More Information on the IDW Transformers x Ghostbusters Comic Coming This June
Tuesday, February 19th, 2019 7:17PM CST
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The comic, set to debut in June of this year, is described as an adventure where the Transformers pick up some weird Cybertronian signals emanating from Earth, and upon arrival, they find that the strangeness is only just beginning. But it seems they don't have to worry too much, as the Ghostbusters are the perfect humans to help them! Which is a good thing, cause it looks like everyone's favorite Transformers ghost, known as Starscream, might be involved somehow.
The series will feature Erik Burnham, Dan Schoening, and Luis Antonio Delgado, who are associated with the upcoming IDW Universe reboot coming to us next month too. It will also feature cover art from Dan Schoening, Paulina Ganucheau, Nick Roche, and Alex Milne.
This information all came to us from an io9 exclusive article, and you can find both artwork for the series and some snippets of the article itself below!
Following the news of Hasbro’s Transformers and Ghostbusters toy collaboration, IDW Publishing has its own team-up to debut. The two franchises are set to cross over in a new comic book miniseries from Erik Burnham, Dan Schoening, and Luis Antonio Delgado—the creative team behind the publisher’s Transformers comics.
“1984 was a seismic shift for entertainment, the year that launched both Transformers and Ghostbusters,” said John Barber, IDW Editor-in-Chief. “Back then, Little John Barber was right there for Transformers and a little scared of Ghostbusters—but now, I’m a bit braver and can’t wait to see the two worlds collide.”
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When the Transformers pick up on a strange Cybertronian signal emanating from Earth, they travel to the planet only to discover that the threat waiting for them there is something that Venkman, Spengler, Stantz, and Zeddemore are perfectly suited to help them take on.
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Posted by megamanfan on February 19th, 2019 @ 7:23pm CST
how did i not think that was going to be in this.
it just works perfectly.
Posted by Wireless_Phantom on February 19th, 2019 @ 9:13pm CST
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on February 20th, 2019 @ 5:51pm CST
Posted by snavej on February 21st, 2019 @ 6:06am CST
Posted by Bounti76 on February 22nd, 2019 @ 5:20am CST
Below, for your viewing pleasure, is a piece of work done by fan favorite artist and writer Nick Roche, perhaps most famous for his work on IDW's Wreckers trilogy. Posted to Twitter, It features not only the newest Autobot, Ectotron, and his Ghostbusting buddies, but also the two most famous ghosts of both franchises: Slimer and Starscream! As a bonus from Mr.Roche's own Twitter, we also have line art of the piece.
The series is due in June, and while it's not known if the above art is going to be featured as a main cover, it's still a fun piece.
What do you think? Are you excited to see Roche back on Transformers storytelling and art? Excited for the crossover in general? Let us know what you think below, and stay tuned to Seibertron for all your Transformers news!
Posted by S.o.L. on February 23rd, 2019 @ 8:57am CST
Posted by RobRobRobRobRob on February 23rd, 2019 @ 2:58pm CST
Regardless, astute viewers will recall we have actually already seen each of these covers, granted in a different form. The covers were priorly revealed as a mural at New York Toy Fair 2019 last weekend, including the missing third issue cover. As is the case here, the “SECRET” is also censored in the mural, but one can make assumptions regarding the expunged material.
All four covers are provided below. Transformers X Ghostbusters: Ghosts of Cybertron is slated to hit shelves this June, so be sure to stay tuned to Seibertron.com for more Transformers news and reviews.
Posted by Nathaniel Prime on February 23rd, 2019 @ 3:40pm CST
I can not be the only one who noticed that.
On the second picture, on the very far right, you can see what appears to be a silver and black Optimus Prime decked out with his energon axe. Is that the rumored Ghostbusters MP-10 repaint we had listings for?
That would be awesome!
Posted by o.supreme on February 23rd, 2019 @ 4:41pm CST
Posted by LordBludgeon on February 23rd, 2019 @ 5:04pm CST
o.supreme wrote:I know these are only covers, but Starscream being a ghost, obviously makes sense based on his past incarnations. However in another cover he appears to be alive and well, and Astrotrain is a ghost? He never died in any prominent fiction I recall...(??) Oh well, still looks fun.
Astrotain isn't a ghost. The blur effect is him transforming from train to robot between the two covers. :')
Posted by Un_Chakal on February 23rd, 2019 @ 5:38pm CST
Posted by S.o.L. on February 23rd, 2019 @ 5:47pm CST
Un_Chakal wrote:Yes the hidden figure is silver and black prime it seems
Stay Puft Marshmallow Truck?
Posted by Big Grim on February 23rd, 2019 @ 7:57pm CST
Nathaniel Prime wrote:A silver and black Optimus Prime decked out with his energon axe. Is that the rumored Ghostbusters MP-10 repaint we had listings for?
Makes me think it’s Prime in Megatron colours. Silver arm ant torso? Black legs and red accents?
I think it’s a mega Prime.
Posted by Un_Chakal on February 23rd, 2019 @ 10:50pm CST
Big Grim wrote:Nathaniel Prime wrote:A silver and black Optimus Prime decked out with his energon axe. Is that the rumored Ghostbusters MP-10 repaint we had listings for?
Makes me think it’s Prime in Megatron colours. Silver arm ant torso? Black legs and red accents?
I think it’s a mega Prime.
So true! Maybe mirror universe prime?
Posted by Flashwave on February 23rd, 2019 @ 11:11pm CST
Posted by S.o.L. on February 24th, 2019 @ 10:27am CST
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on February 24th, 2019 @ 8:29pm CST
Also really happy we are finally potentially going to see that Ghostbusters MP-10 crossover figure in the comic, that is rad! Hoping it really does turn out cool!
Posted by o.supreme on February 26th, 2019 @ 9:25am CST
LordBludgeon wrote:o.supreme wrote:I know these are only covers, but Starscream being a ghost, obviously makes sense based on his past incarnations. However in another cover he appears to be alive and well, and Astrotrain is a ghost? He never died in any prominent fiction I recall...(??) Oh well, still looks fun.
Astrotain isn't a ghost. The blur effect is him transforming from train to robot between the two covers. :')
hmm...ok, it just seems confusing, him getting blasted with the proton pack, and having the same glowy effect as Slimer on the other cover.
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on February 27th, 2019 @ 7:21pm CST
We'll start with the brand new cover revealed to day via Tom Walt's Twitter, which features the Ghost of Starscream! The Senior Editor and Manager notes that a Ghostbuster's crossover without Starscream's ghost would be a crime in and of itself! The cover itself is done by Priscilla Tramontano, a seasoned Transformers art veteran.
To go along with the cover, IDW's official site has uploaded a new interview with the creative team behind the crossover itself! The creative team consists of Writer Erik Burnham, Artist Dan Schoening, and Colorist Luis Antonio Delgado, and the team gets to talk about their histories with the different franchises, and also give us a bit of information on Ectotron. You can follow the above link to the full interview.
You can check out the cover and read some snippets of the interview below, and let us know what you think of this new and exciting crossover evens in the comments section down below!!
When you were initially approached by IDW Publishing to be part of the TRANSFORMERS/GHOSTBUSTERS crossover, what was your first reaction?
ERIK BURNHAM: Oh, there was a delayed double-take. The TRANSFORMERS property is something that a reliable section of fans has asked about us playing around with (with GHOSTBUSTERS or otherwise) ever since the first TMNT/GB crossover five years back. I wondered if the TRANSFORMERS universe would be as fun of a sandbox as GHOSTBUSTERS for us to play in – spoilers, it totally is.
LUIS ANTONIO DELGADO: Excitement! I’ve been working with IDW for 11 years and I’ve worked on pretty much all the properties I grew up with. The one I was still dreaming of being a part of was TRANSFORMERS, and to do it combined with my favorite team, the Ghostbusters, was everything I could’ve wanted. Besides, I already knew Erik was gonna come with a fantastic way to get both of them together (already did it once with TMNT), so I couldn’t wait to read the story.
DAN SCHOENING: Very surprised! I never thought I’d get the opportunity to draw the TRANSFORMERS bots in a comic, let alone a team up with the Ghostbusters.
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Luis, with so many different characters appearing on the cover art and within the story pages, how do you keep track of the proper colors to use for each, and did it require a lot of research on your part to get all the TRANSFORMERS details right?
LUIS: It is a huge challenge. When it comes to GB, I know the guys and their gear better than I could ever imagined I would, but the TRANSFORMERS bots are a different story—there are so many and they are so complex that it is a bit scary. Dan is the real genius behind all the art, not only the pencils, he did all the research so he could be true to the mythos and he was kind enough to share that research; so after a couple of misfires, I managed to get all the robots’ features right and now I have multiple files ready for when I have to work on them.
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Dan, who is your favorite Ghostbuster to draw? Favorite TRANSFORMERS bot? Are there any characters you dread having to illustrate?
DAN: My favorite Ghostbuster is Ray, and he’s also my favorite to draw. As for a TRANSFORMERS bot, my favorite is Mirage, with Perceptor in a close second. I can’t say I’m dreading drawing any, however, each one presents their own unique challenges. Finding where the joints move in particular, such as elbows and knees, is something I’m looking to improve upon as I move ahead.
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Erik, what can you tell us about Ectotron, the new Autobot being introduced in this crossover?
ERIK: Well… he is a bit of a nerd. He’s almost as far out there for the Autobots as the Ghostbusters were from other academics here on Earth. He’s kind of uptight, and he’s teased by the other Autobots. But he’ll loosen up by the end of the story.
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Erik, what can longtime fans of both franchises expect going into this crossover?
ERIK: Here’s the thing – I like a little comedy with the action, and I was wondering if Hasbro was going to ask for a very stoic interpretation of the TRANSFORMERS property, leaving the silliness to the Ghostbusters… but no. I get to have fun with the bots! Nothing wildly out of character, mind you, but Optimus Prime is gonna be as able to crack a joke as Venkman, if the situation arises. It’s gonna be about fun. Lots of fun. And I guarantee the series starts in a way no one will expect – it made me smile to write, and Dan & Luis knocked it out of the park on the page. It’s the kind of toybox mashup we did as kids! The TL;DR of it: a fun time with the boys in grey and the robots in disguise dealing with some ghostly common enemies!
Posted by Sarahthecutevixen on February 27th, 2019 @ 7:26pm CST
Posted by Nathaniel Prime on February 27th, 2019 @ 8:06pm CST
I'd also like to find the new IDW covers in 4K too please
Posted by Randomhero on February 27th, 2019 @ 9:46pm CST
Nathaniel Prime wrote:Probably unrelated, but does anyone know if I can find these covers in 4K? I want to use a few as my phone's wallpaper but since my screen is 4K, it will look a little pixelated and unfocused. If anyone can help, that be great
I'd also like to find the new IDW covers in 4K too please
#firstworldproblems
Posted by S.o.L. on February 27th, 2019 @ 10:21pm CST
Randomhero wrote:Nathaniel Prime wrote:Probably unrelated, but does anyone know if I can find these covers in 4K? I want to use a few as my phone's wallpaper but since my screen is 4K, it will look a little pixelated and unfocused. If anyone can help, that be great
I'd also like to find the new IDW covers in 4K too please
#firstworldproblems
Who you gonna call?
Posted by Nathaniel Prime on February 28th, 2019 @ 5:55am CST
S.o.L. wrote:Ectotron should be very interesting.Randomhero wrote:Nathaniel Prime wrote:Probably unrelated, but does anyone know if I can find these covers in 4K? I want to use a few as my phone's wallpaper but since my screen is 4K, it will look a little pixelated and unfocused. If anyone can help, that be great
I'd also like to find the new IDW covers in 4K too please
#firstworldproblems
Who you gonna call?
Thanks anyway though guys
Posted by S.o.L. on February 28th, 2019 @ 8:49am CST
But why part 2 already?
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on February 28th, 2019 @ 8:08pm CST
S.o.L. wrote:
But why part 2 already?
Maybe issue 2?
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on March 5th, 2019 @ 7:38pm CST
Now if you have seen a Ghostbusters movie and a Transformers show in general, you have an idea how this might go. Is Megatron a God? Will Starscream make it out of this without becoming a ghost? Who will Gozer take the form of here? An Optimus Prime perhaps, Megatron's worst nightmare? Let us know what you think of the series and of the page below!
"Are you a... god?" It's #Megatron versus #Gozer in #Transformers/#Ghostbusters #GhostsOfCybertron #1 coming to comic-book stores everywhere in June! Brought to you from across the universe by @erikburnham @dannyschoening #LuisAntonioDelgado @IDWPublishing @Hasbro & #GhostCorps!
Posted by Bumblevivisector on March 5th, 2019 @ 8:39pm CST
Posted by #Sideways# on March 5th, 2019 @ 11:04pm CST
If a woman asks if you're a god... You say YES!
Posted by Stormshot_Prime on March 6th, 2019 @ 12:53am CST
Posted by Emerje on March 6th, 2019 @ 1:37am CST
Bumblevivisector wrote:You know, I always thought Horri-Bull's alt was based on the Terror Dogs, so seeing the metal versions here really makes this whole concept click. Really looking forward to this!
This is what I was thinking. Horri-Bull (now Terri-Bull, fittingly) makes the perfect Terror Dog. I'm on board with this concept now.
Emerje
Posted by Big Grim on March 6th, 2019 @ 3:59am CST
Stormshot_Prime wrote:Just this page alone makes me want to buy this TPB right away, it’s perfect. Its got that Devastation style that’s perfectly G1, but perfect for the modern era. Really hope they fuse the Quintesson backstory with the Zuul legend into something interesting and fitting for both universes. After Star Trek and now this, I really hope they keep making more TF crossovers with other franchises. Transformers is one of those franchises where it’s very easy and possible to crossover with pretty much whatever universe you want. I’d be surprised to hear one where that wouldn’t work.
I'm with you on all points! The important one for this is that I really wanna read this book now!
Posted by Ig89ninja on March 6th, 2019 @ 7:10am CST
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on March 7th, 2019 @ 8:19am CST
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on March 13th, 2019 @ 6:01pm CDT
Along with these new pages, we also get a new cover, showcasing Starscream's ghost leading a hoard of Kremzeek against the Ghostbusters.
Check it out below, and let us know what you think in the comments section below!
Posted by Ig89ninja on March 13th, 2019 @ 6:24pm CDT
Posted by Decepticon Stryker on March 13th, 2019 @ 6:31pm CDT
Posted by LordBludgeon on March 13th, 2019 @ 6:34pm CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on March 13th, 2019 @ 6:36pm CDT
Ig89ninja wrote:I have a theory, Gozer just gave them the choice of the Destructor’s form, and this is what popped into Starscream’s mind
Nah, that giant Starscream is exactly what Megatron fears most!
Posted by Sarahthecutevixen on March 13th, 2019 @ 7:17pm CDT
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Ig89ninja wrote:I have a theory, Gozer just gave them the choice of the Destructor’s form, and this is what popped into Starscream’s mind
Nah, that giant Starscream is exactly what Megatron fears most!
Or Megatron thinks Starscream is that pathetic, he picked him as a destroyer because...easy fight
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on March 13th, 2019 @ 7:18pm CDT
TrypticonCarne wrote:D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Ig89ninja wrote:I have a theory, Gozer just gave them the choice of the Destructor’s form, and this is what popped into Starscream’s mind
Nah, that giant Starscream is exactly what Megatron fears most!
Or Megatron thinks Starscream is that pathetic, he picked him as a destroyer because...easy fight
Eh, the heads around Starscream's neck make me think it's more a Megatron fear
Posted by Sarahthecutevixen on March 13th, 2019 @ 8:44pm CDT
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:TrypticonCarne wrote:D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Ig89ninja wrote:I have a theory, Gozer just gave them the choice of the Destructor’s form, and this is what popped into Starscream’s mind
Nah, that giant Starscream is exactly what Megatron fears most!
Or Megatron thinks Starscream is that pathetic, he picked him as a destroyer because...easy fight
Eh, the heads around Starscream's neck make me think it's more a Megatron fear
perhaps, but If i recall from a book i've read, Gozer warps your choice to their ideal form just in case you thought you could trick them.
Posted by Ig89ninja on March 13th, 2019 @ 9:36pm CDT
TrypticonCarne wrote:D-Maximal_Primal wrote:TrypticonCarne wrote:D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Ig89ninja wrote:I have a theory, Gozer just gave them the choice of the Destructor’s form, and this is what popped into Starscream’s mind
Nah, that giant Starscream is exactly what Megatron fears most!
Or Megatron thinks Starscream is that pathetic, he picked him as a destroyer because...easy fight
Eh, the heads around Starscream's neck make me think it's more a Megatron fear
perhaps, but If i recall from a book i've read, Gozer warps your choice to their ideal form just in case you thought you could trick them.
Which book was that, Tobin’s Spirit Guide?
Posted by Shuttershock on March 13th, 2019 @ 9:55pm CDT
SW: Negative.
M: Shockwave?
SH: My mind is a steel fortress.
M: I didn’t choose anything!
...
M: Starscream?
SS: It just popped in!
Posted by Sarahthecutevixen on March 14th, 2019 @ 12:29am CDT
Ig89ninja wrote:TrypticonCarne wrote:D-Maximal_Primal wrote:TrypticonCarne wrote:D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Ig89ninja wrote:I have a theory, Gozer just gave them the choice of the Destructor’s form, and this is what popped into Starscream’s mind
Nah, that giant Starscream is exactly what Megatron fears most!
Or Megatron thinks Starscream is that pathetic, he picked him as a destroyer because...easy fight
Eh, the heads around Starscream's neck make me think it's more a Megatron fear
perhaps, but If i recall from a book i've read, Gozer warps your choice to their ideal form just in case you thought you could trick them.
Which book was that, Tobin’s Spirit Guide?
The one and the same, The official version with what looks like Giygas on the back cover do to it being a bunch of ghostly faces in red,
on topic in a way I hope they put that book in the comic like make it a cybertronian artifact. i mean canon wise, it weighs over 30 pounds and the size of a coffee table, sounds more in scale to our boys in metal
Posted by Emerje on March 14th, 2019 @ 6:33am CDT
Ig89ninja wrote:I have a theory, Gozer just gave them the choice of the Destructor’s form, and this is what popped into Starscream’s mind
I agree with this. In the panel before Megatron is pointing at Starscream like it's his fault and then shoots him the arm.
Decepticon Stryker wrote:Anyone else see the intro ti the '86 movie behind the door?
Yeah, it's weird, but it sure looks like it.
Emerje
Posted by snavej on March 15th, 2019 @ 8:57am CDT
Posted by snavej on March 15th, 2019 @ 8:57am CDT
Posted by AlexisSkrull on March 16th, 2019 @ 2:34pm CDT
snavej wrote:Sorry, double post due to finger slip.
lol I read this as "finger snap" and was like Thanos is playing with the Transformers universe now?
On topic: I really am looking forward to this and the more I see i'm like omg its going to be so cool!
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on March 21st, 2019 @ 8:33pm CDT
Check out the panel below, and stay tuned as we edge closer and closer to the premier of this new crossover series!
Ever get that feeling a psychotic ghost robot from another planet is lurking just behind you? #EgonSpengler will in June when #Transformers/#Ghostbusters #GhostsOfCybertron hits stores! @erikburnham @dannyschoening #LuisAntonioDelgado @IDWPublishing @Ghostbusters @hasbro