| Transformers: Micromasters | |
|---|---|
 Cover for Transformers: Micromasters #1 | |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Dreamwave Productions |
| Schedule | Monthly |
| Format | Miniseries |
| Publication date | June–September 2004 |
| No. of issues | 4 |
| Main character(s) | Autobots, Decepticons, Micromasters |
| Creative team | |
| Written by | James McDonough, Adam Patyk |
| Artist(s) | Rob Ruffolo |
Transformers: Micromasters was a four-issue comic book limited series released in 2004 which takes place in between the War Within and the Generation 1 series. The main focus of the series is the Micromasters subline of Transformers, though it did have some cameos of notable G1 regulars. The first issue alone sold well over 40 thousand copies in total, exceeding all other single issues of Dreamwave Transformers titles in that release period, including their best-selling Generation One series and their lowest-selling regular series Transformers: Energon.[1][2]
The series takes place at an undefined point after the third War Within series. Optimus Prime and Megatron have disappeared in the Ark, but the Great Shutdown has not happened yet. Blitzwing and Astrotrain are said to be suffering from physical changes, which suggests that the Triple Changer process is, at least in part, a natural one that Shockwave may have been additionally manipulating.
The history of the Micromasters is different from that previously indicated. Initially downsized Transformers reduced in size to compensate for lower fuel reserves, both Autobots and Decepticons struck a temporary truce to develop the technology further, creating many completely new Transformers and even building a city for them. However, both sides began to recruit amongst the Micromasters, polarising them into two sides. It is implied that the events of the miniseries are what split the Micromasters for good
- ^ http://www.icv2.com/articles/home/5357.html Top 300 Comics June 2004
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