The Transformers
IDW · 2006 · 4 issues
About the series
Simon Furman returned to the helm of the Transformers mythology for IDW’s 2006 launch, teaming with artists E. J. Su and Don Figueroa to reboot the war on Cybertron with a tighter, more character-driven focus. This four-issue series stripped away decades of continuity to present a streamlined, modern take on the Autobot-Decepticon conflict, reintroducing iconic characters with a gritty, sci-fi edge. It set the tone for IDW’s acclaimed, long-running Transformers universe, proving the franchise could sustain mature, serialized storytelling without losing its core appeal.
