Transformers: Nefarious #1 was published by IDW Publishing on November 1, 2010, as part of a series that began in 2010. Simon Furman writes, and art comes from Andrew Dalhouse, Carlos Magno and Kris Carter (UK). It features Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Soundwave, Ratchet and Ironhide, among 33 characters cataloged on VerseDB.