The Transformers: Escalation is a six-issue comic book mini-series, published by IDW Publishing, based on the Transformers and following on from The Transformers: Infiltration. The series launched in November 2006 and ended in April 2007. The series is available in The Transformers: Volume 2.

Plot summary

In relation to The Transformers: Spotlight

In relation to The Transformers: Stormbringer

Easter eggs

Characters

Autobots

Bumblebee Hardhead Hot Rod Ironhide Jazz Nightbeat Optimus Prime Prowl Ratchet Sunstreaker Wheeljack

Decepticons

Astrotrain Blitzwing Megatron Runabout Runamuck Skywarp Starscream Thundercracker