The IDW Generation 1 storyline in updated chronological order, bringing you the entire span of this masterful reinvention of the classic characters and scenarios. After bubbling away in the background for several volumes. The Dead Universe and the crew of Ark-1 finally take centre stage - as Nemesis Prime initiates his universe(s)-changing plan, The Expansion. This Spotlight shines on Cyclonus, Hardhead, Doubledealer and Sideswipe as this mini-epic unfolds, and nothing will be the same again! This packed collection also includes the key Spotlight: Arcee issue as well as Spotlight: Jazz and Spotlight: Metroplex. Plus, new background material created especially for The Definitive Collection, including a retrospective on the -ations, rare sketchbook art from Alex Milne and E.J. Su, and a new contextual introduction by series editorial consultant Simon Furman. COLLECTING TRANSFORMERS SPOTLIGHT: ARCEE, CYCLONUS, HARDHEAD, DOUBLEDEALER, SIDESWIPE, JAZZ & METROPLEX