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| caption             = Cover to ''Transformers/Ghostbusters'' #1. Art by Nick Roche.
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| genre               =[[Crossover (fiction)|Crossover]]<br />[[Science fiction]]<br />[[Supernatural fiction]]
| publisher           =[[IDW Publishing]]
| date                =June 26, 2019 — October 2, 2019 
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| startyr             =2019 
| endmo               =October 2 
| endyr               =2019 
| issues              =5
| main_char_team      =''[[Transformers]]'' ([[Hasbro]])<br />''[[Ghostbusters (franchise)|Ghostbusters]]'' ([[Columbia Pictures]])
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| writers             =Erik Burnham
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| pencillers          =Dan Schoening
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| letterers           =Tom B. Long
| colorists           =Luis Antonio Delgado 
| editors             =David Mariotte<br />Tom Waltz
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'''''Transformers/Ghostbusters''''' is an American limited comic book series published in 2019 by [[IDW Publishing]]. The series serves as a crossover event between [[Hasbro]]'s ''[[Transformers]]'' and [[Sony Pictures]]/[[Columbia Pictures]]' ''[[Ghostbusters (franchise)|Ghostbusters]]'', celebrating the 35th anniversary of both franchises.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=Frayna|first=Marion|date=2019-02-19|title=Ghostbusters And Transformers Take Their Collaboration To New Heights In A Crossover Comic Book Series!|url=https://geekculture.co/ghostbusters-and-transformers-take-their-collaboration-to-new-heights-in-a-crossover-comic-book-series/|access-date=2020-10-23|website=Geek Culture|language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web|date=2019-02-20|title=TRANSFORMERS / GHOSTBUSTERS Comic Book Crossover Miniseries Announced by IDW Publishing|url=https://dailydead.com/transformers-ghostbusters-comic-book-crossover-miniseries-announced-by-idw-publishing/|access-date=2020-10-25|website=Daily Dead|language=en-US}}</ref>

== Plot ==
Cybertron is invaded by Gozer the Traveler, who unleashed a giant beast based on [[Starscream]]'s imagination, leading the planet to its destruction. In [[present day]], on [[Earth]], in [[New York City]], the Ghostbusters meet Ectronymous Diamatron, an Autobot who tracked a Cybertronian signal on Earth, one that is trapped in the ghost trap. During a small confrontation between Ectronymous and the Ghostbusters, the ghost trap is turned off, freeing Starscream's ghost, revealing it was the same signal that Ectronymous detected. Starscream reveals that during Cybertron's destruction, Megatron made a deal with an alien ghost named Kremzeek, turning Megatron into a ghost, as well as Starscream, [[Soundwave (Transformers)|Soundwave]] and Shockwave. At the Ghostbusters' firehouse headquarters, Ectronymous accepts the nicknamed "Ectotron", while Starscream is put inside the ghost trap once again. Meanwhile, Optimus Prime is trying to stay hidden while searching for Ectotron. After dealing with a blackout on [[Brooklyn]], Ectotron reunites with Optimus, only for the Ghostbusters to find out Starscream escaped from the ghost trap. Ectotron is possessed by Starscream, while Kremzeek arrives at Earth, leading [[Optimus Prime]] and the Ghostbusters to have a tough battle. At the end of the battle, the Autobots and Ghostbusters succeed as Ectotron is freed from Starscream's possession and Kreemzeek is eaten by an Earthling ghost the heroes have summoned. However, the ghosts of [[Megatron]], [[Soundwave (Transformers)|Soundwave]] and Shockwave appear. Both the Autobots and Ghostbusters trap the Decepticon ghosts into new traps, while Starscream escapes, vowing to return one day. Optimus and Ectotron accept to stay with the Ghostbusters. Starscream intercepts the Autobot spaceship, where the remaining Autobots are inside.

== Publication history ==

=== Comic book ===
The ''Transformers/Ghostbusters'' series is written by Erik Burnham, illustrated by Dan Schoening and colored by Luis Antonio Delgado. The series serves to celebrate the 35th anniversary of [[Hasbro]]'s ''[[Transformers]]'' and [[Columbia Pictures]]' ''[[Ghostbusters (franchise)|Ghostbusters]]''.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|title=Exclusive: The Ghostbusters Are Teaming Up With the Transformers to Save the World|url=https://io9.gizmodo.com/exclusive-the-ghostbusters-are-teaming-up-with-the-tra-1832660479|access-date=2020-10-26|website=io9|date=18 February 2019 |language=en-us}}</ref>

[[IDW Publishing]]'s editor-in-chief John Barber said “1984 was a seismic shift for entertainment, the year that launched both ''Transformers'' and ''Ghostbusters''. Back then, Little John Barber was right there for ''Transformers'' and a little scared of ''Ghostbusters''—but now, I'm a bit braver and can't wait to see the two worlds collide.”<ref name=":2" />

During an interview with Syfy Wire, IDW's editor Tom Waltz said "We’ve been calling Transformers/Ghostbusters (the "Ghosts of Cybertron" storyline) "The Crossover Event 35 Years in the Making," but once we got started, we quickly realized it's the crossover that was ALWAYS meant to be – it's that much fun. And who better to bring it all together than the superstar creative team of Erik Burnham, Dan Schoening, and Luis Antonio Delgado, the undisputed champions of awesome ’80s mash-ups!"<ref name=":3">{{Cite web|last=Spry|first=Jeff|date=2019-06-01|title=IDW unites two fave franchises in our special peek at Transformers Ghostbusters #1|url=https://www.syfy.com/syfywire/idw-unites-two-fave-franchises-in-our-special-peek-at-transformers-ghostbusters-1|access-date=2020-11-18|website=SYFY WIRE|language=en}}</ref>

=== Toy ===
As part of the Transformers Collaborative series, Hasbro released in 2019 a toy figure based on the character Ectotron, which is also based on the [[Ectomobile|Ecto-1 vehicle]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=EDT|first=Rocco Marrongelli On 10/22/19 at 1:10 PM|date=2019-10-22|title='Ghostbusters' is turning 35, so buy yourself one of these new collectibles to celebrate.|url=https://www.newsweek.com/ghostbusters-anniversary-funko-collectibles-action-figures-hasbro-2019-1467028|access-date=2020-10-23|website=Newsweek|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Transformers Generations Ectotron Ecto-1 Mass-Market Reissue|url=https://tformers.com/transformers-generations-ectotron-ecto-1-mass-market-reissue/35609/news.html|access-date=2020-10-23|website=tformers.com}}</ref> They also released an exclusive recolor of the Masterpiece MP-10 Optimus Prime toy with a ''Ghostbusters''-themed color scheme and accessory sets.

In 2021, the Ectotron toy was retooled and given a Target-exclusive rerelease to tie into [[Ghostbusters: Afterlife]]. This release comes packaged with the first issue of the comic series.

== Characters ==
{{main|List of Transformers comics characters|List of Ghostbusters characters}}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
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! ''Transformers'' characters
! ''Ghostbusters'' characters
!Original characters
|-
| style="text-align: left;" |
* Brawn
* Bruticus
* Buzzsaw
* [[Bumblebee (Transformers)|Bumblebee]]
* Cliffjumper
* Dark Guardian
* Devastator
* Dropkicks
* Furg
* Grapple
* [[Grimlock]]
* Hotlink
* Ironhide
* Jazz
*Kremzeek
* Laserbeak
* [[Megatron]]
* Nacelle
* [[Optimus Prime]]
* Predaking
* Prowl
* Ratchet
* Ravage
* Reflector
* Sentinel
* Shockwave
* Skywarp
* [[Soundwave (Transformers)|Soundwave]]
* [[Starscream]]
* Straxus
* Sunstorm
* Sunstreaker
* Thundercracker
* Trailbreaker
* Wheeljack
* Windcharger
| style="text-align: left;" |
* Gozer
** Vinz Clortho
** Zuul
* [[Janine Melnitz]]
* Slimer
* [[Ray Stantz]]
* [[Egon Spengler]]
* [[Peter Venkman]]
* [[Winston Zeddemore]]
| style="text-align: left;" |
* Ectronymous Diamatron / Ectotron
*Killerwatt
|-
|}

== Issues ==
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;" width="100%;" 
!Issue #
!Title
!Written by
!Drawn by
!Colored by
!Lettered by
!Publication date
|-
|1
| style="text-align: left;" |"Ghosts of Cybertron, Part 1"
| rowspan="5" |Erik Burnham
| rowspan="5" |Dan Schoening
| rowspan="5" |Luis Antonio Delgado
| rowspan="5" |Tom B. Long
|June 26, 2019<ref name=":3" />
|-
|2
| style="text-align: left;" |"Ghosts of Cybertron, Part 2"
|July 17, 2019
|-
|3
| style="text-align: left;" |"Ghosts of Cybertron, Part 3"
|August 7, 2019
|-
|4
| style="text-align: left;" |"Ghosts of Cybertron, Part 4"
|September 4, 2019
|-
|5
| style="text-align: left;" |"Ghosts of Cybertron, Part 5"
|October 2, 2019
|-
|}

== Reception ==
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;"
!Issue #
!Publication date
!Critic rating
!Critic reviews
!Ref.
|-
|1
|June 26, 2019
|8.1/10
|10
|<ref>{{Cite news|title=Transformers/Ghostbusters #1 Reviews|language=en-US|work=ComicBookRoundup.com|url=https://comicbookroundup.com/comic-books/reviews/idw-publishing/transformersghostbusters/1|accessdate=October 12, 2020}}</ref>
|-
|2
|July 17, 2019
|9.4/10
|1
|<ref>{{Cite news|title=Transformers/Ghostbusters #2 Reviews|language=en-US|work=ComicBookRoundup.com|url=https://comicbookroundup.com/comic-books/reviews/idw-publishing/transformersghostbusters/2|accessdate=October 12, 2020}}</ref>
|-
|3
|August 7, 2019
|8.2/10
|4
|<ref>{{Cite news|title=Transformers/Ghostbusters #3 Reviews|language=en-US|work=ComicBookRoundup.com|url=https://comicbookroundup.com/comic-books/reviews/idw-publishing/transformersghostbusters/3|accessdate=October 12, 2020}}</ref>
|-
|4
|September 4, 2019
|8.6/10
|2
|<ref>{{Cite news|title=Transformers/Ghostbusters #4 Reviews|language=en-US|work=ComicBookRoundup.com|url=https://comicbookroundup.com/comic-books/reviews/idw-publishing/transformersghostbusters/4|accessdate=October 12, 2020}}</ref>
|-
|5
|October 2, 2019
|7.5/10
|4
|<ref>{{Cite news|title=Transformers/Ghostbusters #5 Reviews|language=en-US|work=ComicBookRoundup.com|url=https://comicbookroundup.com/comic-books/reviews/idw-publishing/transformersghostbusters/5|accessdate=October 12, 2020}}</ref>
|-
|Overall
|{{N/a|}}
|8.4/10
|21
|<ref>{{Cite web|title=Transformers/Ghostbusters Reviews|url=https://comicbookroundup.com:443/comic-books/reviews/idw-publishing/transformersghostbusters|access-date=2020-11-01|website=ComicBookRoundup.com|language=en-US}}</ref>
|}

== Collected editions ==
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;"
!Title
!Material collected
!Publication date
!ISBN
|-
| align="left" |''Transformers/Ghostbusters: Ghosts of Cybertron''
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* ''Transformers/Ghostbusters'' #1−5
|March 4, 2020
|{{ISBNT|1684056209|978-1684056200}}
|}

== References ==

{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
* [https://www.idwpublishing.com/transformers-ghostbusters-1-rolls-out-this-june/ IDW Publishing's official announcement]
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