Massive Transformers 80s Comics Kickstarter Campaign Launches Today!
Roll out, Autobot and Decepticon fans! Huge news dropped today, April 8th, 2025. Skybound, working closely with Hasbro, has just launched the highly anticipated Transformers Compendium Set Kickstarter campaign! This is your exclusive chance to grab definitive hardcover collections of the complete original 1980s US and UK Transformers comic runs. These premium editions feature stories that defined a generation of robots in disguise. Importantly, these specific hardcovers aren’t planned for regular retail release, making this Kickstarter the only way to secure them. Let’s dive into the details of what this exciting campaign offers for collectors and fans.
Skybound Launches Transformers Compendium Set Kickstarter
As mentioned, Skybound officially launched the Transformers Compendium Set Kickstarter campaign today, Tuesday, April 8th. This major project, undertaken in collaboration with IP-holder Hasbro, aims to give fans the ultimate collection of foundational Transformers comic book lore. Each hardcover volume is impressively substantial, boasting a premium feel with gorgeous faux leather binding and packing between 1,000 and 1,200 pages of classic action. Skybound emphasizes that these specific hardcover compendiums will only be available through this campaign, adding significant collector value.
For countless fans, these original 1980s stories published by Marvel Comics were their introduction to the galaxy-spanning war between the heroic Autobots and the evil Decepticons. These comics truly rocked the pop culture world back then, offering depth and drama that went beyond the beloved cartoon series. Alex Antone, Skybound’s Editorial Director, perfectly described the initiative as “a celebration of TRANSFORMERS history,” highlighting that the campaign includes options for every kind of fan, “from casual to hardcore.”
Skybound is certainly no newcomer to major crowdfunding success. They hold impressive records for comic campaigns on Kickstarter, including the massive G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero campaign and webcomic hits like Ava’s Demon. This proven track record (a key aspect of E-E-A-T) builds confidence in their ability to manage this large-scale project and deliver high-quality products to backers. While Skybound and Hasbro are currently forging new paths with the popular Energon Universe comics (like Robert Kirkman’s Void Rivals, Daniel Warren Johnson’s Transformers, and Joshua Williamson’s G.I. JOE), this Transformers Compendium Set serves as a vital and respectful celebration of the franchise’s rich, decades-long comic book past.
What’s Inside the Transformers Compendium Set Campaign?
So, what exactly can backers get their hands on by supporting the Transformers Compendium Set campaign? Skybound has structured several exciting pledge levels catering to different collectors and reading preferences. You can choose to back sets collecting just the original US run (in 2 volumes) or just the often harder-to-find UK run (also in 2 volumes).
However, the centerpiece for many will likely be THE TRANSFORMERS: Til All Are One Box Set. This premium offering is designed for the ultimate reading experience. It includes four massive hardcovers that meticulously intercut the US and UK stories chronologically, presenting the entire saga as one seamless narrative. These four volumes come housed in a deluxe collector’s box featuring stunning brand-new artwork by current Transformers series cover artist and comics megastar Daniel Warren Johnson. When backing this incredible box set, you even get to choose your side! Pledge for an Autobot-themed box, a Decepticon-themed box, or go all-in and secure both faction designs.
For dedicated collectors seeking something truly special, the campaign also features pledge levels for editions signed by true Transformers legends: Simon Furman, the incredibly prolific writer who penned countless classic UK and US stories featured in these volumes, and Bob Budiansky, the original Marvel editor and writer who named and created the personalities and backstories for many of the most iconic characters like Megatron. Beyond the books themselves, backers can unlock a variety of cool campaign-exclusive rewards. These include 1980s-style tech spec cards, a collectible challenge coin featuring both Autobot and Decepticon shields, patches, exclusive comics, and further stretch goals that will likely be revealed as the campaign progresses. Plus, as a bonus thank you, previous Skybound campaign backers and mailing list members will receive a free Jetfire tech spec card when they back this campaign.
Don’t delay too long! The campaign runs until Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at 3 p.m. ET / 12 p.m. PT.
This Kickstarter represents an incredible opportunity for Transformers fans, both long-time enthusiasts and newer readers, to own a definitive piece of the franchise’s storied history in a truly premium format. Skybound’s reputation for quality crowdfunding projects inspires confidence, and the range of options, especially the comprehensive Til All Are One box set, looks fantastic. Don’t miss out on these exclusive hardcover collections!
- Back the Campaign on Kickstarter: Link to the Live Kickstarter Page
- Learn More About Skybound: https://www.skybound.com
- Learn More About Hasbro: https://corporate.hasbro.com
We at Comic Book Addicts (https://www.comicbookaddicts.com/) are incredibly excited about this project and will definitely be keeping a close eye on its progress!
