Transformers: Premiere Edition Volume 1 HC (v. 1) [Hardcover]

Simon Furman (Author), E.J. Su (Author), Don Figueroa (Author), Nick Roche (Author), M. D. Bright (Author), Rob Ruffolo (Author), Robby Musso (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 18, 2007 | Series: Transformers

For strengthening forearm muscles, or getting the full story of the Transformers' "IDW-verse," look no further than the Transformers: Premiere Edition. At just over 500 pages of non-stop 'bot action, if you only buy one Transformers book, ever, this is the one you need! Journey from Cybertron to Earth and back as the Transformers' legendary war spans the galaxy in a quest to return peace to their home planet, and restore harmony between all mechanoids. But while the noble Autobots seek their freedom, the Decepticons await with treacherous plans of their own. This collection includes Infiltration, Stormbringer, a collection of Spotlights (Shockwave, Nightbeat, Hot Rod, Sixshot, Ultra Magnus), and the latest addition, Escalation.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 504 pages
• Publisher: IDW Publishing; Premiere ed edition (December 18, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1600101186
• ISBN-13: 978-1600101182
• Product Dimensions: 12.7 x 8.5 x 1.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,195,779 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The beginning of a new Transformers universe!, January 1, 2008

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Kimberly S. Delya "Zach Delya" (Schererville, IN) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Transformers: Premiere Edition Volume 1 HC (v. 1) (Hardcover)

In 2005, the comic book company IDW Publishing introduced the first in a series of several ongoing mini-series in a new Transformers continuity. Most likely extending for at least a few more years, this comic book universe is - and will continue - to be very satisfying.

Beginning with a drawing of Optimus Prime with signatures by writer Simon Furman and artists E.J. Su and Don Figueroa, The Transformers: Premiere Edition Volume 1 contains:

1. Infiltration: In 2005, the Transformers' conflict is slowly discovered on Earth, with three American teenagers becoming allies to a small Autobot squadron.
2. Stormbringer: Taking place at the same time as Infiltration, a robot that caused a holocaust on Cybertron is resurrected, causing several Autobots and Decepticons to act to stop it from repeating its reign of destruction.
3. Spotlight (first 5 issues): Throughout the Transformers history, five Cybertronians deal with opposing forces and agendas that will affect the modern day Transformers conflict.
4. Escalation: The disappearance of one of the Earth squadron's Autobots leads to his comrades dealing with the plans of a renegade human organization.

At the end of the book is a cover gallery, showing several of the different covers for the original retail releases of the separate issues.

If you do not have all of these mini-series, or if you want the first released 22 issues of this new Transformers continuity in one large, collected book, then I recommend this to any Transformers fan!

(P.S.: As this is called "Vol. 1," in another year or so, there will probably be another Premiere Edition Volume containing the next few mini-series, so keep your eyes and ears open!)

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Transformers: Premiere Edition HC, April 23, 2008

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A. R. Sardina "A-Dawg" (Lisle, IL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Transformers: Premiere Edition Volume 1 HC (v. 1) (Hardcover)

A really great deal for Transformers fans. Personally, I prefer to buy compilations like this so I can read an entire storyline in one sitting. You get the storylines 'Infiltration' and 'Escalation' (these go together), 'Stormbringer (a separate story) plus Spotlights on Shockwave, Nightbeat, Hot Rod, Six Shot and Ultra Magnus not to mention a cover gallery for a total of around 500 pages of Transformer madness. There's also a nice piece of artwork on the very first page signed by Simon Furman, E.J. Su and Don Figueroa--pretty cool. If there is one complaint its the dustcover--it looks like a very zoomed in picture of an Optimus print, complete with dust specks zoomed in as well. Whoever does the production could have at least cleaned up the artwork a bit. All-in-all, a nice addition that deserves to be shown off in your library bookcase.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent for Transformers fans, January 27, 2008

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Menbailee (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Transformers: Premiere Edition Volume 1 HC (v. 1) (Hardcover)

The Premiere Edition kicks off a new continuity for familiar characters. Since the original writer behind many 80s Transformers comics guides the project, it draws on the spirit of the original in ways that fans will enjoy, but it establishes new story arcs, premises, and relationships to create a fresh and different Transformers universe.

For presentation, the book deserves a high rating. Beyond the sturdy hardcover binding, the inclusion of covers and other extra art, and the consistently excellent color reproduction, the pages themselves are noteworthily larger than in the original comic. You'll see the art better here than anywhere else. For comparison, check the dimensions of this book versus your average comic paperback. Finally, you'll find autographs of the writer and artists on a slip of paper attached to the front page. Slick.

The fiction itself stays at the level of a good action movie; it makes no attempt to be great literature, but what it does, it does well. In the Spotlight collection, we see that Furman struggles to create unique voices for his characters, but their interaction in the main story arcs consistently feels genuine. Also, the scope of the storytelling deserves mention. For several years now, Furman has been building one enormous narrative out of one primary storyline supported by a series of seemingly disconnected short stories. The plot leaves loose threads only to tie them in at a point unexpected, altogether making for a yarn worth telling. Do bear in mind that since there will be at least one more volume, this one ends on a cliffhanger!

The bottom line, this book is the best possible introduction to the ongoing Transformers continuity. If you're a Transformers fan, go for it.