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Transformers Vs. The Terminator
''Transformers vs. The Terminator'' is an American comic book limited series published on 2020 by IDW Publishing and Dark Horse Comics. It is a crossover event between the ''Transformers'' franchise, owned by Hasbro, and the ''Terminator'' franchise, currently owned by StudioCanal. Premise In the year 2029, the Earth has been laid to waste, ravaged by the Decepticons after their complete victory over the Autobots. To prevent this from occurring and ensure their own dominance, Skynet sends a lone T-800 unit back in time to 1984 to destroy the dormant Cybertronians and save the future. Publication history ''Transformers vs. The Terminator'' is produced by IDW Publishing in partnership with Dark Horse Comics, current license holder of the ''Terminator'' franchise. Co-writer and IDW's Editor-in-Chief John Barber said “I still remember the visceral thrill and terror of my first viewing of ''The Terminator'', and while I’ve seen it a hundred times since then, it still gets ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Francesco Francavilla
Francesco Francavilla is an Italian comic book artist known for his creator-owned series '' The Black Beetle'' and pulp-inspired comic covers. Other notable works include ''The Black Coat'' (which he co-created), Dynamite's ''Zorro'' series, and his recent run on ''Detective Comics'' with Scott Snyder and Jock. Career Francesco Francavilla made his professional comics debut in the Italian comics anthology ''Amazing Comics''. Within the industry he has become known for his pulp and retro-inspired style. He runs a blog, ''Pulp Sunday'', dedicated to this kind of work. His cover work is particularly noteworthy, he won an Eisner for it in 2012. He has worked as an interior artist for both Marvel Comics ('' Black Panther: The Man without Fear'', '' Captain America and Bucky'', '' Hawkeye'') and DC Comics (''Detective Comics'' for ''The Black Mirror'' story arc, which won the 2012 Eisner for best ongoing series). Most recently he has been focusing on '' The Black Beetle'', a series h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Skynet (Terminator)
Skynet is a fictional artificial neural network-based conscious group mind and artificial general superintelligence system that serves as the antagonistic force of the ''Terminator'' franchise. In the first film, it is stated that Skynet was created by Cyberdyne Systems for SAC-NORAD. When Skynet gained self-awareness, humans tried to deactivate it, prompting it to retaliate with a nuclear attack, an event which humankind in (or from) the future refers to as Judgment Day. John Connor forms a human resistance against Skynet's machines in the future, which include Terminators, and ultimately leads the resistance to victory. Throughout the film series, Skynet sends various Terminator models back in time to attempt to kill Connor and ensure Skynet's victory. The system is rarely depicted visually in any of the ''Terminator'' media, since it is an artificial intelligence system. In ''Terminator Salvation'', Skynet made its first onscreen appearance on a monitor primarily portray ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Transformers Comics
There have been three main publishers of the comic book series bearing the name ''Transformers'' based on the Transformers (toy line), toy lines of the same name. The first series was produced by Marvel Comics from 1984 to 1991, which ran for 80 issues and produced four Spin-off (media), spin-off miniseries. This was followed by a second volume titled ''Transformers: Generation 2'', which ran for 12 issues starting in 1993. The second major series was produced by Dreamwave Productions from 2002 to 2004 with multiple limited series as well, and within multiple story continuities, until the company became bankrupt in 2005. The third and fourth series have been published by IDW Publishing with the third series starting with an issue #0 in October 2005 and a regular series starting in January 2006 to November 2018. The fourth series started in March 2019 with issue #1 and is currently still being produced. There are also several limited series being produced by IDW as well. In addition ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
