Transformers: Foundation
IDW · 2011 · 4 issues
About the series
In the wake of the Great War, Transformers: Foundation (2011, IDW) explores the origins of the Autobot and Decepticon conflict through the eyes of a young Orion Pax and Megatron. This four-issue miniseries, most frequently illustrated by Brian Rood, delves into the political and personal schisms that forged the factions, offering a crucial prelude to the larger IDW Transformers saga. It matters as a foundational story that recontextualizes the war's roots, grounding the iconic rivalry in a more nuanced, character-driven history.