Once upon a time in a world where Autobots and Avengers co - existed. Optimus Prime teamed up with Iron Man. They were facing a new threat that combined the technology - stealing abilities of the Decepticons and the magic - misusing powers of some Marvel villains. Together, they used their combined intelligence and strength to fight back. Optimus's strength and Iron Man's high - tech gadgets made them a formidable duo.
It's a bit of a mixed bag. Some IDW Transformers comics fit neatly into the overall canon, while others might have elements that are more open to interpretation or might not be fully accepted by all fans and official continuity.
Transformers comics are typically seen as canon. But there could be exceptions based on different editorial decisions or story arcs. Generally, though, they contribute to the overall lore and continuity of the Transformers franchise.
The Transformers comics have had multiple creators. One of the early and influential creators was Marvel Comics' team, which laid the foundation for the franchise's comic universe. Later, other comic publishers and creative teams continued to expand and develop the Transformers comic storylines.