TRANSFORMERS THE MOVIE 40TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION #3 ALAN QUAH EXCLUSIVE VIRGIN VAR (08/05/2026)

Celebrate the 40th anniversary of Transformers with a collector’s edition that feels as cinematic as the screen it honors. Transformers The Movie 40th Anniversary Edition #3 brings the climactic saga to a head with a jaw-dropping, artist-driven cover by Alan Quah and a story that banks the legacy of the film onto the page. “One shall stand. One shall fall.” Unicron has arrived to destroy Cybertron—and only Hot Rod stands between salvation and annihilation.

This edition is the Alan Quah Convention Exclusive Virgin Variant, crafted for true collectors who crave rarity, artistry, and a moment in comics history they can own. With a print run of just 750 copies, this release stands out as a definitive, limited-run piece that fans will treasure on display or in a curated collection. The creative team for this issue includes writer Ralph Macchio and artists Don Perlin, Ian Akin, Brian Garvey, and Nel Yomtov, with the cover art by Alan Quah—combining iconic Transformers storytelling with bold, contemporary visuals.

• Edition highlights: Alan Quah Convention Exclusive Virgin Variant, limited to 750 copies
• Creative team: Writer: Ralph Macchio; Artists: Don Perlin, Ian Akin, Brian Garvey, Nel Yomtov; Cover: Alan Quah
• Story moment: The climactic clash as Unicron descends on Cybertron and Hot Rod rises to defend the planet
• Format: Concluding miniseries arc designed for lasting collection value
• Street date: August 5, 2026 (08/05/2026)
• Condition policy: Publisher-grade condition guaranteed at 9.2+ for graded/near-mint copies; 9.8 cannot be guaranteed on raw copies

Why this edition stands apart: the Virgin variant treatment from Alan Quah delivers a distinctive, high-contrast look that remains striking under glass, making it a centerpiece for any Transformers library. The combination of a definitive 40th-anniversary storyline, a limited print run, and a cover that’s as collectible as the narrative it frames makes this edition a must-own for both longtime fans and serious collectors.