Transformers: Fallen Star (Transformers Digest Size (Titan) (Graphic Novels)) [Paperback]

Simon Furman (Author), Andrew Wildman (Illustrator), Staz Johnson (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1, 2005

Celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Transformers! This is the third title in a new series of black & white digest-sized books, featuring stories that have never been collected, packed with action and adventure for all ages! Fallen Star reveals the strange tale of what happened to Decepticon lieutenant Starscream after he was destroyed. Also, find out exactly what happens when the Decepticons try to relax and enjoy themselves at their annual party! Featuring work from a stellar cast of UK creators including Staz Johnson (Batman/Aliens 2), Geoff Senior, Simon Coleby (Ultimate Nightmare) and the fan-favourite Transformers creative team of Simon Furman and Andy Wildman.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 6 Up–Fallen Star begins slowly and never really takes off. Much like the cartoon, this digest-sized comic includes themes seen frequently in sci-fi comics, such as deception and good vs. evil. The problem with the story is that the characters just dont have the mystery and depth of comic-book heroes, and the story doesnt have anything unique to say as a result of it. The black-and-white illustrations lack energy; they make the scenes look as dull as the story. Its been 20 years since Transformers were first introduced, and this book proves theyve aged poorly over time.–Scott La Counte, Anaheim Public Library, CA
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About the Author

Simon Furman's writing credits include Alpha Flight, Death's Head, many Transformers series, The War Within and Necrowar. He is also enjoying some success with his online comic The Engine. Andrew Wildman's artwork has featured in Transformers, X-Men Adventures, Gl Joe and Spider-Man 2099. He is currently designing and working on online comic The Engine.

Product Details

• Paperback: 80 pages
• Publisher: Titan Books; 1st Pbk. Ed edition (November 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1845760603
• ISBN-13: 978-1845760601
• Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #591,149 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3.0 out of 5 stars Digest Transformers line for the serious Transformers collectors, March 10, 2006

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Jeremy Hartwick "Transformers fan and a fathe... (Chester, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Transformers: Earthforce (Transformers (Titan Books Paperback)) (Paperback)

Like the other titles in Titan's Digest Size Transformers line, Earthoforce is a book I'd reccomend only to someone who's immersed themselves in the TF mythos. Simon Furman delivers his usual splendid writing, and the art is certainly on par with other Transformers comics of the era. Personally, I enjoyed it, but not as much as some of the other Digest titles.

4.0 out of 5 stars Transformers Lite, March 9, 2006

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Justin R. Lawfer (Madison, WI) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Transformers: Earthforce (Transformers (Titan Books Paperback)) (Paperback)

Of the four Titan b&w collections released thus far, this one is the most humorous and light-hearted. Most of the stories aren't too elaborate, as the writers and artists weren't sure when the Transformers comic would be ending, so what we have here are numerous single-issue or two-issue stories, which is fine in that it makes it easier for someone to read them without a whole lot of knowledge of the other plots that were running through the series. The emphasis of these stories is focused on the classic characters (i.e. Prowl, Grimlock, Megatron, Soundwave, etc.) who had lost the limelight in the U.S. series to various "master" and pretender characters. There is plenty of action and verbal wit, and we get to see Grimlock and Powermaster Optimus Prime duke it out!

The best quote of this collection comes when Wheeljack and Prowl scale a plateau to investigate Megatron's latest scheme:

Prowl: Nnf! Should find the answer up here.
Wheeljack: Big deal! Probably some microheadtargetmaster with a pretender shell!