|
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 my ... [...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 main antagonist of the ''Terminator'' franchise. Skynet is an AGI, an ASI and a Singularity. 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 countervalue nuclear attack, an event which humankind in (or from) the future refers to as Judgment Day. In this future, John Connor forms a human resistance against Skynet's machines—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 Salvatio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Transformers Comics
''Transformers'' is a media franchise produced by American toy company Hasbro and Japanese toy company Takara Tomy. It primarily follows the heroic Autobots and the villainous Decepticons, two alien robot factions at war that can transform into other forms, such as vehicles and animals. The franchise encompasses toys, animation, comic books, video games and films. As of 2011, it generated more than () in revenue, making it one of the highest-grossing media franchises of all time. The franchise began in 1984 with the ''Transformers'' toy line, comprising transforming mecha toys from Takara's '' Diaclone'' and ''Micro Change'' toylines rebranded for Western markets. The term " Generation 1" (G1) covers both the animated television series '' The Transformers'' and the comic book series of the same name, which are further divided into Japanese, British and Canadian spin-offs. Sequels followed, such as the '' Generation 2'' comic book and '' Beast Wars'' TV series, which becam ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sarah Connor (Terminator)
Sarah Jeanette Connor is a fictional character and the female protagonist of the Terminator (franchise), ''Terminator'' franchise. She is one of the protagonists of ''The Terminator'' (1984), ''Terminator 2: Judgment Day'' (1991), ''Terminator Genisys'' (2015), and ''Terminator: Dark Fate'' (2019), as well as the television series ''Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles'' (2008–2009). The character develops from a timid damsel in distress victim in the first film to a wanted fugitive committing acts of terrorism, a hardened warrior and mother who sacrificed everything for her son's future, on the verge of losing touch with her own humanity, and a mentor preparing and protecting a protégée for her destiny. In an alternate timeline, depicted in ''Terminator Genisys'', she is in her younger years, raised by a Terminator (character), Terminator, while in another alternate timeline, depicted in ''Terminator: Dark Fate'', she hunts numerous rogue Terminators (from various altern ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Starscream
Starscream is a character in the ''Transformers'' media franchise produced by the American toy company Hasbro and the Japanese toy company Takara Tomy. He is the second-in-command of the Decepticons, a villainous faction of alien robots that seeks to conquer their home planet of Cybertron and the rest of the known universe. As with all Cybertronians, Starscream can disguise himself by transforming into vehicles, in his case a fighter jet, and he is usually portrayed as a treacherous and cowardly air commander who seeks to overthrow his leader Megatron and assume control of the Decepticons. The original suggestion for the character's name was Ulchtar, which was a factitious name with no meaning. Bob Budiansky convinced Hasbro to name the character as Starscream instead. Character biography Starscream has the ambition to overthrow Megatron as the Decepticons' leader. He has gained the control he craves on several occasions, but he eventually suffers defeat. Starscream is rut ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Soundwave (Transformers)
Soundwave is a fictional robot character appearing in various ''Transformers'' continuity lines within the ''Transformers'' franchise. His most commonly depicted disguise is that of a cassette recorder. Throughout most of his incarnations, he is an underlying loyal lieutenant of the Decepticon leader Megatron. He is commonly depicted as Megatron's communications officer and in some versions, only speaks when mocking the Autobots. Transformers: Generation 1 Soundwave is one of the characters from the original Transformers line. His alternate mode is a microcassette recorder and he has a distinctive monotone, computerized voice. Soundwave is able to detect and jam transmissions across the entire energy spectrum, a talent that makes him suited to his position as a Decepticon Communications Officer. Additionally, he has a photographic memory on account of the data storage capacity of the magnetic disks in his chest compartment, and he is armed with a shoulder-mounted laser canno ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bumblebee (Transformers)
Bumblebee is a fictional robot character appearing in the many continuities in the ''Transformers'' franchise. The character is a member of the Autobots, a group of sentient, self-configuring, modular extraterrestrial robotic lifeforms. In the original line of toys and in the animated series, Bumblebee is a small yellow Volkswagen Beetle. In the live action movies, he has appeared as vehicles inspired by the Chevrolet American muscle cars – with the live-action film versions being a yellow Camaro with black racing stripes. The original vehicle-mode design was based on a classic European Type 1 Volkswagen Beetle. The character is named after the bumblebee, a black-and-yellow striped insect which inspired his paint scheme. Bumblebee is a fan-favorite character and he appears in most of the series and later becomes the main protagonist in '' Transformers: Robots in Disguise'', ''Bumblebee'', and '' Transformers: Cyberverse''. Bumblebee has also taken the form of a W ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arcee
Arcee is a robot character in the ''Transformers'' franchise, an Autobot usually pink or blue in color. She has made more appearances and has had several more incarnations than any other female Transformer. Arcee's design, alternate mode, and personality vary depending on continuity. Transformers: Generation 1 Arcee is a female Autobot warrior who turns into a pink convertible. She was voiced by Susan Blu. Animated series Although a group of Female Autobots (not including Arcee) had already been featured in one episode of the original cartoon series, Arcee quickly became the best-known due to her position as a recurring cast member following her introduction in '' The Transformers: The Movie'' (1986). Susan Blu would go on to be involved in several more ''Transformers''-related shows as voice director, even reprising her role as Arcee in Transformers: Animated. Arcee was a gunner and was depicted as being an excellent marksman. In the season 3 introduction, "Five Faces of D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
