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Transformers: The IDW Collection
Series · 4 books · 2010-2022

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Transformers

The IDW Collection, Volume 1

2010

For the first time ever, the entire IDW Transformers Universe is presented in hardcover, in chronological order! Featuring series cover design by EJ Su, this run is sure to redefine your experience with the Robots in Disguise. Volume 1 co Megatron Origin #1-4, Spotlight: Blurr, Spotlight: Cliffjumper, Spotlight: Shockwave, Spotlight: Nightbeat, Spotlight: Hotrod, and Infiltration #0-6.
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Transformers

The IDW Collection Phase Two, Volume 1

2014

The war for Cybertron is over, but Bumblebee and his fellow Autobots struggle to maintain control of a world without Optimus Prime. The provisional government is struggling and Prowl will defend it against the Decepticons at seeminly all costs. Meanwhile, Hot Rod and a group of Autobots and Decepticons embark on an epic quest to the farthest reaches of the Universe. Collects the one-shot "Death of Optimus Prime," "More Than Meets The Eye" issues #1-5, and "Robots in Disguise" issues #1-6.
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Transformers

The IDW Collection Phase Three, Vol. 2

2022

Presenting the final phase of IDW's Transformers universe in recommended reading order, including one-shots, crossovers, and event series! The fate of Cybertron lies in the hands of Starscream and Windblade as each tries to win allies and support for control over the Council of Worlds. After the costly victory against the Titans, Iacon is in shambles and Starscream finds himself on shakier ground than ever. The key to his political (and likely literal) survival rests in the outcome of a very unlikely the trial of the Council’s first official war criminal–Chromia of Caminus! Revolution is over—but the danger to Earth is just beginning. As Optimus Prime pulls Earth into the larger universe, he’s painted a target on it… and a new alien incursion begins when a corkscrew-shaped craft drills into our world! Plus, follow the adventures of the crew of the Lost Light ! In the aftermath of Revolution, Rodimus and his crew are stranded with no ship–and no hope of escape! Collects Till All Are One issues #9–12 by Mairghread Scott and Sara Pitre-Durocher, Optimus Prime issues #1–6 by John Barber, Kei Zama, and Alex Milne, and Lost Light issues #1–7 by James Roberts and Jack Lawrence.
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Transformers

The IDW Collection Phase Three, Vol. 3

2022

Presenting the final phase of IDW's Transformers universe in recommended reading order, including one-shots, crossovers, and event series! Kup, Blackrock, Mayday, and Action Man join forces with the likes of Optimus Prime, Sgt. Savage, and more to unravel the secrets of the newly formed shared universe. The team has the Talisman, a mysterious object with fantastic powers that dates back to when Transformers first visited the Earth. Now they just need to figure out why their enemies want it so bad! Meanwhile, Rodimus and his Autobot crew continue their adventure as they chase the starship Lost Light—and its mutinous new captain! The hunt is on as all sides converge on Troja Major as the race to unlock the secrets of a unique Cybertronian reaches its desperate, violent conclusion. Plus, Optimus and his Autobots narrowly prevented an alien invasion of Earth. Now, in the aftermath, dive into stories of war, loss, regret, and redemption featuring untold tales from the ancient past of Cybertron. Collects Revolutionaries issues #5–8 by John Barber, Fico Ossio, Guido Guidi, Agnes Garbowska, and Ron Joseph; Lost Light issues #8–12 by James Roberts, Priscilla Tramontano, Jack Lawrence, Alex Milne, and Andrew Griffith; Optimus Prime issues #7–10 by John Barber, Priscilla Tramontano, Casey W. Coller, Kei Zama, and Livio Ramondelli; Transformers Annual 2017 by John Barber and Priscilla Tramontano; and Salvation by John Barber and Livio Ramondelli.

Authors

Simon Furman
Simon Furman
Author · 59 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
James Roberts
Author · 16 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.

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