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Transformers: More Than Meets The Eye Volume 1 Paperback – June 26, 2012

by James Roberts (Author), Nick Roche (Artist), Alex Milne (Artist)

4.8 447 ratings

Part of: Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye (2011-2016)

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The ultimate Transformers saga begins here! More Than Meets The Eye reunites the fan-favorite creative team behind Last Stand of the Wreckers and sends the Transformers on an epic quest to the farthest reaches of the Transformers Universe — and beyond! Also includes the one-shot Death of Optimus Prime.

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James Roberts is a British comic book writer best known for his contributions to the Transformers franchise, having worked consistently with the robots in disguise since he co-wrote the 2010 limited series, Last Stand of the Wreckers, with Nick Roche. His first solo story, the two-part "Chaos Theory," appeared in Mike Costa's ongoing Transformers title and explored the origins of Optimus Prime and Megatron's relationship. He and Costa co-plotted the series' finale, "Chaos." Roberts is best known, however, for Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye (often abbreviated to MTMTE), the ongoing series that launched in January 2012 and ran for 57 issues, plus annuals and one-shots. He writes the new ongoing series Transformers: Lost Light, which continues the events from his previous series.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ IDW Publishing; 0 edition (June 26, 2012)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 128 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1613772351
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1613772355
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12.8 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.5 x 0.4 x 10.1 inches

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Customers find the book engaging and well-written. They appreciate the interesting story buildup and character development. The dialogue is witty and conversational, with hilarious scenes. Readers praise the artwork as good, charming, and nuanced. The content is considered a great addition to the IDW Transformers universe and a must-read for fans.

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36 customers mention "Story quality"33 positive3 negative

Customers enjoy the story's buildup and introduce the series in an engaging way. They appreciate the care put into the stories and the love for the characters. The book serves as a strong introduction to the universe and the series itself, with humor, action, suspense, and interesting concepts.

"...I like that they tell tales of adventure, battle, redemption and mystery. There is even an arc about love which I liked a lot more than I expected...." Read more

"...line up, 'MTMTE' is full of new and unexplored characters, ripe for introduction and quick to warm to, and best of all?..." Read more

"...Say hi to More Than Meets the Eye, folks, one of the greatest balls of story and emotion throughout all of the Transformers franchise's 30-something..." Read more

"...The artwork is wonderful, the story inventive, and the characters are very diverse. Robot drama is the easiest way to describe it...." Read more

34 customers mention "Readability"34 positive0 negative

Customers like the book. They say it's a great start to a fantastic series, and a good read for people who like Transformers, adventure comics, or robots in general. The story is epic, fresh, and worth picking up.

"...It's a great read for people who like Transformers, adventure comics or robots in general...." Read more

"...The reading is light on pages, but each crammed with more depth and entertainment than any ongoing transformers story in possibly 20 years, and from..." Read more

"...Nick Roche, originally, and later Alex Milne, and both of them do FANTASTIC work, especially Milne, who can manage to put a lot of emotion into the..." Read more

"...Many people that I have talked to say that this is their favorite comic series along with Lost Light...." Read more

18 customers mention "Character development"15 positive3 negative

Customers enjoy the well-developed characters in the book. They find them interesting and unique, adding to the story. The humor is also appreciated. Readers praise the writers as great British storytellers.

"...I like that it follows a lot of different characters and their stories not just Optimus and Bumblebee...." Read more

"...'RiD' boasts a familiar line up, 'MTMTE' is full of new and unexplored characters, ripe for introduction and quick to warm to, and best of all?..." Read more

"...The artwork is wonderful, the story inventive, and the characters are very diverse. Robot drama is the easiest way to describe it...." Read more

"...Transformers into a Joss Whedon type universe where the characters are witty, while at the same time living in a world that has some seriously dark..." Read more

16 customers mention "Writing quality"16 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's writing quality. They find the dialogue witty and conversational, with hilarious scenes and interesting concepts. The characters are charming and the storylines are well-written. Readers appreciate the humor and visual appeal of the book.

"...Each character feels... hand-crafted, almost, with witty, yet conversational dialogue, and a plot that's only begun to start twisting and turning in..." Read more

"...It was just a combination of humor, action, suspense and the fact that the characters that we know from the animated series or mere toy bios can be..." Read more

"...I appreciate that. Roberts also excels at dialogue and handling character...." Read more

"...whether it was with the charming characters or the incredibly well written story lines. And the art, the ART!..." Read more

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Customers appreciate the art quality. They find the artwork charming, well-drawn, and colored in a nuanced manner.

"...The artwork is beautiful and it is the main reason why I chose to purchase a printed copy...." Read more

"...The artwork is wonderful, the story inventive, and the characters are very diverse. Robot drama is the easiest way to describe it...." Read more

"...The graphics are great, the stories are intense, and it will be highly entertaining for old fans, like myself, or new ones." Read more

"...Roberts also excels at dialogue and handling character. The art is often excellent, but I do have one complaint: tight close-ups of Transformers..." Read more

7 customers mention "Transformers content"7 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the Transformers content. They find it well-written and thought-out, a great addition to IDW's collection, and an introduction to the IDW Transformers universe. The comic is their favorite feature of the series and a must-read for fans.

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"...that of titles from the big Marvel and DC comics, and will please any fan of Transformers." Read more

"An amazing installment of transformers by IDW, ad honestly my favorite transformers comic ever...." Read more

"...Hands-down the most well-written, well-thought-out Transformers series to date. A must read." Read more

4 customers mention "Pacing"4 positive0 negative

Customers enjoyed the book's pacing and new concepts. They appreciated the fresh take on familiar characters and the epic storyline.

"...While 'RiD' boasts a familiar line up, 'MTMTE' is full of new and unexplored characters, ripe for introduction and quick to warm to, and best of..." Read more

"I loved this volume! The story is sweeping, epic, and fresh. It has lots of action and humor...." Read more

"...Hilarious dialogue, interesting concepts, new and awesome takes on little-loved characters, and so far a promising plot...." Read more

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Simply amazing, a must read for Transformers fans
Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2016
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This is my most favorite comic featuring Transformers. I would recommend it for teenagers and adults, it is a little dark at times and would be too hard for a child to follow. It's a great read for people who like Transformers, adventure comics or robots in general.

It is more than just the usual Autobots vs Decepticons story that people come to expect from a Transformers series. I like that it follows a lot of different characters and their stories not just Optimus and Bumblebee. Of course those two are featured but a lot of the other characters get much needed screen time (or maybe page time?)

The stories in this series are great I like that they tell tales of adventure, battle, redemption and mystery. There is even an arc about love which I liked a lot more than I expected. I suppose with robots, you wouldn't expect a 'cute' story thrown in there with all of the more action packed ones. Of course it isn't central to the plot so it does not feel overdone or annoying.

The artwork is beautiful and it is the main reason why I chose to purchase a printed copy. This volume includes sketches and extras at the end of each chapter. I find that these sketches make it easier to imagine what is happening and makes the comic experience more complete. Also having a volume is a lot more sturdy compared to the single issues so if you are like me and re-read your comics you don't have to worry as much about bending the spine of the book.

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It is the year 2012...
Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2012
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On the planet of Cybertron exists life, but not life as we know it, intelligent robots capable of transforming have waged a civil war for millions of years, the Heroic Autobots and the Evil Decepticons struggle-

Wait. What? It's over?

War is over!

...And now it only gets even more intense.

In the beginning of 2012, IDW announced Transformers would have not one, but TWO ongoing series, and so, fans didn't know quite what to expect, until it was announced that the talent behind both would reflect the works to follow onward. James Roberts, co-writer of Last Stand of the Wreckers and author of the lauded two parter Chaos Theory story now stands head writer alongside some familiar faces, with fellow Wrecker artist Nick Roche helping in, and IDW regular Alex Milne standing as the mainstay artist!

While in Sister series Robots in Disguise, the story is of political intrigue and slow burning thriller, More Than Meets the Eye is a riproaring adventure into space, think Star Trek, but everyone can turn into a car, or a memory stick if you want to stay non-shapist!

The reading is light on pages, but each crammed with more depth and entertainment than any ongoing transformers story in possibly 20 years, and from the blast off, the gathering of a crew and the reveal of a terrifying secret aboard the ship, this issue covers the debut of the team, and shapes up well for IDW's future.

While 'RiD' boasts a familiar line up, 'MTMTE' is full of new and unexplored characters, ripe for introduction and quick to warm to, and best of all?

You don't even have to have read a comic before this to enjoy it.

It certainly HELPS, and to assist, also within is penned by Roberts and Co. the one-shot comic 'The Death of Optimus Prime', detailing the wedge driven into the Autobots that has created such a split.

The Lost Light is lost, and there's a wide, wide galaxy out there between the crew and their goals.

But luckily for us, the adventure is so much more than the destination...

Buy it now, and see for yourself if you're willing to join the crew.

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The Greatest Adventure Begins With a Large, Fiery, and Probably Sciency Bang
Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2013
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Oh James Roberts, you haven't let us down yet.

Say hi to More Than Meets the Eye, folks, one of the greatest balls of story and emotion throughout all of the Transformers franchise's 30-something year lifespan. I suppose I should start off by talking about what won't cause me to start rambling on for hours on end... as much as the other stuff. The art. The art is done by Nick Roche, originally, and later Alex Milne, and both of them do FANTASTIC work, especially Milne, who can manage to put a lot of emotion into the face of Whirl, a robot who... doesn't really have a face, but rather a single eye.

As for the story though, written by the previously mentioned James Roberts... I honestly can't do his writing justice. It's just so... glorious. Each character feels... hand-crafted, almost, with witty, yet conversational dialogue, and a plot that's only begun to start twisting and turning in new and great directions, with great set up for later story. Some of these set-ups include Skids, most awesome theoretician you'll ever meet having amnesia, Ratchet's broken hands, and Tailgate's... Well, being Tailgate, I can't say much else about his set-ups without giving anything away.

All in all, everything about this series is glorious, and if you haven't started reading it yet, then you're missing out on some of the best writing ever to exist.

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Great Comic, but buy the hardcopy of it. The story itself is wonderful
Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2015
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I absolutely loved this comic, only reason it didn't have five stars is that it's hard to read through on a kindle. I would have it zoomed in to read the text the whole way and in some panels miss half of the script. I suggest buying the actual physical comic if you want to truely enjoy this work. The artwork is wonderful, the story inventive, and the characters are very diverse. Robot drama is the easiest way to describe it. A bunch of bots are thrown together, each with their own unique problems and things get crazy. I'm on book three and I love it.

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Jason Ward
Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on April 22, 2016
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GREAT

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Kurotsuki
Parfait !
Reviewed in France on September 29, 2014
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Le livre est arrivé en parfait état, l'histoire, dès le début, nous prends et nous donne hâte de connaître la suite.
L'histoire, les dialogues et les dessins sont tous très bien réalisés, et tout est fait de sorte qu'on en apprenne plus sur les personnages au fur et à mesure.

Je conseille cependant aux lecteurs d'avoir de bonnes notions sur la guerre entre Decepticons et Autobots avant de commencer MTMTE, sinon ils risquent d'être un peu perdus au début.

Bref, je le recommande pour tous les fans de Transformers !

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Supernatural-Fan
Amazing
Reviewed in Germany on September 16, 2013
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So i've read Volume 1, 2, 3 and 4 of this Comic series and i just can say this: Fantastic!
The artwork is wonderful, the dialogues are great and funny and the story is full of humor, sad moments, creepy moments, surprises....it is just the best Transformers Comic series i've read so far (and i've read many).
I can highly recommend this fantastic series to all of you :3.
I hope we will get 50 volumes or more, because it gets better and better with every volume.

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One Brain Cell
To infinity, and beyond!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 26, 2012
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This book is fun, exciting and well paced. Rodimus (Hot Rod's new name) is the cavalier, hot-headed rogue of his tech specs, and the leader of the crew here. He has a brash, James T. Kirk aura to him, which is exemplified in Drift's awe. Magnus is altogether po-faced in a Spock/Worf composite and the rest of the cast are excellent in that, although they all crack gags in some shape or form, they each have their own personalities... the cast is large, however, so that's quite an achievement to make them stand out from each other.

At first I was a little resentful of only receiving the first three issues in this TPB, along with the one-shot 'Death of Optimus Prime' story that precedes it. However, the Optimus story is the perfect setup to the beginning of this series, and is superbly handled, with a Prime that you would recognise from his Furman G1 days (in both looks and personality), and the somewhat more sinister Prowl (who is more recognisable in his plotting from say 'Last Stand of the Wreckers'.

The great thing about this book is that it draws on all the history of Transformers media up to this point, and yet you don't have to know anything about that in order to enjoy this. Its there for people that know it/remember it. At the same time it also brings in plenty of fresh elements in characters like Skids and Tailgate, whilst others are given a fresh coat of 'character' paint e.g. Whirl, Chromedome and Ratchet.

Perhaps one of the few criticisms to be levelled against 'More Than Meets The Eye' is that its too jokey, with too many colloquialisms shared by the characters ("Its Skids, yeah"?)... too many of them saying "Yeah", and "Right" at the end of every sentence... but that really is the most minor of niggles.

Every panel serves a purpose here, nothing is wasted (e.g. Dreamwave issues from a decade ago), and it makes for a packed read. I've already pre-ordered the follow-on TPB. Love it.

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Hot damn
Reviewed in Australia on September 13, 2014
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This is my long time coming reunion with the transformers comics and damm I'm in love with the story, it is addictive

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5.0 out of 5 stars Simply amazing, a must read for Transformers fans

5.0 out of 5 stars It is the year 2012...

5.0 out of 5 stars The Greatest Adventure Begins With a Large, Fiery, and Probably Sciency Bang

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Comic, but buy the hardcopy of it. The story itself is wonderful

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5.0 out of 5 stars Parfait !

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Simply amazing, a must read for Transformers fans

It is the year 2012...

The Greatest Adventure Begins With a Large, Fiery, and Probably Sciency Bang

Great Comic, but buy the hardcopy of it. The story itself is wonderful

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Parfait !

Amazing

To infinity, and beyond!

Hot damn