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* ''ComicBook/{{Revolutionaries}}'': A series by John Barber depicting Ayana Jones, Blackrock and Kup of ''Robots in Disguise'' teaming up with ComicBook/ActionMan to investigate the mysterious Talisman and explore the universe; it's essentially pure MythologyGag and ContinuityPorn in comic form.
*''ComicBook/RomVsTransformersShiningArmor Rom Vs. Transformers: Shining Armor'': Listed below under the "Rom" entry, this crossover miniseries pits the space knight against the Cybertronians, with new character Stardrive -- a Cybertronian member of the Solstar Order -- caught in the middle. It's written by ''RID''[='=]s John Barber and ''ROM''[='=]s Christos Gage, with art by ''MTMTE''[='=]s Alex Milne.
*''ComicBook/RomVsTransformersShiningArmor Rom Vs. Transformers: Shining Armor'': Listed below under the "Rom" entry, this crossover miniseries pits the space knight against the Cybertronians, with new character Stardrive -- a Cybertronian member of the Solstar Order -- caught in the middle. It's written by ''RID''[='=]s John Barber and ''ROM''[='=]s Christos Gage, with art by ''MTMTE''[='=]s Alex Milne.
* ''ComicBook/{{Revolutionaries}}'': With this series, ''[[ComicBook/TheTransformersRobotsInDisguise Robots in Disguise]]'' cast member Ayana Jones has been brought into the Joe fold as "Mayday", and represents them in the Revolutionaries' globe-trotting adventures.
*''ComicBook/RomVsTransformersShiningArmor Rom Vs. Transformers: Shining Armor'': Set about 150 years prior to the "present day" of the main series, this miniseries -- written by Christos Gage and [[ComicBook/TheTransformersRobotsInDisguise John Barber]], and drawn by [[ComicBook/TheTransformersMoreThanMeetsTheEye Alex Milne]] -- shows how, in the late days of the Cybertronian's war and the early days of the Solstar Order's, the Autobots (including Ultra Magnus and Bumblebee) came into conflict with Rom's Space Knights, with [[OriginalGeneration new character Stardrive]], a [[NinjaPirateZombieRobot Cybertronian Space Knight]], caught in the middle.
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* ''[[ComicBook/MicronautsIDW Micronauts (IDW)]]'': An ongoing series by Cullen Bunn, ''Micronauts'' is a ''Film/GuardiansOfTheGalaxy''-esque tale of Oziron Rael's RagtagBunchOfMisfits and their attempt to save their world from the Entropy Cloud and the machinations of Baron Karza. The team consists of [[TheSoCalledCoward Pharoid]] (Oziron Rael), [[SuperSoldier Acroyear]], [[FlyingFirepower Space Glider]] (Phenelo-Phi), [[BarrierWarrior Orbital Defender]] (Larissa), [[HumongousMecha Biotron]], and [[RobotBuddy Microtron]]. This series will cross over with the others in ''Revolution''.
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* ''[[ComicBook/MicronautsIDW Micronauts (IDW)]]'': An ongoing series by Cullen Bunn, ''Micronauts'' is a ''Film/GuardiansOfTheGalaxy''-esque tale of Oziron Rael's RagtagBunchOfMisfits and their attempt to save their world from the Entropy Cloud and the machinations of Baron Karza. The team consists of [[TheSoCalledCoward Pharoid]] (Oziron Rael), [[SuperSoldier Acroyear]], [[FlyingFirepower Space Glider]] (Phenelo-Phi), [[BarrierWarrior Orbital Defender]] (Larissa), [[HumongousMecha Biotron]], and [[RobotBuddy Microtron]]. This The series will cross crossed over with the others in ''Revolution''.''Revolution'', and subsequently ended after 11 issues (plus an Annual and Revolution one-shot) to lead into...
* ''Micronauts: Wrath of Karza'', a five-issue miniseries continuing from the ''Micronauts'' ongoing, depicting Baron Karza's attack on Earth and the other heroes of the Hasbro Universe.
* ''Micronauts: Wrath of Karza'', a five-issue miniseries continuing from the ''Micronauts'' ongoing, depicting Baron Karza's attack on Earth and the other heroes of the Hasbro Universe.
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* ArcWelding: Miles Mannheim/Mayhem, arch enemy of M.A.S.K., is revealed to have been the "Sea Adventurer" from the G.I. Joe Adventure Team, and M.A.S.K.'s transforming vehicles are implied to be linked to Cybertronian technology (specifically, reverse-engineered from captured triple-changer Blitzwing).
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While these titles ''do'' exist in the same universe, they ''won't'' be part of ''Revolution'' for [[ExiledFromContinuity issues of tone compared to the others]]; however, they have said that references to the titles will be in the other Hasbro titles (for instance, new Action Man Ian Noble has a Misfits poster in his room).
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While these titles ''do'' exist in the same universe, universe[[note]][[FlipFlopOfGod Arguably]]; WordOfGod is inconsistent, but mostly seems to indicate that a BroadStrokes version of the ''Jem'' comics exist in the Hasbro Universe.[[/note]], they ''won't'' be part of ''Revolution'' for [[ExiledFromContinuity issues of tone compared to the others]]; however, they have said that references to the titles will be in the other Hasbro titles (for instance, new Action Man Ian Noble has a Misfits poster in his room).
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* ''ComicBook/{{Revolutionaries}}'': Described as "''Marvel Team-Up'' meets ''ComicBook/{{Planetary}}''", ''Revolutionaries'' is a TeamUpSeries focusing on a team consisting of [[ComicBook/TheTransformersRobotsInDisguise Kup, Garrison Blackrock,]] [[Franchise/GIJoe Mayday]] [[note]](a new G.I. Joe codename for Ayana Jones of ''[[ComicBook/TheTransformersRobotsInDisguise Robots in Disguise]]''; the codename dates back to the much-maligned ''WesternAnimation/GIJoeExtreme'', and had also been used in the Devil's Due continuity)[[/note]], and ComicBook/ActionMan; it will apparently be a mystery-focused story that also explores the crossover potential of the shared universe. Their first mission will take them to [[WesternAnimation/GIJoeExtreme Kalistan]], and the end of ''Action Man'' #4 reveals that [[spoiler:not only did Doctor X survive (and hence will antagonize the Revolutionaries), but she's got a new, female Storm Shadow working with her, and is in league with ''[[UnexpectedCharacter Baron Ironblood]]''.]]
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* ''ComicBook/{{Revolutionaries}}'': Described as "''Marvel Team-Up'' meets ''ComicBook/{{Planetary}}''", ''Revolutionaries'' is a TeamUpSeries focusing on a team consisting of [[ComicBook/TheTransformersRobotsInDisguise Kup, Garrison Blackrock,]] [[Franchise/GIJoe Mayday]] [[note]](a new G.I. Joe codename for Ayana Jones of ''[[ComicBook/TheTransformersRobotsInDisguise Robots in Disguise]]''; the codename dates back to the much-maligned ''WesternAnimation/GIJoeExtreme'', and had also been used in the Devil's Due continuity)[[/note]], and ComicBook/ActionMan; it will apparently be is a mystery-focused story that also explores TeamUpSeries focused on the crossover potential mysterious artifact called the [[BigDumbObject Talisman]]. The series delves into some of the more obscure and strange corners of the shared universe. Their first mission universe, bringing together such disparate elements as [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sgt._Savage_and_his_Screaming_Eagles Sgt. Savage]], the [[Franchise/{{Transformers}} Predacons]], the [[Franchise/GIJoe Adventure Team]], a new [[Franchise/GIJoeARealAmericanHero Cobra Commander]], and the... ''[[{{Elseworld}} Hearts of Steel]]'' Transformers?! Meanwhile, the heroes will take them have to [[WesternAnimation/GIJoeExtreme Kalistan]], and the end of ''Action Man'' #4 reveals that [[spoiler:not only did contend with [[ComicBook/ActionMan Doctor X survive (and hence will antagonize the Revolutionaries), but she's got a new, female X]], [[Franchise/GIJoe Storm Shadow working with her, Shadow]] and is in league with ''[[UnexpectedCharacter [[UnexpectedCharacter Baron Ironblood]]''.]]Ironblood]], who want the Talisman for their own purposes.
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* DarkerAndEdgier: Most of the series have a significantly greater degree of violence and more mature storytelling than their predecessors, though the original ''ComicBook/RomSpaceknight'' and ''Franchise/{{Micronauts}}'' comics didn't shy away from either.
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* DarkerAndEdgier: Most of the series have a significantly greater degree of violence and more mature storytelling than their predecessors, though the original ''ComicBook/RomSpaceknight'' and ''Franchise/{{Micronauts}}'' ''ComicBook/{{Micronauts}}'' comics didn't shy away from either.
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* ComicBook/GIJoe: Spinning out of ''Revolution'', the simply-named ''G.I. Joe'' is a new series by Aubrey Sitterson. Though set in the same continuity as the previous IDW titles, the author has expressed a desire to embrace some of the [[DenserAndWackier more fantastical elements]] of the franchise - and the first step is including the Transformer Skywarp as a member of the relaunched team, which also consists of Scarlett, Roadblock, Rock'n'Roll, Quick Kick, Helix, Shipwreck, and Snake Eyes.
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* ComicBook/GIJoe: ComicBook/GIJoe2016: Spinning out of ''Revolution'', the simply-named ''G.I. Joe'' is a new series by Aubrey Sitterson. Though set in the same continuity as the previous IDW titles, the author has expressed a desire to embrace some of the [[DenserAndWackier more fantastical elements]] of the franchise - and the first step is including the Transformer Skywarp as a member of the relaunched team, which also consists of Scarlett, Roadblock, Rock'n'Roll, Quick Kick, Helix, Shipwreck, and Snake Eyes.
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* ''[[ComicBook/GIJoeIDW G.I. Joe]]'': Though it's currently unclear what form it will take, IDW has confirmed that there will be a Transformer present as a member of the G.I. Joe team in their relaunched series.
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* ''[[ComicBook/GIJoeIDW ''[[ComicBook/GIJoe2016 G.I. Joe]]'': Though it's currently unclear what form it will take, IDW has confirmed that there will be a Transformer present as a member of the G.The 2016 ''G.I. Joe'' series isn't just set in the same universe as the Transformers -- it includes the Decepticon Skywarp as a member of the G.I. Joe team in their relaunched series.team! (For this reason, it's chronicled on Website/TFWikiDotNet alongside the other IDW Transformers titles.)
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* ''G.I. Joe'' (2016): Spinning out of ''Revolution'', the simply-named ''G.I. Joe'' is a new series by Aubrey Sitterson. Though set in the same continuity as the previous IDW titles, the author has expressed a desire to embrace some of the [[DenserAndWackier more fantastical elements]] of the franchise - and the first step is including a Transformer as a member of the relaunched team, which also consists of Scarlett, Roadblock, Rock'n'Roll, Quick Kick, Helix, Shipwreck, and Snake Eyes.
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* ''G.I. Joe'' (2016): ComicBook/GIJoe: Spinning out of ''Revolution'', the simply-named ''G.I. Joe'' is a new series by Aubrey Sitterson. Though set in the same continuity as the previous IDW titles, the author has expressed a desire to embrace some of the [[DenserAndWackier more fantastical elements]] of the franchise - and the first step is including a the Transformer Skywarp as a member of the relaunched team, which also consists of Scarlett, Roadblock, Rock'n'Roll, Quick Kick, Helix, Shipwreck, and Snake Eyes.
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* ''ComicBook/TheTransformersMaximumDinobots'': Simon Furman's last miniseries, running alongside ''All Hail Megatron'' and wrapping up the plotlines of Hunter and Sunstreaker, the Machination, and the [[MyNaymeIs Dynobots]]. Ran for six issues.
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* ''ComicBook/TheTransformersMaximumDinobots'': Simon Furman's last miniseries, running alongside ''All Hail Megatron'' and wrapping up the plotlines of Hunter and Sunstreaker, the Machination, and the [[MyNaymeIs Dynobots]]. Ran for six five issues.
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* ''ComicBook/TheTransformersIDW'': Set two years after ''All Hail Megatron'', this series begins with the Autobots stranded on Earth, hunted by human organisation Skywatch and with no way to get off-planet. Though the situations is tempered when Optimus Prime forms an alliance with Skywatch, tensions still run high. Ran from 2009 to 2011.
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* ''ComicBook/TheTransformersIDW'': Set two years after ''All Hail Megatron'', this series begins with the Autobots stranded on Earth, hunted by human organisation Skywatch and with no way to get off-planet. Though the situations is tempered when Optimus Prime forms an alliance with Skywatch, tensions still run high. Ran from 2009 to 2011.2011 for thirty-one issues.
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* ''ComicBook/TheTransformersDrift'': A five-issue miniseries by [=Shane McCarthy=] dealing with the origins and adventures of his CreatorsPet Drift. It's actually considered significantly better than ''All Hail Megatron'', and a decent character story; most of the dislike of it and the character come from [[WesternAnimation/TheItchyAndScratchyShow Poochie-esque]] CharacterShilling, percieved [[ForeignCultureFetish weeaboo traits]] (such as using katana and having kanji on his car mode), and IDW pushing him as "[[WolverinePublicity our Wolverine]]".
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* ''ComicBook/TheTransformersDrift'': A five-issue four-issue miniseries by [=Shane McCarthy=] dealing with the origins and adventures of his CreatorsPet Drift. It's actually considered significantly better than ''All Hail Megatron'', and a decent character story; most of the dislike of it and the character come from [[WesternAnimation/TheItchyAndScratchyShow Poochie-esque]] CharacterShilling, percieved [[ForeignCultureFetish weeaboo traits]] (such as using katana and having kanji on his car mode), and IDW pushing him as "[[WolverinePublicity our Wolverine]]".
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** ''ComicBook/TheTransformersMonstrosity'' and ''ComicBook/TheTransformersPrimacy'': Two follow-up digital comics to ''Autocracy'', by the same creative team.
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** ''ComicBook/TheTransformersMonstrosity'' and ''ComicBook/TheTransformersPrimacy'': Two follow-up digital comics to ''Autocracy'', by the same creative team. The first was initially released as a twelve-issue digital comic before being printed as a four-issue miniseries, while the second was released as a four-issue miniseries in print.
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* ''ComicBook/TheTransformersWindblade'': Mini-series following the aftermath of ''Dark Cybertron'' as ''Robots in Disguise'' heads back to Earth.
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* ''ComicBook/TheTransformersWindblade'': Mini-series following the aftermath of ''Dark Cybertron'' as ''Robots in Disguise'' heads back to Earth. Consisted of four issues.
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The '''Hasbro Comic Universe''' [[note]]or '''[[ComicBook/Revolution2016 Revolution Universe]]'''[[/note]] is the SharedUniverse of [[note]][[ComicBook/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagicIDW most]] [[ComicBook/DungeonsAndDragons of]][[/note]] [[Creator/IDWPublishing IDW Publishing's]] Creator/{{Hasbro}}-licensed comics, debuting with the release of the ''[[ComicBook/Revolution2016 Revolution]]'' miniseries in 2016. Through CanonWelding of the previously unrelated IDW ''[[Franchise/TheTransformers Transformers Generation 1]]'' and ''[[ComicBook/GIJoeIDW G.I. Joe]]'' series (and to a far lesser extent, ''ComicBook/JemAndTheHolograms''), and the introduction of ''[[ComicBook/RomIDW ROM]]'', ''[[ComicBook/MicronautsIDW Micronauts]]'', ''[[ComicBook/ActionMan Action Man]]'' and ''[[ComicBook/{{MASK}} M.A.S.K.]]'' to the universe, these disparate franchises have been formed into a single shared universe.
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The '''Hasbro ''Hasbro Comic Universe''' Universe'' [[note]]or '''[[ComicBook/Revolution2016 ''[[ComicBook/Revolution2016 Revolution Universe]]'''[[/note]] Universe]]''[[/note]] is the SharedUniverse of [[note]][[ComicBook/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagicIDW most]] [[ComicBook/DungeonsAndDragons of]][[/note]] [[Creator/IDWPublishing IDW Publishing's]] Creator/{{Hasbro}}-licensed comics, debuting with the release of the ''[[ComicBook/Revolution2016 Revolution]]'' miniseries in 2016. Through CanonWelding of the previously unrelated IDW ''[[Franchise/TheTransformers Transformers Generation 1]]'' and ''[[ComicBook/GIJoeIDW G.I. Joe]]'' series (and to a far lesser extent, ''ComicBook/JemAndTheHolograms''), and the introduction of ''[[ComicBook/RomIDW ROM]]'', ''[[ComicBook/MicronautsIDW Micronauts]]'', ''[[ComicBook/ActionMan Action Man]]'' and ''[[ComicBook/{{MASK}} M.A.S.K.]]'' to the universe, these disparate franchises have been formed into a single shared universe.
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* ArcWelding: Miles Mannheim/Mayhem, arch enemy of M.A.S.K., is revealed to have been the "Sea Adventurer" from the G.I. Joe Adventure Team, and M.A.S.K.'s transforming vehicles are implied to be linked to Cybertronian technology (specifically, reverse-engineered from captured triple-changer Blitzwing). Additionally, ''Revolution'' covers imply that [[spoiler:[[Franchise/TransformersAlignedUniverse Micronus Prime]] may have something to do with the universe of the Micronauts]].
** [[spoiler:Concerning Micronus Prime, the final issue of ''The Transformers'', "White Heat", reveals that Micronus fled their dimension; cut to the ''Micronauts: Revolution'' tie-in one-shot, where the Micronauts have journeyed into the heart of the Entropy Storm, only to find Baron Karza got there first (in a case of YearInsideHourOutside) and discovered that the energy source they'd been tracking is Micronus' body; he created Microspace.]]
** [[spoiler:Concerning Micronus Prime, the final issue of ''The Transformers'', "White Heat", reveals that Micronus fled their dimension; cut to the ''Micronauts: Revolution'' tie-in one-shot, where the Micronauts have journeyed into the heart of the Entropy Storm, only to find Baron Karza got there first (in a case of YearInsideHourOutside) and discovered that the energy source they'd been tracking is Micronus' body; he created Microspace.]]
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* FantasticRacism: Most humans tend not to like Transformers, on account of the Decepticon invasion. In fact, most species everywhere tend to dislike Cybertronians for pretty much the same reason.
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* HumongousMecha: The Transformers, of course. ''Micronauts'' brings us the Biotrons... for a given value of humongous. (When you're only four inches tall, eight inches seems ''really'' big.)
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* ''ComicBook/TheTransformersIDW'': Set two years after ''All Hail Megatron'', this series begins with the Autobots stranded on Earth, hunted by human organisation Skywatch and with no way to get off-planet. Though the situations is tempered when Optimus Prime forms an alliance with Skywatch, tensions still run high. Ran
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[[caption-width-right:350:Pictured: [[ComicBook/MicronautsIDW Biotron, Space Glider, Orbital Defender, Acroyear,]] [[ComicBook/TheTransformersRobotsInDisguise Arcee, Victorion, Soundwave, Optimus Prime,]] [[ComicBook/GIJoeIDW Roadblock, Scarlett, Snake Eyes,]] ComicBook/ActionMan, [[ComicBook/RomIDW ROM]], [[ComicBook/{{MASK}} a Thunderhawk, and a Rhino]], [[LoadsAndLoadsOfCharacters amongst others]]. Not pictured: [[ComicBook/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagicIDW ponies]].]]
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[[caption-width-right:350:Pictured: [[ComicBook/MicronautsIDW Biotron, Space Glider, Orbital Defender, Acroyear,]] [[ComicBook/TheTransformersRobotsInDisguise Arcee, Victorion, Soundwave, Optimus Prime,]] Prime, Kup,]] [[ComicBook/GIJoeIDW Roadblock, Scarlett, Snake Eyes,]] ComicBook/ActionMan, [[ComicBook/RomIDW ROM]], [[ComicBook/{{MASK}} a Thunderhawk, and a Rhino]], [[LoadsAndLoadsOfCharacters amongst others]]. Not pictured: [[ComicBook/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagicIDW ponies]].]]
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* ''ComicBook/ActionMan'': After the HeroicSacrifice of the previous Action Man in the line of duty, a young man named Ian Noble, whose life he saved, is being trained as [[LegacyCharacter the new Action Man]] whilst pursuing clues against [[BigBad Doctor X]], the man responsible for his predecessor's death, who he believes to be still alive and active. Perhaps due to niche appeal or a lack of brand recognition, this series only lasted 4 issues, and ended with its one-shot tie-in to ''Revolution''.
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* ArcWelding: Miles Mannheim, arch enemy of M.A.S.K., is revealed to have been the "Sea Adventurer" from the G.I. Joe Adventure Team, and M.A.S.K.'s transforming vehicles are implied to be linked to Cybertronian technology (specifically, reverse-engineered from captured triple-changer Blitzwing). Additionally, ''Revolution'' covers imply that [[spoiler:[[Franchise/TransformersAlignedUniverse Micronus Prime]] may have something to do with the universe of the Micronauts]].
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** [[spoiler:Concerning Micronus Prime, the final issue of ''The Transformers'', "White Heat", reveals that Micronus fled their dimension; cut to the ''Micronauts: Revolution'' tie-in one-shot, where the Micronauts have journeyed into the heart of the Entropy Storm, only to find Baron Karza got there first (in a case of YearInsideHourOutside) and discovered that the energy source they'd been tracking is Micronus' body; he created Microspace.]]
** [[spoiler:Concerning Micronus Prime, the final issue of ''The Transformers'', "White Heat", reveals that Micronus fled their dimension; cut to the ''Micronauts: Revolution'' tie-in one-shot, where the Micronauts have journeyed into the heart of the Entropy Storm, only to find Baron Karza got there first (in a case of YearInsideHourOutside) and discovered that the energy source they'd been tracking is Micronus' body; he created Microspace.]]
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** [[spoiler:As noted above, no one expected the European "knockoff" Cobra Commander, Baron Ironblood, to show up, let alone be a major antagonist for ''Revolutionaries''. For context, Ironblood is from ''Action Force'', the UK counterpart to 80s ''G.I. Joe''; eventually it became ''G.I. Joe'' in a "transition", where Ironblood became Cobra Commander).]]
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** [[spoiler:As noted above, no one expected the European "knockoff" Cobra Commander, Baron Ironblood, to show up, let alone be a major antagonist for ''Revolutionaries''. For context, Ironblood is from ''Action Force'', the UK counterpart to 80s ''G.I. Joe''; eventually it became ''G.I. Joe'' in a "transition", where Ironblood became Cobra Commander).Commander.]]
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* ''ComicBook/{{Revolutionaries}}'': Described as "''Marvel Team-Up'' meets ''ComicBook/{{Planetary}}''", ''Revolutionaries'' is a TeamUpSeries focusing on a team consisting of [[ComicBook/TheTransformersRobotsInDisguise Kup, Garrison Blackrock,]] [[Franchise/GIJoe Mayday]] [[note]](a new G.I. Joe codename for Ayana Jones of ''[[ComicBook/TheTransformersRobotsInDisguise Robots in Disguise]]'')[[/note]], and ComicBook/ActionMan; it will apparently be a mystery-focused story that also explores the crossover potential of the shared universe. Their first mission will take them to [[WesternAnimation/GIJoeExtreme Kalistan]], and the end of ''Action Man'' #4 reveals that [[spoiler:not only did Doctor X survive (and hence will antagonize the Revolutionaries), but she's in league with ''[[UnexpectedCharacter Baron Ironblood]]''.
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* ''ComicBook/{{Revolutionaries}}'': Described as "''Marvel Team-Up'' meets ''ComicBook/{{Planetary}}''", ''Revolutionaries'' is a TeamUpSeries focusing on a team consisting of [[ComicBook/TheTransformersRobotsInDisguise Kup, Garrison Blackrock,]] [[Franchise/GIJoe Mayday]] [[note]](a new G.I. Joe codename for Ayana Jones of ''[[ComicBook/TheTransformersRobotsInDisguise Robots in Disguise]]'')[[/note]], Disguise]]''; the codename dates back to the much-maligned ''WesternAnimation/GIJoeExtreme'', and had also been used in the Devil's Due continuity)[[/note]], and ComicBook/ActionMan; it will apparently be a mystery-focused story that also explores the crossover potential of the shared universe. Their first mission will take them to [[WesternAnimation/GIJoeExtreme Kalistan]], and the end of ''Action Man'' #4 reveals that [[spoiler:not only did Doctor X survive (and hence will antagonize the Revolutionaries), but she's got a new, female Storm Shadow working with her, and is in league with ''[[UnexpectedCharacter Baron Ironblood]]''.]]
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* ''ComicBook/{{Revolutionaries}}'': Described as "''Marvel Team-Up'' meets ''ComicBook/{{Planetary}}''", ''Revolutionaries'' is a TeamUpSeries focusing on a team consisting of [[ComicBook/TheTransformersRobotsInDisguise Kup, Garrison Blackrock,]] [[Franchise/GIJoe Mayday]] [[note]](a new G.I. Joe codename for Ayana Jones of ''[[ComicBook/TheTransformersRobotsInDisguise Robots in Disguise]]'')[[/note]], and ComicBook/ActionMan; it will apparently be a mystery-focused story that also explores the crossover potential of the shared universe. Their first mission will take them to [[WesternAnimation/GIJoeExtreme Kalistan]], and the end of ''Action Man'' #4 reveals that [[spoiler:not only did Doctor X survive (and hence will antagonize the Revolutionaries), but she's in league with ''[[UnexpectedCharacter Baron Ironblood]]'', who was from ''Action Force'', the UK counterpart to 80s ''G.I. Joe''; eventually it became ''G.I. Joe'' in a "transition", where Ironblood became Cobra Commander)]].
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* ''ComicBook/{{Revolutionaries}}'': Described as "''Marvel Team-Up'' meets ''ComicBook/{{Planetary}}''", ''Revolutionaries'' is a TeamUpSeries focusing on a team consisting of [[ComicBook/TheTransformersRobotsInDisguise Kup, Garrison Blackrock,]] [[Franchise/GIJoe Mayday]] [[note]](a new G.I. Joe codename for Ayana Jones of ''[[ComicBook/TheTransformersRobotsInDisguise Robots in Disguise]]'')[[/note]], and ComicBook/ActionMan; it will apparently be a mystery-focused story that also explores the crossover potential of the shared universe. Their first mission will take them to [[WesternAnimation/GIJoeExtreme Kalistan]], and the end of ''Action Man'' #4 reveals that [[spoiler:not only did Doctor X survive (and hence will antagonize the Revolutionaries), but she's in league with ''[[UnexpectedCharacter Baron Ironblood]]'', who was from ''Action Force'', the UK counterpart to 80s ''G.I. Joe''; eventually it became ''G.I. Joe'' in a "transition", where Ironblood became Cobra Commander)]].Ironblood]]''.
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* ''ComicBook/{{Revolutionaries}}'': Described as "''Marvel Team-Up'' meets ''ComicBook/{{Planetary}}''", ''Revolutionaries'' is a TeamUpSeries focusing on a team consisting of [[ComicBook/TheTransformersRobotsInDisguise Kup, Garrison Blackrock,]] [[Franchise/GIJoe Mayday]] [[note]](a new G.I. Joe codename for Ayana Jones of ''[[ComicBook/TheTransformersRobotsInDisguise Robots in Disguise]]'')[[/note]], and ComicBook/ActionMan; it will apparently be a mystery-focused story that also explores the crossover potential of the shared universe. Their first mission will take them to [[WesternAnimation/GIJoeExtreme Kalistan]], and the end of ''Action Man'' #4 reveals that [[spoiler:not only did Doctor X survive (and hence will antagonize the Revolutionaries), but she's in league with ''[[UnexpectedCharacter Baron Ironblood]]'', who was from ''Action Force'', the UK counterpart to 80s ''G.I. Joe''; eventually it became ''G.I. Joe'' in a "transition", where Ironblood became Cobra Commander)]].
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** All over the place, as is standard for an UltimateUniverse approach; it often involves making characters [[AdaptationalVillainy more violent or darker]]. Special mention goes to [[ComicBook/TheTransformersIDW Thundercracker]], who is actually an ''[[AvertedTrope aversion]]'' - he's an example of the personality traits from the character's original bio being used for the first time in fiction, ''ever''. (Of course, [[ZigzaggedTrope Bob Budiansky's Thundercracker probably wasn't obsessed with becoming a sitcom writer]]...)
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** All over the place, as is standard for an UltimateUniverse approach; it often involves making characters [[AdaptationalVillainy more violent or darker]]. Special mention goes to [[ComicBook/TheTransformersIDW Thundercracker]], who is actually an ''[[AvertedTrope aversion]]'' - he's an example of the personality traits from the character's original bio being used for the first time in fiction, ''ever''. (Of course, [[ZigzaggedTrope Bob Budiansky's Thundercracker Thundercracker]] [[ItMakesSenseInContext probably wasn't obsessed with becoming a sitcom writer]]...)
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* AlienInvasion: The Decepticon invasion of Earth, and later the Dire Wraith infiltration. Interestingly, both involve - at first, at least - the aliens infiltraiting Earth society.
* ArcWelding: Miles Mannheim, arch enemy of M.A.S.K., is revealed to have been the "Sea Adventurer" from the G.I. Joe Adventure team, and M.A.S.K.'s transforming vehicles are implied to be linked to Cybertronian technology (specifically, reverse-engineered from captured triple-changer Blitzwing). Additionally, ''Revolution'' covers imply that [[spoiler:[[Franchise/TransformersAlignedUniverse Micronus Prime]] may have something to do with the universe of the Micronauts]].
* ArcWelding: Miles Mannheim, arch enemy of M.A.S.K., is revealed to have been the "Sea Adventurer" from the G.I. Joe Adventure team, and M.A.S.K.'s transforming vehicles are implied to be linked to Cybertronian technology (specifically, reverse-engineered from captured triple-changer Blitzwing). Additionally, ''Revolution'' covers imply that [[spoiler:[[Franchise/TransformersAlignedUniverse Micronus Prime]] may have something to do with the universe of the Micronauts]].
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* AlienInvasion: The Decepticon invasion of Earth, and later the Dire Wraith infiltration. Interestingly, both involve - at first, at least - the aliens infiltraiting infiltrating Earth society.
* ArcWelding: Miles Mannheim, arch enemy of M.A.S.K., is revealed to have been the "Sea Adventurer" from the G.I. Joe Adventureteam, Team, and M.A.S.K.'s transforming vehicles are implied to be linked to Cybertronian technology (specifically, reverse-engineered from captured triple-changer Blitzwing). Additionally, ''Revolution'' covers imply that [[spoiler:[[Franchise/TransformersAlignedUniverse Micronus Prime]] may have something to do with the universe of the Micronauts]].
* ArcWelding: Miles Mannheim, arch enemy of M.A.S.K., is revealed to have been the "Sea Adventurer" from the G.I. Joe Adventure
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The '''Hasbro Comic Universe''' [[note]]or '''[[ComicBook/Revolution2016 Revolution Universe]]'''[[/note]] is the SharedUniverse of [[note]][[ComicBook/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagicIDW most]] [[ComicBook/MyLittlePonyFriendsForever of]][[/note]] [[Creator/IDWPublishing IDW Publishing's]] Creator/{{Hasbro}}-licensed comics, debuting with the release of the ''[[ComicBook/Revolution2016 Revolution]]'' miniseries in 2016. Through CanonWelding of the previously unrelated IDW ''[[Franchise/TheTransformers Transformers Generation 1]]'' and ''[[ComicBook/GIJoeIDW G.I. Joe]]'' series (and to a far lesser extent, ''ComicBook/JemAndTheHolograms''), and the introduction of ''[[ComicBook/RomIDW ROM]]'', ''[[ComicBook/MicronautsIDW Micronauts]]'', ''[[ComicBook/ActionMan Action Man]]'' and ''[[ComicBook/{{MASK}} M.A.S.K.]]'' to the universe, these disparate franchises have been formed into a single shared universe.
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The '''Hasbro Comic Universe''' [[note]]or '''[[ComicBook/Revolution2016 Revolution Universe]]'''[[/note]] is the SharedUniverse of [[note]][[ComicBook/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagicIDW most]] [[ComicBook/MyLittlePonyFriendsForever [[ComicBook/DungeonsAndDragons of]][[/note]] [[Creator/IDWPublishing IDW Publishing's]] Creator/{{Hasbro}}-licensed comics, debuting with the release of the ''[[ComicBook/Revolution2016 Revolution]]'' miniseries in 2016. Through CanonWelding of the previously unrelated IDW ''[[Franchise/TheTransformers Transformers Generation 1]]'' and ''[[ComicBook/GIJoeIDW G.I. Joe]]'' series (and to a far lesser extent, ''ComicBook/JemAndTheHolograms''), and the introduction of ''[[ComicBook/RomIDW ROM]]'', ''[[ComicBook/MicronautsIDW Micronauts]]'', ''[[ComicBook/ActionMan Action Man]]'' and ''[[ComicBook/{{MASK}} M.A.S.K.]]'' to the universe, these disparate franchises have been formed into a single shared universe.
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* ArcWelding: Miles Mannheim, arch enemy of M.A.S.K., is revealed to have been the "Sea Adventurer" from the G.I. Joe Adventure team, and M.A.S.K.'s transforming vehicles are implied to be linked to Cybertronian technology (specifically, reverse-enginner from captured triple-changer Blitzwing). Additionally, ''Revolution'' covers imply that [[spoiler:[[Franchise/TransformersAlignedUniverse Micronus Prime]] may have something to do with the universe of the Micronauts]].
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* ArcWelding: Miles Mannheim, arch enemy of M.A.S.K., is revealed to have been the "Sea Adventurer" from the G.I. Joe Adventure team, and M.A.S.K.'s transforming vehicles are implied to be linked to Cybertronian technology (specifically, reverse-enginner reverse-engineered from captured triple-changer Blitzwing). Additionally, ''Revolution'' covers imply that [[spoiler:[[Franchise/TransformersAlignedUniverse Micronus Prime]] may have something to do with the universe of the Micronauts]].
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Despite its obvious similarities to the planned "[[FollowTheLeader Hasbro Cinematic Universe]]", the comic universe is actually completely unrelated, as IDW was unaware of the movie plans before they pitched the concept to Hasbro. Major differences from the movies include the absence of ''WesternAnimation/{{Visionaries}}'', and the presence of ''Transformers'' and ''Action Man''.
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Despite its obvious similarities to the planned "[[FollowTheLeader Hasbro Cinematic Universe]]", the comic universe is actually completely unrelated, as IDW was unaware of the movie plans before they pitched the concept to Hasbro. Major differences from the movies include the absence of ''WesternAnimation/{{Visionaries}}'', and the presence of ''Transformers'' ''Transformers'', ''Jem'' and ''Action Man''.
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The '''Hasbro Comic Universe''' [[note]]or '''[[ComicBook/Revolution2016 Revolution Universe]]'''[[/note]] is the SharedUniverse of [[note]][[ComicBook/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagicIDW most]] [[ComicBook/MyLittlePonyFriendsForever of]][[/note]] [[Creator/IDWPublishing IDW Publishing's]] Creator/{{Hasbro}}-licensed comics, debuting with the release of the ''[[ComicBook/Revolution2016 Revolution]]'' miniseries in 2016. Through CanonWelding of the previously unrelated IDW ''[[Franchise/TheTransformers Transformers Generation 1]]'' and ''[[ComicBook/GIJoeIDW G.I. Joe]]'' series, and the introduction of ''[[ComicBook/RomIDW ROM]]'', ''[[ComicBook/MicronautsIDW Micronauts]]'', ''[[ComicBook/ActionMan Action Man]]'' and ''[[ComicBook/{{MASK}} M.A.S.K.]]'' to the universe, these disparate franchises have been formed into a single shared universe.
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The '''Hasbro Comic Universe''' [[note]]or '''[[ComicBook/Revolution2016 Revolution Universe]]'''[[/note]] is the SharedUniverse of [[note]][[ComicBook/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagicIDW most]] [[ComicBook/MyLittlePonyFriendsForever of]][[/note]] [[Creator/IDWPublishing IDW Publishing's]] Creator/{{Hasbro}}-licensed comics, debuting with the release of the ''[[ComicBook/Revolution2016 Revolution]]'' miniseries in 2016. Through CanonWelding of the previously unrelated IDW ''[[Franchise/TheTransformers Transformers Generation 1]]'' and ''[[ComicBook/GIJoeIDW G.I. Joe]]'' series, series (and to a far lesser extent, ''ComicBook/JemAndTheHolograms''), and the introduction of ''[[ComicBook/RomIDW ROM]]'', ''[[ComicBook/MicronautsIDW Micronauts]]'', ''[[ComicBook/ActionMan Action Man]]'' and ''[[ComicBook/{{MASK}} M.A.S.K.]]'' to the universe, these disparate franchises have been formed into a single shared universe.
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* ''ComicBook/JemAndTheHolograms'': An ongoing series by Kelly Thompson, started before ''Revolution'' was announced. Even despite their non-involvement in the other books, they still have their own problems to deal with- like Synergy [[AIIsACrapshoot glitching and turning evil]].
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* ''ComicBook/JemAndTheHolograms'': An ongoing series by Kelly Thompson, started before ''Revolution'' was announced. Even despite their non-involvement in the other books, they still have their own problems to deal with- like Synergy [[AIIsACrapshoot glitching and turning evil]].Synergy's EvilCounterpart, SILICA.
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A rebooted-for-the-2010s version of the 80s series. While it ''does'' exist in the same universe, it ''won't'' be part of ''Revolution'' for [[ExiledFromContinuity issues of tone compared to the others]]; however, they have said that references to the title will be other Hasbro titles (for instance, new Action Man Ian Noble has a Misfits poster in his room).
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* ''ComicBook/JemAndTheHolograms'': An ongoing series by Kelly Thompson, while it's intended to take place in-universe, it's unlikely to make reference to any of them and will not appear in crossovers.
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* ''ComicBook/JemAndTheHolograms'': An ongoing series by Kelly Thompson, while it's intended started before ''Revolution'' was announced. Even despite their non-involvement in the other books, they still have their own problems to take place in-universe, it's unlikely to make reference to any of them deal with- like Synergy [[AIIsACrapshoot glitching and will not appear in crossovers.turning evil]].
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* ContinuityReboot: [[DownplayedTrope Downplayed]] with ''Transformers'' and ''G.I. Joe'', which both had continuations of their original series and versions in other media despite the creation of a new universe for both. Played straight with ''M.A.S.K.'' and ''Action Man'', and particularly ''[=ROM=]'' and ''Micronauts'', which were best-known for their Marvel comic series.
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* ContinuityReboot: [[DownplayedTrope Downplayed]] with ''Transformers'' and ''G.I. Joe'', which both had continuations of their original series and versions in other media despite the creation of a new universe for both. Played straight with ''Jem'', ''M.A.S.K.'' and ''Action Man'', and particularly ''[=ROM=]'' and ''Micronauts'', which were best-known for their Marvel comic series.
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The '''Hasbro Comic Universe''' [[note]]or '''[[ComicBook/Revolution2016 Revolution Universe]]'''[[/note]] is the SharedUniverse of [[note]][[ComicBook/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagicIDW most]] [[ComicBook/MyLittlePonyFriendsForever of]][[/note]] [[Creator/IDWPublishing IDW Publishing's]] Creator/{{Hasbro}}-licensed comics, debuting with the release of the ''[[ComicBook/Revolution2016 Revolution]]'' miniseries in 2016. Through CanonWelding of the previously unrelated IDW ''[[Franchise/TheTransformers Transformers Generation 1]]'' and ''[[ComicBook/GIJoeIDW G.I. Joe]]'' series, and the introduction of ''[[ComicBook/RomIDW ROM]]'', ''[[ComicBook/MicronautsIDW Micronauts]]'', ''[[ComicBook/ActionMan Action Man]]'' and ''[[ComicBook/{{MASK}} M.A.S.K.]]'' to the universe, these disparate franchises have been formed into a single shared universe.
Despite its obvious similarities to the planned "[[FollowTheLeader Hasbro Cinematic Universe]]", the comic universe is actually completely unrelated, as IDW was unaware of the movie plans before they pitched the concept to Hasbro. Major differences from the movies include the absence of ''WesternAnimation/{{Visionaries}}'', and the presence of ''Transformers'' and ''Action Man''.
'''Comic series taking place in the Hasbro Comic Universe, by franchise:'''
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!!'''[[Franchise/{{Transformers}} The Transformers]]'''
The longest-running and most expansive part of IDW's universe, IDW's Transformers universe began as a DarkerAndEdgier UltimateUniverse reimagining of the Franchise/TransformersGeneration1 franchise by longtime Transformers author and mastermind behind [[ComicBook/TheTransformers Marvel's ''Transformers'' comics]], Simon Furman. It's since expanded to cover a huge range of styles and tones of the franchise, with multiple fan-favorite (and [[DorkAge less fan-favorite]]) authors writing for it. It can be roughly divided into five "eras", based on the main writers and editorial direction of the series.
'''Era 1: "-ations"'''
Simon Furman's intricately plotted reboot of the Generation 1 Transformers universe, told through a set of miniseries. It establishes a serious, cloak-and-dagger tone to the universe, with an emphasis on the "robots in disguise"; the Decepticons work through "infiltration protocols" intended to destabilise the planet instead of the goofy, public supervillain schemes of the original Generation 1. These series work with very deliberate, limited casts, initially only using a small selection of the original 1984 characters ([[AndZoidberg and the Battlechargers.]]) These miniseries ran between 2005 and 2008.
* ''[[ComicBook/TheTransformersMegaseries The Transformers: Infiltration]]'': The miniseries that started this continuity. It tells the story of [[TokenHuman three humans]] getting caught up in the Transformers' war of infiltration when a powerful new fuel source is found on Earth. It lasted for seven issues.
* ''[[ComicBook/TheTransformersMegaseries The Transformers: Spotlight]]'': A series of one-shot comics with a DayInTheLimelight theme, each focusing on a different Transformer. Most issues expanded on the backstory of the universe and tied in somehow to the main miniseries; the majority were written by Furman, but some were written by other writers, such as Nick Roche and Stuart Moore. Initially running alongside ''Infiltration'', it has run on-and-off throughout the IDW franchise's run.
* ''[[ComicBook/TheTransformersMegaseries The Transformers: Stormbringer]]'': A tie-in to ''Infiltration'' set simultaneously to it, this series sets out the status quo on Cybertron, as Optimus Prime, the Wreckers and the Technobots are forced to deal with Bludgeon, a rogue Decepticon attempting to learn the secrets of the powerful [[ReimaginingTheArtifact Pretender technology]] from the world-destroying Thunderwing. Ran for four issues.
* ''[[ComicBook/TheTransformersMegaseries The Transformers: Escalation]]'': The sequel series to Infiltration, focused on two plotlines: the Decepticons and Autobots coming to blows over the Ore-13 fuel, and the kidnap of - [[TestedOnHumans and experimentation on]] - Sunstreaker and human ally Hunter O'Nion by a mysterious human group, the Machination. Lasted six issues.
* ''New Avengers/Transformers'': A crossover miniseries with Creator/MarvelComics, involving the ComicBook/NewAvengers and [[SelfDemonstrating/DoctorDoom Latveria]] getting involved in the Transformers' war. Set during Escalation, it has had little effect on the overall universe, and can probably be considered mostly non-canon. Ran for four issues.
* ''The Transformers: Megatron Origin'': A miniseries by Eric Holmes detailing [[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin Megatron's origins and rise to power in this universe]]. Originally written for [[ComicBook/TransformersGenerationOne Dreamwave Productions]], it's notorious for being subsequently more or less ignored by other comics until James Roberts' elaboration on Megatron's backstory in ''Chaos Theory'' and ''More than Meets the Eye''.
* ''[[ComicBook/TheTransformersMegaseries The Transformers: Devastation]]'': Smarting from his defeat by Optimus Prime, Megatron summons his OneManArmy Sixshot to Earth to devastate it. Meanwhile, the Decepticons have to deal with the alien Reapers, and Hunter and Sunstreaker escape from the Machination - [[spoiler:[[FusionDance by combining into a Headmaster]].]] Lasted six issues.
* ''[[ComicBook/TheTransformersMegaseries Revelation]]'': Initially intended as two six-issue miniseries (''Revelation'' and ''Expansion''), but condensed into four of the Spotlights, this series concludes the Dead Universe and Magnificence plotlines threaded through the earlier Spotlights. The last series prior to the ''All Hail Megatron'' relaunch.
* ''ComicBook/TheTransformersMaximumDinobots'': Simon Furman's last miniseries, running alongside ''All Hail Megatron'' and wrapping up the plotlines of Hunter and Sunstreaker, the Machination, and the [[MyNaymeIs Dynobots]]. Ran for six issues.
'''Era 2: All Hail Megatron'''
A [[ReTool "soft reboot"]] of the IDW Transformers universe involving a new author, [=Shane McCarthy=]. This era was [[DorkAge very controversial]] for a number of reasons, the most prominent being that IDW forced Furman to truncate his long-running plan for the universe into four Spotlights and Maximum Dinobots so that [=McCarthy=] could take over, in the hope that the rebrand would increase sales. Similarly, ''All Hail Megatron'' had almost no link to the plotlines of the "-ations" until halfway through, leading to many believing, at first, that it was a full ContinuityReboot. Tonally, ''All Hail Megatron'' drops the [[{{Deconstruction}} deconstructive]], AdaptationDistillation and ReimaginingTheArtifact elements of the "-ations" in favor of a DarkerAndEdgier take on the [[WesternAnimation/TheTransformers G1 cartoon]]. It ran from 2008 to 2009.
* ''ComicBook/TheTransformersAllHailMegatron'': Starting InMediasRes, this series jumps to one year after the events of ''Maximum Dinobots'', where the Decepticons have gone public and conquered the Earth thanks to the actions of a traitor in the Autobot ranks, and the Autobots are scattered and broken on Cybertron. It takes an unexpected ally for the Autobots and a Decepticon rebellion against Megatron to turn the tide. Lasted sixteen issues, including the four ''Coda'' issues, which were originally intended to be a miniseries on their own.
* ''The Transformers Continuum'': A one-shot that aims to summarise all the events of the "-ations" and ''All Hail Megatron'' for the benefit of new readers... [[invoked]][[CriticalResearchFailure ''aims'' being the important part]].
'''Era 3: The Transformers ongoing'''
With the end of ''All Hail Megatron'' came a new ongoing series by Mike Costa, simply named ''The Transformers'', that many hoped would bring the series out of its DorkAge, especially with the return of fan-favorite artist Don Figueroa to art duties. Unfortunately, instead of his traditional style, Figueroa debuted the series with a new, overly skeletal and mechanical art style influenced by [[Film/{{Transformers}} the Transformers movies]] that was instantly unpopular with fans, particularly for [[http://tinyurl.com/DonsNewStyle what it did to characters' faces]]. On top of that, Costa freely admitted that he didn't really "get" the characters or see how to make them relatable, and in general struggled with writing a Transformer-based story; meanwhile, hands-off editorial direction led to massive inconsistency between characters' designs and personalities, even within the main series!
All that said, there are some popular elements, most notably the incredibly well-regarded ''Last Stand of the Wreckers'' and James Roberts' two-issue ''Chaos Theory'' story arc on the ongoing series, which provided backstory to Optimus Prime and Megatron that would later be expanded on in ''More than Meets the Eye''. This era lasted from 2009 to 2011.
* ''ComicBook/TheTransformersIDW'': Set two years after ''All Hail Megatron'', this series begins with the Autobots stranded on Earth, hunted by human organisation Skywatch and with no way to get off-planet. Though the situations is tempered when Optimus Prime forms an alliance with Skywatch, tensions still run high. Ran
* ''The Transformers: Bumblebee'': Four-issue miniseries focused on Bumblebee's struggles as the leader of the Autobots on Earth.
* ''ComicBook/TheTransformersLastStandOfTheWreckers'': An acclaimed, five-issue miniseries by Nick Roche and James Roberts, following an adventure by [[BadassCrew the Wreckers]], the Autobots' crack commando squad, that ends up [[spoiler:killing half of them]] and tearing the team apart. (The clue's in the name.)
* ''The Transformers: Ironhide'': A four-issue miniseries by Mike Costa telling the story of Ironhide's [[BackFromTheDead resurrection]] after his apparent death in the ongoing series, alongside Alpha Trion's attempts to restore Cybertron.
* ''ComicBook/TheTransformersDrift'': A five-issue miniseries by [=Shane McCarthy=] dealing with the origins and adventures of his CreatorsPet Drift. It's actually considered significantly better than ''All Hail Megatron'', and a decent character story; most of the dislike of it and the character come from [[WesternAnimation/TheItchyAndScratchyShow Poochie-esque]] CharacterShilling, percieved [[ForeignCultureFetish weeaboo traits]] (such as using katana and having kanji on his car mode), and IDW pushing him as "[[WolverinePublicity our Wolverine]]".
* ''The Transformers: Infestation'': A two-issue story produced as part of IDW's Infestation CrossThrough, by Creator/DanAbnett and Andy Lanning; it tells the story of an army of zombies invading the Transformers universe, forcing the Autobots to team up with Galvatron's army to stop them. Franchise/StarTrek, Franchise/GIJoe and Franchise/{{Ghostbusters}} were also invaded.
* ''The Transformers: Heart of Darkness'': Another D'n'A story, this one four issues; it focuses on Galvatron's missions in the Dead Universe. It was significantly [[invoked]][[{{Sequelitis}} worse-received]] than ''Infestation'', with particular hate for its art.
'''Era 4: More than Meets the Eye and Robots in Disguise'''
In the ending of ''The Transformers'', two very shocking events occurred: Cybertron was [[WorldHealingWave made habitable again]], and [[EndOfAnEra the war ended]]. In the aftermath, the [[WarRefugees neutral Cybertronians]] who never fought in the war have come flooding back to the planet, only to find that "habitable" doesn't mean "civilised"... and they're very much unwilling to shut up and accept an Autobot government. Faced with the difficulties of keeping the peace for the neutrals and dealing with the Decepticons and Galvatron's army, the Autobots are split into two camps: those led by Bumblebee, who believe they have a duty to try and build a new civilisation on Cybertron, and those led by Rodimus, who want to leave the planet to the ungrateful neutrals.
So begins the fourth era of IDW's Transformers, masterminded by James Roberts and John Barber (and later Mairghread Scott), in a widely-acclaimed relaunch of the series that has been praised for many of the daring changes it has made to the mythos, including in its very premise of ending the Autobot-Decepticon war, as well as its willingness to RetCon Furman's idea of the Transformers as a OneGenderRace and introduce female Transformers to the series. Roberts' ''More than Meets the Eye'' in particular has recieved widespread attention for its unusual, SliceOfLife feeling, and progressive attitudes and [[LGBTFanbase LGBT characters]]. It's often considered a new "golden age" for the series, comparable to - or even better than - Furman's intricately plotted "-ations".
The main "spine" of the series is in the two main ongoings, ''More than Meets the Eye'' and ''Robots in Disguise'' [[note]][[ThemeSong "Autobots wage their battle to destroy the evil forces of the Decepticons..."]][[/note]], which both lasted 57 issues before being relaunched with new numberings and titles after the ''[[ComicBook/Revolution2016 Revolution]]'' crossover. Throughout the "second season" of the comics, Mairghread Scott's miniseries (''[[ComicBook/TheTransformersWindblade Windblade]]'' and ''[[ComicBook/TheTransformersWindblade Till All Are One]]'') have formed a third element of the universe. These series lasted from 2012 to 2016.
* ''The Transformers: The Death of Optimus Prime'': A one-shot comic by James Roberts and John Barber, summarizing the new status quo and showing the decisions Bumblebee and Rodimus to stay on Cybertron and leave, respectively. And Optimus... [[spoiler:leaves on his own, believing that he symbolises the war too much for the neutrals and Decepticons to ever accept peace with him there. As he leaves, he chooses to return to his original name of Orion Pax: the symbolic "death" of Optimus Prime.]]
* ''ComicBook/TheTransformersMoreThanMeetsTheEye'': One of two ongoing series running in parallel, ''More than Meets the Eye'' is written by James Roberts; it follows Rodimus, Ultra Magnus, Drift, and [[RagtagBunchOfMisfits a crew of other misfits]] as they journey into space to find the legendary [[{{Precursors}} Knights of Cybertron]] in the hope of being able to restore Cybertron to its former glory, getting into plenty of mishaps along the way. The first "season" covered issues 1 to 22.
* ''ComicBook/TheTransformersRobotsInDisguise'': The other ongoing series, ''Robots in Disguise'' covers Bumblebee's attempts to form a working government on Cybertron, and his struggles in dealing with the neutral Transformers (or [=NAILs=]), led by Metalhawk, and the Decepticons, [[AuthorityInNameOnly "led"]] by Starscream. As with ''More than Meets the Eye'', the first "season" covered issues 1 to 22.
* ''ComicBook/TheTransformersAutocracy'': A twelve-issue digital comic by [[WesternAnimation/TheTransformers G1 cartoon]] writers Flint Dille and Chris Metzen, retelling the days just prior to the start of the Great War.
** ''ComicBook/TheTransformersMonstrosity'' and ''ComicBook/TheTransformersPrimacy'': Two follow-up digital comics to ''Autocracy'', by the same creative team.
* ''ComicBook/TheTransformersDarkCybertron'': The crossover event for ''More than Meets the Eye'' and ''Robots in Disguise'', following up on Shockwave's machinations and the Dead Universe plotline from all the way back in the "-ations". It covered issues 23-27 of both ''More than Meets the Eye'' and ''Robots in Disguise'', along with two one-shots, and caused significant changes in the status quo of both titles - specifically, [[spoiler:Bumblebee and Shockwave are KilledOffForReal, Megatron [[HeelFaceTurn becomes an Autobot]], and Galvatron takes command of the Decepticons]].
* ''ComicBook/TheTransformersWindblade'': Mini-series following the aftermath of ''Dark Cybertron'' as ''Robots in Disguise'' heads back to Earth.
* ''ComicBook/TheTransformersMoreThanMeetsTheEye'' season 2: The second "act" of ''More than Meets the Eye'' picks up more or less where it left off, with only a few small changes... some crew members have left the Lost Light, some new ones have joined, and oh yes - [[spoiler:''[[HeelFaceTurn MEGATRON]]'' is now the ship's captain!]] Season 2 concluded with issue 57 and a tie-in to the ''Revolution'' event.
* ''ComicBook/TheTransformersRobotsInDisguise'' season 2: With ''Windblade'' covering the events on Cybertron, ''Robots in Disguise'' returns to Earth for the first time since ''The Transformers'' ongoing, following [[MeaningfulRename Optimus Prime]] and his Autobots attempting to track down Alpha Trion on Earth, faced with a human-Decepticon alliance. The series was renamed to simply ''The Transformers'' starting with issue 35, to avoid confusion with the WesternAnimation/TransformersRobotsInDisguise franchise. It concluded with issue 57 and a tie-in to the ''Revolution'' event.
* ''ComicBook/TheTransformersPunishment'': A one-shot by John Barber featuring Optimus solving a mystery on Cybertron; it lays seeds for the upcoming ''Combiner Wars'' event.
** ''The Transformers: Redemption'': A sequel one-shot by John Barber that has been described as ''Film/MadMaxFuryRoad'' [[RecycledInSpace WITH]] [[EverythingsBetterWithDinosaurs DINOBOTS!]]
* ''[[ComicBook/TheTransformersDrift The Transformers: Drift - Empire of Stone]]'': Another miniseries by [=Shane McCarthy=] that focuses on Drift, set [[spoiler:after he leaves the Lost Light]]. The series was criticised for not following up on Drift's character development from ''More than Meets the Eye'', and - quite egregiously - using a character that had already been seeded as important by the ''Windblade'' miniseries in a completely incompatible context.
* ''ComicBook/TheTransformersCombinerWars'': A crossover between ''The Transformers'' and volume 2 of ''Windblade'', tying into the toyline of the same name, that grows out of the events of ''The Transformers''; it focuses on Starscream's attempts to use the [[AppliedPhlebotinum Enigma of Combination]] to create Combining Mecha and solidify his power on both Cybertron and the colony world of Caminus. The story covered issues 39 to 42 of the main series, and issues 1 to 4 of Windblade.
* ''ComicBook/TheTransformersWindblade'' volume 2: Launching out of ''Combiner Wars'', the second ''Windblade'' miniseries focuses once more on Windblade and her allies, and their attempts to win the rediscovered [[LostColony colony worlds]] to their side before Starscream does. Lasted for seven issues.
* ''ComicBook/TheTransformersSinsOfTheWreckers'': A five-issue sequel series to ''Last Stand of the Wreckers'' by Nick Roche, in which the Wreckers' surviving members - and a few new additions - reform when Prowl is kidnapped by mysterious forces with an interest in Verity Carlo and the Aequitas data slug.
* ''ComicBook/TheTransformersTitansReturn'': A crossover event based on the toyline of the same name, made up of a one-shot comic and two issues of each ongoing. It features the return of Sentinel Prime from ''Megatron Origin'', and the appearance of the mysterious Titan Masters.
'''Era 5: Revolution'''
After the events of ''All Hail Optimus'', the concluding arc of ''The Transformers'', Optimus has set up a permanant base on Earth, and humanity isn't happy about it. So to deal with him, they bring back a long-defunct organisation: the elite American military unit [[ComicBook/GIJoeIDW G.I. Joe]]! With the Revolution crossover, the IDW Transformers and GI Joe universes, along with the other Hasbro properties IDW has licenses for, are merged into one; out of this, their Transformers books have been relaunched, with new focuses, new numbering and new names. Notably, despite the renamed and renumbered titles, the creative teams are ''not'' changing - though John Barber is stepping down as an editor, he, Roberts and Scott are continuing to write a title each for Transformers.
* ''[[ComicBook/TheTransformersMoreThanMeetsTheEye Transformers: Lost Light]]'': Replacing and carrying on from ''More than Meets the Eye'', this series follows Rodimus and crew as they attempt to deal with the aftermath of ''The Dying of the Light'', the MTMTE season 2 finale.
* ''[[ComicBook/TheTransformersRobotsInDisguise Optimus Prime]]'': Replacing and carrying on from ''Robots in Disguise'', this series follows Optimus Prime on Earth as he questions his place in the world and deals with the humans who don't want him there. (And yes, [[OddNameOut there's no "Transformers" in the title]].)
* ''[[ComicBook/TheTransformersWindblade The Transformers: Till All Are One]]'': A followup to the events of the two ''Windblade'' miniseries, this series follows Windblade and Starscream as they attempt to outplay each other and navigate the political landscape of Cybertron. Though it debuted before the ''Revolution'' crossover, it was not renumbered or renamed as the other ongoing series were.
* ''[[ComicBook/GIJoeIDW G.I. Joe]]'': Though it's currently unclear what form it will take, IDW has confirmed that there will be a Transformer present as a member of the G.I. Joe team in their relaunched series.
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[[folder:G.I. Joe]]
!!'''[[ComicBook/GIJoeIDW G.I.Joe]]'''
IDW's G.I. Joe series is the second longest-running of their Hasbro-based series, starting in 2008. A DarkerAndEdgier reboot of the ''G.I. Joe'' franchise that removes several of its [[SlidingScaleOfSillinessVersusSeriousness sillier traits]], this series was mostly masterminded by Chuck Dixon, with input from ''G.I. Joe'' alumnus Creator/LarryHama. Though the series ended in 2015, it is being relaunched in 2016 as part of ''Revolution''.
* ''G.I. Joe'': An ongoing series written by Chuck Dixon, that chronicles the beginning of the fight between G.I. Joe and Cobra in IDW continuity. It lasted for 27 issues, published between 2008 and 2011.
* ''G.I. Joe: Origins'': Originally intended as a miniseries but changed into an ongoing due to its popularity, this series - written by G.I. Joe veteran Larry Hama - focuses on the origins the formation of G.I. Joe and the origins of the members of the team. It lasted 23 issues, published between 2008 and 2011.
* ''G.I. Joe: Cobra'': Written by Christos Gage, this is a four issue 2009 miniseries detailing the status quo of Cobra in the IDW continuity, as observed by undercover Joe agent Chuckles. It was followed by a one-shot, ''G.I. Joe: Cobra Special'', detailing the relationship of Tomax and Xamot.
** ''G.I. Joe: Cobra II'': A follow-up miniseries continuing the story, which was later expanded into an ongoing (without the "II") that lasted 13 issues, from 2010 to 2011.
* ''G.I. Joe: Infestation'': G.I. Joe's tie-in to the Infestation CrossThrough.
* ''G.I. Joe: Cobra Civil War'': A "#0" one-shot released as a prelude to the three subsequent ongoings, detailing the aftermath of [[spoiler:Cobra Commander's assassination]] in ''G.I. Joe: Cobra II''.
* ''G.I. Joe'' volume 2: A relaunch of the previous ongoing, showing G.I. Joe dealing with the aftermath of ''Cobra Civil War''. It lasted 21 issues from 2011 to 2013.
* ''G.I. Joe: Cobra'' volume 2: An ongoing by Mike Costa, following on from his role as co-author on the previous ''Cobra'' ongoing. It continues the storyline of the "Cobra civil war", and lasted 21 issues between 2011 to 2013.
* ''G.I. Joe: Snake Eyes''/''G.I. Joe: Snake Eyes and Storm Shadow'': An ongoing by Chuck Dixon covering the solo adventures of G.I. Joe's mysterious ninja, and later, his Cobra counterpart. It lasted 21 issues, 2011 to 2013.
* ''G.I. Joe'' volume 3: A continuation of the previous ongoing, which lasted for 15 issues from 2013 to 2014; it contained some fairly earth-shattering elements, including [[spoiler:the reveal of G.I. Joe's existence to the world at large.]]
* ''G.I. Joe: Special Missions'': A Chuck Dixon series inspired by [[ComicBook/GIJoeARealAmericanHero the classic series of the same name]], that lasted for 14 issues from 2013 to 2014.
* ''G.I. Joe: The Cobra Files'': The replacement for ''Cobra'' volume 2 as the Cobra-focused series, this series by Mike Costa lasted for nine issues in 2013.
* ''G.I. Joe: The Fall of G.I. Joe'': An ongoing by newcomer Karen Traviss, this cut-short series lasted 8 issues from 2014 to 2015, and involved a subplot of G.I. Joe potentially being shut down.
* ''Snake Eyes: Agent of Cobra'': A five-issue 2015 miniseries starring Snake-Eyes [[CaptainObvious as an]] [[FaceHeelTurn agent of Cobra]].
Notably, according to the ''Road to Revolution'' backup stories in IDW's ''Transformers'' titles, all of the previous events took place between ''All Hail Megatron'' and ''Robots in Disguise'' season 2, providing an explanation as to why the team weren't involved in any of the Transformers' appearances on Earth.
* ''G.I. Joe'' (2016): Spinning out of ''Revolution'', the simply-named ''G.I. Joe'' is a new series by Aubrey Sitterson. Though set in the same continuity as the previous IDW titles, the author has expressed a desire to embrace some of the [[DenserAndWackier more fantastical elements]] of the franchise - and the first step is including a Transformer as a member of the relaunched team, which also consists of Scarlett, Roadblock, Rock'n'Roll, Quick Kick, Helix, Shipwreck, and Snake Eyes.
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[[folder:ROM]]
!!'''Rom the Space Knight'''
A cyborg knight from another world dedicated to protecting other planets from the shapeshifting, alien Dire Wraiths, Rom has now journeyed to Earth to root out the shapeshifters and defend it. He is Rom, lord of the Solstar order! Rom, the Wraithslayer! ROM, THE SPACE KNIGHT! A ContinuityReboot of Marvel's ''ComicBook/RomSpaceknight'', IDW's ''ROM'' strips out the Marvel-created trappings of the story - including the other Spaceknights of Galador, and the specific appearance of the Dire Wraiths - to create a new, [[AdaptationDistillation simpler continuity]]. It's being written by Christos Gage and Chris Ryall, two writers with a great passion for the character, who have described the tone as being like ''Film/InvasionOfTheBodySnatchers''.
* ''[[ComicBook/RomIDW ROM (IDW)]]'': An ongoing series by Christos Gage and Chris Ryall, ''ROM'' shows the titular Space Knight travelling to Earth on a "routine" mission, only to find that things go wrong a lot faster than expected. This series will cross over with the others in ''Revolution''.
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[[folder:Micronauts]]
!!'''Micronauts'''
In a tiny universe known as Microspace, a cataclysm called the Entropy Storm threatens to destroy everything. As the disaster goes, the twin armies of the Ministry of Science and the Ministry of Defense seem intent only on fighting each other to secure power rather than fixing things; so it may be up to a [[RagtagBunchOfMisfits team of unlikely heroes]] to save everything. A ContinuityReboot of Marvel's ''ComicBook/{{Micronauts}}'' series, based on the toys by Mego, IDW's ''Micronauts'' features an entirely new cast (with the exception of Acroyear, Biotron and Microtron, who have all been reimagined) due to Marvel's ownership of the characters they created. In ''Revolution'', they will cross over to IDW's main universe... [[LilliputianWarriors where they're about 4 inches tall]].
* ''[[ComicBook/MicronautsIDW Micronauts (IDW)]]'': An ongoing series by Cullen Bunn, ''Micronauts'' is a ''Film/GuardiansOfTheGalaxy''-esque tale of Oziron Rael's RagtagBunchOfMisfits and their attempt to save their world from the Entropy Cloud and the machinations of Baron Karza. The team consists of [[TheSoCalledCoward Pharoid]] (Oziron Rael), [[SuperSoldier Acroyear]], [[FlyingFirepower Space Glider]] (Phenelo-Phi), [[BarrierWarrior Orbital Defender]] (Larissa), [[HumongousMecha Biotron]], and [[RobotBuddy Microtron]]. This series will cross over with the others in ''Revolution''.
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[[folder:Action Man]]
!!'''Action Man'''
Variously described as "[[TagLine the greatest hero of them all]]" or "the UK's one-bloke answer to G.I. Joe", Action Man is the code name for [[LegacyCharacter an operative]] trained to the highest levels of ability in all fields - he's a master of hand-to-hand and ranged combat, a member of UsefulNotes/{{MENSA}}, [[ArsonMurderAndJaywalking a 3-star Michelin chef]]... and he's also [[DeathByOriginStory dead]]. Focusing on the newest Action Man, this series based on Britain's equivalent of G.I. Joe is inspired by the original military rendition of the character rather than the extreme-sports adventurer of [[WesternAnimation/ActionMan the TV show]], and is written by John Barber.
* ''ComicBook/ActionMan'': After the HeroicSacrifice of the previous Action Man in the line of duty, a young man named Ian Noble, whose life he saved, is being trained as [[LegacyCharacter the new Action Man]] whilst pursuing clues against [[BigBad Doctor X]], the man responsible for his predecessor's death, who he believes to be still alive and active. Perhaps due to niche appeal or a lack of brand recognition, this series only lasted 4 issues, and ended with its one-shot tie-in to ''Revolution''.
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[[folder:M.A.S.K.]]
!!'''Mobile Armored Strike Kommand'''
A YoungerAndHipper, ''Film/TheFastAndTheFurious''-inspired take on the WesternAnimation/{{MASK}} cartoon, that recasts leader Matt Trakker as a brilliant but troubled youth enrolled in M.A.S.K. boot camp. The series is spinning out of the ''Revolution'' crossover, and the organisation is implied to be linked to the technology of the Transformers.
* ''[[ComicBook/{{MASK}} M.A.S.K.]]'': An ongoing series by Brandon Easton, focusing on Matt Trakker, a member of the Mobile Armored Strike Kommand, and his teammates Gloria Baker, Julio Lopez, and Brad Turner, as they contest with the machinations of Miles Mayhem and V.E.N.O.M.. This series will start with a tie-in to ''Revolution''.
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[[folder:Jem]]
!!'''Jem and the Holograms'''
A rebooted-for-the-2010s version of the 80s series. While it ''does'' exist in the same universe, it ''won't'' be part of ''Revolution'' for [[ExiledFromContinuity issues of tone compared to the others]]; however, they have said that references to the title will be other Hasbro titles (for instance, new Action Man Ian Noble has a Misfits poster in his room).
* ''ComicBook/JemAndTheHolograms'': An ongoing series by Kelly Thompson, while it's intended to take place in-universe, it's unlikely to make reference to any of them and will not appear in crossovers.
* ''The Misfits'': A spinoff of Jem's ongoing, focusing on the titular Misfits, the arch-rivals of Jem and the Holograms.
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[[folder:Multi-franchise events]]
!!'''Crossover events'''
Starting with ''Revolution'', all these properties will take place in the same universe, and will be open to cross over; they apparently will regularly reference each other as part of their storylines.
* ''Secret Raiders'': A two-part backup story and prequel to ''Revolution'' in IDW's ''Transformers'' titles, showing [[Franchise/GIJoe Scarlett, Joe Colton]] and [[ComicBook/{{MASK}} Miles Mannheim]] discussing the history of the Transformers and G.I. Joe in IDW continuity, as well as establishing the background to Action Man, [=ROM=] and M.A.S.K.
* ''[[ComicBook/Revolution2016 Revolution]]'': The crossover event that kickstarts the Hasbro Comic Universe in earnest, ''Revolution'' centers on all the various factions becoming involved with the powerful Ore-13 energy source, from all the way back in ''[[ComicBook/TheTransformersMegaseries Infiltration]]'', and coming into conflict with Optimus Prime and his occupying Autobots. It takes the form of a 5-issue miniseries, with tie-in one shots based on ''The Transformers'', ''More than Meets the Eye'', ''Till All Are One'', ''G.I. Joe'', ''[=ROM=]'', ''Micronauts'', ''Action Man'', and ''M.A.S.K.''. The ''G.I. Joe'', ''M.A.S.K'', ''Lost Light'', ''Optimus Prime'' and ''Revolutionaries'' books are launching out of this crossover.
* ''ComicBook/{{Revolutionaries}}'': Described as "''Marvel Team-Up'' meets ''ComicBook/{{Planetary}}''", ''Revolutionaries'' is a TeamUpSeries focusing on a team consisting of [[ComicBook/TheTransformersRobotsInDisguise Kup, Garrison Blackrock,]] [[Franchise/GIJoe Mayday]] [[note]](a new G.I. Joe codename for Ayana Jones of ''[[ComicBook/TheTransformersRobotsInDisguise Robots in Disguise]]'')[[/note]], and ComicBook/ActionMan; it will apparently be a mystery-focused story that also explores the crossover potential of the shared universe.
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!!Tropes used across the universe:
* AbortedArc: Quite a few storylines were left hanging from Simon Furman's run on ''The Transformers'', as well as within other authors' series. Several plot points have been picked up by later authors, however, particularly by John Barber (the "[[FanNickname god of continuity]]").
* AdaptationPersonalityChange:
** All over the place, as is standard for an UltimateUniverse approach; it often involves making characters [[AdaptationalVillainy more violent or darker]]. Special mention goes to [[ComicBook/TheTransformersIDW Thundercracker]], who is actually an ''[[AvertedTrope aversion]]'' - he's an example of the personality traits from the character's original bio being used for the first time in fiction, ''ever''. (Of course, [[ZigzaggedTrope Bob Budiansky's Thundercracker probably wasn't obsessed with becoming a sitcom writer]]...)
** Pharoid, Acroyear and Biotron are only really similar to their Marvel counterparts appearance-wise, as their personalities and backstories belong to Marvel. (Did you know that the original Acroyear might be ComicBook/StarLord's father?)
* AnotherDimension: Microspace.
* AlienInvasion: The Decepticon invasion of Earth, and later the Dire Wraith infiltration. Interestingly, both involve - at first, at least - the aliens infiltraiting Earth society.
* ArcWelding: Miles Mannheim, arch enemy of M.A.S.K., is revealed to have been the "Sea Adventurer" from the G.I. Joe Adventure team, and M.A.S.K.'s transforming vehicles are implied to be linked to Cybertronian technology (specifically, reverse-enginner from captured triple-changer Blitzwing). Additionally, ''Revolution'' covers imply that [[spoiler:[[Franchise/TransformersAlignedUniverse Micronus Prime]] may have something to do with the universe of the Micronauts]].
* BlackAndGreyMorality: G.I. Joe and the Autobots are all significantly more morally grey this time around.
* ContinuityReboot: [[DownplayedTrope Downplayed]] with ''Transformers'' and ''G.I. Joe'', which both had continuations of their original series and versions in other media despite the creation of a new universe for both. Played straight with ''M.A.S.K.'' and ''Action Man'', and particularly ''[=ROM=]'' and ''Micronauts'', which were best-known for their Marvel comic series.
* CombiningMecha: The Transformers' combiners, of ''[[ComicBook/TheTransformersCombinerWars Combiner Wars]]'' fame; prominent ones include Monstructor, Devastator, Superion, and Victorion. The Earth Defense Command also has combiners of their own, reverse-engineered from Transformer corpses.
* CompositeCharacter: Miles Mayhem and the G.I. Joe Sea Adventurer.
* DarkerAndEdgier: Most of the series have a significantly greater degree of violence and more mature storytelling than their predecessors, though the original ''ComicBook/RomSpaceknight'' and ''Franchise/{{Micronauts}}'' comics didn't shy away from either.
* DoingInTheWizard: While ''Transformers'' involves many fantastical elements, they're generally described pseudo-scientifically. [[AvertedTrope The Dire Wraiths]], on the other hand, are explicitly [[ScienceFantasy alien magic users]].
* GovernmentAgencyOfFiction: G.I. Joe and M.A.S.K., obviously. Skywatch in ''The Transformers'' and their successor, the Earth Defense Command (who also appear in ''[=ROM=]''), as well.
* GreyAndGrayMorality: Optimus Prime and the Autobots versus the Earth Defense Command, and later [[CrisisCrossover everyone else]].
* HumongousMecha: The Transformers, of course. ''Micronauts'' brings us the Biotrons... for a given value of humongous. (When you're only four inches tall, eight inches seems ''really'' big.)
* IntercontinuityCrossover: ''New Avengers/Transformers''. ''Infestation'' is also this, though it's more of a CrossThrough; confusingly, it's less "intercontinuity" than it was originally intended to be, due to the combination of the IDW Transformers and G.I. Joe universes.
* LighterAndSofter: ''Jem and the Holograms''- which is why they're staying away from all the action of ''Revolution''.
* MaskOfPower: M.A.S.K. uses superpower-granting masks [[note]]"[[FridgeLogic Why do we call these "masks", by the way?]] [[WesternAnimation/RobotChicken This is a helmet, not a mask.]]"[[/note]] alongside their transforming vehicles.
* OneGenderRace: The Transformers, initially, with the exception of Arcee. This storyline was ''very'' controversial amongst the fandom, and was eventually given a RetCon - there are no female Transformers ''on modern Cybertron''; for whatever reason, they're only found on the LostColony worlds.
* OneManArmy: The Decepticon Warriors Elite/Phase Sixers, most notably [[ComicBook/TheTransformersMegaseries Sixshot]] and [[ComicBook/TheTransformersLastStandOfTheWreckers Overlord]]. The [[HeroKiller Decepticon]] [[InvertedTrope Justice Division]] [[TheWorfEffect curb-stomps them easily.]] Action Man, meanwhile, is a one-man commando squad.
* OneRiotOneRanger: Action Man is a one-man British counterpart to G.I. Joe, deployed in situations where a full team of agents would be impractical.
* OrganicTechnology: [[spoiler:EVERYTHING in the towns the Dire Wraiths have infested, disguised as normal human technology.]]
* TheyLookLikeUsNow: The Dire Wraiths. Without [=ROM=]'s detection technology, they're indistinguishable from humans.
* UnexpectedCharacter: Not many people were expecting IDW to give Action Man his own series.
* VoluntaryShapeShifting: Dire Wraiths.
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The '''Hasbro Comic Universe''' [[note]]or '''[[ComicBook/Revolution2016 Revolution Universe]]'''[[/note]] is the SharedUniverse of [[note]][[ComicBook/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagicIDW most]] [[ComicBook/MyLittlePonyFriendsForever of]][[/note]] [[Creator/IDWPublishing IDW Publishing's]] Creator/{{Hasbro}}-licensed comics, debuting with the release of the ''[[ComicBook/Revolution2016 Revolution]]'' miniseries in 2016. Through CanonWelding of the previously unrelated IDW ''[[Franchise/TheTransformers Transformers Generation 1]]'' and ''[[ComicBook/GIJoeIDW G.I. Joe]]'' series, and the introduction of ''[[ComicBook/RomIDW ROM]]'', ''[[ComicBook/MicronautsIDW Micronauts]]'', ''[[ComicBook/ActionMan Action Man]]'' and ''[[ComicBook/{{MASK}} M.A.S.K.]]'' to the universe, these disparate franchises have been formed into a single shared universe.
Despite its obvious similarities to the planned "[[FollowTheLeader Hasbro Cinematic Universe]]", the comic universe is actually completely unrelated, as IDW was unaware of the movie plans before they pitched the concept to Hasbro. Major differences from the movies include the absence of ''WesternAnimation/{{Visionaries}}'', and the presence of ''Transformers'' and ''Action Man''.
'''Comic series taking place in the Hasbro Comic Universe, by franchise:'''
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[[folder:Transformers]]
!!'''[[Franchise/{{Transformers}} The Transformers]]'''
The longest-running and most expansive part of IDW's universe, IDW's Transformers universe began as a DarkerAndEdgier UltimateUniverse reimagining of the Franchise/TransformersGeneration1 franchise by longtime Transformers author and mastermind behind [[ComicBook/TheTransformers Marvel's ''Transformers'' comics]], Simon Furman. It's since expanded to cover a huge range of styles and tones of the franchise, with multiple fan-favorite (and [[DorkAge less fan-favorite]]) authors writing for it. It can be roughly divided into five "eras", based on the main writers and editorial direction of the series.
'''Era 1: "-ations"'''
Simon Furman's intricately plotted reboot of the Generation 1 Transformers universe, told through a set of miniseries. It establishes a serious, cloak-and-dagger tone to the universe, with an emphasis on the "robots in disguise"; the Decepticons work through "infiltration protocols" intended to destabilise the planet instead of the goofy, public supervillain schemes of the original Generation 1. These series work with very deliberate, limited casts, initially only using a small selection of the original 1984 characters ([[AndZoidberg and the Battlechargers.]]) These miniseries ran between 2005 and 2008.
* ''[[ComicBook/TheTransformersMegaseries The Transformers: Infiltration]]'': The miniseries that started this continuity. It tells the story of [[TokenHuman three humans]] getting caught up in the Transformers' war of infiltration when a powerful new fuel source is found on Earth. It lasted for seven issues.
* ''[[ComicBook/TheTransformersMegaseries The Transformers: Spotlight]]'': A series of one-shot comics with a DayInTheLimelight theme, each focusing on a different Transformer. Most issues expanded on the backstory of the universe and tied in somehow to the main miniseries; the majority were written by Furman, but some were written by other writers, such as Nick Roche and Stuart Moore. Initially running alongside ''Infiltration'', it has run on-and-off throughout the IDW franchise's run.
* ''[[ComicBook/TheTransformersMegaseries The Transformers: Stormbringer]]'': A tie-in to ''Infiltration'' set simultaneously to it, this series sets out the status quo on Cybertron, as Optimus Prime, the Wreckers and the Technobots are forced to deal with Bludgeon, a rogue Decepticon attempting to learn the secrets of the powerful [[ReimaginingTheArtifact Pretender technology]] from the world-destroying Thunderwing. Ran for four issues.
* ''[[ComicBook/TheTransformersMegaseries The Transformers: Escalation]]'': The sequel series to Infiltration, focused on two plotlines: the Decepticons and Autobots coming to blows over the Ore-13 fuel, and the kidnap of - [[TestedOnHumans and experimentation on]] - Sunstreaker and human ally Hunter O'Nion by a mysterious human group, the Machination. Lasted six issues.
* ''New Avengers/Transformers'': A crossover miniseries with Creator/MarvelComics, involving the ComicBook/NewAvengers and [[SelfDemonstrating/DoctorDoom Latveria]] getting involved in the Transformers' war. Set during Escalation, it has had little effect on the overall universe, and can probably be considered mostly non-canon. Ran for four issues.
* ''The Transformers: Megatron Origin'': A miniseries by Eric Holmes detailing [[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin Megatron's origins and rise to power in this universe]]. Originally written for [[ComicBook/TransformersGenerationOne Dreamwave Productions]], it's notorious for being subsequently more or less ignored by other comics until James Roberts' elaboration on Megatron's backstory in ''Chaos Theory'' and ''More than Meets the Eye''.
* ''[[ComicBook/TheTransformersMegaseries The Transformers: Devastation]]'': Smarting from his defeat by Optimus Prime, Megatron summons his OneManArmy Sixshot to Earth to devastate it. Meanwhile, the Decepticons have to deal with the alien Reapers, and Hunter and Sunstreaker escape from the Machination - [[spoiler:[[FusionDance by combining into a Headmaster]].]] Lasted six issues.
* ''[[ComicBook/TheTransformersMegaseries Revelation]]'': Initially intended as two six-issue miniseries (''Revelation'' and ''Expansion''), but condensed into four of the Spotlights, this series concludes the Dead Universe and Magnificence plotlines threaded through the earlier Spotlights. The last series prior to the ''All Hail Megatron'' relaunch.
* ''ComicBook/TheTransformersMaximumDinobots'': Simon Furman's last miniseries, running alongside ''All Hail Megatron'' and wrapping up the plotlines of Hunter and Sunstreaker, the Machination, and the [[MyNaymeIs Dynobots]]. Ran for six issues.
'''Era 2: All Hail Megatron'''
A [[ReTool "soft reboot"]] of the IDW Transformers universe involving a new author, [=Shane McCarthy=]. This era was [[DorkAge very controversial]] for a number of reasons, the most prominent being that IDW forced Furman to truncate his long-running plan for the universe into four Spotlights and Maximum Dinobots so that [=McCarthy=] could take over, in the hope that the rebrand would increase sales. Similarly, ''All Hail Megatron'' had almost no link to the plotlines of the "-ations" until halfway through, leading to many believing, at first, that it was a full ContinuityReboot. Tonally, ''All Hail Megatron'' drops the [[{{Deconstruction}} deconstructive]], AdaptationDistillation and ReimaginingTheArtifact elements of the "-ations" in favor of a DarkerAndEdgier take on the [[WesternAnimation/TheTransformers G1 cartoon]]. It ran from 2008 to 2009.
* ''ComicBook/TheTransformersAllHailMegatron'': Starting InMediasRes, this series jumps to one year after the events of ''Maximum Dinobots'', where the Decepticons have gone public and conquered the Earth thanks to the actions of a traitor in the Autobot ranks, and the Autobots are scattered and broken on Cybertron. It takes an unexpected ally for the Autobots and a Decepticon rebellion against Megatron to turn the tide. Lasted sixteen issues, including the four ''Coda'' issues, which were originally intended to be a miniseries on their own.
* ''The Transformers Continuum'': A one-shot that aims to summarise all the events of the "-ations" and ''All Hail Megatron'' for the benefit of new readers... [[invoked]][[CriticalResearchFailure ''aims'' being the important part]].
'''Era 3: The Transformers ongoing'''
With the end of ''All Hail Megatron'' came a new ongoing series by Mike Costa, simply named ''The Transformers'', that many hoped would bring the series out of its DorkAge, especially with the return of fan-favorite artist Don Figueroa to art duties. Unfortunately, instead of his traditional style, Figueroa debuted the series with a new, overly skeletal and mechanical art style influenced by [[Film/{{Transformers}} the Transformers movies]] that was instantly unpopular with fans, particularly for [[http://tinyurl.com/DonsNewStyle what it did to characters' faces]]. On top of that, Costa freely admitted that he didn't really "get" the characters or see how to make them relatable, and in general struggled with writing a Transformer-based story; meanwhile, hands-off editorial direction led to massive inconsistency between characters' designs and personalities, even within the main series!
All that said, there are some popular elements, most notably the incredibly well-regarded ''Last Stand of the Wreckers'' and James Roberts' two-issue ''Chaos Theory'' story arc on the ongoing series, which provided backstory to Optimus Prime and Megatron that would later be expanded on in ''More than Meets the Eye''. This era lasted from 2009 to 2011.
* ''ComicBook/TheTransformersIDW'': Set two years after ''All Hail Megatron'', this series begins with the Autobots stranded on Earth, hunted by human organisation Skywatch and with no way to get off-planet. Though the situations is tempered when Optimus Prime forms an alliance with Skywatch, tensions still run high. Ran
* ''The Transformers: Bumblebee'': Four-issue miniseries focused on Bumblebee's struggles as the leader of the Autobots on Earth.
* ''ComicBook/TheTransformersLastStandOfTheWreckers'': An acclaimed, five-issue miniseries by Nick Roche and James Roberts, following an adventure by [[BadassCrew the Wreckers]], the Autobots' crack commando squad, that ends up [[spoiler:killing half of them]] and tearing the team apart. (The clue's in the name.)
* ''The Transformers: Ironhide'': A four-issue miniseries by Mike Costa telling the story of Ironhide's [[BackFromTheDead resurrection]] after his apparent death in the ongoing series, alongside Alpha Trion's attempts to restore Cybertron.
* ''ComicBook/TheTransformersDrift'': A five-issue miniseries by [=Shane McCarthy=] dealing with the origins and adventures of his CreatorsPet Drift. It's actually considered significantly better than ''All Hail Megatron'', and a decent character story; most of the dislike of it and the character come from [[WesternAnimation/TheItchyAndScratchyShow Poochie-esque]] CharacterShilling, percieved [[ForeignCultureFetish weeaboo traits]] (such as using katana and having kanji on his car mode), and IDW pushing him as "[[WolverinePublicity our Wolverine]]".
* ''The Transformers: Infestation'': A two-issue story produced as part of IDW's Infestation CrossThrough, by Creator/DanAbnett and Andy Lanning; it tells the story of an army of zombies invading the Transformers universe, forcing the Autobots to team up with Galvatron's army to stop them. Franchise/StarTrek, Franchise/GIJoe and Franchise/{{Ghostbusters}} were also invaded.
* ''The Transformers: Heart of Darkness'': Another D'n'A story, this one four issues; it focuses on Galvatron's missions in the Dead Universe. It was significantly [[invoked]][[{{Sequelitis}} worse-received]] than ''Infestation'', with particular hate for its art.
'''Era 4: More than Meets the Eye and Robots in Disguise'''
In the ending of ''The Transformers'', two very shocking events occurred: Cybertron was [[WorldHealingWave made habitable again]], and [[EndOfAnEra the war ended]]. In the aftermath, the [[WarRefugees neutral Cybertronians]] who never fought in the war have come flooding back to the planet, only to find that "habitable" doesn't mean "civilised"... and they're very much unwilling to shut up and accept an Autobot government. Faced with the difficulties of keeping the peace for the neutrals and dealing with the Decepticons and Galvatron's army, the Autobots are split into two camps: those led by Bumblebee, who believe they have a duty to try and build a new civilisation on Cybertron, and those led by Rodimus, who want to leave the planet to the ungrateful neutrals.
So begins the fourth era of IDW's Transformers, masterminded by James Roberts and John Barber (and later Mairghread Scott), in a widely-acclaimed relaunch of the series that has been praised for many of the daring changes it has made to the mythos, including in its very premise of ending the Autobot-Decepticon war, as well as its willingness to RetCon Furman's idea of the Transformers as a OneGenderRace and introduce female Transformers to the series. Roberts' ''More than Meets the Eye'' in particular has recieved widespread attention for its unusual, SliceOfLife feeling, and progressive attitudes and [[LGBTFanbase LGBT characters]]. It's often considered a new "golden age" for the series, comparable to - or even better than - Furman's intricately plotted "-ations".
The main "spine" of the series is in the two main ongoings, ''More than Meets the Eye'' and ''Robots in Disguise'' [[note]][[ThemeSong "Autobots wage their battle to destroy the evil forces of the Decepticons..."]][[/note]], which both lasted 57 issues before being relaunched with new numberings and titles after the ''[[ComicBook/Revolution2016 Revolution]]'' crossover. Throughout the "second season" of the comics, Mairghread Scott's miniseries (''[[ComicBook/TheTransformersWindblade Windblade]]'' and ''[[ComicBook/TheTransformersWindblade Till All Are One]]'') have formed a third element of the universe. These series lasted from 2012 to 2016.
* ''The Transformers: The Death of Optimus Prime'': A one-shot comic by James Roberts and John Barber, summarizing the new status quo and showing the decisions Bumblebee and Rodimus to stay on Cybertron and leave, respectively. And Optimus... [[spoiler:leaves on his own, believing that he symbolises the war too much for the neutrals and Decepticons to ever accept peace with him there. As he leaves, he chooses to return to his original name of Orion Pax: the symbolic "death" of Optimus Prime.]]
* ''ComicBook/TheTransformersMoreThanMeetsTheEye'': One of two ongoing series running in parallel, ''More than Meets the Eye'' is written by James Roberts; it follows Rodimus, Ultra Magnus, Drift, and [[RagtagBunchOfMisfits a crew of other misfits]] as they journey into space to find the legendary [[{{Precursors}} Knights of Cybertron]] in the hope of being able to restore Cybertron to its former glory, getting into plenty of mishaps along the way. The first "season" covered issues 1 to 22.
* ''ComicBook/TheTransformersRobotsInDisguise'': The other ongoing series, ''Robots in Disguise'' covers Bumblebee's attempts to form a working government on Cybertron, and his struggles in dealing with the neutral Transformers (or [=NAILs=]), led by Metalhawk, and the Decepticons, [[AuthorityInNameOnly "led"]] by Starscream. As with ''More than Meets the Eye'', the first "season" covered issues 1 to 22.
* ''ComicBook/TheTransformersAutocracy'': A twelve-issue digital comic by [[WesternAnimation/TheTransformers G1 cartoon]] writers Flint Dille and Chris Metzen, retelling the days just prior to the start of the Great War.
** ''ComicBook/TheTransformersMonstrosity'' and ''ComicBook/TheTransformersPrimacy'': Two follow-up digital comics to ''Autocracy'', by the same creative team.
* ''ComicBook/TheTransformersDarkCybertron'': The crossover event for ''More than Meets the Eye'' and ''Robots in Disguise'', following up on Shockwave's machinations and the Dead Universe plotline from all the way back in the "-ations". It covered issues 23-27 of both ''More than Meets the Eye'' and ''Robots in Disguise'', along with two one-shots, and caused significant changes in the status quo of both titles - specifically, [[spoiler:Bumblebee and Shockwave are KilledOffForReal, Megatron [[HeelFaceTurn becomes an Autobot]], and Galvatron takes command of the Decepticons]].
* ''ComicBook/TheTransformersWindblade'': Mini-series following the aftermath of ''Dark Cybertron'' as ''Robots in Disguise'' heads back to Earth.
* ''ComicBook/TheTransformersMoreThanMeetsTheEye'' season 2: The second "act" of ''More than Meets the Eye'' picks up more or less where it left off, with only a few small changes... some crew members have left the Lost Light, some new ones have joined, and oh yes - [[spoiler:''[[HeelFaceTurn MEGATRON]]'' is now the ship's captain!]] Season 2 concluded with issue 57 and a tie-in to the ''Revolution'' event.
* ''ComicBook/TheTransformersRobotsInDisguise'' season 2: With ''Windblade'' covering the events on Cybertron, ''Robots in Disguise'' returns to Earth for the first time since ''The Transformers'' ongoing, following [[MeaningfulRename Optimus Prime]] and his Autobots attempting to track down Alpha Trion on Earth, faced with a human-Decepticon alliance. The series was renamed to simply ''The Transformers'' starting with issue 35, to avoid confusion with the WesternAnimation/TransformersRobotsInDisguise franchise. It concluded with issue 57 and a tie-in to the ''Revolution'' event.
* ''ComicBook/TheTransformersPunishment'': A one-shot by John Barber featuring Optimus solving a mystery on Cybertron; it lays seeds for the upcoming ''Combiner Wars'' event.
** ''The Transformers: Redemption'': A sequel one-shot by John Barber that has been described as ''Film/MadMaxFuryRoad'' [[RecycledInSpace WITH]] [[EverythingsBetterWithDinosaurs DINOBOTS!]]
* ''[[ComicBook/TheTransformersDrift The Transformers: Drift - Empire of Stone]]'': Another miniseries by [=Shane McCarthy=] that focuses on Drift, set [[spoiler:after he leaves the Lost Light]]. The series was criticised for not following up on Drift's character development from ''More than Meets the Eye'', and - quite egregiously - using a character that had already been seeded as important by the ''Windblade'' miniseries in a completely incompatible context.
* ''ComicBook/TheTransformersCombinerWars'': A crossover between ''The Transformers'' and volume 2 of ''Windblade'', tying into the toyline of the same name, that grows out of the events of ''The Transformers''; it focuses on Starscream's attempts to use the [[AppliedPhlebotinum Enigma of Combination]] to create Combining Mecha and solidify his power on both Cybertron and the colony world of Caminus. The story covered issues 39 to 42 of the main series, and issues 1 to 4 of Windblade.
* ''ComicBook/TheTransformersWindblade'' volume 2: Launching out of ''Combiner Wars'', the second ''Windblade'' miniseries focuses once more on Windblade and her allies, and their attempts to win the rediscovered [[LostColony colony worlds]] to their side before Starscream does. Lasted for seven issues.
* ''ComicBook/TheTransformersSinsOfTheWreckers'': A five-issue sequel series to ''Last Stand of the Wreckers'' by Nick Roche, in which the Wreckers' surviving members - and a few new additions - reform when Prowl is kidnapped by mysterious forces with an interest in Verity Carlo and the Aequitas data slug.
* ''ComicBook/TheTransformersTitansReturn'': A crossover event based on the toyline of the same name, made up of a one-shot comic and two issues of each ongoing. It features the return of Sentinel Prime from ''Megatron Origin'', and the appearance of the mysterious Titan Masters.
'''Era 5: Revolution'''
After the events of ''All Hail Optimus'', the concluding arc of ''The Transformers'', Optimus has set up a permanant base on Earth, and humanity isn't happy about it. So to deal with him, they bring back a long-defunct organisation: the elite American military unit [[ComicBook/GIJoeIDW G.I. Joe]]! With the Revolution crossover, the IDW Transformers and GI Joe universes, along with the other Hasbro properties IDW has licenses for, are merged into one; out of this, their Transformers books have been relaunched, with new focuses, new numbering and new names. Notably, despite the renamed and renumbered titles, the creative teams are ''not'' changing - though John Barber is stepping down as an editor, he, Roberts and Scott are continuing to write a title each for Transformers.
* ''[[ComicBook/TheTransformersMoreThanMeetsTheEye Transformers: Lost Light]]'': Replacing and carrying on from ''More than Meets the Eye'', this series follows Rodimus and crew as they attempt to deal with the aftermath of ''The Dying of the Light'', the MTMTE season 2 finale.
* ''[[ComicBook/TheTransformersRobotsInDisguise Optimus Prime]]'': Replacing and carrying on from ''Robots in Disguise'', this series follows Optimus Prime on Earth as he questions his place in the world and deals with the humans who don't want him there. (And yes, [[OddNameOut there's no "Transformers" in the title]].)
* ''[[ComicBook/TheTransformersWindblade The Transformers: Till All Are One]]'': A followup to the events of the two ''Windblade'' miniseries, this series follows Windblade and Starscream as they attempt to outplay each other and navigate the political landscape of Cybertron. Though it debuted before the ''Revolution'' crossover, it was not renumbered or renamed as the other ongoing series were.
* ''[[ComicBook/GIJoeIDW G.I. Joe]]'': Though it's currently unclear what form it will take, IDW has confirmed that there will be a Transformer present as a member of the G.I. Joe team in their relaunched series.
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[[folder:G.I. Joe]]
!!'''[[ComicBook/GIJoeIDW G.I.Joe]]'''
IDW's G.I. Joe series is the second longest-running of their Hasbro-based series, starting in 2008. A DarkerAndEdgier reboot of the ''G.I. Joe'' franchise that removes several of its [[SlidingScaleOfSillinessVersusSeriousness sillier traits]], this series was mostly masterminded by Chuck Dixon, with input from ''G.I. Joe'' alumnus Creator/LarryHama. Though the series ended in 2015, it is being relaunched in 2016 as part of ''Revolution''.
* ''G.I. Joe'': An ongoing series written by Chuck Dixon, that chronicles the beginning of the fight between G.I. Joe and Cobra in IDW continuity. It lasted for 27 issues, published between 2008 and 2011.
* ''G.I. Joe: Origins'': Originally intended as a miniseries but changed into an ongoing due to its popularity, this series - written by G.I. Joe veteran Larry Hama - focuses on the origins the formation of G.I. Joe and the origins of the members of the team. It lasted 23 issues, published between 2008 and 2011.
* ''G.I. Joe: Cobra'': Written by Christos Gage, this is a four issue 2009 miniseries detailing the status quo of Cobra in the IDW continuity, as observed by undercover Joe agent Chuckles. It was followed by a one-shot, ''G.I. Joe: Cobra Special'', detailing the relationship of Tomax and Xamot.
** ''G.I. Joe: Cobra II'': A follow-up miniseries continuing the story, which was later expanded into an ongoing (without the "II") that lasted 13 issues, from 2010 to 2011.
* ''G.I. Joe: Infestation'': G.I. Joe's tie-in to the Infestation CrossThrough.
* ''G.I. Joe: Cobra Civil War'': A "#0" one-shot released as a prelude to the three subsequent ongoings, detailing the aftermath of [[spoiler:Cobra Commander's assassination]] in ''G.I. Joe: Cobra II''.
* ''G.I. Joe'' volume 2: A relaunch of the previous ongoing, showing G.I. Joe dealing with the aftermath of ''Cobra Civil War''. It lasted 21 issues from 2011 to 2013.
* ''G.I. Joe: Cobra'' volume 2: An ongoing by Mike Costa, following on from his role as co-author on the previous ''Cobra'' ongoing. It continues the storyline of the "Cobra civil war", and lasted 21 issues between 2011 to 2013.
* ''G.I. Joe: Snake Eyes''/''G.I. Joe: Snake Eyes and Storm Shadow'': An ongoing by Chuck Dixon covering the solo adventures of G.I. Joe's mysterious ninja, and later, his Cobra counterpart. It lasted 21 issues, 2011 to 2013.
* ''G.I. Joe'' volume 3: A continuation of the previous ongoing, which lasted for 15 issues from 2013 to 2014; it contained some fairly earth-shattering elements, including [[spoiler:the reveal of G.I. Joe's existence to the world at large.]]
* ''G.I. Joe: Special Missions'': A Chuck Dixon series inspired by [[ComicBook/GIJoeARealAmericanHero the classic series of the same name]], that lasted for 14 issues from 2013 to 2014.
* ''G.I. Joe: The Cobra Files'': The replacement for ''Cobra'' volume 2 as the Cobra-focused series, this series by Mike Costa lasted for nine issues in 2013.
* ''G.I. Joe: The Fall of G.I. Joe'': An ongoing by newcomer Karen Traviss, this cut-short series lasted 8 issues from 2014 to 2015, and involved a subplot of G.I. Joe potentially being shut down.
* ''Snake Eyes: Agent of Cobra'': A five-issue 2015 miniseries starring Snake-Eyes [[CaptainObvious as an]] [[FaceHeelTurn agent of Cobra]].
Notably, according to the ''Road to Revolution'' backup stories in IDW's ''Transformers'' titles, all of the previous events took place between ''All Hail Megatron'' and ''Robots in Disguise'' season 2, providing an explanation as to why the team weren't involved in any of the Transformers' appearances on Earth.
* ''G.I. Joe'' (2016): Spinning out of ''Revolution'', the simply-named ''G.I. Joe'' is a new series by Aubrey Sitterson. Though set in the same continuity as the previous IDW titles, the author has expressed a desire to embrace some of the [[DenserAndWackier more fantastical elements]] of the franchise - and the first step is including a Transformer as a member of the relaunched team, which also consists of Scarlett, Roadblock, Rock'n'Roll, Quick Kick, Helix, Shipwreck, and Snake Eyes.
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[[folder:ROM]]
!!'''Rom the Space Knight'''
A cyborg knight from another world dedicated to protecting other planets from the shapeshifting, alien Dire Wraiths, Rom has now journeyed to Earth to root out the shapeshifters and defend it. He is Rom, lord of the Solstar order! Rom, the Wraithslayer! ROM, THE SPACE KNIGHT! A ContinuityReboot of Marvel's ''ComicBook/RomSpaceknight'', IDW's ''ROM'' strips out the Marvel-created trappings of the story - including the other Spaceknights of Galador, and the specific appearance of the Dire Wraiths - to create a new, [[AdaptationDistillation simpler continuity]]. It's being written by Christos Gage and Chris Ryall, two writers with a great passion for the character, who have described the tone as being like ''Film/InvasionOfTheBodySnatchers''.
* ''[[ComicBook/RomIDW ROM (IDW)]]'': An ongoing series by Christos Gage and Chris Ryall, ''ROM'' shows the titular Space Knight travelling to Earth on a "routine" mission, only to find that things go wrong a lot faster than expected. This series will cross over with the others in ''Revolution''.
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[[folder:Micronauts]]
!!'''Micronauts'''
In a tiny universe known as Microspace, a cataclysm called the Entropy Storm threatens to destroy everything. As the disaster goes, the twin armies of the Ministry of Science and the Ministry of Defense seem intent only on fighting each other to secure power rather than fixing things; so it may be up to a [[RagtagBunchOfMisfits team of unlikely heroes]] to save everything. A ContinuityReboot of Marvel's ''ComicBook/{{Micronauts}}'' series, based on the toys by Mego, IDW's ''Micronauts'' features an entirely new cast (with the exception of Acroyear, Biotron and Microtron, who have all been reimagined) due to Marvel's ownership of the characters they created. In ''Revolution'', they will cross over to IDW's main universe... [[LilliputianWarriors where they're about 4 inches tall]].
* ''[[ComicBook/MicronautsIDW Micronauts (IDW)]]'': An ongoing series by Cullen Bunn, ''Micronauts'' is a ''Film/GuardiansOfTheGalaxy''-esque tale of Oziron Rael's RagtagBunchOfMisfits and their attempt to save their world from the Entropy Cloud and the machinations of Baron Karza. The team consists of [[TheSoCalledCoward Pharoid]] (Oziron Rael), [[SuperSoldier Acroyear]], [[FlyingFirepower Space Glider]] (Phenelo-Phi), [[BarrierWarrior Orbital Defender]] (Larissa), [[HumongousMecha Biotron]], and [[RobotBuddy Microtron]]. This series will cross over with the others in ''Revolution''.
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[[folder:Action Man]]
!!'''Action Man'''
Variously described as "[[TagLine the greatest hero of them all]]" or "the UK's one-bloke answer to G.I. Joe", Action Man is the code name for [[LegacyCharacter an operative]] trained to the highest levels of ability in all fields - he's a master of hand-to-hand and ranged combat, a member of UsefulNotes/{{MENSA}}, [[ArsonMurderAndJaywalking a 3-star Michelin chef]]... and he's also [[DeathByOriginStory dead]]. Focusing on the newest Action Man, this series based on Britain's equivalent of G.I. Joe is inspired by the original military rendition of the character rather than the extreme-sports adventurer of [[WesternAnimation/ActionMan the TV show]], and is written by John Barber.
* ''ComicBook/ActionMan'': After the HeroicSacrifice of the previous Action Man in the line of duty, a young man named Ian Noble, whose life he saved, is being trained as [[LegacyCharacter the new Action Man]] whilst pursuing clues against [[BigBad Doctor X]], the man responsible for his predecessor's death, who he believes to be still alive and active. Perhaps due to niche appeal or a lack of brand recognition, this series only lasted 4 issues, and ended with its one-shot tie-in to ''Revolution''.
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[[folder:M.A.S.K.]]
!!'''Mobile Armored Strike Kommand'''
A YoungerAndHipper, ''Film/TheFastAndTheFurious''-inspired take on the WesternAnimation/{{MASK}} cartoon, that recasts leader Matt Trakker as a brilliant but troubled youth enrolled in M.A.S.K. boot camp. The series is spinning out of the ''Revolution'' crossover, and the organisation is implied to be linked to the technology of the Transformers.
* ''[[ComicBook/{{MASK}} M.A.S.K.]]'': An ongoing series by Brandon Easton, focusing on Matt Trakker, a member of the Mobile Armored Strike Kommand, and his teammates Gloria Baker, Julio Lopez, and Brad Turner, as they contest with the machinations of Miles Mayhem and V.E.N.O.M.. This series will start with a tie-in to ''Revolution''.
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[[folder:Jem]]
!!'''Jem and the Holograms'''
A rebooted-for-the-2010s version of the 80s series. While it ''does'' exist in the same universe, it ''won't'' be part of ''Revolution'' for [[ExiledFromContinuity issues of tone compared to the others]]; however, they have said that references to the title will be other Hasbro titles (for instance, new Action Man Ian Noble has a Misfits poster in his room).
* ''ComicBook/JemAndTheHolograms'': An ongoing series by Kelly Thompson, while it's intended to take place in-universe, it's unlikely to make reference to any of them and will not appear in crossovers.
* ''The Misfits'': A spinoff of Jem's ongoing, focusing on the titular Misfits, the arch-rivals of Jem and the Holograms.
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[[folder:Multi-franchise events]]
!!'''Crossover events'''
Starting with ''Revolution'', all these properties will take place in the same universe, and will be open to cross over; they apparently will regularly reference each other as part of their storylines.
* ''Secret Raiders'': A two-part backup story and prequel to ''Revolution'' in IDW's ''Transformers'' titles, showing [[Franchise/GIJoe Scarlett, Joe Colton]] and [[ComicBook/{{MASK}} Miles Mannheim]] discussing the history of the Transformers and G.I. Joe in IDW continuity, as well as establishing the background to Action Man, [=ROM=] and M.A.S.K.
* ''[[ComicBook/Revolution2016 Revolution]]'': The crossover event that kickstarts the Hasbro Comic Universe in earnest, ''Revolution'' centers on all the various factions becoming involved with the powerful Ore-13 energy source, from all the way back in ''[[ComicBook/TheTransformersMegaseries Infiltration]]'', and coming into conflict with Optimus Prime and his occupying Autobots. It takes the form of a 5-issue miniseries, with tie-in one shots based on ''The Transformers'', ''More than Meets the Eye'', ''Till All Are One'', ''G.I. Joe'', ''[=ROM=]'', ''Micronauts'', ''Action Man'', and ''M.A.S.K.''. The ''G.I. Joe'', ''M.A.S.K'', ''Lost Light'', ''Optimus Prime'' and ''Revolutionaries'' books are launching out of this crossover.
* ''ComicBook/{{Revolutionaries}}'': Described as "''Marvel Team-Up'' meets ''ComicBook/{{Planetary}}''", ''Revolutionaries'' is a TeamUpSeries focusing on a team consisting of [[ComicBook/TheTransformersRobotsInDisguise Kup, Garrison Blackrock,]] [[Franchise/GIJoe Mayday]] [[note]](a new G.I. Joe codename for Ayana Jones of ''[[ComicBook/TheTransformersRobotsInDisguise Robots in Disguise]]'')[[/note]], and ComicBook/ActionMan; it will apparently be a mystery-focused story that also explores the crossover potential of the shared universe.
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!!Tropes used across the universe:
* AbortedArc: Quite a few storylines were left hanging from Simon Furman's run on ''The Transformers'', as well as within other authors' series. Several plot points have been picked up by later authors, however, particularly by John Barber (the "[[FanNickname god of continuity]]").
* AdaptationPersonalityChange:
** All over the place, as is standard for an UltimateUniverse approach; it often involves making characters [[AdaptationalVillainy more violent or darker]]. Special mention goes to [[ComicBook/TheTransformersIDW Thundercracker]], who is actually an ''[[AvertedTrope aversion]]'' - he's an example of the personality traits from the character's original bio being used for the first time in fiction, ''ever''. (Of course, [[ZigzaggedTrope Bob Budiansky's Thundercracker probably wasn't obsessed with becoming a sitcom writer]]...)
** Pharoid, Acroyear and Biotron are only really similar to their Marvel counterparts appearance-wise, as their personalities and backstories belong to Marvel. (Did you know that the original Acroyear might be ComicBook/StarLord's father?)
* AnotherDimension: Microspace.
* AlienInvasion: The Decepticon invasion of Earth, and later the Dire Wraith infiltration. Interestingly, both involve - at first, at least - the aliens infiltraiting Earth society.
* ArcWelding: Miles Mannheim, arch enemy of M.A.S.K., is revealed to have been the "Sea Adventurer" from the G.I. Joe Adventure team, and M.A.S.K.'s transforming vehicles are implied to be linked to Cybertronian technology (specifically, reverse-enginner from captured triple-changer Blitzwing). Additionally, ''Revolution'' covers imply that [[spoiler:[[Franchise/TransformersAlignedUniverse Micronus Prime]] may have something to do with the universe of the Micronauts]].
* BlackAndGreyMorality: G.I. Joe and the Autobots are all significantly more morally grey this time around.
* ContinuityReboot: [[DownplayedTrope Downplayed]] with ''Transformers'' and ''G.I. Joe'', which both had continuations of their original series and versions in other media despite the creation of a new universe for both. Played straight with ''M.A.S.K.'' and ''Action Man'', and particularly ''[=ROM=]'' and ''Micronauts'', which were best-known for their Marvel comic series.
* CombiningMecha: The Transformers' combiners, of ''[[ComicBook/TheTransformersCombinerWars Combiner Wars]]'' fame; prominent ones include Monstructor, Devastator, Superion, and Victorion. The Earth Defense Command also has combiners of their own, reverse-engineered from Transformer corpses.
* CompositeCharacter: Miles Mayhem and the G.I. Joe Sea Adventurer.
* DarkerAndEdgier: Most of the series have a significantly greater degree of violence and more mature storytelling than their predecessors, though the original ''ComicBook/RomSpaceknight'' and ''Franchise/{{Micronauts}}'' comics didn't shy away from either.
* DoingInTheWizard: While ''Transformers'' involves many fantastical elements, they're generally described pseudo-scientifically. [[AvertedTrope The Dire Wraiths]], on the other hand, are explicitly [[ScienceFantasy alien magic users]].
* GovernmentAgencyOfFiction: G.I. Joe and M.A.S.K., obviously. Skywatch in ''The Transformers'' and their successor, the Earth Defense Command (who also appear in ''[=ROM=]''), as well.
* GreyAndGrayMorality: Optimus Prime and the Autobots versus the Earth Defense Command, and later [[CrisisCrossover everyone else]].
* HumongousMecha: The Transformers, of course. ''Micronauts'' brings us the Biotrons... for a given value of humongous. (When you're only four inches tall, eight inches seems ''really'' big.)
* IntercontinuityCrossover: ''New Avengers/Transformers''. ''Infestation'' is also this, though it's more of a CrossThrough; confusingly, it's less "intercontinuity" than it was originally intended to be, due to the combination of the IDW Transformers and G.I. Joe universes.
* LighterAndSofter: ''Jem and the Holograms''- which is why they're staying away from all the action of ''Revolution''.
* MaskOfPower: M.A.S.K. uses superpower-granting masks [[note]]"[[FridgeLogic Why do we call these "masks", by the way?]] [[WesternAnimation/RobotChicken This is a helmet, not a mask.]]"[[/note]] alongside their transforming vehicles.
* OneGenderRace: The Transformers, initially, with the exception of Arcee. This storyline was ''very'' controversial amongst the fandom, and was eventually given a RetCon - there are no female Transformers ''on modern Cybertron''; for whatever reason, they're only found on the LostColony worlds.
* OneManArmy: The Decepticon Warriors Elite/Phase Sixers, most notably [[ComicBook/TheTransformersMegaseries Sixshot]] and [[ComicBook/TheTransformersLastStandOfTheWreckers Overlord]]. The [[HeroKiller Decepticon]] [[InvertedTrope Justice Division]] [[TheWorfEffect curb-stomps them easily.]] Action Man, meanwhile, is a one-man commando squad.
* OneRiotOneRanger: Action Man is a one-man British counterpart to G.I. Joe, deployed in situations where a full team of agents would be impractical.
* OrganicTechnology: [[spoiler:EVERYTHING in the towns the Dire Wraiths have infested, disguised as normal human technology.]]
* TheyLookLikeUsNow: The Dire Wraiths. Without [=ROM=]'s detection technology, they're indistinguishable from humans.
* UnexpectedCharacter: Not many people were expecting IDW to give Action Man his own series.
* VoluntaryShapeShifting: Dire Wraiths.
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