"Transformers One" has released its first trailer, finally giving the public the peek that CinemaCon attendees got last week. Directed by Josh Cooley, the film looks to offer a breezy and colorful animated adventure akin to the "Spider-Verse" films.
Does the title "Transformers One" sound like a misnomer to you? Audiences have already been subjected to eight of these movies and they're infamously not good ("Bumblebee" is innocent and 1986's "The Transformers: The Movie" barely skirts by on nostalgia despite how cynical it was). Well, you see, the ninth "Transformers" movie will be going back to the beginning. Set on Cybertron, the home planet of the Robots in Disguise, the film is set before the Transformers got to Earth, before the Autobots and Decepticons went to war, and before Optimus Prime and Megatron had those names.
The 2007 "Transformers" movie (by far the most enjoyable of the ones Michael Bay...
Does the title "Transformers One" sound like a misnomer to you? Audiences have already been subjected to eight of these movies and they're infamously not good ("Bumblebee" is innocent and 1986's "The Transformers: The Movie" barely skirts by on nostalgia despite how cynical it was). Well, you see, the ninth "Transformers" movie will be going back to the beginning. Set on Cybertron, the home planet of the Robots in Disguise, the film is set before the Transformers got to Earth, before the Autobots and Decepticons went to war, and before Optimus Prime and Megatron had those names.
The 2007 "Transformers" movie (by far the most enjoyable of the ones Michael Bay...
- 4/18/2024
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
Alan Moore and Brian Bolland's 1988 graphic novel "The Killing Joke" is one of the most famous Batman stories. It's also undergone a more adversarial reevaluation in the 21st century due to its exploitative depiction of violence against women; the Joker shooting and disabling Barbara Gordon is a textbook case of a woman in a refrigerator.
Despite the ickiness, I still think it's a damn good comic. Bolland's artwork is gorgeous and the book interrogates Batman and the Joker's shared dynamic with depth every Batman writer since has been chasing.
In "The Killing Joke," the Joker abducts Commissioner Gordon and tries to push him to his psychological breaking point. As the Joker remembers it, he was once a regular man who had a really bad day that convinced him to laugh at how awful the world is. But his hypothesis is wrong; Gordon doesn't crack and Batman suggests the...
Despite the ickiness, I still think it's a damn good comic. Bolland's artwork is gorgeous and the book interrogates Batman and the Joker's shared dynamic with depth every Batman writer since has been chasing.
In "The Killing Joke," the Joker abducts Commissioner Gordon and tries to push him to his psychological breaking point. As the Joker remembers it, he was once a regular man who had a really bad day that convinced him to laugh at how awful the world is. But his hypothesis is wrong; Gordon doesn't crack and Batman suggests the...
- 2/12/2024
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
Since her debut in the 1986 animated "Transformers" movie, Arcee has been one of the most famous Autobots of all. The default girl Transformer, Arcee rocks a feminine pink-and-white color scheme and either a sports car or motorcycle vehicle mode. She's also had a bit of a rough history.
Arcee was considered for the 2007 "Transformers" film (check out concept art of her here), but like a few other characters, she was cut during development. Co-writer Roberto Orci explained the removal to IGN: "The idea of a female Transformer needs its own explanation, and there just wasn't going to be enough time."
The sequel, "Revenge of the Fallen," featured Arcee, but in one of its many faults, it didn't do much with her. Arcee is one of a trio of female motorcycle transformers; she's painted pink while her sisters are blue and purple (media differs on if the trio are separate...
Arcee was considered for the 2007 "Transformers" film (check out concept art of her here), but like a few other characters, she was cut during development. Co-writer Roberto Orci explained the removal to IGN: "The idea of a female Transformer needs its own explanation, and there just wasn't going to be enough time."
The sequel, "Revenge of the Fallen," featured Arcee, but in one of its many faults, it didn't do much with her. Arcee is one of a trio of female motorcycle transformers; she's painted pink while her sisters are blue and purple (media differs on if the trio are separate...
- 10/2/2023
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
Robotech is a series famed for its serialization. The original 85 episode anime series was one continuing story following three generations of heroes against three waves of alien invaders. Ever since Robotech first aired in the 1980s fans have held onto that original continuity tightly. But the newest Titan Comics series has changed all of that.
Starting with the initial relaunch in 2017, the comics featured a new continuity with some alterations. Robotech Remix took those alterations even further, stranding Masters Saga character Dana Sterling in a timeline where she was never born! It was a shock to some but over the first four issues of the new series, soon to be collected and released on April 14th, fans were won over. Artist Elmer Damaso captured the anime look of Robotech and added his own expressive touches while writer Brenden Fletcher poured all of his love of the franchise into a story...
Starting with the initial relaunch in 2017, the comics featured a new continuity with some alterations. Robotech Remix took those alterations even further, stranding Masters Saga character Dana Sterling in a timeline where she was never born! It was a shock to some but over the first four issues of the new series, soon to be collected and released on April 14th, fans were won over. Artist Elmer Damaso captured the anime look of Robotech and added his own expressive touches while writer Brenden Fletcher poured all of his love of the franchise into a story...
- 3/20/2020
- by Shamus Kelley
- Den of Geek
Written by Brenden Fletcher | Art by Elmer Damaso | Published by Titan Comics
If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. That was my first thought when I heard that Titan were replacing the excellent Robotech book with Robotech Remix. Since 2015, Brian Wood, Simon Furman, Marco Turini and Hendry Prasetya routinely turned in outstanding stories, both script and art wise. The characters were as well fleshed out as could have been expected with the animated source material. Like all good things though it came to an end, and on the plus side it never outstayed its welcome.
So, Robotech Remix clearly isn’t just going to be more of the same. At first glance, the art has reverted to the manga/anime style most commonly associated with Robotech, and the book is supposed to be a sequel of sorts to the last one, both of which liberally took as their...
If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. That was my first thought when I heard that Titan were replacing the excellent Robotech book with Robotech Remix. Since 2015, Brian Wood, Simon Furman, Marco Turini and Hendry Prasetya routinely turned in outstanding stories, both script and art wise. The characters were as well fleshed out as could have been expected with the animated source material. Like all good things though it came to an end, and on the plus side it never outstayed its welcome.
So, Robotech Remix clearly isn’t just going to be more of the same. At first glance, the art has reverted to the manga/anime style most commonly associated with Robotech, and the book is supposed to be a sequel of sorts to the last one, both of which liberally took as their...
- 10/16/2019
- by Dean Fuller
- Nerdly
Written by Simon Furman | Art by Hendry Prasetya | Published by Titan Comics
I’m still mightily impressed that, 24 issues in, this book not only continues to please long term and casual fan alike, but that it also can still throw surprises at us. Virtually every issue also brings a payoff for a long term simmering subplot, some that I’ve even forgotten, and that’s some great writing right there. The book has always been as much about the personal interactions as it has been about the widescreen space battles, and the balance has always been just right. I would imagine not too many mainstream comics readers thought to pick this book up, outside of already established Robotech fans, which is a shame, as it deserves more praise than it receives. Still, those of us who do read it can keep it as our little secret.
Event Horizon, the big Robotech event,...
I’m still mightily impressed that, 24 issues in, this book not only continues to please long term and casual fan alike, but that it also can still throw surprises at us. Virtually every issue also brings a payoff for a long term simmering subplot, some that I’ve even forgotten, and that’s some great writing right there. The book has always been as much about the personal interactions as it has been about the widescreen space battles, and the balance has always been just right. I would imagine not too many mainstream comics readers thought to pick this book up, outside of already established Robotech fans, which is a shame, as it deserves more praise than it receives. Still, those of us who do read it can keep it as our little secret.
Event Horizon, the big Robotech event,...
- 9/11/2019
- by Dean Fuller
- Nerdly
Written by Simon Furman | Art by Hendry Prasetya, Pasquale Qualano | Published by Titan Comics
Last issue maintained the incredibly high standard that somehow this book has managed to continue over the last 2 years. With licensed properties it is so easy to just coast along on character and brand recognition, phone in some generic scripts and know the book will sell to diehard fans whatever. None of that with Robotech. From the start there has been a conscious attempt to build on previous stories, to really give the characters distinct voices, to provide a newer, different set of scenarios while maintaining the essence of Robotech itself. It’s worked well, and nothing emphasises this ‘bigger and better’ philosophy better than the current Event Horizon special event. It took an already excellent storyline and managed to supercharge it more.
So how do you build on a great story featuring alien invasions, clones,...
Last issue maintained the incredibly high standard that somehow this book has managed to continue over the last 2 years. With licensed properties it is so easy to just coast along on character and brand recognition, phone in some generic scripts and know the book will sell to diehard fans whatever. None of that with Robotech. From the start there has been a conscious attempt to build on previous stories, to really give the characters distinct voices, to provide a newer, different set of scenarios while maintaining the essence of Robotech itself. It’s worked well, and nothing emphasises this ‘bigger and better’ philosophy better than the current Event Horizon special event. It took an already excellent storyline and managed to supercharge it more.
So how do you build on a great story featuring alien invasions, clones,...
- 8/12/2019
- by Dean Fuller
- Nerdly
Written by Tini Howard | Art by Kei Zama | Published by Marvel Comics
Death’s Head was the best thing that ever came out of Marvel UK. Created by Simon Furman and Geoff Senior, he was originally created as a bit of a throwaway character, but ended up becoming a massive cult hit. The late 1980′s and early 1990′s were of course the highpoint of the ‘anti-hero’ craze and Death’s Head fit in nicely. The down side of course was that when that craze ended, he was banished to the ‘unfashionable’ box, and pretty much stayed there, with the occasional mention here and there, and a revival of sorts came in the 2014 mini-series. The cult status remains firmly in place with creators of a certain age, who were fans like us back in the day, managing to integrate Death’s Head into Marvel continuity through a cameo here, a mention there.
Death’s Head was the best thing that ever came out of Marvel UK. Created by Simon Furman and Geoff Senior, he was originally created as a bit of a throwaway character, but ended up becoming a massive cult hit. The late 1980′s and early 1990′s were of course the highpoint of the ‘anti-hero’ craze and Death’s Head fit in nicely. The down side of course was that when that craze ended, he was banished to the ‘unfashionable’ box, and pretty much stayed there, with the occasional mention here and there, and a revival of sorts came in the 2014 mini-series. The cult status remains firmly in place with creators of a certain age, who were fans like us back in the day, managing to integrate Death’s Head into Marvel continuity through a cameo here, a mention there.
- 8/6/2019
- by Dean Fuller
- Nerdly
Written by Simon Furman | Art by Hendry Prasetya | Published by Titan Comics
The first 20 issues or so of this book were pretty fantastic. A great mix of action, political intrigue, mystery, goodies turning bad and baddies turning good, and pretty much every genre covered at some point. Even reality TV. But let’s not go there…As great as that all was, ending with the huge fight that devastated Earth but saw it victorious against Dolza and his Zentraedi forces, Simon Furman then revealed that this was almost a prologue to the real story. That guy. Turns out a huge event on the horizon was coming called, ahem, Event Horizon. This involved a plan to alter reality itself by The Invid’s Queen,Regess, and also the small matter of a traveller from the future, Dana Sterling, who had arrived at the same time as the Sdf-1′s original crash into Macross Island.
The first 20 issues or so of this book were pretty fantastic. A great mix of action, political intrigue, mystery, goodies turning bad and baddies turning good, and pretty much every genre covered at some point. Even reality TV. But let’s not go there…As great as that all was, ending with the huge fight that devastated Earth but saw it victorious against Dolza and his Zentraedi forces, Simon Furman then revealed that this was almost a prologue to the real story. That guy. Turns out a huge event on the horizon was coming called, ahem, Event Horizon. This involved a plan to alter reality itself by The Invid’s Queen,Regess, and also the small matter of a traveller from the future, Dana Sterling, who had arrived at the same time as the Sdf-1′s original crash into Macross Island.
- 7/19/2019
- by Dean Fuller
- Nerdly
Shamus Kelley Jul 11, 2019
After years as the underdog, Dana and the Masters saga are taking center stage in the Robotech comic series.
This Robotech article contains minor spoilers up to issue 22 of the Robotech Titan Comics' series.
The Robotech comics are finally giving some major love to the franchise’s underdog, The Masters Saga. While the original Robotech anime was made up three different anime programs, the first and third “sagas” of the show have always received way more attention in the comic world. The Macross Saga has had endless sequels, sidequels, prequels, and retellings. New Generation hasn’t had quite as many but it’s still a major player.
The Masters Saga on the other hand has only received adaptations of the original episodes, a brief miniseries in the late 90’s, and its characters have made scant appearances in other comic series. Much of this is down to it...
After years as the underdog, Dana and the Masters saga are taking center stage in the Robotech comic series.
This Robotech article contains minor spoilers up to issue 22 of the Robotech Titan Comics' series.
The Robotech comics are finally giving some major love to the franchise’s underdog, The Masters Saga. While the original Robotech anime was made up three different anime programs, the first and third “sagas” of the show have always received way more attention in the comic world. The Macross Saga has had endless sequels, sidequels, prequels, and retellings. New Generation hasn’t had quite as many but it’s still a major player.
The Masters Saga on the other hand has only received adaptations of the original episodes, a brief miniseries in the late 90’s, and its characters have made scant appearances in other comic series. Much of this is down to it...
- 7/10/2019
- Den of Geek
Written by Simon Furman | Art by Geoff Senior | Published by Fbf Productions
Simon Furman and Geoff Senior are almost comic book royalty. Sure, they have extensive CV’s in areas such as scripting, screenwriting and advertising art, but they always come back to comic books. For love, I would wager, rather than for the financial reward. As fun as it is to work on other people’s properties, and both have done a lot of work on properties like Transformers, Dr Who, Robotech and Judge Dredd, nothing beats creating your own sandbox and playing in that. Furman and Senior have sort of done this in the past, co-creating Dragon’s Claws and the fabulous Death’s Head for Marvel. Dragon’s Claws is in many ways a spiritual forerunner of To The Death, with ideas and themes carried forward from there.
To The Death began life as a series of...
Simon Furman and Geoff Senior are almost comic book royalty. Sure, they have extensive CV’s in areas such as scripting, screenwriting and advertising art, but they always come back to comic books. For love, I would wager, rather than for the financial reward. As fun as it is to work on other people’s properties, and both have done a lot of work on properties like Transformers, Dr Who, Robotech and Judge Dredd, nothing beats creating your own sandbox and playing in that. Furman and Senior have sort of done this in the past, co-creating Dragon’s Claws and the fabulous Death’s Head for Marvel. Dragon’s Claws is in many ways a spiritual forerunner of To The Death, with ideas and themes carried forward from there.
To The Death began life as a series of...
- 5/20/2019
- by Dean Fuller
- Nerdly
Written by Simon Furman | Art by Marco Turini | Published by Titan Comics
Although not always the quickest kid on the block, and obviously distracted by little things like Avengers: Endgame and Game of Thrones of late, even I had been wondering what the little countdown symbols were on the recent covers of Robotech. What do you mean, you never even noticed them? Go back and take a look right now, I’ll wait…It seems that starting with Issue 17, which had a -4 symbol, we have been counting down to where we are right now, a -1 symbol. I assumed it was towards the resolution of current storylines, but it seems to be much bigger than that. Something called Event Horizon, and this issue directly leads into it. So let’s get reviewing.
Right, where were we? Well, everywhere to be honest. Dolza and his vicious assault on Earth has had unforeseen consequences,...
Although not always the quickest kid on the block, and obviously distracted by little things like Avengers: Endgame and Game of Thrones of late, even I had been wondering what the little countdown symbols were on the recent covers of Robotech. What do you mean, you never even noticed them? Go back and take a look right now, I’ll wait…It seems that starting with Issue 17, which had a -4 symbol, we have been counting down to where we are right now, a -1 symbol. I assumed it was towards the resolution of current storylines, but it seems to be much bigger than that. Something called Event Horizon, and this issue directly leads into it. So let’s get reviewing.
Right, where were we? Well, everywhere to be honest. Dolza and his vicious assault on Earth has had unforeseen consequences,...
- 5/7/2019
- by Dean Fuller
- Nerdly
Written by Simon Furman | Art by Marco Turini | Published by Titan Comics
Always happy when a new issue of Robotech drops, as it has been consistently one of the best titles out there. Furman always delivers what you would expect from the book, fun sci-fi, but also throws in some soap opera, political intrigue, and plenty of action. He also has the knack of throwing frequent curveballs. Just when you think the story is going one way, or a character is doing something that seems good or bad, it gets turned on its head. That, my friends, is exceptionally good writing. So, where were we?
Or rather, where to start. So much went on last issue, it would take a long old recap to scratch the surface so, suffice to say, things are looking bad for virtually everyone. Minmei may have been affected by the protoculture after all, Rick thinks his brother Roy is dead,...
Always happy when a new issue of Robotech drops, as it has been consistently one of the best titles out there. Furman always delivers what you would expect from the book, fun sci-fi, but also throws in some soap opera, political intrigue, and plenty of action. He also has the knack of throwing frequent curveballs. Just when you think the story is going one way, or a character is doing something that seems good or bad, it gets turned on its head. That, my friends, is exceptionally good writing. So, where were we?
Or rather, where to start. So much went on last issue, it would take a long old recap to scratch the surface so, suffice to say, things are looking bad for virtually everyone. Minmei may have been affected by the protoculture after all, Rick thinks his brother Roy is dead,...
- 4/4/2019
- by Dean Fuller
- Nerdly
Written by Simon Furman | Art by Hendry Prasetya, Pasquale Qualano | Published by Titan Comics
There’s something warm and cosy about this Robotech book at the moment. That’s a compliment, by the way. It’s reliable, it’s consistent, and it always delivers. You can count on it. Sure, there some flashier books out there, but in between the constant relaunches, fiddling with characters, and having the book’s tone veer from one extreme to another, who know what the hell’s going on. This book gives the fans what they want, and if that isn’t the brief every book should be working towards I’ll eat my hat. Full disclosure, I don’t wear hats, but I’ll eat an imaginary one with gusto. But I digress.
Even though everyone still thinks Roy Fokker is dead, in reality his clone of course, writer Simon Furman is not...
There’s something warm and cosy about this Robotech book at the moment. That’s a compliment, by the way. It’s reliable, it’s consistent, and it always delivers. You can count on it. Sure, there some flashier books out there, but in between the constant relaunches, fiddling with characters, and having the book’s tone veer from one extreme to another, who know what the hell’s going on. This book gives the fans what they want, and if that isn’t the brief every book should be working towards I’ll eat my hat. Full disclosure, I don’t wear hats, but I’ll eat an imaginary one with gusto. But I digress.
Even though everyone still thinks Roy Fokker is dead, in reality his clone of course, writer Simon Furman is not...
- 3/7/2019
- by Dean Fuller
- Nerdly
Shamus Kelley Feb 22, 2019
Brenden Fletcher will headline the Robotech comic later this year and we've got the exclusive on the first cover in an upcoming arc.
The Robotech universe is never going to be the same. If you somehow haven't been reading Titan Comics' Robotech, you've been missing out. It not only functions as an introduction to the franchise but also a deep love letter to fans.
The series has been taking the pre-established events of the popular Macross saga and slowly unraveling the events that have stood sacred for so long, and it's all heading towards the biggest Robotech comic event ever, Event Horizon. The plot has been slowly building to it and a new writer is jumping on board for the event. Brenden Fletcher will be writing back-up stories for the event, which we had previously reported, and he's a huge Robotech fan.
“I was obsessed with Robotech in the mid-‘80s,...
Brenden Fletcher will headline the Robotech comic later this year and we've got the exclusive on the first cover in an upcoming arc.
The Robotech universe is never going to be the same. If you somehow haven't been reading Titan Comics' Robotech, you've been missing out. It not only functions as an introduction to the franchise but also a deep love letter to fans.
The series has been taking the pre-established events of the popular Macross saga and slowly unraveling the events that have stood sacred for so long, and it's all heading towards the biggest Robotech comic event ever, Event Horizon. The plot has been slowly building to it and a new writer is jumping on board for the event. Brenden Fletcher will be writing back-up stories for the event, which we had previously reported, and he's a huge Robotech fan.
“I was obsessed with Robotech in the mid-‘80s,...
- 2/21/2019
- Den of Geek
Written by Simon Furman | Art by Hendry Prasetya, Pasquale Qualano | Published by Titan Comics
When this book began, I did wonder if there was a place for this in the modern publishing world. Robotech has always been entertaining, be it in cartoon form or previous comic book series, but has had a touch of the ‘one trick pony’ about it. That is, it used to be very formulaic, did what it said on the tin. This incarnation of Robotech, originally mapped out by Brian Wood of course, has proved that you can keep the elements that really work but also need to throw in a few new elements to keep things fresh. A lot of those new elements have come from Simon Furman of course, who is doing great work on this book. But you don’t need me telling you that, you already know.
So, in the absence of...
When this book began, I did wonder if there was a place for this in the modern publishing world. Robotech has always been entertaining, be it in cartoon form or previous comic book series, but has had a touch of the ‘one trick pony’ about it. That is, it used to be very formulaic, did what it said on the tin. This incarnation of Robotech, originally mapped out by Brian Wood of course, has proved that you can keep the elements that really work but also need to throw in a few new elements to keep things fresh. A lot of those new elements have come from Simon Furman of course, who is doing great work on this book. But you don’t need me telling you that, you already know.
So, in the absence of...
- 2/13/2019
- by Dean Fuller
- Nerdly
Written by Simon Furman | Art by Hendry Prasetya | Published by Titan Comics
Last issue kept up the great pace and action that has characterised the series in the last few issues, and saw artists Ivan Rodriguez and Pasquale Qualano step onto the book, the first time regular artist Hendry Prasetya has not been happily pencilling and inking away on this book since its inception. I’m assuming it was for a breather, or to finish up other work, as Prasetya is back this issue. No mean feat pencilling and inking a book every month. I did enjoy the Rodriguez and Qualano art, they are certainly welcome back any time, but Furman and Prasetya have had this book rocking and it’s nice for the team to be back together, creatively speaking. So where were we?
As can probably be guessed by the fact the recap text on the first page...
Last issue kept up the great pace and action that has characterised the series in the last few issues, and saw artists Ivan Rodriguez and Pasquale Qualano step onto the book, the first time regular artist Hendry Prasetya has not been happily pencilling and inking away on this book since its inception. I’m assuming it was for a breather, or to finish up other work, as Prasetya is back this issue. No mean feat pencilling and inking a book every month. I did enjoy the Rodriguez and Qualano art, they are certainly welcome back any time, but Furman and Prasetya have had this book rocking and it’s nice for the team to be back together, creatively speaking. So where were we?
As can probably be guessed by the fact the recap text on the first page...
- 1/23/2019
- by Dean Fuller
- Nerdly
Written by Simon Furman | Art by Ivan Rodriguez, Pasquale Qualano | Published by Titan Comics
Last issue was a corker, wasn’t it? A lot happened, as those delicate strands of plotting weaved over several issues started to wrap tighter and tighter around the main story, with previously separate or seemingly unrelated storylines starting to merge to form into ‘Oh, now I get it’ moments. Furman has indeed been writing his proverbial socks off, and the art by Hendry Prasetya has been nicely consistent, so colour me surprised to see his name missing this month and replaced by Rodriguez/Qualano. Hmmm. Nothing against those two, but hoping this is just a ‘breather’ issue allowing Prasetya a little break from monthly schedules. We shall see.
Last issues shenanigans included Rick telling Minmei she may be infected by the same robotechnology he is, Lisa Hayes learning the Sdf-1 will not be allowed back...
Last issue was a corker, wasn’t it? A lot happened, as those delicate strands of plotting weaved over several issues started to wrap tighter and tighter around the main story, with previously separate or seemingly unrelated storylines starting to merge to form into ‘Oh, now I get it’ moments. Furman has indeed been writing his proverbial socks off, and the art by Hendry Prasetya has been nicely consistent, so colour me surprised to see his name missing this month and replaced by Rodriguez/Qualano. Hmmm. Nothing against those two, but hoping this is just a ‘breather’ issue allowing Prasetya a little break from monthly schedules. We shall see.
Last issues shenanigans included Rick telling Minmei she may be infected by the same robotechnology he is, Lisa Hayes learning the Sdf-1 will not be allowed back...
- 1/10/2019
- by Dean Fuller
- Nerdly
Titan Comics have this week announced that best-selling writer Brenden Fletcher will be joining the Robotech comics team of Simon Furman and Hendry Prasetya on the deck of the Sdf-1 for continuing Robotech adventures – based on the legendary ‘80s sci-fi animation by Harmony Gold.
Kicking off with a special primer issue on Free Comic Book Day 2019, fans can expect this special edition to shine a spotlight on unseen events and major hints of things to come, as the Robotech series charges up for an all-new spectacular storyline called Event Horizon.
Said Robotech editor Martin Eden:
I’m a huge fan of Brenden’s work and know he is a huge, longtime fan of Robotech. We’ve already had several calls about upcoming issues and his enthusiasm is amazing! Watch this space – our Robotech comic is heading for some exciting changes!
Robotech joins Doctor Who: The Thirteenth Doctor as the...
Kicking off with a special primer issue on Free Comic Book Day 2019, fans can expect this special edition to shine a spotlight on unseen events and major hints of things to come, as the Robotech series charges up for an all-new spectacular storyline called Event Horizon.
Said Robotech editor Martin Eden:
I’m a huge fan of Brenden’s work and know he is a huge, longtime fan of Robotech. We’ve already had several calls about upcoming issues and his enthusiasm is amazing! Watch this space – our Robotech comic is heading for some exciting changes!
Robotech joins Doctor Who: The Thirteenth Doctor as the...
- 1/9/2019
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Shamus Kelley Jan 8, 2019
Titan Comics' Robotech series receives some superstar talent with writer Brenden Fletcher joining the long running franchise!
Robotech comics are about to see an influx of new writing talent! Brenden Fletcher will be joining the exemplary Robotech comics team of Sumon Furman and Hendry Prasetya for new adventures set in the Macross saga.
For those who haven't been keeping up with Titan Comics' Robotech series, it started off as a loose retelling of the famous Macross saga but quickly diverged with new elements introduced into the story. Now, as the series is set to release it's 16th issue, the story has featured elements from all three sagas of the original series and even deep cut references to various Robotech spin-off media. If you're a hardcore Robotech fan, this comic is everything you've ever wanted.
Fletcher's run on the book will kick off in a "special primer issue...
Titan Comics' Robotech series receives some superstar talent with writer Brenden Fletcher joining the long running franchise!
Robotech comics are about to see an influx of new writing talent! Brenden Fletcher will be joining the exemplary Robotech comics team of Sumon Furman and Hendry Prasetya for new adventures set in the Macross saga.
For those who haven't been keeping up with Titan Comics' Robotech series, it started off as a loose retelling of the famous Macross saga but quickly diverged with new elements introduced into the story. Now, as the series is set to release it's 16th issue, the story has featured elements from all three sagas of the original series and even deep cut references to various Robotech spin-off media. If you're a hardcore Robotech fan, this comic is everything you've ever wanted.
Fletcher's run on the book will kick off in a "special primer issue...
- 1/8/2019
- Den of Geek
Written by Simon Furman | Art by Hendry Prasetya | Published by Titan Comics
I think it’s safe to say we are starting to enter payoff territory with this book. While it has never had a problem cueing up nice situations, or hinting at exciting developments, it has not exactly been quick to resolve them either. Some plots, like who exactly murdered Captain Gloval, seem to have been going on so long you almost wonder if you’d be bothered when we find out who did it. Now, though, I sense a speeding up of events, a slow jog turning into a canter into a run. With so many juicy plots to juggle I guess Furman had no other choice than to launch full speed ahead. Which is nice.
The main storyline has essentially splintered into three parts. We have the events on board the Sdf-1, where Rick has gone blind but gained some robovision power,...
I think it’s safe to say we are starting to enter payoff territory with this book. While it has never had a problem cueing up nice situations, or hinting at exciting developments, it has not exactly been quick to resolve them either. Some plots, like who exactly murdered Captain Gloval, seem to have been going on so long you almost wonder if you’d be bothered when we find out who did it. Now, though, I sense a speeding up of events, a slow jog turning into a canter into a run. With so many juicy plots to juggle I guess Furman had no other choice than to launch full speed ahead. Which is nice.
The main storyline has essentially splintered into three parts. We have the events on board the Sdf-1, where Rick has gone blind but gained some robovision power,...
- 11/16/2018
- by Dean Fuller
- Nerdly
Written by Simon Furman | Art by Hendry Prasetya | Published by Titan Comics
Last issue was the best for a good few issues, with a lot happening to really drive on storylines that had started to slow to a glacial speed. Obviously writers plot out their story arcs, or ‘beats’, over multiple issues so you expect to get some issues that tread water, but this seemed to happen every other issue of late so I hope we are moving upwards and onwards from now on. A whole lot happened last week, with Rick developing a strange matrix-like ability to view things in a technological way, Breetai essentially being sacked as Zentraedi commander, and Roy being shot by,er, Roy. Another Roy that is. Fun stuff.
This issue starts with…. a ‘The Story So far’ page, plus a cast of characters page. two things that warm the cockles of this old heart.
Last issue was the best for a good few issues, with a lot happening to really drive on storylines that had started to slow to a glacial speed. Obviously writers plot out their story arcs, or ‘beats’, over multiple issues so you expect to get some issues that tread water, but this seemed to happen every other issue of late so I hope we are moving upwards and onwards from now on. A whole lot happened last week, with Rick developing a strange matrix-like ability to view things in a technological way, Breetai essentially being sacked as Zentraedi commander, and Roy being shot by,er, Roy. Another Roy that is. Fun stuff.
This issue starts with…. a ‘The Story So far’ page, plus a cast of characters page. two things that warm the cockles of this old heart.
- 10/10/2018
- by Dean Fuller
- Nerdly
Written by Simon Furman | Art by Hendry Prasetya | Published by Titan Comics
Although not always fully on board with some of Simon Furman’s plotting, and at times execution of story, the man does do a fine job of juggling multiple plots. The good thing about having plenty of plots on the go at once is like having a good pick and mix. Not keen on the green chew? ignore it, and enjoy the red gobstopper instead. I tend to focus on the plots I like, such as the mystery of Gloval’s death, and breeze past the storylines I didn’t much care for….like ‘Macross Got Talent’. Did I mention I didn’t like that before? After an issue or two of what felt like padding, I’m really looking forward to pushing on with some of those strong storylines again.
So, was Roy responsible for Gloval’s death?...
Although not always fully on board with some of Simon Furman’s plotting, and at times execution of story, the man does do a fine job of juggling multiple plots. The good thing about having plenty of plots on the go at once is like having a good pick and mix. Not keen on the green chew? ignore it, and enjoy the red gobstopper instead. I tend to focus on the plots I like, such as the mystery of Gloval’s death, and breeze past the storylines I didn’t much care for….like ‘Macross Got Talent’. Did I mention I didn’t like that before? After an issue or two of what felt like padding, I’m really looking forward to pushing on with some of those strong storylines again.
So, was Roy responsible for Gloval’s death?...
- 8/21/2018
- by Dean Fuller
- Nerdly
Written by Simon Furman | Art by Marco Turini | Published by Titan Comics
Dare I say it, but this book feels a little like it’s treading water. That may be overstating it a little, but although I’m all for teasing out plotlines over several issues, I’m not so keen on big reveals being pushed so far back they start to lose relevance. Yes, I’m looking at you, Captain Gloval’s ‘death’. With all the other shenanigans going on, this centre piece plot is now ticking over in the shadows. Still, at least that made room for ‘Macross Got Talent’. Ahem. Of course, lots of other stuff did happen last issue. The Zentraedi Commander Breetai has upset his boss, Supreme Commander Dolza, one of the original discoverers of the Sdf-1, Thomas Riley Edwards, has resurfaced, and Rick Hunter is now blind. Yep.
We start aboard the Zentraedi ship,...
Dare I say it, but this book feels a little like it’s treading water. That may be overstating it a little, but although I’m all for teasing out plotlines over several issues, I’m not so keen on big reveals being pushed so far back they start to lose relevance. Yes, I’m looking at you, Captain Gloval’s ‘death’. With all the other shenanigans going on, this centre piece plot is now ticking over in the shadows. Still, at least that made room for ‘Macross Got Talent’. Ahem. Of course, lots of other stuff did happen last issue. The Zentraedi Commander Breetai has upset his boss, Supreme Commander Dolza, one of the original discoverers of the Sdf-1, Thomas Riley Edwards, has resurfaced, and Rick Hunter is now blind. Yep.
We start aboard the Zentraedi ship,...
- 7/11/2018
- by Dean Fuller
- Nerdly
Written by Simon Furman | Art by Marco Turini | Published by Titan Comics
With Robotech #9, Simon Furman finally flies solo. Brian Wood’s four issue handover, where they shared billing as co-plotters, has finished and the book will stand or fall on Furman alone. So far, admittedly it may be a little too early to tell for sure, the future only looks Ok. The Brain Wood issues were very strong, and the following four issue by Furman and Wood had some irritating subplots that I suspect came more from the pen of Furman. Time will tell. Although I’m still not forgiving anyone for ‘Macross Has Talent’. Ever.
Last issue had a whole lot going on, mainly on the bad end of the spectrum from our heroes point of view. We saw Rick, with Max and Ben, taking the fight to alien commander Breetai on his command vessel. Brave but foolhardy.
With Robotech #9, Simon Furman finally flies solo. Brian Wood’s four issue handover, where they shared billing as co-plotters, has finished and the book will stand or fall on Furman alone. So far, admittedly it may be a little too early to tell for sure, the future only looks Ok. The Brain Wood issues were very strong, and the following four issue by Furman and Wood had some irritating subplots that I suspect came more from the pen of Furman. Time will tell. Although I’m still not forgiving anyone for ‘Macross Has Talent’. Ever.
Last issue had a whole lot going on, mainly on the bad end of the spectrum from our heroes point of view. We saw Rick, with Max and Ben, taking the fight to alien commander Breetai on his command vessel. Brave but foolhardy.
- 5/11/2018
- by Dean Fuller
- Nerdly
Back in 2016 Rebellion, the company behind 2000Ad and a myriad of video games, acquired the old Fleetway and Ipc libraries and with them a wealth of classic British heroes. Well now Rebellion have announced that they are launching the ‘Rebellion-verse’, a new interconnected world of British superheroes, beginning with The Vigilant, a special one-shot title which brings back classic characters such as Adam Eterno, Blake Edmonds, Thunderbolt the Avenger, and The Leopard from Lime Street.
When the evil forces of Von Hoffman and Dr Mesmer team up and pluck the immortal Adam Eterno from the winds of time, all of reality is under threat! Only The Vigilant – a mighty team composed of super-beings, warlocks, warriors and monsters – stand between civilisation and total chaos! Join The Leopard from Lime Street, Steel Commando, Dr. Sin, Pete’s Pocket Army, Blake Edmonds, Y’o and Thunderbolt the Avenger on their premiere adventure!
The...
When the evil forces of Von Hoffman and Dr Mesmer team up and pluck the immortal Adam Eterno from the winds of time, all of reality is under threat! Only The Vigilant – a mighty team composed of super-beings, warlocks, warriors and monsters – stand between civilisation and total chaos! Join The Leopard from Lime Street, Steel Commando, Dr. Sin, Pete’s Pocket Army, Blake Edmonds, Y’o and Thunderbolt the Avenger on their premiere adventure!
The...
- 4/18/2018
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Written by Simon Furman | Art by Marco Turini | Published by Titan Comics
Although Brian Wood and Simon Furman are still listed as co-plotters, each issue that comes seems to have Furman’s fingerprints on it more and more. For me, Brian Wood writes a purer story, focusing on the bigger picture, whereas Simon Furman has more of a traditional approach, with a mix of big plots and some soap opera. The first four issues, all Brian Wood, have certainly had a different feel than the following four issues. Not necessarily better or worse, but noticeably different. Although having said that, ‘Macross Has Talent’? Not.a.fan.
Last issue had a whole lot going on, but the main brushstrokes were focused on the Zentraedi assault, and the development of the relationship between Rick and Minmei. The Zentraedi assault saw Khyron, the erratic but powerful Commander launch an assault on the Sdf-1, which nearly succeeded,...
Although Brian Wood and Simon Furman are still listed as co-plotters, each issue that comes seems to have Furman’s fingerprints on it more and more. For me, Brian Wood writes a purer story, focusing on the bigger picture, whereas Simon Furman has more of a traditional approach, with a mix of big plots and some soap opera. The first four issues, all Brian Wood, have certainly had a different feel than the following four issues. Not necessarily better or worse, but noticeably different. Although having said that, ‘Macross Has Talent’? Not.a.fan.
Last issue had a whole lot going on, but the main brushstrokes were focused on the Zentraedi assault, and the development of the relationship between Rick and Minmei. The Zentraedi assault saw Khyron, the erratic but powerful Commander launch an assault on the Sdf-1, which nearly succeeded,...
- 3/23/2018
- by Dean Fuller
- Nerdly
Written by Simon Furman | Art by Marco Turini | Published by Titan Comics
Although Brian Wood officially signed off with Issue 4, he has clearly road mapped out quite a bit of the first year of this book, as he continues to get a co-plotter credit with Simon Furman. Furman has been the writer for three issues now, though obviously his vision of the book will need to wait a little longer. Fair enough, as there is nothing worse following a book, getting engrossed in the various plot threads and storylines, and then have a new writer take the book in a ‘new direction’. Which usually means I can’t be bothered to integrate all that other work into mine, so there. None of that here. We have synergy. We have unity. We have Wood Furman, which sounds like a 60′s folk singer. But I digress.
So where were we? In a...
Although Brian Wood officially signed off with Issue 4, he has clearly road mapped out quite a bit of the first year of this book, as he continues to get a co-plotter credit with Simon Furman. Furman has been the writer for three issues now, though obviously his vision of the book will need to wait a little longer. Fair enough, as there is nothing worse following a book, getting engrossed in the various plot threads and storylines, and then have a new writer take the book in a ‘new direction’. Which usually means I can’t be bothered to integrate all that other work into mine, so there. None of that here. We have synergy. We have unity. We have Wood Furman, which sounds like a 60′s folk singer. But I digress.
So where were we? In a...
- 2/21/2018
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Written by Simon Furman | Art by Marco Turini | Published by Titan Comics
Last issue saw Brian Wood passing the Robotech torch on to Simon Furman, although with a plotting credit for last issue and this Wood holds Furman’s hand a little as he gets up to speed on the book. If you hadn’t looked at last issues credits you wouldn’t really have noticed the difference, Furman being the experienced safe pair of hands he is. Apparently he had some sort of background writing other metallic characters of some description…
So last issue was all about the continuing ramifications of Captain Gloval’s ‘death’. I’m a little unconvinced that Gloval really is dead, but we need to see how this all plays out before we really know. In his absence Lisa Hayes has to step up as acting Captain, a role she struggles in. Not because she...
Last issue saw Brian Wood passing the Robotech torch on to Simon Furman, although with a plotting credit for last issue and this Wood holds Furman’s hand a little as he gets up to speed on the book. If you hadn’t looked at last issues credits you wouldn’t really have noticed the difference, Furman being the experienced safe pair of hands he is. Apparently he had some sort of background writing other metallic characters of some description…
So last issue was all about the continuing ramifications of Captain Gloval’s ‘death’. I’m a little unconvinced that Gloval really is dead, but we need to see how this all plays out before we really know. In his absence Lisa Hayes has to step up as acting Captain, a role she struggles in. Not because she...
- 1/24/2018
- by Dean Fuller
- Nerdly
Titan Comics' "Robotech" #8, available March 14, 2018, is written by Brian Wood, Simon Furman and illustrated by Marco Turini, with covers by Simon Roy and Claudia Ianniciello:
"...Simon Furman joins writer Brian Wood to chronicle the ongoing adventures of the 'Sdf-1', in this second arc of the series..."
The "Robotech" franchise started with an 85-episode anime television series produced by Harmony Gold USA in association with Tatsunoko Production, debuting in North America in 1985. It was adapted from three original Japanese anime television series including "Super Dimension Fortress Macross", "Super Dimension Cavalry Southern Cross" and "Genesis Climber Mospeada".
In the original series, 'Robotechnology' refers to the scientific advances discovered in an alien starship that crashed on a South Pacific island. With this technology, Earth developed robotic technologies, including transformable 'mecha' to fight three extraterrestrial invasions.
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Robotech"...
"...Simon Furman joins writer Brian Wood to chronicle the ongoing adventures of the 'Sdf-1', in this second arc of the series..."
The "Robotech" franchise started with an 85-episode anime television series produced by Harmony Gold USA in association with Tatsunoko Production, debuting in North America in 1985. It was adapted from three original Japanese anime television series including "Super Dimension Fortress Macross", "Super Dimension Cavalry Southern Cross" and "Genesis Climber Mospeada".
In the original series, 'Robotechnology' refers to the scientific advances discovered in an alien starship that crashed on a South Pacific island. With this technology, Earth developed robotic technologies, including transformable 'mecha' to fight three extraterrestrial invasions.
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Robotech"...
- 12/31/2017
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Written by Simon Furman | Art by Marco Turini | Published by Titan Comics
The common practice these days when a new book is launched, or a tired property is relaunched, is to attach a top creator to it, have him or her do their bit to get it off the ground, then pass the baton on. The hope is that enough groundwork has been laid, and interest generated, that readers will stay with the book even though the start creator leaves. Coincidentally you may notice Brian Wood is credited just as a plotter this issue, with Simon Furman coming on board as scripter. Wood has done a good job giving this incarnation of Robotech its own feel, and the characters their own voices, but I am a little unsure if he has done enough to just pass it off. Time will tell of course, and Simon Furman is a very safe pair of hands.
The common practice these days when a new book is launched, or a tired property is relaunched, is to attach a top creator to it, have him or her do their bit to get it off the ground, then pass the baton on. The hope is that enough groundwork has been laid, and interest generated, that readers will stay with the book even though the start creator leaves. Coincidentally you may notice Brian Wood is credited just as a plotter this issue, with Simon Furman coming on board as scripter. Wood has done a good job giving this incarnation of Robotech its own feel, and the characters their own voices, but I am a little unsure if he has done enough to just pass it off. Time will tell of course, and Simon Furman is a very safe pair of hands.
- 12/20/2017
- by Dean Fuller
- Nerdly
Titan Comics' "Robotech" #5, available December 13, 2017 is written by Brian Wood, Simon Furman and illustrated by Marco Turini:
"...after last issue's shocking finale, the inhabitants of 'Macross City' are left reeling - as they mourn the loss of a beloved friend.
"The team then head to Mars in an attempt to escape the advancing forces of the mysterious 'Zentraedi'..."
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Robotech"...
"...after last issue's shocking finale, the inhabitants of 'Macross City' are left reeling - as they mourn the loss of a beloved friend.
"The team then head to Mars in an attempt to escape the advancing forces of the mysterious 'Zentraedi'..."
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Robotech"...
- 12/7/2017
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
A major character will be killed off in Titan’s new Robotech series, Harmony Gold USA and Titan Comics announced today, paving the way for a stunning new arc penned by fan favorite writer Brian Wood (Dmz, Briggs Land) and legendary Transformers scribe Simon Furman.
The critically acclaimed and sell-out comic series, which launched in August, takes into account every iteration of the Robotech series, and casts a fresh eye over classic characters from the iconic ‘80s sci-fi anime.
Now, the series (written by Brian Wood with art by Marco Turini) is set to scale new heights with a dramatic first season climax that will change the face of Robotech forever… including the death of a major member of the team! But will it be Rick Hunter, Lisa Hayes, Lynn Minmei, Roy Fokker, Claudia Grant or Henry Gloval who pays the ultimate price?
All will be revealed in Robotech #4 (on...
The critically acclaimed and sell-out comic series, which launched in August, takes into account every iteration of the Robotech series, and casts a fresh eye over classic characters from the iconic ‘80s sci-fi anime.
Now, the series (written by Brian Wood with art by Marco Turini) is set to scale new heights with a dramatic first season climax that will change the face of Robotech forever… including the death of a major member of the team! But will it be Rick Hunter, Lisa Hayes, Lynn Minmei, Roy Fokker, Claudia Grant or Henry Gloval who pays the ultimate price?
All will be revealed in Robotech #4 (on...
- 9/21/2017
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
The free to play mobile app market has had a lot of success lately well Hasbro is throwing their hat in the market as well with the new mobile app Transformers: Earth Wars. Hasbro, Backflip Studios, and Space Ape games are teaming up for this new freemium app and it’s got some G1 greatness with design and voice acting.
“The Transformers franchise is like no other. The story that has carried on through generations has drawn millions of fans who can’t wait for what’s next,” said Julian Farrior, CEO of Backflip Studios. “Working in conjunction with Hasbro, we’re bringing the Transformers franchise to life in one of the most popular game genres.”
Using authentic Transformers storytellers and voice actors from the original franchise, Transformers: Earth Wars extends the Generations Prime Wars Trilogy story across new platforms, enabling players to interact with other Transformers fans,...
“The Transformers franchise is like no other. The story that has carried on through generations has drawn millions of fans who can’t wait for what’s next,” said Julian Farrior, CEO of Backflip Studios. “Working in conjunction with Hasbro, we’re bringing the Transformers franchise to life in one of the most popular game genres.”
Using authentic Transformers storytellers and voice actors from the original franchise, Transformers: Earth Wars extends the Generations Prime Wars Trilogy story across new platforms, enabling players to interact with other Transformers fans,...
- 2/11/2016
- by feeds@cinelinx.com (Jason The X)
- Cinelinx
Optimus Prime and Megatron are taking their eternal war to mobiles later this year with free-to-play mobile game Transformers: Earth Wars. In development by Space Ape Games (of Rival Kingdoms and Samurai Siege fame) for both Android and iOS, Earth Wars will see players take control of both the Autobots and Decepticons in a real-time strategy robot war bonanza.
So far, only a short – but brilliantly animated – reveal trailer has been made public, so we’re not entirely sure how the game will play, but an excruciatingly short snippet of in-game footage seems to show the presence of usual tropes of the genre, i.e. base building and unit construction.
Fans of the Generation 1 cartoon will no doubt already be excited by the fact that Earth Wars follows the aesthetics of the 80s designs to the tee, but there’s even more good news. The game’s dialogue will...
So far, only a short – but brilliantly animated – reveal trailer has been made public, so we’re not entirely sure how the game will play, but an excruciatingly short snippet of in-game footage seems to show the presence of usual tropes of the genre, i.e. base building and unit construction.
Fans of the Generation 1 cartoon will no doubt already be excited by the fact that Earth Wars follows the aesthetics of the 80s designs to the tee, but there’s even more good news. The game’s dialogue will...
- 2/10/2016
- by Joe Pring
- We Got This Covered
Age Of Extinction leaves Ryan pondering the Transformers franchise, and asking why the 80s Marvel comics aren’t a source of inspiration...
Feature
Nb: This article contains mild spoilers for Transformers: Age Of Extinction
This summer’s Transformers: Age Of Extinction brings Michael Bay’s franchise to its latest, wildly intricate zenith. It contains a bewildering cast of characters, a plot which spans different continents (including a large chunk set in China) and several epochs. It introduces a new evil robot called Lockdown, a substance called Transformium, and a deadly device called the Seed. It is, in short, completely bonkers.
Age Of Extinction has elicited the kind of irked critical response (not least on this very site) Michael Bay’s probably inured to by now, and we won’t rehash our opinions on its punishing duration or plot specifics again here. But as we sat in the darkness of an...
Feature
Nb: This article contains mild spoilers for Transformers: Age Of Extinction
This summer’s Transformers: Age Of Extinction brings Michael Bay’s franchise to its latest, wildly intricate zenith. It contains a bewildering cast of characters, a plot which spans different continents (including a large chunk set in China) and several epochs. It introduces a new evil robot called Lockdown, a substance called Transformium, and a deadly device called the Seed. It is, in short, completely bonkers.
Age Of Extinction has elicited the kind of irked critical response (not least on this very site) Michael Bay’s probably inured to by now, and we won’t rehash our opinions on its punishing duration or plot specifics again here. But as we sat in the darkness of an...
- 7/4/2014
- by ryanlambie
- Den of Geek
Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye # 24
Written by James Roberts and John Barber
Art by Atilio Rojo, James Riaz, Nick Roche, Livid Ramondelli and Robert Gill
Published by Idw Comics
The review for last month’s issue of “Transformers: More than Meets the Eye”, the second part in the twelve-issue “Dark Cybertron” storyline that crosses over both ongoing Transformers titles, began with a pithy, if strained, analogy comparing the experience of reading the issue to being caught between two conversations of vastly different degrees of entertainment. While it would be possible to cook up a similar analogy to describe this latest issue, possibly something involving being forced to alternate between a well-crafted club sandwich and a stale Pb&J but with no J, but it would be far easier to simply say that everything glaringly wrong and unsatisfying that was present last time around is still there.
The...
Written by James Roberts and John Barber
Art by Atilio Rojo, James Riaz, Nick Roche, Livid Ramondelli and Robert Gill
Published by Idw Comics
The review for last month’s issue of “Transformers: More than Meets the Eye”, the second part in the twelve-issue “Dark Cybertron” storyline that crosses over both ongoing Transformers titles, began with a pithy, if strained, analogy comparing the experience of reading the issue to being caught between two conversations of vastly different degrees of entertainment. While it would be possible to cook up a similar analogy to describe this latest issue, possibly something involving being forced to alternate between a well-crafted club sandwich and a stale Pb&J but with no J, but it would be far easier to simply say that everything glaringly wrong and unsatisfying that was present last time around is still there.
The...
- 12/11/2013
- by Thomas O'Connor
- SoundOnSight
The Free Comic Book Day Committee has announced the Gold Sponsor comic book titles that will be available for next years 11th annual Free Comic Book Day. The Gold Sponsor titles are a collection of single issues that have been selected by retailers on the Fcbd committee who pick from a group of titles submitted by several comic book publishers. This year, publishers submitted over 45 titles for retailers to choose from and the top 10 ‘Gold’ titles have been selected and are listed below.
The free comic books are across the board in terms of taste, including titles such as Avengers, Superman, Transformers, Peanuts and Mega Man to name just a few. In addition to the 10 Gold Sponsor selections, 35 Silver Sponsor books will also be made available on Free Comic Book Day, but you’ll have to wait for Diamond Comic Distributors’ Previews catalog to be released on December 28th to view the complete listing.
The free comic books are across the board in terms of taste, including titles such as Avengers, Superman, Transformers, Peanuts and Mega Man to name just a few. In addition to the 10 Gold Sponsor selections, 35 Silver Sponsor books will also be made available on Free Comic Book Day, but you’ll have to wait for Diamond Comic Distributors’ Previews catalog to be released on December 28th to view the complete listing.
- 12/4/2011
- by geekmaster
- GeekRest
Idw Publishing has confirmed plans to pick up Marvel's popular Transformers series where it left off in 1991. Transformers #80 marked a rushed end to the popular series, but Idw confirmed at Comic-Con International last weekend that they will revisit the series. In April, fans launched an online petition seeking the proper conclusion of Simon Furman and Andrew Wildman's crticially acclaimed run. The petition has garnered almost 3,000 signatures thus far. Idw will first publish Transformers #80.5 to help both new and old readers catch up, before continuing with Transformers #81 sometime in 2012. "This has felt like unfinished business since 1991, when Marvel cancelled their Transformers series (more)...
- 7/30/2011
- by By Tom Ayres
- Digital Spy
With Michael Bay heading to pastures new now that Dark Of The Moon’s out, we take a look at what we could see next from the Transformers franchise…
Warning: Minor spoilers for Transformers: Dark Of The Moon follow.
Here's what we know. More Transformers films are a certainty. The CEO of Hasbro announced back in February that there would be more to come, and that was before the release of Dark Of The Moon, which looks set to be one of the biggest films this summer. Since then, producer, Don Murphy, has confirmed that the plan is not to reboot the franchise, but to carry on, probably with a new trilogy.
Michael Bay will not be back (he does seem quite adamant about this), and Shia Labeouf doesn't see how his character can progress (as if it has been progressing anyway). This, hopefully, puts paid to the questionable comedy...
Warning: Minor spoilers for Transformers: Dark Of The Moon follow.
Here's what we know. More Transformers films are a certainty. The CEO of Hasbro announced back in February that there would be more to come, and that was before the release of Dark Of The Moon, which looks set to be one of the biggest films this summer. Since then, producer, Don Murphy, has confirmed that the plan is not to reboot the franchise, but to carry on, probably with a new trilogy.
Michael Bay will not be back (he does seem quite adamant about this), and Shia Labeouf doesn't see how his character can progress (as if it has been progressing anyway). This, hopefully, puts paid to the questionable comedy...
- 7/12/2011
- Den of Geek
Paramount Pictures has released a new TV spot: Blood & Metal and three new character posters for Michael Bay’s Transformers : Dark of the Moon (aka Transformers 3).
The posters features Nascar-inspired Autobots named Wreckers, a sub-team of Autobots which function as an elite commando unit in Dark of the Moon. The Wreckers are composed of Roadbuster, Topspin and Leadfoot.
Leadfoot - Red Juan Pablo Montoya #42 Target
Roadbuster – Green Dale Earnhardt #88 Amp Energy, Transformers: The Dark Of The Moon
Synopsis: The Autobots Bumblebee, Ratchet, Ironhide and Sideswipe led by Optimus Prime, are back in action, taking on the evil Decepticons, who are determined to avenge their defeat in 2009′s Transformers Revenge of the Fallen. In this new movie, the Autobots and Decepticons become involved in a perilous space race between the U.S. and Russia, and once again human Sam Witwicky has to come to the aid of his robot friends.
The posters features Nascar-inspired Autobots named Wreckers, a sub-team of Autobots which function as an elite commando unit in Dark of the Moon. The Wreckers are composed of Roadbuster, Topspin and Leadfoot.
Leadfoot - Red Juan Pablo Montoya #42 Target
Roadbuster – Green Dale Earnhardt #88 Amp Energy, Transformers: The Dark Of The Moon
Synopsis: The Autobots Bumblebee, Ratchet, Ironhide and Sideswipe led by Optimus Prime, are back in action, taking on the evil Decepticons, who are determined to avenge their defeat in 2009′s Transformers Revenge of the Fallen. In this new movie, the Autobots and Decepticons become involved in a perilous space race between the U.S. and Russia, and once again human Sam Witwicky has to come to the aid of his robot friends.
- 6/13/2011
- by Allan Ford
- Filmofilia
A fan petition has called for Idw Publishing to revisit Marvel's Transformers universe. Following news that writer Simon Furman is interested in reviving the comic series, fan sites including Transformer World and Seibertron started up the campaign. "It's a great feeling to think that there's this huge groundswell of support for the continuation of a series that is now 20 years old," Furman told Newsarama. "Clearly, we must have been doing something right back then. But my experience with Transformers comics fans, across countless conventions, discussion forums and feedback on my blog, is that they're just incredibly (more)...
- 4/26/2011
- by By Mark Langshaw
- Digital Spy
Hey comic book geeks! Idw Publishing has a treat for all you Transformers fans out there releasing the entire Transformers: Escalation series this week in digital form for your iPod, iPhone and iPad. And here we go!
Get the whole Transformers: Escalation series for your Apple products! Click here to see more digital titles!
Transformers: Escalation #1
Simon Furman (w) E.J. Su (a)
Part 1 of 6! The saga of the Transformers' secret war on Earth begun in The Transformers: 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!
Transformers: Escalation #2
Simon Furman (w) E.J. Su (a)
Part 2 of 6! The saga of the Transformers' secret war on Earth...
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Transformers: Escalation #1
Simon Furman (w) E.J. Su (a)
Part 1 of 6! The saga of the Transformers' secret war on Earth begun in The Transformers: 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!
Transformers: Escalation #2
Simon Furman (w) E.J. Su (a)
Part 2 of 6! The saga of the Transformers' secret war on Earth...
- 4/22/2011
- by brians
- GeekTyrant
Marvel UK has confirmed that fan-favourite crossover character Death's Head will make a return to comics. According to the publisher, the bounty hunter will appear in a 'Death's Head vs. Hulk' story as part of its family-friendly Marvel Heroes line. Writer Simon Furman - who co-created the character with artist Geoff Senior - will pen the two-part plotline. Artwork is provided by Simon Williams. "I hadn't written the original Death's Head since 1994, so it was quite a big deal for me to be writing him again in a new story, (more)...
- 2/28/2011
- by By Mark Langshaw
- Digital Spy
Mark Millar (Kick-Ass, Nemesis) has announced the latest step in his apparent plan for world domination. Millar is launching London’s answer to San Diego Comic-Con called Kapow! Comic Con, which will also play host to the first ever Stan Lee Awards.
Millar told Empire,
“The Stan Lee Awards are a tribute to a man who, along with Jack Kirby, is the most significant and influential comic book creator the world has ever known,” says Millar. “He’s our Walt Disney. We wanted to honour him with a big international ceremony. This is the comic-book Oscars…”
The convention will also host the the premiere screening of Millar’s directorial debut, Miracle Park. Guests include John Romita Jr., Andy Diggle, Jock, Steve Dillon, Duncan Fegredo, David Hine, Simon Furman, John McCrea and Kieron Gillen, Frank Quitely, Lenil Francis Yu, Dave Gibbons, and of course Mark Millar.
On February 14th, they plan...
Millar told Empire,
“The Stan Lee Awards are a tribute to a man who, along with Jack Kirby, is the most significant and influential comic book creator the world has ever known,” says Millar. “He’s our Walt Disney. We wanted to honour him with a big international ceremony. This is the comic-book Oscars…”
The convention will also host the the premiere screening of Millar’s directorial debut, Miracle Park. Guests include John Romita Jr., Andy Diggle, Jock, Steve Dillon, Duncan Fegredo, David Hine, Simon Furman, John McCrea and Kieron Gillen, Frank Quitely, Lenil Francis Yu, Dave Gibbons, and of course Mark Millar.
On February 14th, they plan...
- 12/3/2010
- by Jason Moore
- ScifiMafia
Titan Publishing has released the first issue of its Transformers comic series for iPhone and iPod Touch devices. The firm is offering the debut issue for free to promote its upcoming series of apps based on the property. Written by Simon Furman with artwork from Geoff Senior, the comic will tie in with the Transformers movie universe. It is currently available in the UK and Ireland only. "It's a simply incredible chance for fans of the warring (more)...
- 3/1/2010
- by By Mark Langshaw
- Digital Spy
Following the success of the Wallace & Gromit iPhone comic app, Titan Publishing have announced the arrival of its first Transformers iPhone comic. From the press release:
Based on Hasbro’s Transformers brand, each comic download includes an awesome action packed story and is bursting with fun facts and trivia about the characters, movies and comics!
The first download includes ‘Optimus Prime’, a story written by Transformers legend Simon Furman and featuring artwork by fan favourite Geoff Senior (Judge Dredd, 2000Ad, Dr Who and Dragons Claws). Speaking about the transition to digital comics, writer Simon Furman said:
… It’s a simply incredible chance for fans of [Transformers] to experience incredible stories that expand upon and underpin the incredible movie universe. The stories, written by me and drawn by a host of old and new Transformers artists, bring the movie characters to life as never before, and now they can be seen as never before!
Based on Hasbro’s Transformers brand, each comic download includes an awesome action packed story and is bursting with fun facts and trivia about the characters, movies and comics!
The first download includes ‘Optimus Prime’, a story written by Transformers legend Simon Furman and featuring artwork by fan favourite Geoff Senior (Judge Dredd, 2000Ad, Dr Who and Dragons Claws). Speaking about the transition to digital comics, writer Simon Furman said:
… It’s a simply incredible chance for fans of [Transformers] to experience incredible stories that expand upon and underpin the incredible movie universe. The stories, written by me and drawn by a host of old and new Transformers artists, bring the movie characters to life as never before, and now they can be seen as never before!
- 3/1/2010
- by Phil
- Nerdly
Titan Publishing has released its first batch of digital Wallace & Gromit comics for iPhone and iPod Touch devices. Four downloadable books are currently available via the App Store, 'The W-Files', 'Parts & Labour', 'Big In Japan' and 'Where There's Muck There's Brass'. Each comic costs 59p and comes bundled with bonus features. The stories are written by Legion scribe Dan Abnett and Simon Furman, who has worked on adaptations (more)...
- 11/9/2009
- by By Mark Langshaw
- Digital Spy
Idw Publishing has unveiled two new miniseries' based within the Transformers universe. The first new venture marks a return to the 1980s Transformers: Best Of The UK book, while the second will take place in the franchise's movie universe. Best Of The UK will make a comeback with a five-part series titled Prey, which will be written by project mainstay Simon Furman and feature a cover design by Andrew Griffith. The storyline sees Autobot leader Optimus (more)...
- 8/5/2009
- by By Mark Langshaw
- Digital Spy
Perfectly timed to tie-in with Children of Earth, Torchwood: Rift War is a new graphic novel-formatted release is a collection of the Torchwood Magazine comic strips. Featuring the work of some of the UK's most renowned comic book creators - such as Paul Grist, Ian Edgington, D'Israeli and Simon Furman - Rift War sees Torchwood-3 coming under attack by extra-dimensional shock troopers the Harrowkind... With a deadly rift bleeding through into their own reality, time itself could be...
- 7/11/2009
- by Christian Cawley info@kasterborous.com
- Kasterborous.com
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