Astrobots Launch from WhatNot Delayed Until May

Simon Furman appeared on the London Comic Con Spring 2023 this weekend alongside his co-creator of Transformers, Death’s Head, Dragon’s Claws and To The Death, Geoff Senior. Simon Furman additionally had his new comedian e-book collection to point out off, an adaptation of the Astrobots line of robotic figures into a comic book e-book, printed by WhatNot Publishing later this 12 months. The first difficulty drawn by Hector Trunnec was resulting from be printed this month however has been delayed moderately, till May the third, and the schedule of the subsequently solicited Astrobots points is prone to drop a few months as properly.

And I’m joyful to announce that after having a play, the Astro Bots are very articulated and poseable certainly. Many joints, many angles and, as Simon Furman attests, now an extended and historical historical past behind their world. Here are the present solicitations for the comics as they stand, although solely the primary difficulty has had their publication dates sufficiently amended.

ASTROBOTS #1 (OF 5) CVR D PEREZ
WHATNOT PUBLISHING
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(W) Simon Furman (A) Hector Trunnec (CA) Josh Perez
Simon Furman, author of the unique Transformers comedian collection and creator of Marvel’s Death’s Head, has teamed up with Heavy Metal artist Hector Trunnec to create an all-new Mecha-Masterwork primarily based on the toyline designed by Aaron Thomas. Pathfinders, Pioneers…breaking new floor within the furthest reaches of the galaxy…they’re – ASTROBOTS. The clock is ticking for planet Earth and the race is on to discover a new world able to sustaining human life. New, refined machine lifeforms referred to as Astrobots are dispatched to scout far-flung worlds within the hope of crafting a brand new residence. With meals and uncooked supplies working out and local weather disasters escalating, the evacuation of your complete human inhabitants is the one slender hope remaining. On Colony World 1, a catastrophic energy wrestle forges a brand new – all-Astrobot – society, and presiding over this nascent civilization is Atlas, an developed mech with a futureproof plan. A plan that doesn’t embrace humankind.In Shops: May 03, 2023 SRP: $3.99

ASTROBOTS #2 (OF 5) CVR A KNOTT
WHATNOT PUBLISHING
FEB231822
(W) Simon Furman (A) Hector Trunnec (CA) Phillip Knott
Simon Furman, author of the unique Transformers comedian collection and creator of Marvel’s Death’s Head, has teamed up with Heavy Metal artist Hector Trunnec to create an all-new Mecha-Masterwork primarily based on the toyline designed by Aaron Thomas. Pathfinders, Pioneers…breaking new floor within the furthest reaches of the galaxy…they’re – ASTROBOTS. Tensions mount because the colony ship Persephone approaches its new residence world. The mecha denizens of Colony World-1 put together for the ship’s arrival and shortly will probably be launched to Athena, a feminine warrior Astrobot and the protector of the vacationers from Earth. As Apollo struggles towards the brand new paradigm in Atlas City, the Athena bots might quickly understand that issues have modified since humanity started its journey throughout the celebs.In Shops: Apr 26, 2023 SRP: $3.99

ASTROBOTS #3 (OF 5) CVR A KNOTT (MR)
WHATNOT PUBLISHING
MAR232005
(W) Simon Furman (A) Hector Trunnec (CA) Phillip Knott
Simon Furman, author of the unique Transformers comedian collection and creator of Marvel’s Death’s Head, has teamed up with Heavy Metal artist Hector Trunnec to create an all-new Mecha-Masterwork primarily based on the toyline designed by Aaron Thomas. Pathfinders, Pioneers…breaking new floor within the furthest reaches of the galaxy…they’re – ASTROBOTS. Tensions mount because the colony ship Persephone approaches its new residence world. The mecha denizens of Colony World-1 put together for the ship’s arrival and shortly will probably be launched to Athena, a feminine warrior Astrobot and the protector of the vacationers from Earth. As Apollo struggles towards the brand new paradigm in Atlas City, the Athena bots might quickly understand that issues have modified since humanity started its journey throughout the celebs.In Shops: May 31, 2023 SRP: $3.99

The London Film and Comic Con and the London Comic Con deal with movies, cult tv, gaming, anime, cosplay, and comics, and are organised by Showmasters Ltd and at the moment held at Olympia London close to Hammersmith and Earl’s Court. They started in 2004 from the identical firm that organises the Autographica and Collectormania occasions. The conference holds a big sellers corridor promoting film, comedian, and science fiction-related memorabilia, and unique movie props, together with visitor talks, skilled photoshoots, autograph classes, cosplay occasions, and shows. It can be the present that it’s quickest for me to get to, and there is a Boris bike stand, subsequent to the Olympia tube station, proper there!