IDW Transformers books in order

Q: "How many books are in the IDW Transformers series?"

"There are 93 books in the IDW Transformers series, published between 2006 and 2019."

Q: "What is the first book in the IDW Transformers series?"

"The first book in the IDW Transformers series is Infiltration, published in 2006."

Q: "Where should a new reader start with the IDW Transformers comics?"

"New readers should begin with Infiltration (2006) by Simon Furman, which starts the IDW continuity from scratch. The series then proceeds through Stormbringer and Escalation before the crossover events begin. The reading order listed here presents all 93 volumes in sequence, covering the Furman era, the All Hail Megatron period, the More Than Meets the Eye and Robots in Disguise split, and the later Optimus Prime and Lost Light series. Infiltration is the most efficient starting point."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Infiltration	2006	Dan Abnett	Buy
2	Transformers: Megatron Origin	2007	Dan Abnett	N/A
3	Generations Volume 1	2007	Dan Abnett	Buy
4	The Transformers: Spotlight, Volume 1	2007	Dan Abnett	N/A
5	Transformers, Volume 1: Infiltration	2006	Dan Abnett	N/A
6	Stormbringer	2007	Dan Abnett	Buy
7	Escalation	2007	Dan Abnett	Buy
8	Spotlight, Volume 1	2007	Dan Abnett	Buy
9	New Avengers/Transformers	2007	Dan Abnett	Buy
10	Transformers Spotlight, Volume 2	2008	Dan Abnett	N/A
11	Spotlight, Volume 2	2008	Dan Abnett	Buy
12	Devastation	2008	Dan Abnett	Buy
13	Transformers Spotlight, Volume 3	2008	Dan Abnett	N/A
14	Transformers: Devastation	2008	Dan Abnett	N/A
15	Revelation	2009	Dan Abnett	Buy
16	Maximum Dinobots	2009	Dan Abnett	Buy
17	Transformers Spotlight, Volume 4: Revelation	2009	Dan Abnett	N/A
18	Transformers: Maximum Dinobots	2009	Dan Abnett	N/A
19	All Hail Megatron	2010	Dan Abnett	Buy
20	For All Mankind	2010	Dan Abnett	Buy
21	Transformers: Drift	2011	Dan Abnett	N/A
22	The Transformers: All Hail Megatron, Volume 3	2009	Dan Abnett	N/A
23	Last Stand of the Wreckers	2010	Dan Abnett	Buy
24	International Incident	2010	Dan Abnett	Buy
25	The Transformers: All Hail Megatron, Volume 2	2009	Dan Abnett	N/A
26	Ironhide	2010	Dan Abnett	Buy
27	Transformers: All Hail Megatron, Volume 4	2010	Dan Abnett	N/A
28	Revenge of the Decepticons	2011	Dan Abnett	Buy
29	Transformers Volume 1: For All Mankind	2010	Dan Abnett	N/A
30	Chaos Theory	2011	Dan Abnett	Buy
31	The Transformers: Bumblebee	2010	Dan Abnett	N/A
32	Infestation	2012	Dan Abnett	Buy
33	Autocracy	2012	Dan Abnett	Buy
34	Chaos	2012	Dan Abnett	Buy
35	Transformers Volume 2: International Incident	2010	Dan Abnett	N/A
36	Chaos: Police Action	2012	Dan Abnett	Buy
37	Transformers, Vol. 3: Revenge of the Decepticons	2011	Dan Abnett	N/A
38	Robots in Disguise, Volume 1	2012	Dan Abnett	Buy
39	Transformers: Ironhide	2010	Dan Abnett	N/A
40	Robots in Disguise, Volume 2	2013	Dan Abnett	Buy
41	Transformers Volume 4: Heart of Darkness	2011	Dan Abnett	N/A
42	Robots in Disguise, Volume 3	2013	Dan Abnett	Buy
43	Transformers Volume 5: Chaos Theory	2011	Dan Abnett	N/A
44	Dark Prelude	2013	Dan Abnett	Buy
45	Transformers Volume 6: Chaos: Police Action	2012	Dan Abnett	N/A
46	Robots in Disguise, Volume 4	2013	Dan Abnett	Buy
47	The Transformers. Volume 7, Chaos	2012	Dan Abnett	N/A
48	Robots In Disguise, Volume 5	2013	Dan Abnett	Buy
49	The Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye 1	2012	Dan Abnett	N/A
50	Monstrosity	2013	Dan Abnett	Buy
51	The Transformers: Robots in Disguise, Volume 1	2012	Dan Abnett	N/A
52	Dark Cybertron, Volume 2	2014	Dan Abnett	Buy
53	The Transformers: Autocracy	2012	Dan Abnett	N/A
54	Primacy	2015	Dan Abnett	Buy
55	Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye (2011-2016), Vol. 2	2012	Dan Abnett	N/A
56	Combiner Wars-First Strike	2015	Dan Abnett	Buy
57	Transformers: Robots in Disguise, Volume 2	2013	Dan Abnett	N/A
58	Transformers, Volume 8	2016	Dan Abnett	Buy
59	Transformers, Volume 9	2016	Dan Abnett	Buy
60	The Transformers: Robots in Disguise, Volume 3	2013	Dan Abnett	N/A
61	Transformers, Volume 10	2016	Dan Abnett	Buy
62	Optimus Prime, Vol. 1	2017	Dan Abnett	Buy
63	Transformers: Monstrosity	2013	Dan Abnett	N/A
64	Lost Light, Vol. 1	2017	Dan Abnett	Buy
65	Transformers/G.I. Joe	2018	Dan Abnett	Buy
66	Lost Light, Vol. 2	2018	Dan Abnett	Buy
67	Transformers: Primacy	2015	Dan Abnett	N/A
68	Optimus Prime Vol. 2	2018	Dan Abnett	Buy
69	Redemption of the Dinobots	2018	Dan Abnett	Buy
70	Optimus Prime, Vol. 3	2018	Dan Abnett	Buy
71	The Transformers: Dark Cybertron Volume 1	2014	Dan Abnett	N/A
72	Transformers vs. The Visionaries	2018	Dan Abnett	Buy
73	Lost Light, Vol. 3	2018	Dan Abnett	Buy
74	Transformers: Windblade	2014	Dan Abnett	N/A
75	Optimus Prime, Vol. 4	2018	Dan Abnett	Buy
76	Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye, Volume 6	2014	Dan Abnett	N/A
77	Lost Light, Vol. 4	2019	Dan Abnett	Buy
78	The Transformers: Punishment	2014	Dan Abnett	N/A
79	Optimus Prime Vol. 5	2019	Dan Abnett	Buy
80	Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye, Volume 7	2015	Dan Abnett	N/A
81	Transformers Volume 7: Combiner Wars–First Strike	2015	Dan Abnett	N/A
82	Transformers: Combiner Wars	2015	Dan Abnett	N/A
83	Transformers	2015	Dan Abnett	N/A
84	Transformers: Distant Stars	2016	Dan Abnett	N/A
85	Transformers: More Than Meets The Eye, Volume 9	2016	Dan Abnett	N/A
86	Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye (2011-2016), Vol. 10	2016	Dan Abnett	N/A
87	Transformers: Till All Are One	2016	Dan Abnett	N/A
88	Transformers: Titans Return	2016	Dan Abnett	N/A
89	Transformers: Optimus Prime	2018	Dan Abnett	N/A
90	Transformers: Redemption of the Dinobots	2018	Dan Abnett	N/A
91	ROM Vs Transformers: Shining Armor	2018	Dan Abnett	N/A
92	Transformers: Unicron	2019	Dan Abnett	N/A
93	Transformers: Lost Light	2019	Dan Abnett	N/A

IDW Publishing launched their Transformers comics line in 2006, creating an entirely new continuity distinct from the original Marvel comics and the various animated series. The 93-volume reading order collected here covers the complete IDW run from Infiltration through to the conclusion of the series in 2019 with Transformers: Unicron. The line was notable for treating the Transformers mythos with a more serious, grounded science fiction approach than previous adaptations.

The IDW run divides into several distinct eras. The Simon Furman era (2006-2009) established the new continuity and built toward the Revelation storyline. All Hail Megatron (2010) saw a different creative approach with Megatron conquering Earth. From 2012, the line split into two ongoing monthly titles: Robots in Disguise (later Transformers), which focused on the political situation on Cybertron, and More Than Meets the Eye (later Lost Light), which followed the crew of a ship searching for ancient Transformers called the Knights of Cybertron. James Roberts wrote the More Than Meets the Eye/Lost Light run and it is widely considered the critical high point of the IDW era. The series concluded with Transformers: Unicron in 2019.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the IDW Transformers series?

There are 93 books in the IDW Transformers series, published between 2006 and 2019.

What is the first book in the IDW Transformers series?

The first book in the IDW Transformers series is Infiltration, published in 2006.

Where should a new reader start with the IDW Transformers comics?

New readers should begin with Infiltration (2006) by Simon Furman, which starts the IDW continuity from scratch. The series then proceeds through Stormbringer and Escalation before the crossover events begin. The reading order listed here presents all 93 volumes in sequence, covering the Furman era, the All Hail Megatron period, the More Than Meets the Eye and Robots in Disguise split, and the later Optimus Prime and Lost Light series. Infiltration is the most efficient starting point.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order