Transformers (2023 comic)
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Transformers is an ongoing comic series from Skybound Entertainment that debuted on October 4, 2023. The series is the first Transformers title released under Skybound, following previous publisher IDW Publishing's loss of the license in 2022, and is part of the Energon Universe, sharing continuity with Skybound's Void Rivals and G.I. Joe comics.
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Overview
While coping with the loss of his older brother, Spike Witwicky and his girlfriend Carly discover the derelict Ark spacecraft, just as the Autobots and Decepticons inside are reactivated. As the Cybertronian civil war resumes on Earth and humanity is forced to reckon with alien invaders, Optimus Prime and his few remaining troops must band together to protect this new world and its people from the Decepticon threat.
Creative team
The series is written by Daniel Warren Johnson, who also draws the first six issues; Jorge Corona joins the series as artist starting with issue #7. Colors are provided by Johnson's longtime collaborator Mike Spicer.
Collections
- Transformers Volume 1: Robots in Disguise (May 8, 2024) ISBN 1534398171 / ISBN 978-1534398177
- Collects Transformers issues #1–6.
- Trade paperback format.
- Variant covers:
- Direct market Exclusive: ISBN 978-1534327726 by Jonboy Meyers. Exclusively sold through the comic book direct market.
- Blackbird Comics & Coffeehouse Exclusive: ISBN 978-1534327818 by Matthew Allison. Limited to 300 copies.
- Comics Etc. Exclusive: by Stewart McKenny and John Law Limited to 300 copies.
- Gotham City Limit Exclusive: ISBN 978-1534327771 The Decepticons, by Daniel Warren Johnson and Mike Spicer. Limited to 300 copies.
- Jonathan Comics Exclusive: by Jason Howard. Limited to 300 copies.
- TopShelfComic Fan Expo Dallas Exclusive: by Pasquale Ferrara. Limited to 300 copies.
- Things from Another World Exclusive: ISBN 978-1534327887 by Frédéric Pham Chuong. Limited to 400 copies.
- Transformers Volume 2: Transport to Oblivion (November 13, 2024) ISBN 1534345272 / ISBN 978-1534345270
- Collects Transformers issues #7–12.
- Trade paperback format.
- Variant covers:
- Direct market Exclusive: ISBN 978-1534354869 by Daniel Warren Johnson and Jorge Corona. Exclusively sold through the comic book direct market.
- TopShelfComic Exclusive: by David Mack. Limited to 300 copies.
- Verse Comics Exclusive: ISBN 978-1534326729 by Kei Zama.
- Transformers Deluxe Edition Book One (May 13, 2025) ISBN 1534328238 / ISBN 978-1534328235
- Collects Transformers issues #1–12.
- Hardcover format.
- Variant covers:
- TopShelfComic Exclusive: by Marcelo Matere.
- Transformers Volume 3: Combiner Chaos (May 28, 2025) ISBN 153432559X / ISBN 978-1534325593
- Collects Transformers issues #13–18 and the Transformers story from Energon Universe 2024 Special.
- Trade paperback format.
Volume 1: Robots in Disguise – cover art by Daniel Warren Johnson and Mike Spicer
Volume 1: Robots in Disguise Direct Market Exclusive – cover art by Jonboy Meyers
Volume 1: Robots in Disguise Blackbird Comics & Coffeehouse Exclusive – cover art by Matthew Allison
Volume 1: Robots in Disguise Comics Etc. Exclusive – cover art by Stewart McKenny and John Law
Volume 1: Robots in Disguise Gotham City Limit Exclusive – cover art by Daniel Warren Johnson and Mike Spicer
Volume 1: Robots in Disguise Jonathan Comics Exclusive – cover art by Jason Howard
Volume 1: Robots in Disguise Things from Another World Exclusive – cover art by Frédéric Pham Chuong
Volume 1: Robots in Disguise TopShelfComic Fan Expo Dallas Exclusive – cover art by Pasquale Ferrara
Volume 2: Transport to Oblivion – cover art by Daniel Warren Johnson and Mike Spicer
Volume 2: Transport to Oblivion Direct Market Exclusive – cover art by Daniel Warren Johnson and Mike Spicer
Volume 2: Transport to Oblivion TopShelfComic Exclusive – cover art by David Mack
Volume 2: Transport to Oblivion Verse Comics Exclusive – cover art by Kei Zama
Transformers Deluxe Edition Book One – cover art by Daniel Warren Johnson, Jorge Corona, and Mike Spicer
Transformers Deluxe Edition Book One TopShelfComic Exclusive – cover art by Marcelo Matere
Volume 3: Combiner Chaos – cover art by Daniel Warren Johnson and Mike Spicer
Awards and nominations
2024 Eisner Awards
- Best Continuing Series (WINNER)
- Best Writer/Artist - Daniel Warren Johnson (WINNER)
- Best Lettering - Rus Wooton; shared nomination with 10 other series, including Void Rivals
Notes
- Frenzy is Red, Rumble is Blue.
- Prior to the comic's release, groundwork was laid for the series in the first issue of Void Rivals, which featured a guest appearance by Jetfire. Notably, Skybound's acquisition of the license had not yet been formally announced at the time, with the aforementioned Jetfire appearance acting as a surprise reveal.
