Transformers (Skybound Entertainment)

Transformers is an ongoing line of American comic books published by Image Comics and Skybound Entertainment, being based on the toy line of the same name by Hasbro and Takara Tomy. It is a successor of IDW Publishing's previous relaunch of Transformers comics.[1]

Transformers
Cover A for Transformers (2023) issue #1.
Publication information
Publisher
Genre
Publication dateOctober 4, 2023 – present
Main character(s)Energon Universe
Creative team
Written byDaniel Warren Johnson
Artist(s)Daniel Warren Johnson
Colorist(s)Mike Spicer

Publication history

After IDW Publishing lost the licenses to produce Transformers and G.I. Joe comics by the end of 2022,[2] Hasbro announced in June 2023 that Skybound Entertainment (an Image Comics company) would acquire those licenses.[3]

During San Diego Comic-Con 2023, it was revealed that Skybound has plans to reprint both the Marvel and IDW comics based on Transformers, with more info set to release later.[4]

Energon Universe series
Main article: Energon Universe

Premise

When Autobots and Decepticons travel from Cybertron to Earth, their war changes humanity's fate, and only Optimus Prime can save them.[1]

First series

Skybound's first Transformers comic will be set in the Energon Universe, being written and drawn by Daniel Warren Johnson, and colored by Mike Spicer, and will debut on October 4, 2023.[5]

Johnson said, “To my readers, retailers, and fellow Transformers fans: get ready! I’ve only been drawing Optimus Prime and the rest of this amazing cast since I was in first grade. This is a dream project for me, and I’m so glad to be adding a new chapter to the decades long celebration of robots turning into cars. Also, cab-over trucks are so fun to draw!”[5]

In June 2023, Skybound announced that the main roster of Autobots features Optimus Prime, Arcee, Cliffjumper, Wheeljack and Ratchet,[6][7] while the main roster of Decepticons features Starscream, Soundwave, Laserbeak, Rumble and Skywarp.[8][9]

Reception
Issue Release date Critic rating Critic reviews Ref.
#1 October 4, 2023 8.8/10 18 [10]

See also

References
  1. Salmon, Will (2023-06-14). "Skybound roll out a new shared Transformers and G.I. Joe universe - and it starts today!". gamesradar. Retrieved 2023-06-14.
  2. Kit, Borys (2022-01-21). "IDW to Lose 'G.I. Joe,' 'Transformers' License at End of 2022 (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2023-06-11.
  3. Kit, Borys (2021-12-10). "Robert Kirkman's Skybound in Talks to Acquire G.I. Joe, Transformers Publishing License (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2023-06-11.
  4. Johnston, James (2023-07-23). "Image/Skybound Will Reprint Marvel & IDW Transformers & GI Joe Comics". bleedingcool.com. Retrieved 2023-08-05.
  5. First Comics News (2023-06-14). "SURPRISE! TRANSFORMERS AND G.I. JOE LAUNCH A NEW SHARED COMIC BOOK UNIVERSE TODAY!". Retrieved 2023-06-18.
  6. First Comics News (2023-06-23). "AUTOBOTS, ROLL OUT! SKYBOUND ANNOUNCES LINEUP OF AUTOBOTS TEAM IN DANIEL WARREN JOHNSON'S TRANSFORMERS #1". Retrieved 2023-07-02.
  7. Salmon, Will (2023-06-26). "Skybound reveals the full line-up of Autobots featured in Transformers #1". gamesradar. Retrieved 2023-07-02.
  8. First Comics News (2023-06-30). "DECEPTICONS, ATTACK! SKYBOUND AND HASBRO ANNOUNCE DECEPTICONS LINEUP IN DANIEL WARREN JOHNSON'S TRANSFORMERS #1". Retrieved 2023-07-02.
  9. Marston, George; Salmon, Will (2023-06-30). "The Decepticons attack in a new teaser for Transformers #1". gamesradar. Retrieved 2023-07-02.
  10. "Transformers #1 Reviews". ComicBookRoundup.com. Retrieved 2023-10-24.
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