.
Also is that Tracks I see on Silverbolt's bridge on the right hand side?
Emiliano's art looks good and I can't wait to see it in color. Also Milne's cover rocks.
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Comment by Dr. Caelus
Sep 24, 2007
Silverbolt, Perceptor, and... I'm guessing... Autobot Micromasters? Or maybe Throttlebots?
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I was thinking Throttlebots, but without colours it is very hard to tell...
Comment by i_amtrunks
Sep 24, 2007
Caelus wrote:Silverbolt, Perceptor, and... I'm guessing... Autobot Micromasters? Or maybe Throttlebots?
I was thinking Throttlebots, but without colours it is very hard to tell...
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Comment by dragons
Sep 24, 2007
...glad to here its going in production on beast wars soon patience is everything rush into situations things get bad even defeated in battle if you dont take your time.
really like the blaster art in the spotlight issue coming up.
really like the blaster art in the spotlight issue coming up.
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Comment by Dclone Soundwave
Sep 24, 2007
Blaster? Oh yes. And I was excited about Soundwave. I just wish I had a time machine to go forward & get all these in advance, like Devastation, Revelation, Expansion, Ascending, & future Spotlights. I hate the waiting game. But in the end, it's worth it when I get to read a great comic book.
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Comment by Brakethrough
Sep 24, 2007
Look out, and SHOUT!
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Comment by steve2275
Sep 24, 2007
nuthin fer me
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Actually, one more week plus at least three days, since I have work most of that week, and the latest I could possibly get it is the next Saturday.
Incidentally, my issue is more with the Beast Wars stuff than Devastation. When something's been delayed for a year (for reasons that get harder and harder to swallow), it's really irritating to know that it's getting put off another week, even if the reason is a good one.
Comment by Darth Bombshell
Sep 25, 2007
Ryall_IDW wrote:One more week, and all will be right with the world.
Actually, one more week plus at least three days, since I have work most of that week, and the latest I could possibly get it is the next Saturday.
Incidentally, my issue is more with the Beast Wars stuff than Devastation. When something's been delayed for a year (for reasons that get harder and harder to swallow), it's really irritating to know that it's getting put off another week, even if the reason is a good one.
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Comment by Leonardo
Sep 25, 2007
Alex's cover looks really good and I didn't really like his Megatron: Origin stuff (though I'm still undecided as to whether or not that was the colourist's fault).
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Comment by Archanubis
Sep 25, 2007
Blaster, huh? This should be interesting, especially considering we're also going to see Perceptor again (he was in the Kup Spotlight, correct?) and Silverbolt. I wonder how Rewind, Eject, and what looks like Steeljaw are going to fit into the story.
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Comment by DSanza
Sep 25, 2007
That looks incredibly cool! Blaster looks like he is having the time of his life as some kind if DJ or radio host. Is that Silverbolt in the closeup on the last page? Cool. The cover art is just amazing. It captures Blaster perfectly.
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Comment by DSanza
Sep 25, 2007
"The Decepticons are blitzing Autobot City! We are really taking a pounding down here!"
"Two can play that game. Sic 'em!"
"Two can play that game. Sic 'em!"
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Comment by devil prime
Sep 25, 2007
Blaster was a bad ass!
