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| Posted on 11-10-2009 at 06:52 PM by Shin Densetsu | | TRANSFORMERS in Space
New comics miniseries launches in January
Rounds out trifecta of new TRANSFORMERS comics
San Diego, CA (November 10, 2009) – The TRANSFORMERS action just keeps coming, as IDW introduces a third new series in January - TRANSFORMERS: Last Stand of the WRECKERS. Under license from Hasbro, Inc., IDW explores yet another action-packed storyline, following the AUTOBOTS special operations crew on a mission to space to confront a new foe.
Fan-favorite writer and artist Nick Roche helms this five-issue series, which spins out of IDW's new ongoing TRANSFORMERS series. This story line gives fans a taste of what's been happening off of Earth as the WRECKERS investigate a prison planet that fell to the evil DECEPTICONS three years ago.
“TRANSFORMERS fans craving that outer-space action need look no further,” said IDW editor Andy Schmidt. “WRECKERS is straight science fiction and action—robots in space with the highest of stakes! But don’t look for all cheery fun and games here. It’s not called ‘Last Stand’ for nothing!”
TRANSFORMERS: Last Stand of the WRECKERS plots a course to a prison planet conquered by the DECEPTICONS during the war on Earth. With no communication in three years, the WRECKERS face an unknown foe, who just might tear SPRINGER, KUP, and their cadre of AUTOBOT heroes apart. Roche and All Hail Megatron’s Trevor Hutchison will provide covers.
TRANSFORMERS: Last Stand of the WRECKERS rounds out IDW’s new trifecta of TRANSFORMERS comics, which starts with the new TRANSFORMERS ongoing series on November 18th and includes TRANSFORMERS: BUMBLEBEE, coming in December.
“While TRANSFORMERS the ongoing series and TRANSFORMERS: BUMBLEBEE are both firmly rooted on Terra Firma, Last Stand of the WRECKERS gives fans a good indication of the impact the end of the AUTOBOT vs. DECEPTICON war is having on the rest of the TRANSFORMERS universe,” added Schmidt. “There is something great for every TRANSFORMERS fan right now in the IDW line-up of TRANSFORMERS comics.”
The TRANSFORMERS #1 ($3.99, 32 page color) will be available in stores on November 18, 2009. Diamond order code #SEP09 0852.
TRANSFORMERS: BUMBLEBEE #1 (of 4; $3.99, 32 page color) will be available in stores in December. Diamond order code #OCT09 0954.
TRANSFORMERS: Last Stand of the WRECKERS #1 (of 5; $3.99, 32 page color) will be available in stores in January. Diamond order code #NOV09 0819.
Visit IDWPublishing.com to learn more about the company and its top-selling books.
About IDW Publishing
IDW is an award-winning publisher of comic books, graphic novels and trade paperbacks, based in San Diego, California. Renowned for its diverse catalog of licensed and independent titles, IDW publishes some of the most successful and popular titles in the industry, including: Hasbro's The Transformers and G.I. JOE, Paramount's Star Trek; Fox's Angel; the BBC's Doctor Who; and television's #1 prime time series CBS' CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. IDW is also home to the Library of American Comics imprint, which publishes classic comic reprints; Yoe! Books, a partnership with Yoe! Studios; and is the print publisher for ComicMix.
IDW's original horror series, 30 Days of Night, was launched as a major motion picture in October 2007 by Sony Pictures and was the #1 film in its first week of release. More information about the company can be found at IDWPublishing.com.
About Hasbro
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| | | Views: 3,195 | | godbomber: 
Better pic of the cover (I hope).
I'm guessing that's Universe Whirl, but in Rotorstorm's colors.
ajiego: Quote:
Originally Posted by godbomber  I'm guessing that's Universe Whirl, but in Rotorstorm's colors. | Well Nick Roche did say he wanted to show the ever changing roster of the Wreckers, and I believe he said some more familiar wreckers wouldn't show up or would not be part of the team, so really it could be Rotorstorm. Which I would hope more than it being Whirl since it looks just like Rotorstorm.
Josh:
its Rotorstorm
sportin his pink shades  G1Wheeljack:
Who are the 3 in the back? I only recognize Springer, Kup, Perceptor & Rotorstorm(thanks to Josh's clarification on him)
G1Wheeljack: Quote:
Originally Posted by Fit For natalie | Thanks, I actually just checked the Wiki's Wrecker's page  I don't know squat about those guys, so it'll be interesting to see what Roche does with them.
Fez Findie: Quote:
Originally Posted by G1Wheeljack Thanks, I actually just checked the Wiki's Wrecker's page I don't know squat about those guys, so it'll be interesting to see what Roche does with them. | Assumin' its not just hi and die... likely, but still...  (unless if Roche breaks tradition XD)
ILoveDinobot:
Oh man I really like the art for that, no wonder Arcee chose Springer over Roddy  lotussouljah:
WHOO WRECK AND RULE!! I actually look forward to this!! Springer is just one of the most slept on badass characters in my opinion. And Kup with his "sparkplug"! Nice!
Brutus:
Has anyone been able to confirm or see a picture or preview that has Roadbuster in this series?
ORIO:
I'm pretty excited for this one!! Looks and sounds like it'll be a winner
SilverDragon:
Non-fugly art FTW.
I may pick this up.
AniProwl:
Looking forward to this.
theestampede:
I like the art in this much more than that new ongoing series. I may decide to read this.
MagnusPrimal:
Now this, I'm buying.
The Transformers actually look like I expect them to look.
Rikotron:
i'm sick of this "fan favourite" bollocks. all that phase means is, "appears quite frequently".
according to the comic makers, anyone given a job on TF comic property is a fan favourite. what's the point?
SMOG: Quote:
Originally Posted by Fez Findie Assumin' its not just hi and die... likely, but still... (unless if Roche breaks tradition XD) | Oh, absolutely. Practically the only reason for the roster of second-stringers is to have them die in horrible/dramatic ways over the course of the series... making the Wreckers a true Magnificent Seven/Suicide Squad type group, going out in a blaze of glory, leaving only Steve McQueen and Yul Brynner... er, Springer and Kup... to ride into the sunset at the end.
Sorry Nick... but just for the record, we're calling it now.  Quote:
Originally Posted by Rikotron i'm sick of this "fan favourite" bollocks. all that phase means is, "appears quite frequently".
according to the comic makers, anyone given a job on TF comic property is a fan favourite. what's the point? | Actually, in this case it really is accurate... Nick Roche has appeared as a writer only on 2 brief occasions, but both instances were met with very strong reader accolades for his characterizations, and a genuine sense of anticipation for seeing more material from him. So in this sense, he is a sort of fan favourite... finally getting a chance to break out and shine in a longer series.
...we hope. I've really liked what I've seen of Roche's writing, and I hope Last Stand delivers...
On the other hand, I personally have been pretty ambivalent to his artwork. I liked the look of his Prowl short story though...
zmog
leadsled:
im not to sure how you can have a wreckers book without topspin and twintwist....but i love nicks work....
ill be buyin for shizz
Storm: Quote:
Originally Posted by godbomber
Better pic of the cover (I hope).
I'm guessing that's Universe Whirl, but in Rotorstorm's colors. | Nope Rotorstorm, and to be honest i think it's nice that obscure characters like Rotorstorm and Pyro are finally able to get some spotlight and characterisation.
Twin Twist:
Where the F is Twin Twist?!
Black Oracle:
I'll be checking this out, just because it's all Roche's work! I was really impressed with his AHM Prowl story.
PrimeOQZ: Quote:
Originally Posted by G1Wheeljack Who are the 3 in the back? I only recognize Springer, Kup, Perceptor & Rotorstorm(thanks to Josh's clarification on him) | So the one in the back is guzzle. Who are the other two?
Fit For natalie:
You didn't see my reply immediately below that post?
Deadpool.: Quote:
Originally Posted by PrimeOQZ So the one in the back is guzzle. Who are the other two? | Ironfist and Pyro.
Shockscream: Quote:
Originally Posted by ILoveDinobot Oh man I really like the art for that, no wonder Arcee chose Springer over Roddy | I think Arcee has been with most of them to be honest, but here Springer does look quite the attractive, alpha male, all-action hero. Quote:
Originally Posted by Rikotron i'm sick of this "fan favourite" bollocks. all that phase means is, "appears quite frequently".
according to the comic makers, anyone given a job on TF comic property is a fan favourite. what's the point? | While your sentiment makes me laugh (and is quite true sometimes), I can't agree on this occassion. Roche is certainly one of my favourites and doesn't seem to write all that often.
Super_Megatron: Quote:
Originally Posted by Twin Twist Where the F is Twin Twist?! | No where because he sucks.
Twin Twist: Quote:
Originally Posted by Super_Megatron No where because he sucks. |  G1Wheeljack: Quote:
Originally Posted by Twin Twist Where the F is Twin Twist?! | Roche said in an interview he & Top Spin will be in the comic, I guess he just decided to forgo them on the cover in favor of some lessser knowns.
Lucs:
Man that's some decent art right there. Not super great but it's at least the style of transformer robot face that I like. Really looking forward to this series. Really hoping Topspin and Twin Twist end up in this thing
Josh: Quote:
Originally Posted by Twin Twist Where the F is Twin Twist?! | shhhh.....its okay....its okay....
Twin Twist: Quote:
Originally Posted by Josh shhhh.....its okay....its okay.... | Neeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeerdrage!
PrimeOQZ: Quote:
Originally Posted by Fit For natalie You didn't see my reply immediately below that post? | Quote:
Originally Posted by Deadpool. Ironfist and Pyro. | I was in a hurry yesterday morning and read too quickly.  Got excited about guzzle. Ahh... I got nothing. Thanks for the clarification.
Fit For natalie:
I assume you were also drunk as well  |
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