Transformers: The Movie #1 (Marvel, 1986)

There is much more than meets the eye with this Transformers: The Movie #1 cover art. The 1986 animated film remains a significant nostalgic touchstone for those of us who vividly remember watching it in theaters. Published a few months later by Marvel, this first issue of the mini-series represents the franchise's first film adaptation for what has become a multi-billion dollar entertainment institution!
Most importantly, this cover features the very first comic book appearances of Hot Rod, Arcee, Ultra Magnus, Springer, Kup, Blurr, Cyclonus, Galvatron, Arbulus, Kranix, Unicron, Spike, & Daniel Witwicky! Fans of the 2007 Transformers film will remember the Witwicky family name motto! Featured here is also the first appearance of the evil Decepticon Scourge! This June, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts arrives in theaters worldwide with Scourge as the primary antagonist against the heroic Autobots!