transformers: the death of optimus prime Archives

Let me say I read this and loved it. IDW‘s Transformers has been one of my favorite series of the years mixing great action featuring the giant alien robots I love with adult plots of politics and intrigue. Some of the best issues of the year (#22 and #23) are in a way reference in this issue as the idea of revolution is debated and once again the opposing philosophies and actions of the Decepticons and Autobots is talked about. This isn’t your kids toys. This is the issue that sets up two upcoming series that plot the further struggles of these alien beings as they rebuild post war.

In a simple issue, Transformers: The Death of Optimus Prime is an allegory about winning the peace and the last ten years of Iraqi occupation are summed up and laid out for all of us to understand. It’s difficult for a solider to lay down their arms and rebuild, it’s not what they’re trained to do. This issue is that first step to see if they can learn how.

Transformers: The Death of Optimus Prime – see above
Lady Mechanika #3 – I read it, it’s fantastic.
Uncanny X-Force #19 – Remender has been knocking it out of the park. It looks like this series will have something to do with the Age of Apocalypse, sign me up.
Memorial #1 – I’ll be reading this tomorrow morning, but Chris Roberson’s latest has me really psyched. Been looking forward to this one since it was announced.
Fantastic Four #601 – Issue 600 left me with my jaw dropped, I really want to see what happens next.

IDW Celebrates Holidays with Photo Cover Month

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Brett

Official Press Release

IDW Celebrates Holidays with Photo Cover Month

Vintage dioramas! Flashy cast pictures!

Details at local retailers and in the October Diamond Previews Catalog

San Diego, CA (September 27, 2011)—Proving that a picture really is worth a thousand words, IDW Publishing today announced “Photo Cover Month,” a month-long celebration featuring fun, out-of-the-box photo covers for many of IDW’s most popular series. Readers should look for the “Photo Cover Month” badge next to participating IDW comics in the October issue of Diamond Previews, in stores on Wednesday.

“I mean, who didn’t grow up building JOE or TRANSFORMERS dioramas,” asked IDW’s Hasbro editor, John Barber. “This December, IDW is helping our readers relive those glory days, plus much more!”

IDW’S “Photo Cover Month” spans the comic spectrum, from vintage action figure dioramas to awesome cast photos, from COBRA to TRUE BLOOD, and from DOCTOR WHO to TRANSFORMERS. Each participating comic will feature one regular photo cover, plus a drawn cover. The photo covers vary from souped-up cast images to classic toy action shots. The complete list of participating comics is below. While many covers are included in the Diamond Previews catalog, IDW will be releasing more images throughout October.

Plus, stay tuned to IDWPublishing.com for upcoming information about other “Photo Cover Month” events.

“Photo Cover Month” Comics:
COBRA#8
DOCTOR WHO #12
ETERNAL DESCENT VOL. II, #2
G.I. JOE #8
G.I. JOE: REAL AMERICAN HERO #173
TRANSFORMERS #31
TRANSFORMERS: THE DEATH OF OPTIMUS PRIME
TRUE BLOOD: THE FRENCH QUARTER #5
SNAKE EYES #8
STAR TREK #4

COBRA #8 ($3.99, 32 pages, full color) will be available in stores in December. Diamond order code: OCT11 0331.
DOCTOR WHO #12 ($3.99, 32 pages, full color) will be available in stores in December. Diamond order code: OCT11 0365.
ETERNAL DESCENT VOL. II, #2 ($3.99, 32 pages, full color) will be available in stores in December. Diamond order code: OCT11 0416.
G.I. JOE #8 ($3.99, 32 pages, full color) will be available in stores in December. Diamond order code: OCT11 0329.
G.I. JOE: REAL AMERICAN HERO #173 ($3.99, 32 pages, full color) will be available in stores in December. Diamond order code: OCT11 0336.
TRANSFORMERS #31 ($3.99, 32 pages, full color) will be available in stores in December. Diamond order code: OCT11 0323.
TRANSFORMERS: THE DEATH OF OPTIMUS PRIME ($3.99, 32 pages, full color) will be available in stores in December. Diamond order code: OCT11 0326.
TRUE BLOOD: THE FRENCH QUARTER #5 ($3.99, 32 pages, full color) will be available in stores in December. Diamond order code: OCT11 0376.
SNAKE EYES #8 ($3.99, 32 pages, full color) will be available in stores in December. Diamond order code: OCT11 0333.
STAR TREK #4 ($3.99, 32 pages, full color) will be available in stores in December. Diamond order code: OCT11 0359.

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; HBO’s True Blood; the BBC’s DOCTOR WHO; Toho’s Godzilla; and comics and trade collections based on novels by worldwide bestselling author, James Patterson. IDW is also home to the Library of American Comics imprint, which publishes classic comic reprints; Yoe! Books, a partnership with Yoe! Studio.

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.

This December Transformers: The Death of Optimus Prime

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Brett

Official Press Release

IDW ANNOUNCES

TRANSFORMERS: THE DEATH OF OPTIMUS PRIME

Celebrating 125 issues of IDW’s TRANSFORMERS comics

In stores this December, IDW is proud to announce TRANSFORMERS: THE DEATH OF OPTIMUS PRIME, setting a whole new direction for the AUTOBOT leader and the TRANSFORMERS comic book universe. IDW’s CHAOS event, spanning throughout 2011, represented the closing of a chapter in TRANSFORMERS history for the comic book universe. On Earth, the AUTOBOTS learned of the treachery of their human allies–and their loyalty was pushed past the breaking point. In space–with the fate of the universe at stake–the TRANSFORMERS waged the final battle for the fate of CYBERTRON. With the end of CHAOS, the war between the AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICONS is over.

Now the hard part begins, as the survivors must confront their future head-on. The TRANSFORMERS’ homeworld is reborn–but it’s not the safe home the AUTOBOTS had hoped for. Amidst a hostile planet–and an angry population–AUTOBOT leader OPTIMUS PRIME must try to unite the divided loyalties of his fellow TRANSFORMERS. In the process, he is forced to question whether he is the ruler a united CYBERTRON needs. IDW’s December comic, TRANSFORMERS: THE DEATH OF OPTIMUS PRIME, answers that question, once and for all.

TRANSFORMERS: THE DEATH OF OPTIMUS PRIME will be available in comic stores and through the Apple iTunes store this December. The futures of Earth and CYBERTRON culminate together in this monumental issue, launching an all new-era for IDW’s TRANSFORMERS comics. TRANSFORMERS: THE DEATH OF OPTIMUS PRIME will feature 32 pages of full-color, action-packed story, written by John Barber and James Roberts, with art by Nick Roche. Fans are encouraged to ask their retailers about the different variant covers, including a Livio Ramondelli cover, and an exclusive wraparound cover featuring all 125 IDW TRANSFORMERS covers, with foil enhancements. This special issue sets the stage for two new ongoing TRANSFORMERS comic series starting in January!

TRANSFORMERS: THE DEATH OF OPTIMUS PRIME ($3.99, 32 pages; full color) will be available in December 2011.

Visit IDWPublishing.com to learn more about the company and its top-selling books.