Issue Details

Issue	#1
Published	January 1987
Cover Price	1.50
Pages	68
Editing	?

Cover Details

Characters	Optimus Prime; Megatron
Genre	superhero; science fiction; car
Pencils	Frank Springer?
Reprinted	from Transformers (Marvel, 1984 series) #2 (October 1984)

25 page Transformers story "The Transformers"

Characters	Optimus Prime; Megatron; Frenzy; Ravage; Prowl; Ironhide; Skywarp; Soundwave; Starscream; Huffer; Sunstreaker; Cliffjumper; Brawn; Sideswiper; Mirage; Blue Streak; Jazz; Hound; Windcharger; Gears; Ratchet; Wheeljack; Trailbreaker; Bumblebee; Laserbeak; Sparkplug Witwicky; Buster Witwicky
Genre	superhero; science fiction; car
Script	Bill Mantlo (plot); Ralph Macchio (script)
Pencils	Frank Springer
Inks	Kim DeMulder
Colors	Nelson Yomtov
Letters	Michael Higgins; Rick Parker
Editing	Bob Budiansky
Reprinted	from Transformers (Marvel, 1984 series) #1 (September 1984)

2 page Transformers character profile "Optimus Prime"

Characters	Optimus Prime
Script	Bob Budiansky
Pencils	? (from Marvel Productions model sheets)
Inks	Ian Akin?; Brian Garvey?
Colors	Nelson Yomtov?
Letters	typeset
Editing	Jim Salicrup; Adam Philips (assistant editor)
Notes	The images accompanying the profile have been rearranged, with one removed from this reprint. The text has been edited.
Reprinted	from Transformers Universe, The (Marvel, 1986 series) #2

2 page Transformers character profile "Laserbeak"

Characters	Laserbeak
Script	Bob Budiansky
Pencils	? (from Marvel Prouctions model sheets)
Inks	Ian Akin?; Brian Garvey?
Letters	typeset
Editing	Jim Salicrup; Adam Philips (assistant editor)
Notes	The images accompanying this reprint seem to have been recolored and possibly re-inked. The text has been edited.
Reprinted	from Transformers Universe, The (Marvel, 1986 series) #2 (January 1987)

2 page Transformers character profile "Jazz"

Characters	Jazz
Script	Bob Budiansky
Pencils	? (from Marvel Productions model sheets)
Inks	Ian Akin?; Brian Garvey?
Letters	Jim Salicrup; Adam Philips (assistant editor)
Notes	One of the images from the original profile has been removed and the remaining images have been recolored. The text has been edited.
Reprinted	from Transformers Universe, The (Marvel, 1986 series) #2

2 page Transformers character profile "Frenzy"

Characters	Frenzy
Script	Bob Budiansky
Pencils	? (from Marvel Productions model sheets)
Inks	Ian Akin?; Brian Garvey?
Letters	typeset
Editing	Jim Salicrup; Adam Philips (assistant editor)
Notes	The images accompanying this reprint have been recolored. The text has been edited.
Reprinted	from Transformers Universe, The (Marvel, 1986 series) #1 (December 1986)

1 page Transfomers; GI Joe promo (ad from the publisher) "Get All The Adventure!"

Characters	Optimus Prime; Megatron; Wheeljack; Snake-Eyes; Lady Jaye
Synopsis	Subscription ad for Marvel's Transformers And GI Joe comics.
Letters	typeset

23 page Transformers story "Power Play!"

Characters	Megatron; Soundwave; Starscream; Skywarp; Laserbeak; Frenzy; Buzzsaw; Thundercracker; Bumblebee; Sparkplug Witwicky; Buster Witwicky; Rumble; Optimus Prime; Jazz; Prowl; Ironhide; Windcharger; Ratchet; Mirage; Sideswipe; Sunstreaker
Genre	superhero; science fiction; cars
Script	Bill Mantlo (plot); Ralph Macchio (script)
Pencils	Frank Springer
Inks	Kim De Mulder
Colors	Nelson Yomtov [as Nel Yomtov]
Letters	Janice Chiang
Editing	Bob Budiansky
Reprinted	from Transformers (Marvel, 1984 series) #2 (October 1984)

2 page Transformers character profile "Gears"

Characters	Gears
Script	Bob Budiansky
Pencils	? (from Marvel Productions model sheets)
Inks	Ian Akin?; Brian Garvey?
Letters	typeset
Editing	Jim Salicrup; Adam Philips (assistant editor)
Notes	The images accompanying this reprint have been recolored. The text has been edited.
Reprinted	from Transformers Universe, The (Marvel, 1986 series) #1

2 page Transformers character profile "Skywarp"

Characters	Skywarp
Script	Bob Budiansky
Pencils	? (from Marvel Productions model sheets)
Inks	Ian Akin?; Brian Garvey?
Letters	typeset
Editing	Jim Salicrup; Dwight Jon Zimmerman (assistant editor)
Notes	The images accompanying this reprint have been recolored. The text has been edited.
Reprinted	from Transformers Universe, The (Marvel, 1986 series) #3 (February 1987)

2 page Transformers character profile "Prowl"

Characters	Prowl
Script	Bob Budiansky
Pencils	? (from Marvel Productions model sheets)
Inks	Ian Akin?; Brian Garvey?
Letters	typeset
Editing	Jim Salicrup; Adam Philips (assistant editor)
Notes	The images accompanying this reprint have been recolored. The text has been edited.
Reprinted	from Transformers Universe, The (Marvel, 1986 series) #2

1 page Spider-Ham; Top Dog promo (ad from the publisher) "Catch A Star"

Characters	Spider-Ham; Top Dog
Synopsis	Subscription ad for Marvel's Star Comics line.
Letters	typeset

1 page Transformers (backcovers) *do not use* / *please fix* "In This Issue"

Characters	Skywarp; Starscream; Thundercracker; Soundwave; Laserbeak
Genre	superhero; science fiction; cars
Pencils	Frank Springer
Inks	Kim De Mulder
Notes	A panel from Transformers #2 has been blown up fr use as the back cover of this issue.
Reprinted	from Transformers (Marvel, 1984 series) #2 (October 1984)