The IDW Generation 1 storyline in updated chronological order, bringing you the entire saga of this masterful invention of the classic characters and scenarios. With the Autobots divided... if mot yet conquered... and Optimus Prime a captive of Skywatch, who or what can prevent the Decepticons forging a deadly alliance that threatens to push the world inexorably tpwards global war. In the shadow of all-out Armageddon, the Autobots' new leader Bumblebee faces a true crisis of command. Can he overcome his own doubts and steer the Autobots through their darkest hour? If not, if he falters now, all... is lost. Plus, amazing background material, including an all-new Q&A with Zander Cannon, author of Bumblebee, unseen excerpts from Cannon's page breakdowns for the mini-series, and a new contextual introduction by series editorial consultant Simon Furman. COLLECTING THE TRANSFORMERS: BUMBLEBEE #1-4 & THE TRANSFORMERS (2009) #9-12