"As the fabric holding together their universe unravels, the Transformers face huge and ancient cosmic forces while Cybertron descends into chaos and anarchy"--Cover.
The TRANSFORMERS universe is vast and full of ongoing conflict between the AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICONS. A war that stretches across the galaxy and throughout time. These datatracks -- from IDW's timeline of events, recorded for further study -- re-present the saga as it unfolded. From Cybertron to Earth, this is the story of the TRANSFORMERS. Volume 1 contains Megatron Origin #1-4, Spotlight: Blurr, Spotlight: Cliffjumper, Spotlight: Shockwave, Spotlight: Nightbeat, Spotlight: Hot Rod, Spotlight: Soundwave, and Infiltration #0-6.
As they disguise themselves as electronic equipment while here on Earth, the peaceful Autobots from the planet Cybertron are locked in a battle for an energy source hidden on Earth with the Decepticons, who are determined to assume control of the universe.
Optimus Prime and the Autobots continue to work with Sam, Mikaela, and their human allies to defeat the Decepticons, lead by an ancient evil returned to gain the power of the Allspark for itself.
The re-presentation of IDW's Transformers Universe continues in volume 4! This volume includes the Transformer series Maximun Dinobots and the four-part Drift story, as well as Spotlights: Cyclonus, Hardhead, Doubledealer, Sideswipe, Drift, Metroplex, and Jazz.
"The beast wars--the time-lost series of conflicts on Earth, where heroic miximals are pitted against evil Predacons. As one strand of the Beast wars rages on, another is just beginning. Predacon general Magmatron is on a mission to capture the renegade Megatron, but his true intentions are far more terrifying and revolutionary; his ultimaate aim--to bring Cybertron itself to its knees. All he needs ... is an army. And he knows exactly where to find one! ... This special collection includes 'The Gathering' issues #1-4, along with character profiles, art gallery, and glossary."--Page 4 of cover