Bring back the transformers generation one cartoon as a new idw comic. So far there have been five transformers titles released in the uk since the early 80s. In 2005 idw picked up the rights for transformers and hired longtime transformers writer simon furman to craft a rebooted generation 1 continuity. Most notably, the uk comic shifted from gorgeous handpainted colors to the printing method more akin to those in the us, then black and white. The british transformers comic was a strange beast. This issue features a story from the british version of the transformers comic book. The first issue was published in july 2007 to tiein with the release of the transformers feature film. Until you earn points all your submissions need to be vetted by other comic vine. The story in target 2006 spun out to epic proportions through the following stories fallen angel, space pirates, legacy of unicron, and. This was followed by a second volume titled transformers. The transformers, the monthly comic book published in the u. If youre looking for a hard to find back issue, we probably have it. Wellresearched and snappilywritten, its a must for anyone with fond memories of the old british transformers comics or marvel uk in its heyday. The original marvel uk comic that lasted 332 issues from 19941992.
It also had a uk sister title that spliced original stories into the continuity, running for 332 issues. Originally reprints of the us comic, the uk comic eventually. For the next three months, idw will be offering 60day nofee returnable terms for all items on final order cutoff foc corresponding to the. Transformers comic books transformers uk by marvel comics. There have been three main publishers of the comic book series bearing the name. In order to maintain the integrity of the slow burn revelation envisioned by simon furman, this order maintains mostly a publishing standard so that ideas and characters can evolve on the page. When the well of reprintable material ran dry, british talent was. Whilst a few of the uk series best stories have been collected previously, this is the first time that all of the uk originated material has been collected in one.
Published largely biweekly from 1984 to 1990, marvel uks the transformers was, like most of the imprints titles, comprised of choppedup reprints of the us comic. It initially featured strips reprinted from american comics and graphic novels, but later included original comic strips. The transformers was a comic published by marvel uk for 332 issues, from 1984 to 1991. However, titan retain a limited license for transformers comics in the uk and are releasing further marvel reprints. You can find more information here, and international readers may be able to import them. Comics and cocktails is the place where those with a passion for comics can rejoice and shop for a wide variety of action figures and other collectibles. Early comic book version of the famous transforming robots. I kept them for years in almost pristine condition, but about four years ago when i came to see what they were worth, no one was interested and i. Relcotech transformer manufacturer presents only quality manufacturers with longstanding, proven, track records for quality and reliability. Hid power sources, transformers, emergency units, low voltage light control systems, led. Transformers idw reading order comic book reading orders. Weve been selling comics since 1961 our first sale. Lets let idw publishing know that were all interested in a new transformers generation one comic book and that will happily buy each monthly issue.
The transformers wasnt just a huge hit for marvel stateside, but around the world, particularly in the uk. Are you a comic book writerartist pitching this to idw. Orders placed with free standard shipping typically arrive within 37 business days. Tfarchive transformers comics titan books reprints. Currently he is obsessed with the transformers movies, because the greatest transformer of all. For the first time, the entire span of transformers generation 1 is collected in one epic hardback graphic novel series, featuring the classic cast of characters from the founding 1980s series onwards.
At no point did i interrupt him to say, but dad, theyre cars. This highstakes timetravel epic, with the decepticons of the future sowing discontent in the past, put the uk transformers comic on the map and spotlighted a little writer named simon furman. Relcotech transformer electric transformers in selangor. It contained a single transformers story, along with varying backup strips. The format of the comic changed several times during its. Bring back the transformers generation one cartoon as a. It started life as a fourissue, bimonthly limited series in 1984, but proved so popular that it continued publication as an ongoing monthly until spring of 1991.
The comic book price guide for great britain transformers. The transformers comic book was published by marvel comics from 1984 to 1991. Originally reprints of the us comic, the uk comic eventually started printing original stories. Furman also tried to maintain continuity with the transformers. Over 500 comics with brand new stories in the popular more than meets the eye and transformers ongoing series, movie tieins and adaptations, and classics from the 80s and 90s. The format of the comic changed several times during its sevenyear run. All trademarks not owned by reed comics ltd are the property of their respective owners.
Originally it was designed as a limited series, published bimonthly and intended to end with the fourth issue, but at the end of the limited series marvel changed it into an ongoing, monthly comic book. Popular features include daily news, toy galleries, a. Generation 2, which ran for 12 issues starting in 1993. We are the exclusive distributors for relco components in the uk. Beware, you are proposing to add brand new pages to the wiki along with your edits. Robots wage war for scifi supremacy in transformers vs. In the uk comic, the transformers became drawn in an overall more organiclifelike manner over time, initially being very toybased and emotionless. Reed comics ltd is a limited company registered in england and wales. As an update to our coverage of idws transformers comics, we share with you a letter from president, publisher and chief creative officer chris ryall which announced the following plans in response to the earlier distribution news from diamond. Transformers uk comics comic european comics for sale ebay. Originally scheduled as a four issue miniseries, it spawned a mythology that would inform other versions of the saga. Transformers based on the toy lines of the same name.
The transformers was an 80issue american comic book series published by marvel comics telling the story of the transformers. Transformers comic was a british comic book series based on the transformers toyline and film series, published monthly by titan magazines from 2007 to 2014. Defeated and captured by the decepticons, the autobots try to regroup and come up with a plan. Armada comic in the united kingdom in 2003, aiming at younger readers. This was a much beloved and high quality comic that gave fame to writer simon furman along with artists geoff senior and andrew wildman. This website is not created or run by either hasbro, kenner, takara, marvel comics, dreamwave productions, devils due publishing, titan books, dk publishing, idw publishing, atari, melbourne house, dreamworks skg, paramount pictures, or any other company whose characters or products are mentioned on the website. Two beloved hasbro brands unite in my little pony transformers comic book. Whilst a few of the uk series best stories have been collected previously, this is the first time that all of the uk originated material has been collected in one place. We offer modern, bronze age, silver age, and golden age comics. Ive got a huge amount of marvel uk transformers comics, most of which cover consecutive issues from about 85 through to at least 250. He even sat me down one day to have a serious discussion about moral choices the transformers are forced to make. Transformers uk comics european comics for sale ebay. A young boy, sammy harker, stumbles across one of the autobots near the area of stangham castle. Transformers uk, also known as marvel uk or tf uk, is an adaptation of the us marvel comics.
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