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The iconic Transformers character embarks on a solo adventure through a world of swords-and-sorcery unlike anything ever seen before!
Grimlock, the beloved powerhouse T-rex with an attitude, and one of the strongest Cybertronians in existence, finds himself magically transported to a world of fantastical beasts and strange powers! In this savage world, where the strong rule with sword and iron, Grimlock finds a new opportunity to prove he’s the strongest there is…but as Grimlock and the human barbarian, Arko, will learn, sometimes brute strength isn’t enough.
Written by Steve Orlando (Wonder Woman, Justice League of America) with art by Agustin Padilla (Dungeons & Dragons, Suicide Squad) King Grimlock is a stand-alone Transformers story like no other!
Publication History: TR original
Combines classic fantasy of Conan the Barbarian with fan-favorite Transformer Grimlock in a new and different setting.
Steve Orlando has had successful runs on Justice League of America and Wonder Woman.
Transformers is one of the most popular pop culture franchises in the world with touchpoints across tv, film, and consumer products.
New Transformers movie Rise of the Beasts is in production for June 24, 2022 release.
Collects the five-issue series.
Steve Orlando writes and produces comics for Marvel, DC, Image, and more, including Virgil, Crude, and stories in the Eisner Award-nominated Outlaw Territory. He launched Midnighter and took part in Batman and Robin Eternal and CMYK: Yellow at DC Entertainment.
Author Residence: New York City, NY
Marketing: Convention and trade show promotion: ALA Annual 2022, San Diego Comic-Con 2022, & New York Comic Con 2022
Cross promotion on Transformer’s social media channels and fan sites
Promotion through IDW social media channels; 350k followers, 30M+ impressions
Inclusion in Direct-to-consumer Newsletter (100,000 unique and engaged fans)
Cross-promotion in IDW’s monthly comics (350,000 circulation)
Targeted online advertising campaign including search and display advertising
NetGalley and Edelweiss campaigns
Teaser Trailer
Inclusion in sweepstakes tied to movie release
Publicity: Digital review copy made available to 3,000 industry and press contacts
Advance review mailing
Advance review coverage in Publishers Weekly, Booklist, School Library Journal, and more
Special focus on Transformers official website, blogs, and fan sites
Exclusives placed with national outlets Entertainment Weekly and Nerdist
Creator interviews placed with national outlets CBR and Comicbook.com
Author Social Media: twitter.com/thesteveorlando
“A lot of fun energy.”—Comicbook.com
“A fun ride full of robots, swords, and sorcery.”—Comic Watch