Transformers: Wreckers — Tread & Circuits
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| Publication date | October 13, 2021 — present |
| No. of issues | 4 |
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| Written by | David Mariotte |
| Penciller(s) | Jack Lawrence |
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Transformers: Wreckers — Tread & Circuits is an American limited comic book series written by David Mariotte, drawn by Jack Lawrence, colored by Candice Han and Brittany Peer, and published by IDW Publishing. Based on the Transformers franchise by Hasbro and Takara-Tomy, the series is set in the same continuity of the 2019 mainline comic book.[1]
The series debuted on October 13, 2021.[2]
Publication history[edit]
Background[edit]
Transformers was first announced by IDW Publishing on December 18, 2018.[3][4] The title is written by Brian Ruckley, and was initially illustrated by Angel Hernandez and Cachét Whitman,[4] and started publishing issues twice-monthly in March 2019.[5][6] Ruckley described the writing opportunity as a "privilege", and stated that the title would be a great opportunity for new readers to familiarize themselves with the universe and characters of the Transformers franchise, which he describes as of the "biggest [and] best that science fiction has to offer".[7]
Development[edit]
In July 2021, IDW Publishing announced the comic book limited series Transformers: Wreckers — Tread & Circuits, written by IDW editor David Mariotte, drawn by Transformers: Lost Light artist Jack Lawrence and colored by Candice Han.[8]
Mariotte said, “the Wreckers are an idea that comes from the comics—a team of Autobots willing to do what other Autobots wouldn't, and look cool as heck while doing it. Every iteration has been a bit different, and with Jack and Candice on art, this one's going to be a gorgeous new take on who the Wreckers are and how they do what they do best.”[1]
Lawrence said, “I was collecting the UK Transformers comic when the first Wreckers story was published in 1986, and it’s so awesome to actually contribute to their legend. The Wreckers have always felt like a pulp adventure team, and I'm excited to bring some of that feeling to these pages.”[1]
Plot[edit]
The Wreckers (Thunderclash, Hot Shot, Ricochet, Aileron, Circuit, and Minerva) are an undercover team sent from Cybertron to Velocitron to watch over the Speedia 500 tournament, while livestreaming videos of their acrobatics to the public eye. On the day of the tournament, the Stuntmaster's broadcast signal gets high jacked by an organization called Mayhem, whose leader, Octopunch, murders Electrons, a former competitor who was going to participate again. Mayhem demands to cancel the tournament to take back Velocitron. The Wreckers decide to join the competition to fight against Mayhem, but Aileron has her doubts. Circuit walks on his own, feeling useless for his team, until he is found by Axer, an old acquaintance of his.[9]
While everyone bet who will win the race, the Wreckers try to investigate the Mayhem incidents. Axer, who works on Security Operations, warns Circuit about staying away from Velocitron, but the latter is shot after contacting his team while chasing Octopunch. Back in the Stuntmaster, Circuit is getting treated inside a cryogenic restoration chamber. Before the race begins, Breakdown announces security protocols to be established around the track.[10]
During the race, members of Mayhem set traps around the track and kills several racers. Axer, who is working for Mayhem, attempt to kill Knock Out, an Ascenticon member, but is killed by Breakdown. As a result, Knock Out wins the race, but the Wreckers failed on their mission to stop Mayhem for good.[11]
Issues[edit]
| Issue | Title | Written by | Drawn by | Colored by | Publication date |
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| #1 | "Tread & Circuits: Part One" | David Mariotte | Jack Lawrence | Candice Han | October 13, 2021 |
| #2 | "Tread & Circuits: Part Two" | Brittany Peer | November 10, 2021 | ||
| #3 | "Tread & Circuits: Part Three" | Rebecca Nalty and Brittany Peer | December 8, 2021 | ||
| #4 | "Tread & Circuits: Part Four" | TBA | January 12, 2022 |
Reception[edit]
| Issue | Publication date | Critic rating | Critic reviews | Ref. |
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| #1 | October 13, 2021 | 8.5/10 | 1 | [12] |
| #2 | November 10, 2021 | 8.1/10 | [13] | |
| #3 | December 8, 2021 | 7.9/10 | [14] | |
| Overall | 8.2/10 | 3 | [15] |
Collected edition[edit]
| Title | Volume | Material collected | Pages | Publication date | ISBN |
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| Transformers, Volume 5: Horrors Near and Far | 5 |
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304 | May 24, 2022 | 978-1684058839 Search this book on .
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References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "IDW Announces New Transformers: Wreckers Comic Series". ScreenRant. 2021-07-25. Retrieved 2021-10-08.
- ↑ "Transformer's Special Ops Team Defends A Planet-Wide Race In New Series (Exclusive)". CBR. 2021-10-11. Retrieved 2021-10-24.
- ↑ "IDW Relaunches Transformers Comics". IDW Publishing. December 18, 2018. Archived from the original on December 19, 2018. Retrieved December 24, 2018. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ 4.0 4.1 McMillan, Graeme (December 18, 2018). "'Transformers' Comic to Explore Cybertron Before the War". The Hollywood Reporter. Valence Media. Archived from the original on December 19, 2018. Retrieved December 24, 2018. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Wade, Jessie (December 18, 2018). "Transformers Comic Relaunch to Explore Cybertron Before the Autobot/Decepticon War". Archived from the original on December 19, 2018. Retrieved December 24, 2018. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Silliman, Brian (December 18, 2018). "Comics: Detective Comics #1000, Meet the Skrulls, and Transformers". Syfy. Archived from the original on December 23, 2018. Retrieved December 24, 2018. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Stone, Sam (December 18, 2018). "IDW to Relaunch Transformers Comics in 2019". Comic Book Resources. Valnet Inc. Archived from the original on December 19, 2018. Retrieved December 24, 2018. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Spry, Jeff (2021-07-20). "Make room for the Wreckers in series reveal for IDW's rowdy new 'Transformers' miniseries". SYFY WIRE. Retrieved 2021-09-10.
- ↑ Transformers: Wreckers — Tread & Circuits #1 (2021). IDW Publishing.
- ↑ Transformers: Wreckers — Tread & Circuits #2 (2021). IDW Publishing.
- ↑ Transformers: Wreckers — Tread & Circuits #3 (2021). IDW Publishing.
- ↑ "Transformers: Wreckers - Tread & Circuit #1 Reviews". ComicBookRoundup.com. Retrieved 2021-10-19.
- ↑ "Transformers: Wreckers - Tread & Circuit #2 Reviews". ComicBookRoundup.com. Retrieved 2021-11-18.
- ↑ "Transformers: Wreckers - Tread & Circuit #3 Reviews". ComicBookRoundup.com. Retrieved 2021-12-02.
- ↑ "Transformers: Wreckers - Tread & Circuit Reviews". ComicBookRoundup.com. Retrieved 2021-11-18.
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