Transformers '84: Secrets & Lies
| Transformers '84: Secrets & Lies | |
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| Publication information | |
| Publisher | IDW Publishing |
| Format | Limited series |
| Genre | Science fiction |
| Publication date | August 21, 2019 – October 28, 2020 |
| No. of issues | 4 (plus issue #0) |
| Creative team | |
| Written by | Simon Furman |
| Penciller(s) | Guido Guidi |
| Letterer(s) | Tom B. Long |
| Colorist(s) | John-Paul Bove |
| Editor(s) | Riley Farmer David Mariotte Tom Waltz |
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Transformers '84: Secrets & Lies is an American comic book limited series written by Simon Furman, drawn by Guido Guidi and published by IDW Publishing. Based on the Transformers franchise by Hasbro, the issue is meant to be a prequel to both the continuity established on the original comic book by Marvel Comics, and the other continuity established on the alternate comic book by Marvel UK.[1][2]
Plot[edit]
As the Cybertronian Civil War rages between Optimus Prime’s Autobots and Megatron’s Decepticons, Shockwave has encountered a new obstacle to the Decepticons’ victory and subjugation of the planet: Megatron himself! As Optimus and his recruits take off to stop an even deadlier threat–an asteroid belt powerful enough to destroy the metal world–Megatron leads a team of Decepticons after in hot pursuit! But what other motivations does Prime have for this mission? How does it benefit Shockwave’s goals? And what does it all have to do with a secret on Earth in the eleventh century?[2]
The story is narrated from the viewpoint of Punch a.k.a. Counterpunch, an Autobot infiltrated as a Decepticon.[1]
Publication history[edit]
In 2019, IDW Publishing originally released the miniseries Transformers '84: Secrets & Lies miniseries written by veteran Transformers writer and co-creator Simon Furman, drawn by Guido Guidi and colored by John-Paul Bove.[2]
The series a prequel to the original comic book series published by Marvel Comics, intended to be fuse its continuity with the alternate Marvel UK series.[1][3]
Issues[edit]
| Title / Issue | Writer(s) | Artist(s) | Colorist(s) | Publication date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transformers '84 #0 | Simon Furman | Guido Guidi | John-Paul Bove | August 21, 2019 |
| Transformers '84: Secrets & Lies #1 | Simon Furman | Guido Guidi | John-Paul Bove | July 15, 2020 |
| Transformers '84: Secrets & Lies #2 | Simon Furman | Guido Guidi | John-Paul Bove | August 19, 2020 |
| Transformers '84: Secrets & Lies #3 | Simon Furman | Guido Guidi | John-Paul Bove | September 2, 2020 |
| Transformers '84: Secrets & Lies #4 | Simon Furman | Guido Guidi | John-Paul Bove | October 28, 2020 |
Reception[edit]
| Issue | Publication date | Rating | Reviews | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transformers '84 #0 | August 21, 2019 | 7.6/10 | 3 | [4] |
| Transformers '84: Secrets & Lies #1 | July 15, 2020 | 7.4/10 | 4 | [5] |
| Transformers '84: Secrets & Lies #2 | August 19, 2020 | 7.7/10 | 3 | [6] |
| Transformers '84: Secrets & Lies #3 | September 2, 2020 | N/A | N/A | [7] |
| Transformers '84: Secrets & Lies #4 | October 28, 2020 | 6.0/10 | 1 | [8] |
| Overall | 7.2/10 | 11 | [9] |
Collected editions[edit]
| Title | Material collected | Publication date | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transformers '84: Secrets & Lies |
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February 17, 2021 | 1684057256, 978-1684057252 Search this book on .
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References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Spry, Jeff (2019-08-14). "Optimus Prime attacks an asteroid belt in sneak peek at new Transformers '84 #0 prequel". SYFY WIRE. Retrieved 2020-10-24.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Behind the Scenes of Transformers '84 Comic Book Miniseries". Hasbro Pulse. Retrieved 2020-10-24.
- ↑ Spry, Jeff (2020-05-22). "Simon Furman breaks down 'bot battles in IDW's new Transformers '84: Secrets & Lies #1". SYFY WIRE. Retrieved 2020-10-24.
- ↑ "Transformers '84 #0 Reviews". ComicBookRoundup.com. Retrieved October 10, 2020.
- ↑ "Transformers '84: Secrets & Lies #1 Reviews". ComicBookRoundup.com. Retrieved 2020-10-24.
- ↑ "Transformers '84: Secrets & Lies #2 Reviews". ComicBookRoundup.com. Retrieved 2020-10-24.
- ↑ "Transformers '84: Secrets & Lies #3 Reviews". ComicBookRoundup.com. Retrieved 2020-10-24.
- ↑ "Transformers '84: Secrets & Lies #4 Reviews". ComicBookRoundup.com. Retrieved 2020-10-24.
- ↑ "Transformers '84 Reviews". ComicBookRoundup.com. Retrieved 2020-11-07.
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