The Transformers: Rise of the Autobots (2017) — Reprints IDW's Autocracy series under a different title and format. Collects: Autocracy #1-12, Spotlight: Trailcutter, Spotlight: Hoist, Robots In Disguise #7-9, More Than Meets The Eye #6-9, and Spotlight: Orion Pax Note: The entire All Hail Megatron was available in a single hardcover called The Complete All Hail Megatron.

Sixshot destroys an orbital Autobot research facility for its top-secret information, and the Throttlebots, the station's lone survivors, flee to the planet below and discover an abandoned Cybertronian city. Before they can escape, Sixshot finds them and pursues them through the city, informing them that Megatron freed him from Jhiaxus's control following the Expansion in exchange for the undead scientist's technology. The Decepticon super-warrior injures three of the six Throttlebots, but the city suddenly grows a gigantic arm and smashes Sixshot into the ground. The Throttlebots are amazed to see Sixshot stand up intact, but the city fully transforms into the ancient Titan Metroplex and stomps Sixshot into oblivion. Metroplex sadly informs the Throttlebots he cannot help them, as he must remain focused on his own mission, but directs them to a shuttle with medical supplies before departing the planet. The Throttlebots wonder what information Metroplex is protecting as they too leave, unaware that the crushed Sixshot is, in fact, still alive. Hearts of Steel (2006) — Places the Generation 1 Transformers in the American West during the Industrial Revolution. Respect for the past events is what ties a continuity together. An understanding of what has occurred in the past to a character is what allows us to enjoy the journey that character will take in the future. Schmidt clearly understand this. This is broken up into the different phases (1-3) and then by different parts of those phases to distinguish the crossovers. Six-issue multi-brand crossover miniseries with associated one-shots. The time has finally come for Earth to formally join the Council of Worlds... that is, if the Transformers and G.I. Joe can defeat the villainous Baron Ironblood in time! Written by Mairghread Scott and David Rodriguez and drawn by Max Dunbar.However, with multiple series, dozens of one-shots, different timelines, and so many characters, IDW’s Transformerscomics can appear to be an impenetrable wall. But it doesn’t have to be! Phase 1 is mostly based on Earth and is concerned with the war between the Autobots and Decepticons. If you don’t want to you don’t have to. I’ve listed everything for those who are interested in reading everything. For those who don’t want to take the plunge into the entire run then you can start anywhere you see a bold issue. These are intended to be jumping-on points. What’s the difference between Phase 1, 2, and 3?

Collects: Dark Cybertron #1, More Than Meets The Eye #23-27, Robots In Disguise #23-27, Dark Cybertron Finale, and Windblade (2014 series) #1-4 The Transformers: The Best of Simon Furman (2007) — Hardcover collection reprinting Simon Furman-written stories from Marvel, Dreamwave and IDW.The Transformers: Phase One Omnibus (2014) — Reprints IDW's Infiltration, Escalation, and Devastation. Bonus material includes an "-Ations" retrospective, sketchbook art from Alex Milne and E. J. Su reprinted from individual Spotlights.

While getting hammered at the bar, the drinking vessels used to imbibe liquid energon are cube-shaped, so when full, they look just like small energon cubes. Note: ROM vs Transformers was published during Phase 3 of the Transformers comics but fits here chronologically. Collects: Spotlight: Cyclonus, Spotlight: Hardhead, Spotlight: Doubledealer, and Spotlight: SideswipeTransformers: Beast Wars: The Ascending (2007–08) — A four-issue sequel to The Gathering that began publication in October 2007. The Transformers: The Complete All Hail Megatron ( July 27, 2011) ISBN 1600109551 / ISBN 978-1600109553