Limited 1 for 10 virgin variant cover by trevor hutchinson. In order to maintain the integrity of the slow burn revelation envisioned by simon furman, this order maintains mostly a publishing standard so that ideas and characters can evolve on the page. Probably the highest praised comic before last stand of the wreckers. There are things about this book that i love for the same reason i love pretty much all of the idw transformers comics so far. Last stand of the wreckers roche, nick, roberts, james, roche, nick, hutchinson, trevor on. The transformers composite of stormbringer covers drawn by don figueroa. However, general wisdom is that newcomers should start either with last stand of the wreckers or death of optimus prime, or better yet both. May 15, 2012 the representation of idw s transformers universe continues in volume 6.
Last stand of the wreckers ebook written by nick roche. Hes best known for his extensive credits on idws transformers titles, the most prominent of which are transformers. The autobot special ops crew, the wreckers, are sent to investigate garrus9, a prison that fell to the decepticons three years ago. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. The complete drift comes with a handdrawn illustration by series artist alex milne. Trapped inside a maximumsecurity prison, surrounded by decepticons, and outgunned at every turn, its time for the newest wreckers to earn their stripes. Fans of nick roche and james roberts will be pleased to know that their breakout work, the last stand of the wreckers, will be getting the idw limited treatment. Includes the first six issues of the ongoing series written by mike costa and drawn by don figueroa, the fourissue bumblebee series by zander cannon and chee, the fanfavorite last stand of the wreckers by james roberts and nick roche, and the prowl spotlight. Nick roche is an irish comic book artist and writer who hails from dublin. Sins of the wreckers is a 5issue limited series from idw publishing, set in the 2005 idw continuity, and a sequel series to 2010s the transformers.
Our friends over at idw publishing have just sent along their official san diego comic con 2015 recap, featuring the slew of titles and awards that were announced during the various panels. Last stand of the wreckers, originally a 5issue limited series in 2010, was for sure an acclaimed story in the idw transformers universe. The autobots finest begin their descent into hell, and all bets are off. Idw started off with original horror comics but is perhaps best known today for its vast array of licensed comics. Transformers last stand of the wreckers 2010 idw comic books.
Buy transformers last stand of the wreckers by nick roche at mighty ape australia. Transformers last stand of the wreckers by james roberts, 97816771266, available at book. Dec 05, 2012 idw limited deluxe hardcover of transformers. Idw transformers last stand of the wreckers japanese. Nick roche and cowriter james roberts start lining up the body bags. Transformers last stand of the wreckers hc 20 idw deluxe. The toughest autobot crew around investigates a decepticoncontrolled prison, but. Last stand of the wreckers preorders and black label art comic book characters.
A running theme of the series contrasts the static, unchanging transformers with the inventive and constantly movingforward human race. Their teammates are dead, their mission is in tatters, and all hope is lost. Stormbringer, last stand of the wreckers, infiltration, spotlight. Last stand of the wreckers by idw publishing is a massive website about transformers toys, cartoons, comics, and movies. In 2005 idw picked up the rights for transformers and hired longtime transformers writer simon furman to craft a rebooted generation 1 continuity. By way of ladywreck on twitter we have word of the next transformers collection to be added to the idw limited series of premium transformers books. Apr 02, 2020 the highlight of the book is sins of the wreckers, roches sequel to what is considered to be one of the greatest transformers stories ever in last stand of the wreckers, that follows an elite. John barber is a former marvel and idw publishing editor now focused on writing comics. Last stand of the wreckers is a 5issue limited series published by idw publishing in 2010 set in the. The true nature of the wreckers mission is revealed and the reappearance of an old enemy drastically reduces the chances of anyone making it back alive. Following dreamwave productions bankruptcy in 2005, idw picked up the rights and hired longtime transformers writer simon furman to craft a rebooted generation 1based continuity, similar to ultimate marvel. The autobot special ops crew, the wreckers, are sent to investigate garrus9, a prison that fell to the decepticons three years ago with no communication in or out since. I have been buying the idw collection hardcover books phase 1, phase 2, and so on, they contain almost all the different idw lines from the past years. This special edition also contains a portfolio of lithographs featuring the teamup illustrations guido guidi and nick roche drew for the blue label edition.
Idw limited announced its plan today to begin rolling out a series of transformers deluxe hardcover books starting with transformers. Limited to 50 copies handdrawn illustration by series artist alex milne limited edition, customdesigned tray case. We return to idw transformers book club with one of the best transformers comics out there. Transformers last stand of the wreckers by nick roche, 9781600107160.
All hail megatron was downright depressing, as were many events in maximum dinobots. Last stand of the wreckers, and numerous covers for transformers. The autobot special ops crew, the wreckers, are sent to. The autobot special ops crew, the wreckers, are sent to investigate garrus9, a prison that fell to the. Partway because last stand of the wreckers is chockfull of violence, torture and sadism with transformer blood flying off the page, its horrendous. This was one of the most enjoyable books ive ever read. Its still part of the idw continuity, but is pretty much self contained and offers a good taste of what the books. Sep 01, 2019 when retailers reorders books from diamond distribution, none of these numbers are counted or recorded by comichron. For transformers i highly recommend all of the main series since the 2012 relaunch, most everything before that is ok at best. Beast wars is a comic book series by idw publishing, based upon hasbros toy line and the original television series. The book is signed by roche, guido guidi and james roberts and handnumbered to 50. Set two years after the conclusion of the all hail megatron miniseries, it served as another jumpingon point for new readers, and forms the third major act of idw s then ongoing generation 1 continuity.
Keep up to date on new and upcoming products from idw limited. Jun 18, 2019 john barber is a former marvel and idw publishing editor now focused on writing comics. Hes best known for his extensive credits on idws transformers titles, the most prominent. Apr 06, 20 by way of ladywreck on twitter we have word of the next transformers collection to be added to the idw limited series of premium transformers books. Hes best known for his extensive credits on idws transformers titles, the most.
The transformers later retitled as transformers is a comic book series by idw publishing, based upon hasbros transformers characters and toy line. Idw limited last stand of the wreckers transformers news. Whos really behind the prison siege, and what dark secret. As previously reported on our site the last stand of the wreckers is coming to japanese audiences, and now listed on amazon is. Mar 06, 2019 japanese publisher village books, via their twitter account, have announced the japanese release of successful and fanfavorite idw transformers. James roberts is a british comic book writer best known for his contributions to the transformers franchise, having worked consistently with the robots in. The series is set incontinuity with the television series, but also uses characters that were made into toys but not featured in the series.
Idw limited last stand of the wreckers preorders posted on april 9, 20 at 11. Last stand of the wreckers hardcover black label edition august 21, 20 no isbn. James roberts is a british comic book writer best known for his contributions to the transformers franchise, having worked consistently with the robots in disguise since he cowrote the 2010 limited series, last stand of the wreckers, with nick roche. The transformers was an ongoing comic book series published by idw publishing. The book is signed by nick roche, guido guidi and james roberts and handnumbered to 250. The book is signed by hutchison, mccarthy and milne and handnumbered to 50.
Last stand of the wreckers is a 5issue limited series published by idw publishing in 2010 set in the 2005 idw continuity it follows the reassembly of the wreckers team after the events of all hail megatron maxiseries, among other things. The hype for this book was off the charts compared to the rest of the recent transformers stuff put out by idw, and after reading last stand of the wreckers. Idw transformers last stand of the wreckers japanese edition cover. Time has run out for the last of the wreckers, who confront the maniac responsible for the. His first solo story, the twopart chaos theory, appeared in mike costas ongoing. Last stand of the wreckers hardcover blue label edition august 21, 20 no isbn. Read more for grading details for this transformers. Aug 04, 2016 while sins of the wreckers doesnt quite reach the lofty heights of its predecessor, last stand of the wreckers, it is still a damned good transformers comic that gives fans plenty to marvel at while reading and even more to think about once theyre done. Issues 22 and 23 were written by james roberts of the transformers.
Lsotw is a mini series written by what many consider to be the dream team of tf comics. Last stand of the wreckers comic book, transformers. Optimus prime, doctor strangepunisher, ultimate spiderman infinite comics, revolutionaries, back to the future, and action man comics. May 29, 2019 james roberts is a british comic book writer best known for his contributions to the transformers franchise, having worked consistently with the robots in disguise since he cowrote the 2010 limited series, last stand of the wreckers, with nick roche. Transformers shattered glass part 1 comic book duration. They start with the death of optimus prime oneshot which then splits into more than meets the eye and robots in disguise which eventually just becomes the transformers vol 2. Japanese publisher village books, via their twitter account, have announced the japanese release of successful and fanfavorite idw transformers. More than meets the eye, to which he also contributed stories and interior art. If you grew up on a diet of the marvel transformers comics from the 80s and early 90s where the wreckers originated then youll be partway prepared for the fiveissue story that comprises this book. Last stand of the wreckers is limited to 250 copies.
Apr 9, 20 idw limited last stand of the wreckers preorders and black. Idw limited last stand of the wreckers preorders and black label. I read the idw transformers series extremely out of order. Transformers last stand of the wreckers nick roche book. Comichron numbers can, however, be used to show how desirable and how undesirable certain titles were upon publication and release. Last stand of the wreckers comes with a handdrawn illustration by series artist nick roche. The idw collection, volume 1 to feature allstar team of key transformers artists and writers. Last stand of the wreckers posted on september 1, 2019 by comicbookscalping leave a comment if you havnt heard ultramaximus is obsessed with transformers comic books. Last year, japanese publisher village books announced the japanese release of successful and fanfavorite idw transformers. But if i had started with last stand of the wreckers at least i would have been prepared with the violence more than meets the eye gave me.
Last stand of the wreckers comic online free and high quality. Last stand of the wreckers is written by nick roche and james roberts drawn by nick roche im back with another transformers video. Celebrating the achievements of the many artists who have left their mark on the material over the years, the art of idws transformers collects the most memorable work from series such as beast wars, generations, infiltration, spotlight. Now, im not saying fortress maximus getting ripped to pieces is happy time, but the interaction of the wreckers with each other is fantastic and the scene with dipstick was a nice nod to the use of nontoy characters made up for the comic books. I was recommended this limited comic series by a trusted friend at the library. The art of idws transformers collects the best, and some of the rarest, artwork from idws run of transformers comic books into one oversized hardcover. The autobot special ops crew, the wreckers, are sent to investigate garrus9, a prison that fell to the decepticons three years ago, with no communica. Time has run out for the last of the wreckers, who confront the maniac responsible for the atrocities of the last 48 hours. Deaths, betrayals and longpromised revelationstruly, this. Prior to the preorders being opened up tuesday 9th at 10 am, idw limited has updated the product page to give a breakdown of what the three limited label last stand of the wreckers will contain. Some people may be turned off by the violence in this book as a lot of it is over the top robotic gore.
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