Matrix Quest

Transformers The Definitive G1 #17

by Simon Furman (Editorial Consultant)

The classic Marvel UK & Marvel US Generation 1 TRANSFORMERS storylines, re-presented together in sequential volumes for the first time ever! With the threat of Unicron looming, the Autobots embark on a desperate quest to locate the lost Creation Matrix, the one thing that might stop the planet-devouring Chaos Bringer. From ‘Wild West’ planets to obsessional vendettas, the Matrix Quest takes an unparalleled tour of the ‘TRANSFORMERS’ universe, with the fate of said universe very much hanging in the balance. Plus – more newly colourised UK strips, such as the five-part mini-saga ‘Aspects of Evil’, ‘The Big Shutdown’ and the opening beats of the acclaimed Carnivac/Catilla storyline. Including new background material created especially for The Definitive G1 Collection, with features on the stories behind ‘Matrix Quest’, Marvel UK’s crossover ‘Deathbringer’ saga and a new contextual introduction by series editorial consultant Simon Furman.

Collecting Transformers (US) #62-66, Transformers (UK) #223-239

208 pages, Hardcover

Published June 27, 2018

About the author

Simon Christopher Francis Furman is a British comic book writer who is best known for his work on Hasbro/Tomy's Transformers franchise, starting with writing Marvel's initial comic book to promote the toyline worldwide, as well as foundations for both Dreamwave Production's and IDW Publishing's takes on the Generation 1 minifranchise.

Reviews

[Russel · Rating 2 out of 5]

Whilst there is nothing wrong with the stories contained within the whole book just doesn't land for some reason. Matrix Quest just felt like filler, even though it is very important. The rest was fun but felt like it was just missing something.