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Optimus Prime (2016 IDW) 1RIC CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Pope Variant Cover.

Label #1392681002

Limited 1 for 50 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by John Barber. Art by Kei Zama. Cover by Paul Pope. REVOLUTION is over-but the danger to Earth is just beginning. As OPTIMUS PRIME pulls Earth into the larger universe, he's painted a target on Earth… and a new alien incursion begins when a corkscrew shaped craft drills into our world! The next evolution of TRANSFORMERS is here! OPTIMUS PRIME's past on CYBERTRON haunts his present on Earth! 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Optimus Prime (2016 IDW) 1RIC CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Pope Variant Cover.

Label #1392681001

Limited 1 for 50 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by John Barber. Art by Kei Zama. Cover by Paul Pope. REVOLUTION is over-but the danger to Earth is just beginning. As OPTIMUS PRIME pulls Earth into the larger universe, he's painted a target on Earth… and a new alien incursion begins when a corkscrew shaped craft drills into our world! The next evolution of TRANSFORMERS is here! OPTIMUS PRIME's past on CYBERTRON haunts his present on Earth! 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Transformers '84 Secrets and Lies (2020 IDW) 2A CGC 9.8 Guidi

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Label #4665130007

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Written by Simon Furman. Art and Cover by Guido Guidi. The time has come for the Autobots' Ark to launch-their goal: to save Cybertron from an imminent asteroid belt and the maniacal mayhem of Megatron. The Decepticon warship, the Nemesis, falls into the Autobot trap, following the heroes into the void. But... when the Ark crashed to Earth, the Nemesis did not. What skeleton crew remained and what was their business on the strange alien world below? A gripping new tale about the secret history of the original Transformers comic universe, by the fantastic team of Simon Furman, Guido Guidi, and John-Paul Bove! 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Transformers (1984 Marvel) 1D CGC 9.6 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #4574852004

Direct Edition. "The Transformers!" Part 1 of 4. Story by Bill Mantlo and Ralph Macchio. Pencils by Frank Springer. Inks by Kim DeMulder. Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz. Based on the extremely popular toyline and cartoon from the early eighties. For centuries, deep in space, on the techno-organic planet of Cybertron, a war has raged. This battle between the benevolent and peace loving Autobots, led by the heroic Optimus Prime, and the malevolent militaristic Decepticons, led by the dangerous Megatron, has now spilled over to the planet Earth. These Robots in Disguise will continue their eternal struggle and mankind is now caught in the middle. NOTE: This series was originally intended to be a four issue limited series. This is a first printing. All 2nd or 3rd printings have a 2nd, 3rd printing notice on inside at bottom of indicia on first/splash page. 2nd printings were done for most issues from #1 to #9. Cover price $0.75.

Transformers (1984 Marvel) 1D CGC 9.4 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #4624500005

Direct Edition. "The Transformers!" Part 1 of 4. Story by Bill Mantlo and Ralph Macchio. Pencils by Frank Springer. Inks by Kim DeMulder. Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz. Based on the extremely popular toyline and cartoon from the early eighties. For centuries, deep in space, on the techno-organic planet of Cybertron, a war has raged. This battle between the benevolent and peace loving Autobots, led by the heroic Optimus Prime, and the malevolent militaristic Decepticons, led by the dangerous Megatron, has now spilled over to the planet Earth. These Robots in Disguise will continue their eternal struggle and mankind is now caught in the middle. NOTE: This series was originally intended to be a four issue limited series. This is a first printing. All 2nd or 3rd printings have a 2nd, 3rd printing notice on inside at bottom of indicia on first/splash page. 2nd printings were done for most issues from #1 to #9. Cover price $0.75.

Transformers (1984 Marvel) 1N CGC 8.0 Newsstand Variant

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3797537001

Newsstand Edition. "The Transformers!" Part 1 of 4. Story by Bill Mantlo and Ralph Macchio. Pencils by Frank Springer. Inks by Kim DeMulder. Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz. Based on the extremely popular toyline and cartoon from the early eighties. For centuries, deep in space, on the techno-organic planet of Cybertron, a war has raged. This battle between the benevolent and peace loving Autobots, led by the heroic Optimus Prime, and the malevolent militaristic Decepticons, led by the dangerous Megatron, has now spilled over to the planet Earth. These Robots in Disguise will continue their eternal struggle and mankind is now caught in the middle. NOTE: This series was originally intended to be a four issue limited series. This is a first printing. All 2nd or 3rd printings have a 2nd, 3rd printing notice on inside at bottom of indicia on first/splash page. 2nd printings were done for most issues from #1 to #9. Cover price $0.75.

Transformers (1984 Marvel) 2D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4624500006

Direct Edition. "Power Play!" Part 2 of 4. Story by Bill Mantlo and Jim Salicrup. Art by Frank Springer and Kim DeMulder. The Decepticons attack a nearby refiner for its precious fuel. The Autobots are the only ones with the power to stop them. It's Optimus Prime vs. Megatron! But, what will happen to the benevolent Transformers when their own fuel supply begins to run dangerously low? 32 pages. Michael Golden cover. This is a first printing. All 2nd or 3rd printings have a 2nd, 3rd printing notice on inside at bottom of indicia on first/splash page. 2nd printings were done for most issues from #1 to #9. Cover price $0.75.

Transformers (1984 Marvel) 3D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4624500007

First Printing. Direct Edition. "Prisoner of War!" Part 3 of 4. Guest-starring the Amazing Spider-Man. Nick Fury cameo. Story by Jim Salicrup. Art by Frank Springer, Kim DeMulder and Mike Esposito. Cover by Mark Texeira. The Decepticons have taken control of a nuclear power plant. Now, with the world watching, the Autobots must stop their malevolent counterparts before it's too late. At least they'll get a little help from everyone's favorite Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man. This is a first printing. All 2nd or 3rd printings have a 2nd, 3rd printing notice on inside at bottom of indicia on first/splash page. 2nd printings were done for most issues from #1 to #9. Cover price $0.75.

Transformers (1984 Marvel) 4D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4662996008

First Printing. Direct Edition. Part 4 of 4. Story by Jim Salicrup. Art by Frank Springer, Ian Akin and Brian Garvey. Cover by Mark Texeira. It's the Autobots' last stand. Low on fuel and out matched, these benevolent Transformers fall before their oppressor rivals, the vile Decepticons. This story's end proves one thing...the good guys don't always win. This is a first printing. All 2nd or 3rd printings have a 2nd, 3rd printing notice on inside at bottom of indicia on first/splash page. 2nd printings were done for most issues from #1 to #9. Cover price $0.75.

Transformers (1984 Marvel) 5D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4553654021

First Printing. Direct Edition. Defeated and captured by the Decepticons, the Autobots try to regroup and come up with a plan. At the same time, Ratchet and Buster try to help and get into the Ark which has been taken over by the Decepticons in "The New Order." Script by Bob Budiansky and art by Alan Kupperberg. Cover by Mark Bright. This is a first printing. All 2nd or 3rd printings have a 2nd, 3rd printing notice on inside at bottom of indicia on first/splash page. 2nd printings were done for most issues from #1 to #9. Cover price $0.75.

Transformers (1984 Marvel) 6 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4662996010

The Decepticons begin a conquest of Earth and it starts with Shockwave's attack on a new oil drilling platform off of the Oregon coast. Meanwhile, Buster tries to help Optimus Prime who is a prisoner in the Ark in "The Worse of Two Evils." Script by Bob Budiansky and art by Alan Kupperberg. This is a first printing. All 2nd or 3rd printings have a 2nd, 3rd printing notice on inside at bottom of indicia on first/splash page. 2nd printings were done for most issues from #1 to #9. Cover price $0.75.

Transformers (1984 Marvel) 8D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4574852017

First Printing. Direct Edition. As Shockwave continues his evil plans, Ratchet journeys to the Savage Land in Antarctica hoping to find help. And he does when he manages to locate the Dinobots in "Repeat Performance." Script by Bob Budiansky and art by William Johnson & Kyle Baker. Cover by Mark Bright and Kyle Baker. This is a first printing. All 2nd or 3rd printings have a 2nd, 3rd printing notice on inside at bottom of indicia on first/splash page. 2nd printings were done for most issues from #1 to #9. Cover price $0.75.

Transformers (1984 Marvel) 9N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4643155002

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First Printing. Newsstand Edition. The Autobots are back and have regained control of the Ark and still have to deal with Shockwave's evil plans. Meanwhile, Josie Beller, injured by the Decepticons, has recovered and wants revenge. Now in a new persona known as Circuit Breaker, she helps G.B. Blackrock in his quest to destroy the robots in "Dis-Integrated Circuits." Script by Bob Budiansky and art by Mike Manley & M. Hands. This is a first printing. All 2nd or 3rd printings have a 2nd, 3rd printing notice on inside at bottom of indicia on first/splash page. 2nd printings were done for most issues from #1 to #9. Cover price $0.75.

Transformers (1984 Marvel) 18D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4662996013

First Printing. Direct Edition. On Cybertron, the home planet of the Transformers, the Decepticons have constructed a dimensional bridge to transport them to Earth and help in the conquest of the planet. But the Autobots on Cybertron aren't going to let that happen in "Return to Cybertron – Part 2 – The Bridge to Nowhere." Script by Bob Budiansky and art by Don Perlin & Williams & Colletta. Cover by Herb Trimpe. Cover price $0.75.

Transformers (1984 Marvel) 28D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4662996016

First Printing. Direct Edition. Armed with Autobot tools that he stole in issue #26, the Mechanic has built up an empire and is also stealing hi-tech equipment. What is he up to? Both the police and the Autobots want to know and try to find him in "Mechanical Difficulties." Script by Bob Budiansky and art by Don Perlin & Ian Akin & Brian Garvey. Cover price $1.00.

Transformers (1984 Marvel) 31 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4662996018

Buster, the youngster who was friends with the Autobots and seen in issues 1-12, returns. He and his dad are operating a new car wash franchise that has been started by G.B. Blackrock, who is now controlled by the Decepticons. And Buster discovers that something bad is going on with those car washes in "Buster Witwicky and the Car Wash of Doom." Script by Bob Budiansky and art by Don Perlin & Jim Fern. Cover price $1.00.

Transformers (1984 Marvel) 32N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4662996019

Newsstand Edition. Goldbug and company run into trouble while out on the road and hide in a used car lot where one of them gets sold and the others have to not only deal with a Rapid Anti-Robot Assault Team but also used car dealer Steve Ludwig in "Used Autobots." Script by Bob Budiansky and art by Don Perlin & Ian Akin & Brian Garvey. Cover by Frank Springer. Cover price $1.00.

Transformers (1984 Marvel) 33 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4662996020

Charles Vess cover. Early comic book version of the famous "transforming" robots. This issue features a story from the British version of the Transformers comic book. A young boy, Sammy Harker, stumbles across one of the Autobots near the area of Stangham Castle which leads into an ancient legend of a warrior known as the "Man of Iron." Script by Steve Parkhouse and art by John Ridgway. Cover price $1.00.

Transformers (1984 Marvel) 36D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4612038007

Direct Edition. Script by Bob Budiansky and art by Jose Delbo & Ian Akin & Brian Garvey. Cover by Frank Springer, Ian Akin and Brian Garvey. The four kids who helped Blaster and the other Transformers in the last issue are on board Blast Off, the Decepticon spaceship, and traveling in space when they get captured by other Transformers. And then the Transformers have to figure out what to do with the kids in "Spacehikers." $1.00 cover price. Cover price $1.00.

Transformers (1984 Marvel) 41 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4662996024

Now possessing Optimus Prime's memories, the Autobots try to rebuild a new body for him but just don't have the resources for that. And when Autobots hold a trial by combat on the moon to determine their new leader, the Decepticons take advantage of the situation in "Totaled." Script by Bob Budiansky and art by Jose Delbo & Danny Bulanadi. Cover by Jose Delbo and Dave Hunt. Cover price $1.00.

Transformers (2023 Image) 1COMICMINT.A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Twelfth Printing/Comic Mint Edition.

Label #4680890023

12th Printing. The Comic Mint Exclusive "Soundwave" Edition Virgin Cover by Keven Mallqui. Written by Daniel Warren Johnson. Art by Daniel Warren Johnson, Mike Spicer. SERIES PREMIERE THE ALL NEW TRANSFORMERS ERA STARTS HERE! Optimus Prime was supposed to have led the Autobots to victory. Instead, the fate of Cybertron is unknown, and his allies have crash-landed far from home, alongside their enemies-the Decepticons. As these titanic forces renew their war on Earth, one thing is immediately clear: the planet will never be the same. New alliances are struck. Battle lines are redrawn. And humanity's only hope of survival is Optimus Prime. Discover THE TRANSFORMERS like you've never seen them before! 36 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $4.99.

Transformers (2023 Image) 9CARNIVORE CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Carnivore Comics Edition.

Label #4680144021

Carnivore Comics Exclusive Virgin Cover by Santa Fung. Written by Daniel Warren Johnson. Art by Jorge Corona, Mike Spicer. The wars on Cybertron and Earth converge in ways the Autobots and Decepticons never expected… 28 pages, full color. Rated T

Transformers (2023 Image) 11SILVA.A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

The 616 Comics Edition A.

Label #4680144018

"Dark" Edition Connecting Virgin Cover by Tiago Da Silva. Written by Daniel Warren Johnson. Art by Jorge Corona, Mike Spicer. Only Optimus Prime can save Earth and Cybertron. But will all of the Autobots stand with him? 28 pages, full color. Rated T

Transformers (2023 Image) 18BTC CGC 9.8

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Giang Variant Cover.

Label #4637286003

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Big Time Collectibles Exclusive Foil Edition Virgin Cover by John Giang. Written by Daniel Warren Johnson. Art by Jorge Corona, Mike Spicer. Autobots vs Deceptions vs is already devastating Seattle, but none of them are prepared for how it will end. 28 pages, full color. Rated T

Transformers Dark Cybertron (2013) 1RE CGC 9.8 Liefeld Virginia Comic Con Variant

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Convention Edition.

Label #4689555013

Virginia Comic Convention Variant by Rob Liefeld - Limited to 1000 copies. (W) James Roberts, John Barber. (A) Phil Jimenez (layouts), Andrew Griffith, Brendan Cahill. THE END OF EVERYTHING! SHOCKWAVE makes a move millions of years in the planning-an ultimate plan to remake Cybertron and destroy both the Autobots and Decepticons! Bringing together the casts of the hit MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE and ROBOTS IN DISGUISE for the first time in two years!

Transformers Dark Cybertron (2013) 1RE CGC 9.8 Liefeld Virginia Comic Con Variant

Paper: White

Convention Edition.

Label #4689555014

Virginia Comic Convention Variant by Rob Liefeld - Limited to 1000 copies. (W) James Roberts, John Barber. (A) Phil Jimenez (layouts), Andrew Griffith, Brendan Cahill. THE END OF EVERYTHING! SHOCKWAVE makes a move millions of years in the planning-an ultimate plan to remake Cybertron and destroy both the Autobots and Decepticons! Bringing together the casts of the hit MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE and ROBOTS IN DISGUISE for the first time in two years!

Transformers Till All Are One (2016) 1RIB CGC 9.8

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Retailer Incentive Edition B.

Label #1418527029

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Mairghread Scott. Art by Sara Pitre-Durocher. Cover by Alex Milne. PEACE IN OUR TIME! STARSCREAM and WINDBLADE have given everything to bring together CYBERTRON's Lost Colonies into a Council Of Worlds. But when the increasingly brutal tactics of STARSCREAM's secret police increase tension among the former DECEPTICONS… how long can the Council maintain this fragile peace? 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Transformers Universe (1986) 2N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4685377015

Newsstand Edition. Cover by Herb Trimpe, Ian Akin, and Brian Garvey. Written by Bob Budiansky, art by Ian Akin, Brian Garvey, and others. Character profiles, ablities, and weaknesses of Autobots and Decepticons from Groove to Ramjet. Includes: Groove; Headstrong; Hoist; Hook; Hot Spot; Hound; Huffer; Inferno; Ironhide; Jazz; Jetfire; Kickback; Laserbeak; Long Haul; Megatron; Menasor; Metroplex; Mirage; Mixmaster; Motormaster; Octane; Omega Supreme; Onslaught; Optimus Prime; Outback; Perceptor; Pipes; Powerglide; Predaking; Prowl; Ramhorn; and Ramjet. 40 pgs., full color. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.

Transformers vs. G.I. Joe (2014 IDW) 9 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4699674004

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Story, Art and Cover by Tom Scioli. MADNESS. 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Transformers vs. the Terminator (2020 IDW) 3A CGC 9.8 Fullerton

Paper: White

Label #4665130006

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Written by David Mariotte, John Barber and Tom Waltz. Art by Alex Milne. Cover by Gavin Fullerton. The T-800's mission is simple: Exterminate the Cybertronians and ensure the future belongs to SKYNET. When Optimus Prime offers his aid, suggesting they go after Megatron together, the T-800 faces his toughest decision yet. Is the enemy of his enemy his friend, or just another threat to the mission? 28 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $3.99.