IDW Delivers Transformers: The Death of Optimus Prime

This December, IDW announces Transformers: The Death Of Optimus Prime, setting a whole new direction for the Autobot leader and the Transformers comic book universe.

During 2011, IDW's Chaos event symbolized the closing of a chapter in Transformers history for the comic book. In space, because of the fate of the universe at stake, the Transformers waged the final battle for the fate of Cybertron. On Earth, the Autobots recognized the betrayal of their human allies. This led their loyalty to be pushed past behind the breaking point. However, the hard part just begins. Although the Transformers ' homeworld is reborn, it's not the safe home the Autobots had hoped for. Facing a hostile planet and an angry population, Autobot leader Optimus Prime must attempt to unite the divided loyalties of his fellow Transformers.

In the process, he is forced to question whether he is the ruler a united Cyberton needs.

IDW's December comic, Transformers: The Death Of Optimus Prime, will answer that question. Written by John Barber and James Roberts, with art by Nick Roche, the book is also available as an exclusive wraparound cover that features all 125 IDW Transformers covers, with foil enhancements. This special issue sets the stage for two new ongoing Transformers comic series starting in January!

And for those who are a bit nostalgic when it comes to the death of the big red guy, we offer the following YouTube clip...