Unicron Trilogy

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Lore & Background

This comic series marks the formal conclusion of the Hasbro Comic Book Universe's Transformers storyline. It functions as a bridge between the 'First Strike' event and the upcoming reboot scheduled for 2019. The narrative brings the character of Unicron into focus within this specific comic continuity, acknowledging his prior appearances in the Dreamwave Productions comics which adapted the 'Unicron Trilogy' anime concepts. By weaving together these historical elements, the series provides a closing chapter for the existing universe, featuring direct references to Optimus Prime and Transformers: Lost Light. The story establishes a definitive end point before the franchise transitions into a fresh continuity starting in March 2019.

In Their Own Story

The saga begins with Issue #0 on May 5, 2018, during Free Comic Book Day, setting the stage for the main run from July to October 2018. The plot centers on the introduction of Unicron into the Hasbro Comic Book Universe, following the fallout of 'First Strike.' As the series progresses, it references events in Optimus Prime and Transformers: Lost Light, grounding the cosmic threat within the established timeline. The narrative builds toward a climax that resolves long-standing arcs for the Transformers comics, serving as the final chapter before the 2019 reboot. This limited run encapsulates the end of an era, leveraging the legacy of Unicron from the Dreamwave Productions and Marvel eras to craft a concluding story that ties up loose ends in the pre-reboot universe.

Reader's Guide

Fans can follow the conclusion of this universe by starting with Issue #0 released on May 5, 2018. The main series runs from July to October 2018, written by John Barber with art by Alex Milne and Sebastian Cheng. Readers should be aware that this story references 'First Strike,' as well as titles like Optimus Prime and Transformers: Lost Light. This limited series is distinct as it concludes the Hasbro Comic Book Universe before a new era begins in 2019, written by Brian Ruckley from March 2019 to June 2022, alongside various spin-offs. For those familiar with the 'Unicron Trilogy' anime (Armada, Energon, Cybertron), this comic adapts and references that specific Dreamwave Productions version of the story.

Did You Know?

• Issue #0 was released on May 5, 2018, specifically for Free Comic Book Day.
• The main series ran from July to October 2018, written by John Barber.
• This series marks the conclusion of the Hasbro Comic Book Universe before a reboot in 2019.
• The story references events found in Optimus Prime and Transformers: Lost Light.
• A new Transformers comic era began in March 2019, written by Brian Ruckley.