The Transformers: The Movie #3 40th Anniversary Edition Brings Unicron’s Final Battle Back to Comic Shops

The Transformers: The Movie #3 40th Anniversary Edition arrives on August 5, 2026, from Skybound, Image Comics, and Hasbro, bringing the epic conclusion of the classic animated movie adaptation back to readers on deluxe newsprint. Written by Ralph Macchio with art by Don Perlin, Ian Akin, Brian Garvey, and colors by Nel Yomtov, this third and final chapter delivers one of the most iconic conflicts in Transformers history: One shall stand. One shall fall. Unicron has arrived to destroy Cybertron, and only Hot Rod can rise to stop him. Unicron Arrives for the Final Chapter The 40th Anniversary Edition of The Transformers: The Movie #3 reprints the climactic finale of the original movie comic adaptation, giving longtime fans and new readers a chance to experience the legendary battle in a classic format. The official Image Comics release listing confirms this is the concluding issue of the three-part anniversary reprint, with a $3.99 price point and availability through comic shops and digital platforms. For fans who grew up with the 1986 animated film, this issue brings back the emotional weight, cosmic danger, and mythic scale that made The Transformers: The Movie such a defining ch...