PREORDER | TRANSFORMERS #1, 40TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION BY STEVEN AHOLA | AUTOBOT TEAM-UP SIGNATURE

EXCLUSIVE CELEBRITY SIGNING | PRE-ORDER NOW OPEN AUTOBOT TEAM-UP EDITION Get your book signed by Peter Cullen, Frank Welker and Michael Bell voice actors from the original Transformers animated series. Secure an authenticated signature before the event — no convention lines, no uncertainty, guaranteed placement. AUTOBOT TEAM-UP SIGNING Featuring signatures from: • Peter Cullen — Optimus Prime, Iron Hide • Frank Welker — Sludge • Michael Bell — Prowl Each book will be signed live at the selected event and handled through our official signing partner Captured Collectibles. 🔥 Limited Preorder Windows Each signing event has its own preorder window. Select your preferred signing event from the options above. Orders close shortly before each event so books can be prepared and delivered for signing. If a preorder window closes, orders will be scheduled for the next available signing event. Signing & Authentication Partner All signings are coordinated in partnership with Captured Collectibles, one of the industry’s most trusted celebrity signing partners. Their team manages the signing process and authentication handling, ensuring your collectible is properly verified, protected, and ready for grading or long-term display. 17th VARIANT EXCLUSIVE Cover — Trade Dress Foil Limited Edition: 1000 copies Grading & Fulfillment All books are handled through Captured Collectibles. • Books are submitted for grading within 5–6 business days after the signing event • Raw signed books typically ship 2–3 weeks after the signing event • CGC graded books typically return within 3–4 months Orders ship within 5–6 business days once grading is completed. Each signed book includes a Certificate of Authenticity (COA). About Transformers: 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 ¥2 trillion ($25 billion) in revenue, making it one of the highest-grossing media franchises of all time. Story Description Celebrate the 40th anniversary of the TRANSFORMERS with a new printing of the comic book that started it all! The Autobots and Decepticons have brought their conflict to Earth—and the world will never be the same again! This issue will be printed on newsprint and will feature an all-new variant cover celebrating the history of the TRANSFORMERS! About the Artist Steven Ahola is an animator, illustrator, writer, and director now creating comic book covers for Dynamite, IDW, and Mad Cave Studios. His animation career includes work on beloved series such as: • Beauty and the Beast • Babar • Cardcaptor Sakura • Franklin • Tales from the Cryptkeeper A lifelong fan of classic animation and comics, Steven celebrates childhood nostalgia through his artwork — proudly tagged #thisismychildhood. Shop more art “Made by Steven Ahola.” Comic Book Details Brand: Transformers, Hasbro Production / Publication: Image Comics, Skybound Entertainment Character: Optimus Prime, Iron Hide, Bumblebee, Jazz, Prowl, Hound, Ratchet, Windcharger, Grimlock, Sludge, Swoop Genre: Animation, Science Fiction Product: Comic Book Program: Variant Exclusive Subject: Published Art