Transformers comics and books scheduled for JUNE 2018, with cover images mirrored here.

Optimus Prime #20—Cover A: Kei Zama

John Barber (w) • Kei Zama (a & c)
“The Falling,” Part 5. Optimus Prime has faced defeat before and come back… but he’s never seen anything like this. Beyond life, beyond death—only the wisdom of an old friend can save him. Meanwhile, Victorion battles Devastator… and only one will survive.
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Optimus Prime #20—Cover B: Casey W. Coller

John Barber (w) • Kei Zama (a) • Casey W. Coller (c)
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Bullet points:

  • The return of Bumblebee!
  • One shall rise, one shall fall, but who will destroy them all?
  • B&W variant cover by Kei Zama!

Transformers: Optimus Prime, Vol. 3

John Barber (w) • Kei Zama, Priscilla Tramontano, Casey Coller (a) • Joana Lafuente (c)
What new future will the Transformers bots face? With Optimus Prime trapped on Cybertron, embroiled in the First Strike event, the Autobots on Earth set off on a mission to find their missing friend, Jazz. But anti-Cybertronian humans are after him as well, and they’re armed with Cybertronian weapons! Collects Optimus Prime issues #11–14 and the Optimus Prime: First Strike and Transformers: First Strike one-shots.
TPB • FC • $19.99 • 144 pages • ISBN: 978-1-68405-270-7
Bullet points:

  • Advance solicited for July release!
  • “Engaging and shows that IDW’s line of Transformers comics are more than meets the eye.”—Graphic Policy

Offered Again!


  • Transformers: Optimus Prime, Vol. 1 • FC • $19.99 • ISBN: 978-1-63140-969-1
  • Transformers: Optimus Prime, Vol. 2 • FC • $19.99 • ISBN: 978-1-68405-131-1

Transformers: Lost Light #19—Cover A: Nick Roche

James Roberts (w) • E.J. Su (a) • Nick Roche (c)
DEATH FROM ABOVE! Years ago, the crew of the Lost Light fought a demonic Cybertronian mutant that fed on its victims’ souls. Years later, Rodimus and Co. are about to discover that the only thing worse than a sparkeater… is an army of sparkeaters!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Transformers: Lost Light #19—Cover B: Nick Roche

James Roberts (w) • E.J. Su (a) • Nick Roche (c)
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Bullet points:

  • Leads directly into the biggest story in the history of the Lost Light!
  • B&W variant cover by Nick Roche!

Transformers: Lost Light #20—Cover A: Jack Lawrence

James Roberts (w) • Casey W. Coller (a) • Jack Lawrence (c)
Rodimus vs. Getaway! Finally!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Transformers: Lost Light #20—Cover B: Jack Lawrence

James Roberts (w) • Casey W. Coller (a) • Jack Lawrence (c)
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Bullet points:

  • Cyclonus vs. Star Saber!
  • It’s a battle for the heart and soul of the Lost Light!
  • A story years in the making!
  • B&W variant cover by Jack Lawrence!

Transformers: The Wreckers Saga

Nick Roche, James Roberts (w) • Nick Roche, Guido Guidi (a) • Nick Roche (c)
Three tales of the legendary Wreckers from creators Nick Roche and James Roberts are collected into this special edition! From the prison planet of Garrus-9 and a mysterious siege, to the lonely exploits of a kidnapped Prowl, Roche and Roberts, with artist Guido Guidi, reveal traitors, long-lost secrets, and all the hard-nosed action that made the Wreckers the legends they are.
Collects Transformers: Last Stand of the Wreckers, Transformers: Sins of the Wreckers, and The Transformers: Requiem of the Wreckers one-shot.
TPB • FC • $29.99 • 300 pages • ISBN: 978-1-68405-221-9
Bullet points:

  • Advance solicited for July release!
  • Join the toughest crew of Autobots around on a trio of missions where they’ll face seemingly insurmountable odds and things are guaranteed to end badly.

Transformers: Bumblebee Movie Prequel #1—Cover A: Andrew Griffith—SPOTLIGHT

John Barber (w) • Andrew Griffith (a & c)
Some call him Goldfender, but the name’s Bee… Bumblebee. On loan to MI6 and teamed with a human partner, Bee’s trapped in the middle of a Cold War plot to disrupt British Secret Intelligence. But when things go wrong, it’s up to Bee to discover if there’s a traitor in their midst. In the spy world, allegiances can change just as easily as a Transformer.
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Transformers: Bumblebee Movie Prequel #1—Cover B: Fico Ossio—SPOTLIGHT

John Barber (w) • Andrew Griffith (a) • Fico Ossio (c)
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Bullet points:

  • The prequel to the new Bumblebee film (coming this winter), geared towards a younger audience!
  • From the classic Transformers: Robots in Disguise team of John Barber and Andrew Griffith!
  • The perfect sometimes serious, sometimes campy action spy adventure for fans of James Bond, the Avengers TV show, or Mission Impossible!
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Recent and Upcoming TPBs & Books.

-- Till All Are One Volume 3 (issues 9-12, 2018 Annual) - May 8th
-- Optimus Prime Volume 3 (issues 11-14, Optimus First Strike, Transformers First Strike) - July 3rd (was July 10th)
-- The Wreckers Saga (Last Stand of the Wreckers 1-5, Sins of the Wreckers 1-5) - July 31st (was July 17th)
-- Transformers Vs The Visionaries (128 pages) - August 7th (was August 14th)
-- Lost Light Volume 3 (issues 13-18) - September 4th (was September 18th)
-- Bumblebee - Win if you Dare (one-shot - 72 pages) - September 11th
-- Bumblebee Movie Prequel From Cybertron with Love (all 4 issues) - October 2nd
-- Bumblebee (Movie) Junior Novel (144 pages) - November 20th
-- Optimus Prime Volume 4 (issues 15-21) - November 20th
-- IDW Collection Phase Two Volume 8 HC (MTMTE #35-40, RID #35-38, Punishment, Empire of Stone) - December 18th
-- Lost Light Volume 4 (issues 19-25) - February 12th 2019
-- Optimus Prime Volume 5 (2018 Annual, issues 22-25) - February 26th 2019
-- Unicron (all 6 issues) - March 12th 2019
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