Synopsis
Experience the conclusion of the iconic original comic book series, THE TRANSFORMERS, in a complete compendium for the first time ever!
THE END OF THE ICONIC ORIGINAL ERA OF TRANSFORMERS IS HERE!
The looming threat of Unicron is ever present as both Decepticons and Autobots spread their forces across the galaxy in search of their last hope, the Creation Matrix.
But when that hope grows dimmer, Optimus Prime makes the greatest sacrifice of all...
Collected in compendium format for the first time ever, these iconic Transformers stories are perfect for fans new and old.
Collects THE TRANSFORMERS #47-80, TRANSFORMERS: THE MOVIE #1-3, TRANSFORMERS GENERATION 2 #1-12.
About the Author
During a 20-year career at Marvel Comics, Bob Budiansky worked as an editor, illustrator and writer. As an editor, he oversaw titles that included Spider-Man, Daredevil, and the Fantastic Four. Beginning in 1990, he oversaw the first 11 sets of Marvel Trading Cards, including the first Marvel Masterpieces set. As an illustrator, he rose to prominence as the cover artist for Ghost Rider, eventually taking over the penciling chores for the entire book.
Bob also created his own his own monthly series, Sleepwalker, which he wrote for almost three years.
Bob is perhaps best known for the work he did on The Transformers. Bob was the editor on the very first Transformers mini-series in 1984. He followed up that hugely successful four-issue intro by writing most of the next 51 issues of the monthly Transformers comic book. He also named, created character profiles of, and wrote Hasbro packaging copy for approximately 250 Transformers during the first six years of the brand’s existence, and developed story treatments as Hasbro introduced new lines of Transformers.
In 2010, Hasbro inducted Bob into the inaugural class of the Transformers Hall of Fame.??
Simon Furman is a British comic book writer who is best known for his work on Hasbro's Transformers franchise, starting with writing Marvel Comics'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.
Ralph Macchio is an American comic book editor and writer who has held many positions at Marvel Comics, including executive editor. Macchio is commonly associated with Daredevil, Thor, the Spider-Man line of comics, and the Ultimate Marvel line.
José Delbo was an Argentine comics artist. He was best known for his work on Wonder Woman for DC Comics and The Transformers for Marvel Comics.
Jim Fern was born and raised in Long Island, New York. He has drawn for several Marvel titles in the 1980s. In 1987, he was an inker on several of the Spider-Man titles, as well as a penciller on one issue of Spectacular Spider-Man and one issue of Web of Spider-Man. He was also a fill-in artist on Birds of Prey and Transformers and was additionally present at DC Comics. At CrossGen, he cooperated on several issues of Scion. In the mid-1990s, Fern contributed to The Big Book of Grimm, The Big Book of Hoaxes, The Big Book of Martyrs, The Big Book of the Unexplained, The Big Book of Thugs and The Big Book of Urban Legends at Paradox Press. He has also drawn covers for reprints of 2000 AD titles. In addition to his comic book work, Jim was a Walt Disney World artist working for the Disney Design Group.
Geoff has had a long and illustrious career in the comics world. Although best known for his seminal work on the Transformers title, he has also worked on many others for Marvel, 2000AD and more. Recently he made a return to the form with online strip, To The Death.
Dwayne Turner is an American comic book artist and illustrator in the film and video game industry.
Andrew Wildman is an illustrator, comic book artist, concept designer, and storyboard artist. He is known for his work on Spider-Man, X-Men, Transformers, Doctor Who, The Alienist, and his co-created show, Shane the Chef.
Donald David Perlin was an American comic book artist, writer, and editor. He is best known for Marvel Comics' Werewolf by Night, Moon Knight, The Defenders, and Ghost Rider. In the 1990s, he worked for Valiant Comics, both as artist and editor, where he co-created Bloodshot.
Derek Yaniger is a mid-century modern artist drawing inspiration from the wild retro worlds of tiki, beatnik, jazz, rockabilly, burlesque and cocktail culture.
Manny Galan is a comic book artist known for work on the Sonic the Hedgehog comic series and its spin-offs published by Archie Comics.
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