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Transformers: The Manga, Vol. 1

By Masumi Kaneda
Series: Transformers: The Manga
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Transformers: The Manga, Vol. 1 brings the classic Generation 1 era of the iconic Transformers franchise to English readers for the first time, presenting stories that were originally serialized in Japan's TV Magazine. The age-old conflict between the peace-seeking Autobots and the power-hungry Decepticons escalates to Earth, drawing its population into their epic interplanetary war. Alongside their young ally Kenji, the Autobots face fierce battles highlighted in thrilling tales such as "The Great Transformer War" and "Fight! Super Robot Life-Form Transformers!" This collector's edition also features an extensive art gallery celebrating the dawn of the Transformers phenomenon.
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This manga volume appeals primarily to fans of graphic novels, Transformers enthusiasts, and readers interested in classic sci-fi adventures. Its nostalgic value and dynamic artwork make it a captivating read for both long-time followers and new fans discovering the origins of these beloved characters.

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Originally serialized in Japan’s TV Magazine, these classic stories from the Generation 1 era of Transformers are now available in English for the first time!

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Transformers: The Manga, Vol. 1, originally serialized in Japan’s TV Magazine, brings classic stories from the Generation 1 era of Transformers to English speakers for the first time.

The Autobots and the Decepticons have been locked in a brutal civil war for eons, and now their battle has come to Earth! The Autobots seek peace and coexistence, while the Decepticons seek power and control. Earth and its populace are caught in the middle as these mighty factions go head-to-head. Transformers took the world by storm shortly after their debut, and these previously uncollected stories were a vital part of that takeover!

In this collector's volume, the Autobots and their young friend Kenji must stand tall against the Decepticons in an interplanetary conflict! These classic stories are from the dawn of the Transformers, and this volume contains thrilling tales such as "The Great Transformer War" and "Fight! Super Robot Life-Form Transformers!"—plus an extensive art gallery!

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781974710560

Publisher: Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 02 April 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Ban Magami
  • By Ban Magami

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 143.0mm

Height: 200.0mm

Weight: 508g

Pages: 288

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Fiction Graphic Novels Manga Masumi Kaneda Series: Transformers: The Manga

About the Author

Masumi Kaneda: Born in Tokyo in 1958. Representative of KND Limited. He works as a writer, planner and organizer of publishing and broadcasting for licensed character media. The original writer for the G1 series Transformers comic, and writer of the Japanese Toei Transformers anime, and supervised production of the Japanese version of The Transformers: The Movie. Writer of Transformers TV Magazine specials and all related book media. From Super-God Masterforce to Transformers Zone, he and Ban Magami did the character designs. He created all non-toy creatures and original characters for Masterforce.

Ban Magami: Born in Kanagawa in 1957. As the apprentice of manga artist Leiji Matsumoto, he worked as an assistant on “Planetary Robot Danguard Ace,” “Galaxy Express 999” and other works. In 1985, he debuted “Fight! Super Robot Life-form Transformers” and he handled all of the serialization after that as well. He worked on the Kodansha Aoi Tori chapter book “The Secret of Tutankhamen,” the Studio DNA anthology based on the Playstation game “Space Battleship Yamato: The Far-Off Star of Iskandal,” the Heibonsha book “Engineer Story: The Power of Higher Education to Open the Door to the Future” and many other books.

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