A special auction has been listed for signed copies of IDW’s Regeneration One #100 (30th anniversary cover edition) in support of the ongoing healthcare of writer, Bill Mantlo. The eBay listing provides a description of this very special comic book with a dozen comic industry signatures as well as some background of Bill Mantlo and his contributions to the Transformers franchise:
Bill was notably the script writer for the original Transformers book published by Marvel Comics in 1984. As a mark of respect and affection for Bill in this 30th year of Transformers this is one of thirty signed copies of the Transformers Regeneration One ‘Issue One homage’ cover with art by Guido Guidi.All thirty copies are signed by the following Transformers Comic creators – Bob Budiansky, Jose Delbo, Simon Furman, Geoff Senior, Lee Sullivan, Stephen Baskerville, Andrew Wildman, Guido Guidi, Nick Roche, Jason Cardy, John Paul Bove and Casey Collier.
Each will come with a numbered Certificate Of Authenticity, the certificate with this copy will be numbered 1/30.
Below are links to the auction listings.
UK: TRANSFORMERS 100 VERY LIMITED MULTI SIGNED ISSUE 2/30 – BILL MANTLO | eBay
US: TRANSFORMERS 100 VERY LIMITED MULTI SIGNED ISSUE | eBay
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LegendAntihero
It seems they're all sold out. That's good. This is a great cause
computron179
I hope this sells out for Bill. Great work by his fellow artists . As Hasbro owns ROM they could use him if they wanted to do something similar for Bill. If not in the very least they should induct him into the hall of fame. (My goal for the new year)Those first plots were pivotal and long lasting in what
we knew/know about the G1 Transformers .
payres
Second batch of signed issues has just gone up
TRANSFORMERS 100 VERY LIMITED MULTI SIGNED ISSUE | eBay
LegendAntihero
I think so as well.
Autovolt 127
I had no clue.
payres
If you'd like to contribute but can't afford the auctions could I suggest buying a copy of the benefit book Bill Mantlo: A Life In Comics?
US: http://www.amazon.com/Mantlo-Life-Comics-David-Yurkovich/dp/0972264655/
UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Mantlo-Life-Comics-David-Yurkovich/dp/0972264655/
Loads of art and interviews within, well worth a buy.
You might also want to join the Bill Mantlo Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/bill.mantlo.fans/ which is run by his brother Michael.
Xabungle
Someone should totally do a similar thing involving Rom the Spaceknight.
And as much as I want these… I really hope each and every one of them makes far more money than I can afford, to go toward Mantlo's care.
Are there any crowdfunding things going on for those who would care to give, but can't afford a hundred pounds? I'd like to give what little I can.
G.B. Blackrock
A fair statement, given it was so long ago. But since it was pretty pivotal to the earliest days of the franchise, it's worth recognizing.
Here's some more information: Bill Mantlo – Transformers Wiki
Autovolt 127
I knew he created Rocket Raccoon but I didn't know he also worked on the Transformers comics.
cappeca
Dammit, if I had money available I'd totally get one. Hope these end up with very high prices, it's a good cause and a great item.
QLRformer
Ah yes, the man who created White Tiger, Rocket Raccoon, and the Micronauts.
God bless him.
Magnus’ Mate
Fantastic cause for one of the unsung architects of TF. Those first few Marvel US issues are just brimming with creativity and fun.
Matty
Very cool. Great cause.
payres
Andy Wildman Blogs:
Bill Mantlo Transformers auction | wildwords
UK: TRANSFORMERS 100 VERY LIMITED MULTI SIGNED ISSUE 2/30 – BILL MANTLO | eBay
US: TRANSFORMERS 100 VERY LIMITED MULTI SIGNED ISSUE | eBay
For those who don't know Bill Mantlo, who plotted the first couple of issues of the US Transformers comic, has been in need of prolonged medical care for the last couple of decades following an accident.
Please support these auctions for a very worthy cause.