Yours truly will be attempting to control the unruly Nexus staffers on the new-taste, same-flavour Roundtable this Sunday – the first of the post-Ben Morse generation on the site – and I can guarantee you that things are rapidly heating up.
Also, check out my Street Angel #4 review this weekend.
For now, here’s a brief update from Dreamwave, who have kindly supplied us with their February 2005 solicitations. We’ll also be chatting to new Transformers writer Chris Sarracini in the near future, so keep an eye out for that.
It’s kinda good to kinda be back. I may even have time for a wrestling column one of these days…
TRANSFORMERS ENERGON #32
Written by Simon Furman
Art by Alex Milne
DEMOLISHED!
The next ‘ and final ‘ ENERGON story arc gets underway in earnest! It’s the beginning of the end as ALPHA QUINTESSON and Councillor AVALON’s quest for the mysterious CONDUIT centres once more on the AUTOBOTS’ human ally, KICKER. The all-new, upgraded DEMOLISHOR is on the case, and he’ll stop at nothing ‘ literally ‘ to get the job done. Get ready for ‘Armageddon!’
FC 32pp $2.99 Monthly
TRANSFORMERS ENERGON: MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE Official Guidebook #1
Written by Simon Furman
Art by Various
It’s ENERGON’s turn to get the MTMTE treatment! Dreamwave’s mega-successful series of official TRANSFORMERS guidebooks returns with enough ENERGON facts, figures and profiles to put a smile on the face of any TRANS-fanatic. You’ll learn the secrets of ALPHA QUINTESSON, discover the truth behind KICKER, and get even more info on HOT SHOT, JETFIRE, and dozens more! Brought to you by TRANSFORMERS ENERGON series writer Simon Furman and a plethora of your favorite TF artists.
FC 48pp $4.99 Monthly Part 1 of a 3-issue finite series
TRANSFORMERS GENERATION ONE VOL 3: ASCENSION TPB
Written by James McDonough, Adam Patyk, and Dreamwave Productions
Art by Don Figueroa
Because the fans demanded it, Transfan-fave JETFIRE returns courtesy of the villainous STARSCREAM, who has, out of fear for his own life, formed an uneasy alliance with the AUTOBOTS. But is the combination of the AUTOBOTS’ courage, JETFIRE’S intelligence, and STARSCREAM’S conniving enough to thwart the super-powered zealot (and brand-new GENERATION ONE character) SUNSTORM from destroying both the Earth and CYBERTRON?!
FC 168pp $17.95
TRANSFORMERS/GI JOE VOL 2: DIVIDED FRONT #5
Written by Chris Sarracini
Art by Pat Lee
What is the terrible secret buried beneath COBRA Island? Whatever it is, STARSCREAM and SOUNDWAVE want it badâ?¦bad enough to destroy COBRA COMMANDER if he doesn’t give it to them! FLINT and the AUTOBOTS must prepare an all-out assault of the island themselves to prevent the villains’ evil plans, but can the GI JOES count on SNAKE-EYES to help themâ?¦or will his vendetta against FIREFLY doom them all?
FC 32pp $2.99 Monthly
TRANSFORMERS MICROMASTERS VOL 1 TPB
Written by James McDonough & Adam Patyk
Art by Rob Ruffolo
Everything you’ve come to love about G1, but smaller! James McDonough and Adam Patyk pen this all-new, all-cool TRANSFORMERS story, with pencils by Rob Ruffolo.
Cursed are the MICROMASTERS, for they shall inherit a devastated CYBERTRON… the ARK and NEMESIS are gone, and with them the leadership of the AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICONS. With the war effort in shambles and energy levels low, the young MICROMASTERS recruits on both sides start to question why they’re fighting for the larger TRANSFORMERS who doomed their world. Featuring an all-new cast of characters, and plenty of cameos of your favorite G1 mainstays, Micro size definitely has the power to surprise!
FC 112pp $11.99
TRANSFORMERS WAR WITHIN VOL 3: THE AGE OF WRATH #6
Written by Simon Furman
Art by Joe Ng
LAST STAND!
Finally… the battle you’ve been waiting for! OPTIMUS PRIME returns to take on his archenemy MEGATRON. But is PRIME the ‘bot he was? Scarred, mentally and physically, by his nightmarish exile, PRIME plainly may not be up to the job! But if he can’t beat MEGATRON and stop the rise of his second-generation clone army… who can?
FC 32pp $2.99 Monthly
WARLANDS VOL 4: MALAGEN’S CAMPAIGN #2
Written by Ernst Dabel
Art by Edu Francisco
The Dwarven Nation mobilizes for war… Queen Tarnia reveals a powerful and mysterious artefact… and Lord Malagen makes Aalok and offer he cannot refuse. The battle for Warlands heats to a fevered pitch as realms fall and new alliances are forged. Go back to the beginning – return to Warlands!
FC 32pp $2.99 Monthly
TRANSFORMERS/GI JOE VOL 2: DIVIDED FRONT #1 Reorder Edition
Written by James McDonough & Adam Patyk
Art by Pat Lee
If you missed it the first time, now’s your chance to pick up the sold-out TRANSFORMERS/GI JOE: Divided Front #1! This special reorder edition features an all-new cover by series artist Pat Lee!
FC 32pp $2.95
