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Creation & Design

Beast Wars was created as a sequel to the original Transformers series, introducing a new generation of characters and a unique storyline set in the distant past of Cybertron.

Early Years

The series debuted in 1996, focusing on the conflict between the Maximals and Predacons, descendants of the Autobots and Decepticons, respectively.

Character Development

Over the years, Beast Wars has evolved to include various adaptations in comics, animated series, and toys, solidifying its place in the Transformers franchise.

Cultural Reception

Beast Wars received critical acclaim for its storytelling, character development, and animation quality, becoming a beloved part of the Transformers lore.

Character Details

Real Name:
Transformers: Beast Wars
First Appearance:
Beast Wars Transformers: Optimus Primal vs Megatron #1
Aliases:
Maximals, Predacons
Species:
Cybertronian
Gender:
varies
Affiliations:
Maximals, Predacons
Abilities:
Transforming, Enhanced Strength, Flight
Equipment:
Energon, Weapons
Weight:
unknown
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
varies
Hair Color:
varies

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Beast Wars Transformers: Optimus Primal vs Megatron #1
Hasbro ⋅ 1995
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Beast Wars Transformers: Optimus Primal vs Megatron #1
 
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10-page mini-comic packaged with a two-pack of action figures, distributed before the cartoon first aired in 1996

1st appearance of Optimus Primal, the original version of the character that appears in this issue differs from the more recognized version

Tales From the Beast Wars: Transformers Critical Mass #1
3H ⋅ 1997
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Tales From the Beast Wars: Transformers Critical Mass #1
 
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1997 BotCon Transformers convention comic book packaged with an exclusive action figure two-pack

16-page black and white comic

1st appearance of Rhinox, Cheetor, Blackarachnia, Airazor in a standard-size comic

Tales From the Beast Wars: Reaching the Omega Point #1
3H ⋅ 2000
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Tales From the Beast Wars: Reaching the Omega Point #1
 
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1st appearance of Optimus Primal in a standard-sized comic book

July 2000 BotCon exclusive

[February 2022 - the first of three Transformers movies, Rise of the Beasts, targeting a 2023 theatrical release]

Transformers Universe Featuring The Wreckers #1
3H ⋅ 2001
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Transformers Universe Featuring The Wreckers #1
 
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1st appearance of Primal Prime

Beast Wars back-up story

BotCon 2001 exclusive

Cover art inspired by Giant Size X-Men #1 (1975)

Transformers Universe Featuring The Wreckers #2
3H ⋅ 2002
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Transformers Universe Featuring The Wreckers #2
 
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BotCon 2002 exclusive

Later reprinted in Transformers Universe #2 (2004)

Beast Wars back-up story

Transformers Universe #1
3H ⋅ 2003
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Transformers Universe #1
 
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First team-up of Generation 1 Transformers and Maximals (Beast Wars)

Resurrection of Optimus Primal

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