CATALOG RECORD
The Transformers #24
first appearance of Blades, Vortex, Hotspot and others
WHY COLLECTORS WANT IT
- Blades (Transformers, Marvel) — introduction
- Vortex (Transformers, Marvel) — introduction
- Hotspot (Transformers, Marvel) — introduction
- Onslaught (Transformers, Marvel) — introduction
- Swindle (Transformers, Marvel) — introduction
- First Aid (Transformers, Marvel) — introduction
- Blast Off (Transformers, Marvel) — introduction
- Brawl (Transformers, Marvel) — introduction
- Bruticus (Transformers, Marvel) — introduction
- Groove (Transformers, Marvel) — introduction
- Streetwise (Transformers, Marvel) — introduction
- Defensor (Transformers, Marvel) — introduction
- Ethan Zachary (Transformers, Marvel) — introduction
Dates
- Cover date
- January 1987
- On sale
- October 16, 1986
- In stores
- September 17, 1986
- Pages
- 36
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Editions and covers (2)
Copies of #24 are not all the same book. Here is how to tell each one apart.
- Direct edition
Direct
No UPC barcode in the corner box: direct editions show artwork, a logo or a blank box there.
This edition’s page - Newsstand edition
Newsstand
A UPC barcode in the cover's corner box.
Barcode 07148602379101
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Publisher’s description
In this pivotal issue, Optimus Prime and Megatron finally face off in a fight to the death in a virtual world, with the winner being the only one left standing in the real world. This issue takes place after G.I. Joe/Transformers issue #1 and before issue #2.
Reprinted in
The Transformers (1984), Transformers (2001), Transformers Compendium (2025)