The Transformers franchise has had several comic book runs throughout the decades, starting with a series from Marvel Comics that launched alongside the original cartoon and toyline. Since then, the robots in disguise have starred in countless other comic books set in different continuities and by other publishers. This makes getting into these comics somewhat confusing, especially given the consistent “Generation 1” designs used in many of them.Understanding how to read Transformers comics all depends on continuity, which many times hinges on the publishing company itself. Even then, various micro-continuities exist that take the Autobots, Decepticons and other factions in a myriad of directions. Once readers figure out where certain comics fit in, it’s merely a matter of finding that series in an accessible format.The first series of Transformers comic books was published by Marvel Comics in the 1980s. Though released alongside the original cartoon, it took place in a separate continuity that handled certain Transformers differently. For instance, the Transformers have a different origin story compared to the cartoon. In the comics, the God of Light named Primus (who turned into Cybertron) replaces the role of the Quintessons. The original Marvel series ran for 80 issues, which far exceeded the initially planned four. Lasting longer than the cartoon, this comic book run (which was written by scribes such as Bob Budiansky and Simon Furman) incorporated characters from the toyline that weren’t in the show. Likewise, characters such as the devious Decepticon Shockwave had far more prominence.
The Transformers franchise has had several comic book runs throughout the decades, starting with a series from Marvel Comics that launched alongside the original cartoon and toyline. Since then, the robots in disguise have starred in countless other comic books set in different continuities and by other publishers. This makes getting into these comics somewhat confusing, especially given the consistent “Generation 1” designs used in many of them.
Understanding how to read Transformers comics all depends on continuity, which many times hinges on the publishing company itself. Even then, various micro-continuities exist that take the Autobots, Decepticons and other factions in a myriad of directions. Once readers figure out where certain comics fit in, it’s merely a matter of finding that series in an accessible format.
The first series of Transformers comic books was published by Marvel Comics in the 1980s. Though released alongside the original cartoon, it took place in a separate continuity that handled certain Transformers differently. For instance, the Transformers have a different origin story compared to the cartoon. In the comics, the God of Light named Primus (who turned into Cybertron) replaces the role of the Quintessons. The original Marvel series ran for 80 issues, which far exceeded the initially planned four. Lasting longer than the cartoon, this comic book run (which was written by scribes such as Bob Budiansky and Simon Furman) incorporated characters from the toyline that weren’t in the show. Likewise, characters such as the devious Decepticon Shockwave had far more prominence.
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