Titan books 20012010 clubcon 20012016 dreamwave 20022004 devils due 20032007. The transformers uk comic read the transformers uk. Originally intended as a 4issue limited series, it ran for 80 issues. Buy transformers uk comics european comics and get the best. Transformers was no exception, published as the lead feature in a weekly book that was in full color, chopping an american story in half to fill two issues.
Titan books 20012010 clubcon 20012016 dreamwave 20022004 devils due 20032007 idw publishing. Im off now to get vol 2 and i cant wait to get up to the uk comics. The format of the comic changed several times during its. Founded in 1981 by comic fan and forbidden planet founders nick landau, mike lake, and mike luckman, it has been one of the united kingdoms big boys when it comes to publishing us comics for uk readers and also publishes prose fiction and makingofart books in 2001, titan books acquired the rights to reprints of marvel. It contained a single transformers story, along with varying backup strips. The transformers was an 80issue american comic book series published by marvel comics telling the story of the transformers. But even with splitting the stories up, eventually demand outstripped supply. Armada comic in the united kingdom in 2003, aiming at younger readers. Now i do plan to read these uk comics, but i have no current desire to collect these uk comic books. Get the best deals on transformers idw comic book collections when you shop the largest online selection at. Various formats from 240p to 720p hd or even 1080p. The story in target 2006 spun out to epic proportions through the following stories fallen angel, space pirates, legacy of. The vast majority of comics from the 1980s and later have little, if any, value today. Marvel comic deaths head high noon tex one off strip marvel uk.
Titan books is part of the titan publishing group with titan magazines. Transformers best of the uk 2007 dinobots comic books. Transformers comic books transformers uk by marvel comics. May 31, 2017 generation one marvel uk comic book 19841991 the uk transformers comics were created as original content filler material to fit around reprints of the american marvel transformers comic book in the uk. Dec 15, 2016 the 15 best transformers stories of all time. Read the transformers uk comic online free and high quality.
Mar 31, 2016 so far there have been five transformers titles released in the uk since the early 80s. The transformers, the monthly comic book published in the u. After that, simon furman, already heavily experienced from his work on the uk book, took up the reins until the book was. Transformers 2019 comic read transformers 2019 comic. The original marvel uk comic that lasted 332 issues from 19941992. Read transformers 2019 comic online free and high quality. Weve been selling comics since 1961 our first sale. Aug 07, 2012 simon furman is a writer for comic books and tv animation, his name inextricably linked to transformers, the 80s toy phenomenon.
It also spawned mutuallycontradictory sequel series under the generation 2 and classics franchises and idws regeneration one. Under license from hasbro, stern is now proud to be adding pinball machines to the lineup. Mar 21, 2020 by the 1980s, marvels uk division published weekly comics mainly consisting of reprinted us stories. The planet cybertron, home of sentient robots known as the transformers, has been at war for millions of years, putting the peace faring autobots at war against the evil war hungry decepticons, led by the evil megatron. The comics included backing stories called tales of the minicons which spotlighted those particular characters. Also worth noting is that the uk issues were generally shorter.
It also had a uk sister title that spliced original stories into the continuity, running for 332 issues. English us espanol portugues brasil francais france deutsch. Prime auction ends monday may 4 to wednesday may 6. Originally reprints of the us comic, the uk comic eventually. Please fill out the following form to report an issue missing from the database. Dinobots leader grimlock battles decepticon shockwave.
So one us comic could take two or more issues in the uk to be told. This page contains a list of all the comics included in transformers uk vol 1. Also, the heritage auctions archives contain high quality images of comics, so the archives are also an outstanding resource for identifying your comic books. Transformers 19841991 80 issues transformers uk 19841987 9 issues transformers. In the uk comic, the transformers became drawn in an overall more organiclifelike manner over time, initially being very toybased and emotionless. The transformers comic books category for a complete list. The original early issues of stan sakais acclaimed longrunning series, now in full color.
The uk, like japan, often serializes stories in comics and magazines, with several unrelated stories or features in each issue. Although it was originally intended to be a 4issue limited series, it expanded into an ongoing series, which ran for 80 issues before being cancelled. If you use the add to want list tab to add this issue to your want list, we will email you when it becomes available. The 15 best transformers stories of all time screenrant. This highstakes timetravel epic, with the decepticons of the future sowing discontent in the past, put the uk transformers comic on the map and spotlighted a little writer named simon furman. Shop with us for batman, star wars, the walking dead, doctor who. Make offer transformers comic books from the uk from 1986. Issue 58 from april 1986 and issue 60 from may 1986. Most notably, the uk comic shifted from gorgeous handpainted colors to the printing method more akin to those in the us, then black and white. Buy transformers uk comics comic european comics and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Popular features include daily news, toy galleries, a message board, a. Solve the mystery in this graphic novel based on the timeless detective game from cartoonist auteur dash shaw.
Transformers uk comics comic european comics for sale ebay. The comic book subscription department of uk comic book store ace comics, supplying books from marvel comics, dc comics, image comics, dark horse comics, idw publishing and others. Now maybe the people who were introduced to the transformers line instead went and bought toys, movie tickets, published fanfic or in some other way engaged with the product. Transformers uk, also known as marvel uk or tf uk, is an adaptation of the us marvel comics transformers run. If you have found something that is not seen on this page, please add it to this list. The movie 19861987 3 issues transformers universe 19861987 4 issues transformers uk annual no articles. Jan 17, 2017 the marvel comic, running for 80 issues in the us and 332 issues in the uk, produced a stream of entertaining stories that took both popular and obscure transformers alike and used them in often unexpected ways. The transformers comic by marvel was the first and arguably the best known transformers comic. I kept them for years in almost pristine condition, but about four years ago when i came to see what they were worth, no one was interested and i. Transformers magazine 1984 uk comic books mycomicshop. Transformers comic book series is a massive website about transformers toys, cartoons, comics, and movies. The strips display well and are easy to read and follow.
Since the birth of the franchise in 1984, the transformers brand has been celebrated with toys, comic books, animation, summer blockbuster movies and more. Generation one marvel uk comic book 19841991 the uk transformers comics were created as original content filler material to fit around reprints of the american marvel transformers comic book in the uk. Transformers idw comic book collections for sale ebay. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. Taken from television, film and over thirty years of comic books, these are the best transformers stories of all time. Originally scheduled as a four issue miniseries, it spawned a mythology that would inform other versions of the saga. Get the best deals on transformers comic book collections when you shop the largest online selection at. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. It started life as a fourissue, bimonthly limited series in 1984, but proved so popular that it continued publication as an.
This was a much beloved and high quality comic that gave fame to writer simon furman along with artists geoff senior and andrew wildman. Whilst a few of the uk series best stories have been collected previously, this is the first time that all of the uk originated material has been collected in one. Transformers comic books from the uk from 1986 ebay. Comiconlinefree read comics online free in high quality. The final cover read 80 in a 4 issue limited series. New comic books will not be distributed until further notice. It was a weekly publication that spliced original stories into the continuity of the reprinted us issues, and was mostly written by simon furman. The format of the comic changed several times during its sevenyear run. New comic books will not be distributed until further. Transformers classics uk volume 1 is the first in a series of books providing the definitive collection of marvel uks weekly transformers comic series, which ran from 1984 to 1992.
Founded in 1981 by comic fan and forbidden planet founders nick landau, mike lake, and mike luckman, it has been one of the united kingdoms big boys when it comes to publishing us comics for uk readers and also publishes prose fiction and makingofart books. Product distributed by diamond uk and slated for an onsale date of march 25th or later will not be shipped to retailers until. By the 1980s, marvels uk division published weekly comics mainly consisting of reprinted us stories. Travel to a galaxy far, far away and journey through star wars history. Ive got a huge amount of marvel uk transformers comics, most of which cover consecutive issues from about 85 through to at least 250. Dec 18, 2012 the us run of transformers went to issue 80. Read the transformers 1984 comic online free and high quality. It started life as a fourissue, bimonthly limited series in 1984, but proved so popular that it. The comic did not attempt to perfectly follow the show and some characters were completely absent. He has written literally hundreds of stories about the wartorn robots in disguise, for marvel comics us and uk, dreamwave, and idw publishing. Buy transformers uk comics european comics and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Whilst a few of the uk series best stories have been collected previously, this is the first time that all of the uk originated material has been collected in one place.
Based on the toys and the animated tv show it spawned, this was the very first series of transformers comic books. Until you earn points all your submissions need to be vetted by other comic vine. The transformers was a comic published by marvel uk for 332 issues, from 1984 to 1991. Joe and the transformers 19871987 4 issues transformers.
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