Transformers Comic (2019)

Transformers (2019) from IDW Publishing, written by Brian Ruckley and illustrated by Angel Hernandez and Cachet Whitman, reimagines the legendary saga with a sweeping new origin. The story unfolds on Cybertron, a world unmatched anywhere in the galaxy—a planet of gleaming metal landscapes, colossal cities, and a vibrant ecosystem of mechanical and techno-organic life. Towering Titans drift in orbit as silent guardians, ancient Transformers lie fused into the planet’s foundation, and curious smaller beings inhabit the shadows of its vast structures. It is a civilization at its height, prosperous, diverse, and, most notably, at peace. This era of stability is the very Cybertron that future icons Optimus Prime and Megatron both envision shaping—though their philosophies differ in ways that quietly foreshadow the fractures to come. Into this flourishing world steps a newly forged Cybertronian, eager to explore his surroundings and discover his place among its inhabitants. Guided by Bumblebee and Windblade, he embarks on his first journey across the planet’s wonders, witnessing firsthand the harmony that has defined Cybertron for generations. But their awe-filled exploration is abruptly shaken when they stumble upon something unthinkable: a murder—the first violent death on Cybertron in living memory. This single act of brutality becomes the spark that threatens to unravel the fragile balance of their society. As questions arise and tensions simmer, the discovery sets in motion the earliest rumblings of division, ushering in a new era that will reshape Cybertron forever.