{"product_id":"the-transformers-compendium-vol-2-paperback","title":"The Transformers Compendium Vol. 2 - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBob Budiansky\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eSimon Furman\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eRalph Macchio\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExperience the conclusion of the iconic original comic book series, THE TRANSFORMERS, in a complete compendium for the first time ever!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTHE END OF THE ICONIC ORIGINAL ERA OF TRANSFORMERS IS HERE! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The looming threat of Unicron is ever present as both Decepticons and Autobots spread their forces across the galaxy in search of their last hope, the Creation Matrix. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e But when that hope grows dimmer, Optimus Prime makes the greatest sacrifice of all... \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Collected in compendium format for the first time ever, these iconic Transformers stories are perfect for fans new and old. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCollects THE TRANSFORMERS #47-80, TRANSFORMERS: THE MOVIE #1-3, TRANSFORMERS GENERATION 2 #1-12.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDuring a 20-year career at Marvel Comics, Bob Budiansky worked as an editor, illustrator and writer. As an editor, he oversaw titles that included \u003ci\u003eSpider-Man, Daredevil, \u003c\/i\u003e and the \u003ci\u003eFantastic Four.\u003c\/i\u003e Beginning in 1990, he oversaw the first 11 sets of Marvel Trading Cards, including the first Marvel Masterpieces set. As an illustrator, he rose to prominence as the cover artist for\u003ci\u003e Ghost Rider, \u003c\/i\u003e eventually taking over the penciling chores for the entire book. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBob also created his own his own monthly series, \u003ci\u003eSleepwalker\u003c\/i\u003e, which he wrote for almost three years. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBob is perhaps best known for the work he did on\u003ci\u003e The Transformers\u003c\/i\u003e. Bob was the editor on the very first \u003ci\u003eTransformers\u003c\/i\u003e mini-series in 1984. He followed up that hugely successful four-issue intro by writing most of the next 51 issues of the monthly \u003ci\u003eTransformers\u003c\/i\u003e comic book. He also named, created character profiles of, and wrote Hasbro packaging copy for approximately 250 \u003ci\u003eTransformers\u003c\/i\u003e during the first six years of the brand's existence, and developed story treatments as Hasbro introduced new lines of \u003ci\u003eTransformers\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn 2010, Hasbro inducted Bob into the inaugural class of the Transformers Hall of Fame. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSimon Furman is a British comic book writer who is best known for his work on Hasbro's \u003ci\u003eTransformers\u003c\/i\u003e franchise, starting with writing Marvel Comics's initial comic book to promote the toyline worldwide, as well as foundations for both Dreamwave Production's and IDW Publishing's takes on the \u003ci\u003eGeneration 1 \u003c\/i\u003eminifranchise. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eRalph Macchio is an American comic book editor and writer who has held many positions at Marvel Comics, including executive editor. Macchio is commonly associated with \u003ci\u003eDaredevil, Thor\u003c\/i\u003e, the\u003ci\u003e Spider-Man\u003c\/i\u003e line of comics, and the \u003ci\u003eUltimate Marvel \u003c\/i\u003eline. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJosé Delbo was an Argentine comics artist. He was best known for his work on\u003ci\u003e Wonder Woman \u003c\/i\u003efor DC Comics and \u003ci\u003eThe Transformers\u003c\/i\u003e for Marvel Comics. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJim Fern was born and raised in Long Island, New York. He has drawn for several Marvel titles in the 1980s. In 1987, he was an inker on several of the \u003ci\u003eSpider-Man\u003c\/i\u003e titles, as well as a penciller on one issue of \u003ci\u003eSpectacular Spider-Man \u003c\/i\u003eand one issue of \u003ci\u003eWeb of Spider-Man\u003c\/i\u003e. He was also a fill-in artist on \u003ci\u003eBirds of Prey \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eTransformers\u003c\/i\u003e and was additionally present at DC Comics. At CrossGen, he cooperated on several issues of \u003ci\u003eScion\u003c\/i\u003e. In the mid-1990s, Fern contributed to \u003ci\u003eThe Big Book of Grimm, The Big Book of Hoaxes, The Big Book of Martyrs, The Big Book of the Unexplained, The Big Book of Thugs\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Big Book of Urban Legends\u003c\/i\u003e at Paradox Press. He has also drawn covers for reprints of 2000 AD titles. In addition to his comic book work, Jim was a Walt Disney World artist working for the Disney Design Group. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eGeoff has had a long and illustrious career in the comics world. Although best known for his seminal work on the \u003ci\u003eTransformers\u003c\/i\u003e title, he has also worked on many others for Marvel, 2000AD and more. Recently he made a return to the form with online strip, \u003ci\u003e To The Death.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDwayne Turner is an American comic book artist and illustrator in the film and video game industry. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAndrew Wildman is an illustrator, comic book artist, concept designer, and storyboard artist. He is known for his work on \u003ci\u003eSpider-Man\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eX-Men\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eTransformers\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eDoctor Who\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Alienist\u003c\/i\u003e, and his co-created show, \u003ci\u003eShane the Chef.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDonald David Perlin was an American comic book artist, writer, and editor. He is best known for Marvel Comics' \u003ci\u003eWerewolf by Night, Moon Knight, The Defenders\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eGhost Rider\u003c\/i\u003e. 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