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#3
Transformers
Infiltration
2006
Earth: 2006, and the fate of the planet is already sealed, its destiny decided... by the marauding mechanical beings known as Decepticons. In their way stand an embattled crew of seven hardy Autobot warriors, sworn to prevent the impending Armageddon at any cost, and an unlikely trio of human misfits, pulled kicking and screaming into a hitherto hidden world of pain and hurt. The can of worms is open, the genie out of bottle... and nothing will ever be the same again
#4
Transformers
Stormbringer
2007
For those of you craving unchecked, cover-to-cover giant robot action (guaranteed no humans ) on an epic scale, look no further. So far, we've had tantalizing hints about the state of play elsewhere in the Transformers universe, but now we look in on Cybertron itself, unlocking a dark, dark chapter in the planet's history, one that is about to hit the Autobots and Decepticons again... full force
#5
Transformers
Escalation
2007
The saga of the Transformers' secret war on Earth - begun in Infiltration - continues with Phase Two: Escalation. With the monumental menaces of Megatron and Ore-13 looming, the Autobots could be forgiven for thinking things couldn't get much worse. But, as Optimus Prime musters his response to the mounting threat, the Machination strikes - with shocking and tragic consequences
#6
The Transformers
Spotlight, Vol. 2
2008
IDW's one-shots focusing on the most celebrated Transformers characters continue in this second collection of Spotlights. This time around, see how and why Soundwave, KUP, Galvatron, Optimus Prime, and Ramjet fit into the Transformers ever-expanding IDW-verse.
#8
The Transformers
Spotlight, Vol. 3
2008
This volume focuses on Blaster, Arcee, Grimlock, Mirage, and Wheelie.
Written by long-time Transformers scribe Simon Furman and screenwriter George Strayton, with art by popular Transformers artists Guido Guidi, Marcelo Matere, Alex Milne, Emiliano Santalucia, and Klaus Scherwinski.
#9
Transformers
Devastation
2008
Rare bookIn the aftermath of Escalation's thundering showdown in Brasnya, factions on Earth stir into bold and demonstrative action. With both the Machination and Skywatch poised to strike, each possessing Cybertronian tech and inside knowledge of the alien enemy they face, the Autobots have no choice but to relocate. But the arrival on Earth of the Decepticon's living super-weapon, Sixshot, tells of more Devastation to come What role do Soundwave, Scorpinok, and the Reapers play in the coming confrontation?
#11
Transformers
Maximum Dinobots
2009
At last, the ultimate confrontation between not just Grimlock and his somewhat-estranged fellow Dinobots! Mayhem, machinations, melee, and, of course, Maximum Dinobots, all courtesy of Transformers uber-scribe Simon Furman and fan-favorite Nick Roche!
#19
Transformers
Last Stand of the Wreckers
2010
The series IGN named the #1 Transformers comic book. The toughest Autobot crew around investigates a Decepticon-controlled prison, but encounter a villain they never expected.
The Autobot special ops crew, The Wreckers, are sent to investigate Garrus-9, a prison that fell to the Decepticons three years ago. No communication, Autobot or Decepticon, has come out since. Who's really behind the prison siege, and what dark secret awaits Springer, Guzzle, Rotorstorm, Ironfist, and their fellow Wreckers there? The answers to those questions will send this mission to the razors edge!
Fan-favorite creators Nicke Roche and James Roberts deliver a pulls-no-punches story that will leave you wanting more, even if you're not sure you can handle it.
#23
Transformers
Ironhide
2010
During the Great War on Cybertron, one of the Autobots' fallen heroes was Optimus Prime's best friend—Ironhide. Now, with Cybertron and Ironhide both fallen, their fates become intertwined in unexpected ways. Ironhide presents the tale of a hero's return that may bring new hope to Cybertron.
#28
The Transformers
More Than Meets the Eye, Volume 1
2012
The ultimate Transformers saga begins here! This volume reunites the fan-favorite creative team behind Last Stand of the Wreckers and sends the Transformers on an epic quest to the farthest reaches of the Transformers Universe—and beyond in the three-part story "Lirars, A to D!"
Collects issues #1-3 of The Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye and the one-shot Death of Optimus Prime.
#30
The Transformers
Autocracy
2012
Before Optimus became a Prime ...he fought for order. Before Megatron became a conqueror ...he fought for freedom. Before they were enemies ...they stood against - Autocracy.
#31
The Transformers
More Than Meets the Eye, Volume 2
2012
Ratchet, Hot Rod, The Decepticon Justice Division, and Grimlock all take turns on the center stage as the war between the Autobots and the Decepticons transitions into a new phase.
#35
Transformers
Dark Prelude
2013
Transformers: Dark Prelude Focusing on Orion Pax, Thundercracker, Megatron, Bumblebee, Trailcutter, and Hoist, this collection of six individual stories explains an important moment in each character's life. From the distant past to current events, each story adds to the Cybertronian lore. Full description
#36
Transformers
Monstrosity
2013
In the early days of the war on Cybertron, Optimus Prime puts everything on the line to unify the planet—but not everyone agrees that this new Prime should be in charge! Meanwhile, the fallen Decepticon leader, Megatron, begins a journey that will change everything!
#44
Transformers
Windblade
2014
In the aftermath of Dark Cybertron, Windblade takes the planet by storm! But where did she come from - and what does her secret mean to the future of the Transformers?
#81
Transformers
Last Bot Standing
2022
The war for Cybertron is over. But when a self-exiled hero awakens to a world under invasion, he realizes the war from Cybertron will never end.
The planet Donnokt sits on the edge of the universe, far away from all the stars that are flickering and fading out. It is a world on the precipice of revolution—industrialization—taking its first steps into the realms of the mechanical. When Visitors arrive on this far edge of nowhere, they threaten to reveal the secret Rodimus has given up his life to protect. With carnivorous mechanical lifeforms threatening its inhabitants’ very existence, Donnokt will never be the same again. But its protector has one last job to can he rid the world of the Visitors or will someone else be the Last Bot Standing?
Collects the complete four-issue series.
Authors
Mike Costa
Author · 18 books
Mike Costa is an American comic book and television writer.
Simon Furman
Author · 39 books
Simon Christopher Francis Furman is a British comic book writer who is best known for his work on Hasbro/Tomy's Transformers franchise, starting with writing Marvel's initial comic book to promote the toyline worldwide, as well as foundations for both Dreamwave Production's and IDW Publishing's takes on the Generation 1 minifranchise.
James Roberts
Author · 6 books
James Roberts is a British comic book writer best known for his contributions to the Transformers franchise. Librarian Note: There are more than one author in the Goodreads database with this name.
Stuart Moore
Author · 22 books
STUART MOORE is a writer, a book editor, and an award-winning comics editor. Among his current writing projects are THE ZODIAC LEGACY, created and cowritten by Stan Lee and published by Disney, featuring an all-new team of teenaged super heroes in a series of illustrated prose novels and graphic novels; DOMINION: LAST SACRIFICE, a comic book series for Amazon/Jet City; and THANOS: DEATH SENTENCE, an original Marvel prose novel. Recent work includes EGOs, an original comic book series from Image Comics, and GARTER'S BIG SCORE, an original ebook novella for Kindle. He also contributed two series, TEACH and OUT WITH A BANG, to the launch of the online comics app Stela. Other comics work includes WOLVERINE NOIR and NAMOR: THE FIRST MUTANT (Marvel); FIRESTORM (DC Comics); assorted Star Trek and Transformers projects; and the science-fiction graphic novels EARTHLIGHT, PARA, SHADRACH STONE, and MANDALA. Prose writing includes the novel version of Marvel’s CIVIL WAR, and Disney Worldwide's JOHN CARTER: THE MOVIE NOVELIZATION.
