The Transformers Comic Pros on DeviantArt

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Introduction


On May 8, 1984, The Transformers #1 was released by Marvel Comics in the US, thus introducing the world to the Great War between the Autobots and Decepticons for the first time. Since then there's been hundreds of Transformers comics published by a number of different companies, spanning all manner of storylines, series, continuities, and even a few crossovers.

But no doubt most of you know all of that. What you might not know is just how many the writers and artists that brought us those many thousands of pages, both old and new, are here on DA interacting with fellow deviants and showing off their work both professional and personal.

Or maybe you're like me and knew there was at least a few of the pros on DA, but didn't realize there was this many. So here you are, my attempt at something approaching a comprehensive list of Transformers creators with DeviantArt pages:

The List


IDW Publishing


IDW Publishing is the current producer of "mainstream" Transformers comics, starting back from May 2005. Since then, they've produced the various "-ations" and related series (Megatron Origin, Infiltration, Stormbringer, Escalation, Devastation, Revelation, & Maximum Dinobots), as well as the Spotlight series focusing on various characters, and the current All Hail Megatron series. They also are responsible for the official Animated and '07 Movie/Revenge of the Fallen side stories and tie-ins such as The Arrival, Reign of Starscream, and Transformers: Destiny.
  • :iconrobertatkins: Robert Atkins - Inker
  • :iconheck13r: Zac Atkinson - Colorer
  • :icongrungewerxshop: Tim Barnet/GrungeWerX - Colorer
  • :icontheboo: The Boo - Artist
  • :icon-seed-: Simon Bork - Colorer
  • :icon1db: Eric Burns - Colorer
  • :icondcjosh: Josh Burcham - Colorer
  • :icondrivaaar: Kris Carter - Colorer
  • :iconcaliber316: Casey Coller - Artist
  • :iconglovestudios: Andrew Griffith - Artist
  • :iconespeng: Espen Grundetjern - Colorer
  • :iconguidoguidi: Guido Guidi - Artist
  • :icontrevhutch: Trevor Hutchinson - Cover Artist
  • :icondan-the-artguy: Dan Khanna - Artist
  • :iconwhiterabbitink: Shaun Knowler - Writer
  • :iconkhaamar: Joana Lafuente - Colorer
  • :iconmarcelomatere: Marcelo Matere - Artist
  • :iconedmcguinness: Ed McGuinness - Cover Artist
  • :iconmarkerguru: Alex Milne - Artist
  • :iconmowry: Chris Mowry - Writer & Letterer
  • :iconrex-203: Robby Musso - Artist
  • :iconkieranoats: Kieran Oats - Colorer
  • :icondyemooch: Josh Perez - Colorer
  • :iconjohnrauch: John Rauch - Colorer
  • :iconjprart: Jeremy Roberts - Cover Artist
  • :iconliamshalloo: Liam Shalloo - Colorer
  • :iconej-su: E. J. Su - Artist
  • :iconpriscillatr: Priscilla Tramontano - Colorer
  • :iconjosh-van-reyk: Josh van Reyk - Writer
  • :iconsimon-williams-art: Simon Williams - Artist

Fun Publications


The writers and artists affiliated with Fun Publications, meanwhile, produce speciality comics, prose, and illustrations for Hasbro's official fanclub. Responsible for a large number of past storylines spanning and connecting the various Transformers series and continuities, their current storyline revolves around the quirky Mirror Universe-inspired Shattered Glass series.
  • :iconfunpubcomics: Fun Publications
  • :iconvegetaprime: Winston Bolen - Artist
  • :iconacidwing: Richard Chang - Artist
  • :iconteyowisonte: Thomas Deer - Colorer
  • :iconkerfufflecolor: Drew Eiden - Colorer
  • :iconjohnny216: John Flores - Artist
  • :iconzeromayhem: Evan Gauntt - Artist
  • :iconinker-guy: Jake Isenberg - Artist
  • :iconmattdrawsrobots: Matt Kuphaldt - Artist
  • :iconwillmangin: - Will Mangin - Artist
  • :iconmattmoylan: Matt Moylan - Artist
  • :iconmakotron: Makoto Ono - Artist
  • :iconmsipher: Greg Sepelak - Writer & Artist
  • :iconboltax: Andrew Sorohan - Artist
  • :icontrenttroop: Trent Troop - Artist
  • :iconstrongstuff: Tom Whalen - Artist

Dreamwave Productions


Dreamwave produced Transformers comics from 2001 to 2005, before suffering financial problems resulting in the license being passed on to IDW. They delivered a Generation 1-based series (Prime Directive, War and Peace, Generation 1 Ongoing, The War Within, and Micromasters), as well as Armada & Energon based series, a G.I. Joe/Transformers crossover, and a comprehensive sourcebook of profiles on dozens of Transformers characters.
  • :icondiablo2003: Mark Brooks - Artist
  • :iconpatleeart: Pat Lee - Artist
  • :iconngboy: Joe Ng - Artist

Marvel Comics


The company that started it all, literally. They produced the initial US and UK Transformers stories, the Generation 2 comics, the original G.I. Joe/Transformers crossover, and the original Transformers character sourcebook.
  • :icondroog811: Pat Brosseau - Letterer
  • :iconmikecollins: Mike Collins - Writer & Artist
  • :iconkimdemulder: Kim DeMulder - Inker
  • :iconunderdogmike: Mike S. Miller - Penciller
  • :iconwildmanart: Andrew Wildman - Artist

Devil's Due Press


Last, but not least, Devil's Due was responsible for the most recent G.I. Joe/Transformers crossover series.
  • :iconcoltnoble: - Tim Seeley - Writer & Cover Artist

Fanart From the Pros


What you might also not know is that many of the professional Transformers artists and writers are just as much Transformers fans as the rest of us, and produce their own related fanart, fanfic, commissions, and behind-the-scenes art in addition to displaying their professional work. Here's just a sample of those types of works drawn and written by the pros:

IDW Publishing Artists


Jetfire Jetstorm JoshColour by TheBoo Red Alert by Drivaaar I Am.... by glovestudios AHM Issue 2 Page 11 by glovestudios:thumb90206856: Elita-1 by REX-203 TFA: The Price of Life by khaamar Cyclonus by MarceloMatere Medaratchet by dyemooch Optimoose by Simon-Williams-Art:thumb85866896: Wreck and rule by 1DB Cybertron landscape sketch by EspenG Soundwave groupshot by Dan-the-artguy its devastating by markerguru:thumb104748256: All Hail... Wheelie by GuidoGuidi Why MP3? by GuidoGuidi

Fun Publications Artists


The Desert Heat Page 1 by FunPubComics The Desert Heat Page 2 by FunPubComics Nightbeat Profile Illustration by Teyowisonte Ecto-1 by Johnny216 optimus prime commission by strongstuff:thumb118058091: Colour AHM in one Page by Boltax Megatron: Origin in one page by Boltax Nightbeat, Siren, and Hosehead by MattDrawsRobots hotshot chibi by WillMangin Transfan MTMTE Profiles 3 by MattMoylan Transfan MTMTE Profiles 4 by MattMoylan Fan 'n' Dac by MSipher The Ultimate Evil by AcidWing:thumb24346219:

Closing


So there you have it, a veritable cornucopia of professional Transformers-related goodness for you to spend your DA time surfing through. If you know of any of the pros whose DA pages I missed out on finding, please post them in the comments!
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JZLobo's avatar
Great article, Jeysie! There were some on here that I didn't know about.