Best Selling Books by Simon Furman

All-new comic strip adventures starring Hiccup, Toothless and Friends (and Enemies)! A Witch named Skuld the Sorceress threatens Berk with destruction, having already destroyed several other villages. She starts displaying her powers by making the skies turn black... But is all as it seems...?

This career-spanning hardcover looks at legendary Transformers writer Simon Furman’s amazing output throughout the two decades he’s worked on the Robots in Disguise, from his earliest beginnings through his current work. This collection compiles his U.K. work from 1985 through his G2 and War Within comics to his present IDW comics work and beyond! The premiere presentation of Simon’s immense body of work.

The Robotech saga continues – with secrets, lies and danger everywhere! It’s been more than twelve months since the mighty SDF-1 was forced to space-fold away from Earth. Following the mysterious death of the ship’s commander, Gloval, new captain Lisa Hayes and the survivors of Macross City are now nearing the end of their long journey home. But deadly forces are gathering, including the vengeful alien Miriya and a Zentraedi warfleet determined to steal back the precious protoculture… Written by Simon Furman (Transformers, Doctor Who) with explosive art by Hendry Prasetya (Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers), Pasquale Qualano (Doctor Who, Warhammer 40K), and Ivan Rodriguez (Star Wars, Doctor Who)

Pathfinders… Pioneers breaking new ground in the furthest reaches of the galaxy… They are – ASTROBOTS. The clock is ticking for planet Earth and the race is on to find a new world capable of sustaining human life. New, sophisticated machine lifeforms called Astrobots are dispatched to scout far-flung worlds in the hope of crafting a new home. With food and raw materials running out and climate disasters escalating, the evacuation of the entire human population is the only slender hope remaining. On Colony World 1, a catastrophic power struggle forges a new – all-Astrobot – society, and presiding over this nascent civilization is Atlas, an evolved mech with a future proof plan. A plan that does not include humankind.

Explains and illustrates the history of the Transformers as toys and as television and comic-book characters.

The Transformers universe is vast and full of ongoing conflict between the Autobots and Decepticons. A war that stretches across the galaxy and throughout time. These tales-from IDW''s timeline of events-re-present the saga as it unfolded. From Cybertron to Earth, this is the story of The Transformers. Included are The Transformers: The IDW Collection Volumes 1 and 2 containing Megatron Origin; Spotlights: Blurr, Cliffjumper, Shockwave, Nightbeat, Hotrod, Soundwave, Sixshot, Ramjet, Ultra Magnus, Kup, Mirage, and Optimus Prime; and Infiltration, Stormbringer, and Escalation.

Collecting Brute Force #1-4 And Power Pachyderms #1. Includes fun-packed wildlife fact sheets created by Disneyu0092s Animals, Science and Environment! Wreckless the bear! Soar the eagle! Surfstreak the dolphin! Hip Hop the kangaroo! And Lionheart the u0097 you guessed it u0097 lion! Theyu0092re the cybernetically enhanced protectors of the environment, Brute Force! And theyu0092re fighting to save the Earth, whether you asked them to or not! But to claw their way to victory, Brute Force will have to battle their beastly rivals, Heavy Metal u0097 a cyborg shark, rhino, gorilla, octopus and vulture! The anthropomorphic adventurersu0092 escapades are collected alongside fun-packed wildlife fact sheets created by Disneyu0092s Animals, Science and Environment! Plus: If Brute Force isnu0092t wild enough for you, check out more offbeat antics from Marvelu0092s vaults: the crimefighting elephants known as the Power Pachyderms! Collecting Brute Force #1-4 And Power Pachyderms #1.

Titan Comics’ Robotech saga continues – and the action and shocks intensify. The Zentraedi aliens continue to attack the human crew on the SDF-1 ship – and the fighting is getting more and more vicious. But Rick is about to face his biggest shock yet – and traitors aboard the SDF-1 make the situation much worse. Written by Simon Furman (Transformers, Dr Who) with stunning art by Marco Turini (Heavy Metal, Assassin’s Creed, Dark Souls), Hendry Prasetya (Mighy Morphin’ Power Rangers), and Ivan Rodriguez (Doctor Who, Star Wars). Collects Robotech #9-12.

The Robotech saga continues – and it’s all out war between the humans and the Zentraedi… Having been attacked by the people of Earth, the SDF-1 has no option but to head to Mars Base. But Dolza’s shocking intentions for Earth draw the SDF-1 into more danger. Meanwhile, mysteries surrounding Roy and Minmei deepen, and events seem to be accelerating to a major climax… Written by Simon Furman (Transformers, Doctor Who) with incredible art by Hendry Prasetya (Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers), Marco Turini (Assassin’s Creed, Dark Souls), and Pasquale Qualano (Doctor Who, Warhammer 40K). “A fantastically fun read, full of unexpected twists and great art. Each page is a treat.” – Bleeding Cool

Collects both the WAR WITHIN and WAR WITHIN: DARK AGES series. In this 12-part story, four million years before the Transformers arrived on Earth, civil war rocks their home world of Cybertron, and Optimus Prime faces his first-and greatest-challenge. But before he can deal with the Decepticons, the new Autobot leader must look within, and decide if Cybertron is worth saving at all!

Ten years ago, a mysterious ship crashed on Macross Island in the South Pacific. In the intervening years, the people of Earth have used the ‘Robotechnology’ from the ship to significantly advance their own technology. On the launch day of Earth’s Super-Dimension Fortress (the SDF-1), Earth is attacked by mysterious aliens. The SDF-1 is eventually forced to space-fold into space – but takes a chunk of Macross City with them (the city and its citizens are now inside the massive SDF-1). The SDF-1 is now in the midst of a long journey back to Earth. During a fierce space battle, the SDF-1 was forced to execute a modular transformation – causing considerable damage to the city within it. The humans won – but Captain Gloval’s body was found buried und the SDF-1’s internal wreckage…

The cult British mechanoid anti-hero Death''s Head returns in a collection of his greatest adventures that take him into the far future and into the past as he locks blasters with a host of enemies both villainous and noble, including the Fantastic Four and the corrupt Iron Man of 2020. Includes an exclusive introduction by the characters'' creator Simon Furman.

Collecting Amazing Spider-Man Annual #20, Machine Man (1984) #1-4, Deathu0092s Head #10, Iron Man 2020 #1, Astonishing Tales: Iron Man 2020 #1-6 And Material From What If? (1989) #53. The armor is familiar, but the man inside isnu0092t who youu0092d expect! Heu0092s Arno Stark, the cold and hard-hitting Iron Man of the future u0097 and Tony Starku0092s descendant has quite a legacy to live up to. Catch all the futuristic action as Arno battles Spider-Man and Blizzard in a time-traveling adventure to stop a nuclear terrorist; faces Machine Man at the behest of Tonyu0092s old foe Sunset Bain; and clashes with the original Deathu0092s Head, industrial saboteur Marcus Wellington and the high-flying Commodore Q! Can Arno overcome his foes u0097 and himself u0097 to become the hero heu0092s modeled himself after?

KONG RETURNS! SPINNING OUT OF THE HIT NETFLIX SHOW! Written by Transformers legend Simon Furman! Kong has his first encounter with the newest and biggest threat to Skull Island – leaving a trail of suffering and destruction in its wake! Meanwhile, the team struggles to evade the toxic tendrils that are tightening their grip on the island.

A collection of astounding and entertaining short comics stories from some of the biggest names in comics, inclusing, Neil Gaiman, Grant Morrison, Peter Milligan Mark Millar and many more. Future Shocks – the testing ground for those who wish to work for the Galaxy’s Greatest Comic, 2000 AD. Most never make it to publication. But for the lucky few who manage to harness enough Thrill-Power to produce these mini sci-fi classics, fame and notoriety awaits! This anthology of supreme sci-fi and horror storytelling features the work of the industry’s greatest talents, including Brian Bolland, Kevin O’Neill, Alan Grant, Peter Milligan, Steve Dillon, Glenn Fabry, Frazer Irving, Mark Millar, Alan Davis, John Higgins, Brendan McCarthy, Grant Morrison and Neil Gaiman amongst many others.

The SDF-1 has been in the midst of a long journey back to Earth. Along the way, the SDF-1’s Captain, Henry Gloval, was killed under mysterious circumstances and Lisa Hayes took over his position… Rick appears to have gone blind, but has somehow developed a different kind of vision – possibly connected to the Protoculture that powers Robotechnology. He is now concerned that Minmei has also been affected… and she has indeed begun to display strange abilities. Rick believes that his ‘brother’ Roy is dead – unaware that Roy is being held prisoner by Dr. Lazlo Zand… Roy came across Gloval in a cloning chamber… An all-out war has broken out between Dolza and the Zentraedi and the humans of Earth – with huge casualties on both sides… A small group of Zentraedi aliens (including Breetai, Exedore and Miriya) decided to shrink themselves down and are heading to the SDF-1 to defect while the Zentraedi spies, Bron, Rico and Konda, have already requested asylum from the SDF-1…

Contains Transformer comics originally published in single-issue form in the United Kingdom, following the story of Ultra Magnus''s return to Cybertron.

The Decepticons rear their ugly heads again after a brief period of peace in the universe.

After an attack by an alien race – the Zentraedi – Earth’s Super-Dimension Fortress was forced to space-fold away, taking a chunk of Macross City with them. The SDF-1 is now in the midst of a long journey back to Earth. The humans foiled a more recent attack by the arrogant Zentraedi Commander Khyron, but Breetai is hatching a new plan to infiltrate the SDF-1… In the meantime, Claudia is investigating how Captain Gloval died, and on Minmei’s birthday, Rick closes in for a kiss…

Ten years ago, a mysterious ship crashed on Macross Island… In the intervening years, the people of Earth have used the ‘Robtechnology’ from the ship to significantly advance their own technology. The ship – named by the humans as the Super-Dimension Fortress – actually belongs to a race of giant aliens, the Zentraedi. The Zentraedi attack and the crew of the SDF-1 are forced to space-fold away – taking a chunk of Macross City with them. The SDF-1 has been in the midst of a long journey back to Earth. On the journey, the SDF-1’s Captain, Henry Gloval, was killed under mysterious circumstances and Lisa Hayes took over his position… Claudia has evidence linking her partner Roy to Gloval’s death. The Vermillion Squad – Rick, Max and Ben – plus Lisa and Kramer, were taken prisoner aboard the Zentraedi flagship and interrogated by the aliens. They escaped but Ben was slain by Miriya. Rick appears to have gone blind, but has somehow developed a different kind of vision – possibly connected to Robotechnology. The SDF-1 recently received a message from Earth – telling them to stay away… And then Roy Fokker was shot… by himself?

Titan Comics’ unique take on the Robotech saga continues – with even more action, shocks and twists. The crew of the SDF-1 are lost in space and under constant attack by alien forces. After the crew lose one of their own, secrets and mysteries begin to emerge – and there may be traitors on board… Plotted by Brian Wood (Star Wars, Briggs Land, X-Men) and scripted by Simon Furman (Transformers, Dr Who) with stunning art by Marco Turini (Heavy Metal, Assassin’s Creed, Dark Souls). “This series hits all the right notes for longtime fans and newcomers to the greatness that is Robotech.” – 411 Mania “Welcome to one of the greatest series of all time. 5 out of 5.” – Comic Crusaders

Dana Sterling - the future daughter of Max aand Miriya - has joined the current timeline attempting to stop a deadly time loop. The Invid''s Regress has concocted a deadly plan to interfere with reality and the SDF-1 has been under attack from Invid forces... And now the crew of the SDF-1 have headed to Invid space for a battle with the Regress, the Invid, and the Over-Mind...

The SDF-1 has been in the midst of a long journey back to Earth. Along the way, the SDF-1’s Captain, Henry Gloval, was killed under mysterious circumstances and Lisa Hayes took over his position… Rick appears to have gone blind, but has somehow developed a different kind of vision – possibly connected to the Protoculture that powers Robotechnoloy. He is now concerned that Minmei has also been affected… and she has indeed begun to display strange abilities… Rick believes that his ‘brother’ Roy is dead – unaware that Roy is being held prisoner by Dr Lazlo Zand… Roy came across Gloval in a cloning chamber… A small group of Zentraedi aliens decided to shrink themselves down and defect to the SDF-1… Dolza threatened the people of Earth with destruction and then obliterated Los Angeles…

On a supply trip to Mars, Captain Lisa Hayes and the crew were attacked by the arrogant and unpredictable Khyron – and Lisa also met up with a ghostly image of her former lover, Karl… Khyron and the aliens were defeated after Lisa blew up the Mars Base. In the meantime, Claudia uncovers security camera footage showing how Captain Gloval really died and Lisa discovers that she has her own access to Gloval’s secrets…

KONG RETURNS! Spinning out of the hit Netflix show! A ragtag group of castaways must return to an island steeped in dark secrets and danger! After Kong’s battle with the Kraken, survivors soon discover that far worse lurks in the shadows… and that their unlikely ally may not be able to protect them from Skull Island’s horrors!

The Invid’s Regress has a deadly plan to interfere with reality itself… Meanwhile, it emerges that a life-support chamber had dropped into the ocean when the SDF-1 originally crashed into Macross Island. The chamber contains a young female from the future… Dana Sterling… But why has she come back?

The SDF-1 has been in the midst of a long journey back to Earth. Along the way, the SDF-1’s Captain, Henry Gloval, was killed under mysterious circumstances and Lisa Hayes took over his position… Rick appears to have gone blind, but has somehow developed a different kind of vision – possibly connected to the Protoculture that powers Robotechnology. He is now concerned that Minmei has also been affected. It emerges that Earth’s leaders had told the populace that the SDF-1 had been destroyed, in order to avoid panic about the threat of the Zentraedi. Lisa Hayes has been trying to persuade Earth’s leaders (including her own father) to let them return home, to little avail… Sonia Trudeau from the Free-State Government of the Ontario Quadrant has offered safe harbour for the SDF-1. Earth’s Joint Chiefs have been preparing their own powerful defences against a potential Zentraedi attack… Minmei and Rick brought Minmei’s cousin, Kyle, from Aluce Base to the SDF-1, and Miriya took revenge on Max Sterling by attacking him in space. The fight led to Miriya crashing into the SDF-1, in the middle of Macross City there… Meanwhile, Roy is being held prisoner by Dr Lazlo Zand, one of the first scientists to originally board the SDF-1. A deadly clone of Roy is doing Zand’s bidding on the SDF-1, including murdering TR Edwards, who know the secrets of the SDF-1 (along with Zand). Knowing that the SDF-1 will be attacked if it returns to Earth, Zand unleashes three Invid warriors on Macross City as a distraction.

Optimus Prime and the Autobots continue to work with Sam, Mikaela, and their human allies to defeat the Decepticons, lead by an ancient evil returned to gain the power of the Allspark for itself.

Ten years ago, a mysterious spaceship crashed on Macross Island… In the intervening years, the people of Earth have used the ‘Robotechnology’ from the ship to significantly advance their own technology. The ship – named by the humans as the Super-Dimension Fortress – actually belongs to a race of giant aliens, the Zentraedi. The Zentraedi attack and the crew of the SDF-1 are forced to space-fold away – taking a chunk of Macross City (and its 70,000 citizens) with them. The SDF-1 has been in the midst of a long journey back to Earth. Along the way, the SDF-1’s Captain, Henry Gloval, was killed under mysterious circumstances and Lisa Hayes took over his position… Rick appears to have gone blind, but has somehow developed a different kind of vision – possibly connected to the Protoculture that powers Robotechnology. He is now concerned that Minmei has also been affected… After being attacked by Earth and its Grand Cannon, the SDF-1 is now en route to Mars Base. A scarred Karl Riber, Lisa’s ex, previously reported as K.I.A. has mysteriously returned. Claudia was viciously attacked by an evil clone of Roy – the clone was then killed during a space battle with Vermillion Squad. The real Roy finally managed to escape the clutches of his captor – Dr Lazlo Zand. Meanwhile, Breetai, Miriya and a handful of the Zentraedi are rebelling against Dolza and planning to defect to the SDF-1…

The SDF-1 has been in the midst of a long journey back to Earth. Along the way, the SDF-1’s Captain, Henry Gloval, was killed under mysterious circumstances and Lisa Hayes took over his position… Rick appears to have gone blind, but has somehow developed a different kind of vision – possibly connected to the Protoculture that powers Robotechnology. He is now concerned that Minmei has also been affected…. Minmei and Rick brought Minmei’s cousin, Kyle from Aluce Base to the SDF-1, and Miriya took revenge on Max Sterling by attacking him in space. The flight led to Miriya crashing through into the SDF-1, in the middle of Macross City and unleashing Invid warriors on Macross City as a distraction… Miriya was finally defeated and ejected out into space by Rick Hunter and Max Sterling, while the shock return of Karl Riber, previously reported as K.I.A. helped to turn the tide of battle. Meanwhile, Admiral Hayes of Alaska Base unleashed the devastating power of the Grand Cannon on the Zentraedi Battle Fortress, seriously damaging their flagship and forcing their fleet to withdraw. Back on board the SDF-1, Claudia attempted to confront Roy, not realizing he was an evil clone created by Dr. Lazlo Zand.

When the SDF-1 originally crashed into Macross Island, a life-support chamber dropped into the ocean. The chamber contained a young female from the future named Dana Sterling, who happens to be the daughter of a future Max and Miriya… Dana has been sent back to warn everyone about certain threats to humanity, including the Invid’s Regress who, using Shadow Technology, is causing chaos across multiple realities in her hunt for Protoculture and the energy needed to create the Flower of Life…

"Originally published by Marvel Comics as Transformers UK #13-17, Transformers UK #145, Transformers UK #248, Transformers UK #286, and by IDW Publishing as The Transformers: Infiltration #6"--P. [2].

From Air Hammer to Wolfgang and beyond, and featuring all-new art from a host of the greatest Transformers artists like Don Figueroa, Guido Guidi, Dan Khanna, Nick Roche, Rob Ruffolo, and many more, this is the guidebook Transformers fans have been clamoring for!

Ten years ago, a mysterious space-ship crashed on Macross Island… In the intervening years, the people of Earth have use the ‘Robotechnology’ from the ship to significantly advance their own technology. The ship – named by the humans as the Super-Dimension Fortress – actually belongs to a race of giant aliens, the Zentraedi. The Zentraedi attack and the crew of the SDF-1 are forced to space-fold away – take a chunk of Macross City (and its 70,000 citizens) with them. The SDF-1 has been in the midst of a long journey back to Earth. Along the way, the SDF-1’s Captain Gloval, was killed under mysterious circumstances and Lisa Hayes took over his position… Rick appears to have gone blind, but has somehow developed a different kind of vision – possibly connected to the Protoculture that powers Robotechnology. He is now concerned that Minmei has been affected… It emerges that Earth’s leaders had told the populace that the SDF-1 had been destroyed, in order to avoid panic about the threat of the Zentraedi. Lisa Hayes has been trying to persuade Earth’s leaders (including her own father) to let them return home, to little avail…Meanwhile, Earth’s Joint Chiefs have been preparing their own powerful defences against a possible Zentraedi attack… Meanwhile, Roy is being held prisoner by Dr Lazlo Zand, one of the first scientists to originally board the SDF-1. During his exploration, Zand had discovered a cloning facility – and the fact that the SDF-1 could travel through parallel dimensions… A deadly clone of Roy is doing Zand’s bidding on the SDF-1, and has murdered TR Edwards, who also knows the secrets of the SDF-1. And finally, Minmei has asked Rick to take her on a secret mission to Aluce Base, while Breetai has goaded Miriya into seeking revenge on Max Sterling.