The UK TF:ROTF Comics Thread

Gingerchris · 07-02-2012, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by rodster6

It's only because of my love of the 80s TFUK comic that I stay so loyal and completist

That was me for so long but eventually I had to accept that dumping this title isn't betraying my love of the old 80s UK TF comics. If anything, this modern UK TF title is doing all the betraying. I'm sure the people making it are banking on fans trying to stay loyal because of their love for the original 80s UK TF comics.
Being a completionist drove me for so long, but even that strong compulsion waned and eventually faded.

Omnius · 07-03-2012, 06:43 AM

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Originally Posted by rodster6

It's only because of my love of the 80s TFUK comic that I stay so loyal and completist.

This kept me buying the comic for the first three years, but by the time my subscription lapsed in the summer of 2010, enough was enough. I really don't miss the short strips, mediocre filler material and endless array of disc shooters.

rodster6 · 07-08-2012, 08:36 AM

I thought the panini Armada comic was worse but in general Panini seem to care more about the comics they produce so it would be nice to see them get the license.

Magnus' Mate · 07-09-2012, 06:35 AM

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Originally Posted by rodster6

I thought the panini Armada comic was worse but in general Panini seem to care more about the comics they produce so it would be nice to see them get the license.

No way, the Panini armada comic was way better than the dross from Titan. More comic pages, and a bit more effort with quality of stories and overall 'feel' of the book.

Daimao · 07-09-2012, 07:28 AM

figured this would be the best place to ask, does anyone know if Reversal of Fortune ever came out. It reprints the first 8 issues of the UK RotF comic. Lots of listings but tnever in stock so I wonder if it got canned?

rodster6 · 07-10-2012, 04:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Magnus' Mate

No way, the Panini armada comic was way better than the dross from Titan. More comic pages, and a bit more effort with quality of stories and overall 'feel' of the book.

I thought the stories and art were terrible in those comics, it seemed to be getting better in that last issue or two but was to little to late.

rodster6 · 10-10-2012, 12:19 PM

Two toy gun things with one issue! My god did they somehow accidentally order millions of them by mistake and now are desperate to get rid of them lol.

Gingerchris · 10-10-2012, 12:37 PM

Wasn't there like a three month gap between the last issue and this? Occasionally I nosey at the Wiki info on the issues and V4#11 was dated 19th July and V4#12 is dated 11th October. What happened there? Gone quarterly? Is Transformers really so weak in the UK it can't even sustain a monthly comic title?

rodster6 · 10-20-2012, 08:32 AM

The latest issue does have Autumn 2012 written next to the issue number and price rather than the usual name of the month of issue release. The last issue had Aug/Sep on the cover which made it seem it had gone bi-monthly. Between that issue and the latest, it now seems to have gone quarterly. The next issue isn't out till January. It says 10th Jan 2012 but I assume they mean 2013 lol.
I guess by making it only 4 issues a year they are desperately trying to drag it out and keep it alive till the next movie comes out and boosts sales enough for it to last another 6 months.
They don't even offer it cheaper if you subscribe anymore.

10-10-2012, 12:37 PM	#248
Gingerchris Telly-headed Tyrant Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 11,639 Location: Beside the seaside, beside the sea... Collection Count: Probably more than my fair share	Wasn't there like a three month gap between the last issue and this? Occasionally I nosey at the Wiki info on the issues and V4#11 was dated 19th July and V4#12 is dated 11th October. What happened there? Gone quarterly? Is Transformers really so weak in the UK it can't even sustain a monthly comic title? Autobloke in everything but name.

07-08-2012, 08:36 AM	#243
rodster6 Insecticon Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 913 Location: Norfolk, UK Collection Count: 600+	I thought the panini Armada comic was worse but in general Panini seem to care more about the comics they produce so it would be nice to see them get the license.

07-09-2012, 07:28 AM	#245
Daimao Predacon Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 438 Location: norfolk VA News Credits: 4	figured this would be the best place to ask, does anyone know if Reversal of Fortune ever came out. It reprints the first 8 issues of the UK RotF comic. Lots of listings but tnever in stock so I wonder if it got canned?

10-10-2012, 12:19 PM	#247
rodster6 Insecticon Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 913 Location: Norfolk, UK Collection Count: 600+	Two toy gun things with one issue! My god did they somehow accidentally order millions of them by mistake and now are desperate to get rid of them lol.

10-20-2012, 08:32 AM	#249
rodster6 Insecticon Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 913 Location: Norfolk, UK Collection Count: 600+	The latest issue does have Autumn 2012 written next to the issue number and price rather than the usual name of the month of issue release. The last issue had Aug/Sep on the cover which made it seem it had gone bi-monthly. Between that issue and the latest, it now seems to have gone quarterly. The next issue isn't out till January. It says 10th Jan 2012 but I assume they mean 2013 lol. I guess by making it only 4 issues a year they are desperately trying to drag it out and keep it alive till the next movie comes out and boosts sales enough for it to last another 6 months. They don't even offer it cheaper if you subscribe anymore.