APRIL 2022 Transformers comics and books

[griffin]

The Transformers comics and books scheduled for release in APRIL 2022, with details and covers here (https://news.tfw2005.com/2022/01/21/idws-transformers-comics-solicitations-april-2022-448790).


Transformers Beast Wars Annual 2022
(W) Various (A) Various (CA) Ryan Miller
This collection of three stories centers on the characters we know and love from the IDW Transformers: Beast Wars series with some fun surprises and adventures. Featuring fantastic creative teams and wonderful art from Phillip Johnson, Sam Maggs, David Mariotte, Nick Marino, and more! This annual is a fun glimpse into the Cybertronian’s lives outside of their main series adventures.

Transformers #42
(W) Brian Ruckley (A) Andrew Griffith (CA) Blacky Shepherd (CA) Evan Gauntt (CA) Nicole Goux
Cybertron is under siege. Carnivorous Insecticlones and rust worms are eating the planet. Exarchon is returned, but Megatron’s not giving up without a fight. Against impossible odds, Optimus Prime, Ultra Magnus, and Bumblebee must make an unthinkable choice: Is Cybertron even worth saving?

Transformers: Beast Wars #15
(W) Erik Burnham (A) Josh Burcham (CA) John Jennings (CA) Andy Duggan (CA) James Marsh
The Children of the Vok make their presence known, causing the Predacons and the Maximals to put aside their differences and team up. But that is easier said than done. Will Optimus Primal and Megatron bury their feud once and for all? Or will they let petty disputes end everything they hold dear?

Transformers: War’s End #3
(W) Brian Ruckley (A) Jack Lawrence (CA) Sebastian Piriz (CA) Susan Margevich (CA) Joana Lafuente
The origin of Exarchon revealed! Find out the secret history behind one of Cybertron’s greatest threats, the Threefold Spark. As Exarchon looks for a third body to make himself complete once more, he also receives backup that could prove devastating to all who oppose him.


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Recent and Upcoming TPBs & Books.
-- Transformers Beast Wars Vol 1 (https://www.amazon.com/dp/1684058589) SC - IDW 160 pages (was 144 pages) (issues 1-6) - MAR 22nd 2022 (was DEC 14th 2021, then JAN 4th 2022, then FEB 8th) (digital release MAR 23rd 2022 - was OCT 27th 2021, then JAN 26th 2022)
-- IDW Collection Phase 3 Vol 2 (https://www.amazon.com/Transformers-Collection-Phase-Three-Vol/dp/1684058775/) HC - IDW 384 pages (Till All Are One #9–12, Optimus Prime #1–6, Lost Light #1–7) - APRIL 5th (was MARCH 29th) (digital release APR 6th)
-- Transformers 2019 Vol 5 - Horrors Near and Far (https://www.amazon.com/Transformers-Vol-Horrors-Near-Far/dp/168405883X/) HC - IDW 296 pages (Transformers #31–36, Wreckers: Tread and Circuits #1–4, 2021 Annual, 2021 Halloween Special) - JUNE 7th (was MAY 24th) (digital release JUNE 7th)
-- Licensed Transformers 2023 Wall Calendar (https://www.amazon.com/Transformers-2023-Wall-Calendar-Hasbro/dp/1524874434/) - featuring "Evergreen" designs and includes a poster (has Nth American significant dates) - JUNE 14th
-- Transformers Beast Wars Vol 2 (https://www.amazon.com/Transformers-Beast-Wars-Vol/dp/1684059038/) SC - IDW 144 pages (issues 7-12) - JUNE 28th (digital release yet to be announced)
-- Transformers King Grimlock (https://www.amazon.com/Transformers-King-Grimlock-Steve-Orlando/dp/1684058996/) HC - IDW 128 pages (all 5 issues) - JUNE 28th (digital release yet to be announced)
-- Transformers Shattered Glass (https://www.amazon.com/Transformers-Shattered-Glass-Danny-Lore/dp/168405902X/) SC - IDW 128 pages (all 5 issues) - JULY 26th (digital release yet to be announced)
-- The Art and Making of Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (https://www.amazon.com/Art-Making-Transformers-Cybertron-Trilogy/dp/1974732509/) HC - VIZ Media 192 pages - SEPT 13th (digital release unlikely)

December 2021 comics and books (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php/28173)

January 2022 comics and books (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php/28373)

February 2022 comics and books (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php/28501)

March 2022 comics and books (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php/28940)
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[griffin]

The Beast Wars Annual that is listed for April, might be a digital exclusive, as the Amazon listing doesn't have a physical option (https://www.amazon.com/Transformers-Beast-Wars-Annual-2021-ebook/dp/B09R2HX4DP/).
The price suggests it would be a double sized issue.

The Amazon listing also notes that it is book 16 of 17, to fit in with the regular Beast Wars series.

[Seraphim Prime]

I don't know how much to trust the Amazon listings at the moment.

The move to integrate Comixology with Amazon Digital Comics seems to have cause chaos to the system as a whole, with Digital Comic sales currently only available on Amazon US and UK stores, but no access to Comixology for international readers, a shift in which media they then want to promote as the primary one - the digital one or the physical media.

Comixology should have been kept online for another year while they worked this all out in the background. Instead a rushed a problematic rollout has dropped digital sales from between 20 - 70% (https://bleedingcool.com/comics/comixology-answer-criticisms-as-digital-sales-drop-by-huge-amounts/)

[griffin]

The Beast Wars annual must be out this week, as a preview has been released (https://news.tfw2005.com/2022/04/19/idws-transformers-beast-wars-5-page-preview-of-2022-annual-454128).
It fits in with the 16 issue series, so you will need this if you are collecting the regular series.

The art is by someone else, so it has a completely different look... less 2-dimensional with more colour, but less detailing.

[griffin]

A couple of comics might be out this week, with previews released of Wars End #3 (https://news.tfw2005.com/2022/04/26/idws-transformers-wars-end-5-page-preview-of-issue-3-454867) and ongoing #42 (https://news.tfw2005.com/2022/04/26/idws-transformers-2019-comic-series-5-page-preview-of-issue-42-454851).

[griffin]

Issue 15 of the Beast Wars comic looks to be out this week, and a preview can be seen here (https://news.tfw2005.com/2022/05/04/idws-transformers-beast-wars-5-page-preview-of-issue-15-455274).