Transformers: War Within: The Dark Ages

A midquel set in the earliest days of Cybertron, Transformers: War Within: The Dark Ages explores the aftermath of the Autobot/Decepticon conflict’s first great upheaval. Published by Dreamwave Productions in 2003–2004, this six-issue series bridges the gap between the initial civil war and the eventual crash-landing on Earth, deepening the mythology of the Transformers' homeworld. Writer Simon Furman and artist Andrew Wildman, key architects of the franchise’s comic legacy, craft a tense, atmospheric saga of survival and shifting allegiances as familiar characters grapple with a shattered society. It’s a crucial chapter for fans who want to understand the lost history and forgotten battles that shaped the Transformers before they ever reached our planet.