Publishers / Marvel / The Transformers (1984) / #5
5June 1985
$0.75; 0.50 GBP; 1.00 CAD

The Transformers #5

Marvel · June 1985 · on sale February 26, 1985

First appearance: G. B. BlackrockFirst appearance: Josie Beller2 variants
Buy it now on eBay ›Graded copies ›
How to read this file
  • Every claim on this page traces to a public bibliographic record; the sources are listed at the bottom of the file.
  • A first-appearance badge means this is the earliest non-flashback appearance on record in this database.
  • Buy links are eBay affiliate links. They never change what the record says.

Identification plate

Series
The Transformers (Marvel, 1984 series)
Issue
#5
Publication date
June 1985
Key date
June 1985
On-sale date
February 26, 1985
Indicia publisher
Marvel Comics Group
Price
$0.75; 0.50 GBP; 1.00 CAD
Pages
36

Match the book in your hand against this plate before paying an edition-specific price.

Why this issue matters

First appearance of G. B. Blackrock - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Josie Beller - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

The evidence

Claims here come from the story records for this issue, listed under Sources at the bottom of the file. Character hubs with full evidence tables are coming to this site.

Contents

SeqStoryTypePagesCreditsCharacters
0The Transformers Are All Deadcover1pencils: M. D. Bright; inks: M. D. Bright; colors: M. D. BrightShockwave
1The New Ordercomic story22script: Bob Budiansky; pencils: Alan Kupperberg; inks: Alan Kupperberg; colors: Nel Yomtov; letters: Rick ParkerJosie Beller First, G. B. Blackrock First, Buster Witwicky, Sparkplug Witwicky, Blue Streak, Brawn, Bumblebee, Cliffjumper, Frenzy, Gears, Hound, Huffer, Ironhide, Jazz
2-in-house column1script: Jim Shooter
3-letters page1script: Jim Owsley, Keith WilliamsOptimus Prime
4Special 1984 Prices - "Last Time" in 1985!promo (ad from the publisher)1letters: typesetClayton M. Abernathy, Hawk

Printings and variants

EditionHow to tell
Newsstandprice 0.75 USD; barcode 0714860237906
Canadianprice 1.00 CAD; barcode 0714860237906

Where to read it

CollectionYear
The Transformers Comics Magazine #31987On eBay ›
The Transformers Classics #1
ISBN 978-1-60010-935-5		2011On eBay ›
The Battle Continues...
ISBN 0-87135-066-1		1985On eBay ›
Transformers Compendium #1
ISBN 9781534373679		2025On eBay ›

Reading the story costs a fraction of owning the issue. Both routes are on every file.

Before you buy

  • Confirm the UPC box: a publisher mark instead of a barcode means direct edition, a barcode means newsstand.
  • Glossy covers of this era show edge chipping easily. Check black edges closely in the photos.
  • Check the staples and centerfold; heavily read anniversary and key issues loosen there first.

Series context

‹ #45 of 80#6 ›

Sources

Found an error in this file? corrections@comicrecord.com