Celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Transformers franchise, marking “40 Years. One Legacy”, Skybound and Image Comics, in collaboration with leading toy and game company Hasbro, announced the upcoming spring 2025 release of The Transformers Compendium Volume 1, which will collect every issue of the original Marvel Comics series for the landmark franchise in a new reader-friendly compendium format for the very first time.
This will be followed later in 2025 with a second volume completing the entire Marvel series run.
There’s no information in the initial press information released as to whether these collections will include any Marvel UK originated Transformers material, but the credited creators involved suggests not.
With stories from writers Bob Budiansky (Sleepwalker), Bill Mantlo (The Incredible Hulk), Jim Salicrup (Spider-Man), and art from Frank Springer (Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.), Don Perlin (Ghost Rider), Jose Delbo (Wonder Woman), The Transformers Compendium Volume 1 is the first compendium of its kind, promising to transport readers into the Marvel Era of the beloved series –,including a guest appearance from your friendly neighbourhood Spider-Man.
The Transformers rocked the comic book world with their debut that was truly …More Than Meets The Eye…, and now fans can experience every issue from the original series and its tie-ins. Discover the heroic Autobots, the evil Decepticons, and the galaxy-spanning war that will leave you breathless.
Collecting issues #1 – 44 of the original The Transformers comics and Headmasters #1-4 limited series, longtime and new fans alike can expect to relive the classic 1980s Marvel stories that started it all for the Robots in Disguise when this compendium hits comic book shops on 9th April 2025.
Also in the pipeline is G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero Compendium Volume 1, due for release in October.
“YOOOO JOE!” screams promotion material for this new collection “The pop culture world changed forever when Larry Hama’s G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero made its comic book debut, and now you can experience every issue – from the original series and tie-ins-in this new reader-friendly compendium format for the very first time. Discover the incredible heroes of G.I. Joe, the terrifying villains of Cobra, and the unforgettable stories that set them on a collision course in this first volume, perfect for fans new and old.”
This first compendium collects Marvel’s G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero #1-50.
“Together, Skybound and Hasbro have brought the Transformers back to the top of the sales charts with the best-selling Energon Universe shared universe, and now it’s time to shine a light on the 40 years of comics and creators that paved the way,” said Sean Mackiewicz, SVP, Publisher, Skybound.
“Starting with The Transformers and G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero compendium series, we’re thrilled to give both new and original fans the chance to read the comics that started it all, as we build out the most comprehensive Hasbro backlist publishing program possible.”
Alongside the G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero Compendium Vol. 1 being published this October, Skybound’s ongoing compendium release slate is an integral component of its overall comics partnership with Hasbro. While the Energon Universe has delivered a fresh new start for these franchises in Void Rivals by writer Robert Kirkman (Invincible, The Walking Dead) and artist Lorenzo De Felici (Oblivion Song), Transformers by writer Daniel Warren Johnson (Extremity, Do a Powerbomb) and artist Jorge Corona (Middlewest), Duke by writer Joshua Williamson (DC’s Superman, Dark Ride) and artist Tom Reilly (The Thing), and Cobra Commander by writer Joshua Williamson and artist Andrea Milana (Impact Winter: Rook), these compendiums celebrate the rich histories of Transformers and G.I. Joe in comic book form.
• The Transformers Compendium Volume 1 (ISBN: 978-1534373679, AmazonUK Affiliate Link) will be available at booksellers, along with digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, comiXology, and Google Play on Wednesday, 9th April 2025, and at comic book shops and everywhere comic books are sold on Tuesday 22nd April 2025
The founder of downthetubes, which he established in 1998. John works as a comics and magazine editor, writer, and on promotional work for the Lakes International Comic Art Festival. He is currently editor of Star Trek Explorer, published by Titan – his third tour of duty on the title originally titled Star Trek Magazine.
Working in British comics publishing since the 1980s, his credits include editor of titles such as Doctor Who Magazine, Babylon 5 Magazine, and more. He also edited the comics anthology STRIP Magazine and edited several audio comics for ROK Comics. He has also edited several comic collections, including volumes of “Charley’s War” and “Dan Dare”.
He’s the writer of “Pilgrim: Secrets and Lies” for B7 Comics; “Crucible”, a creator-owned project with 2000AD artist Smuzz; and “Death Duty” and “Skow Dogs” with Dave Hailwood.
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