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News Credits: 1350 · by **ZeroWolf** » Wed Jul 23, 2014 2:33 am

Friday can't come quick enough for me, as tempting as it is to wait till next week when RID is out, I want to see this arc to its conclusion

News Credits: 6188 · by **Va'al** » Wed Jul 23, 2014 5:01 am

Spazma wrote:"And so we've had explosions, more explosions, scheming, Predacons"

You mean Terrorcons?

Both! I forgot to drop that in, but Waspinator is a Predacon.

News Credits: 1082 · by **Tigertrack** » Wed Jul 23, 2014 8:20 am

Nice review Va'al. Your breakdowns are always well done. I read the preview issue we got and came away somewhat dissatisfied with how the whole thing finished. But I am looking forward to more from this point... Like the next RID that they tease at the end.

I like the art but don't love it. Sometimes I felt a little lost as to who is who, or what is happening, but overall it is energetic and telling as you described.

A good series. An interesting new character. Looking forward to more.

News Credits: 25 · by **SW's SilverHammer** » Wed Jul 23, 2014 5:22 pm

Well all the comic shops in the city of portland sold out of issue 4 by 2 P.M today, wasn't able to get one :/

by **Nemesis Maximo** » Tue Jul 29, 2014 3:01 pm

You know, I felt the issue kinda...fell flat. I was actually shocked by the reveal, which is a definite plus, how Windblade dealt with it was...nothing? I mean, Chromia basically betrayed Windblade and everything she stands for, and then Windblade just like shrugs it off and plays it like she is a parent telling a child not to tell a lie again.

However, I find that this is also one of my favorite TF stories to date. A nice miniseries that packs punch, doesn't drag on, and is stunning to look at.

by **Nemesis Maximo** » Tue Jul 29, 2014 3:01 pm

You know, I felt the issue kinda...fell flat. I was actually shocked by the reveal, which is a definite plus, how Windblade dealt with it was...nothing? I mean, Chromia basically betrayed Windblade and everything she stands for, and then Windblade just like shrugs it off and plays it like she is a parent telling a child not to tell a lie again.

However, I find that this is also one of my favorite TF stories to date. A nice miniseries that packs punch, doesn't drag on, and is stunning to look at.

News Credits: 1350 · by **ZeroWolf** » Thu Jul 31, 2014 4:55 pm

Well finally read the issue, the big reveal didn't have much impact I thought, and I imagined better motive. I do like the Starscream and Windblade relationship reversal at the end there. All in all I liked this miniseries, from the beautiful art to the characters themselves. I also loved the call out to beast wars

Here's hoping to see Air Hammer get her chance to shine at IDW.

by **Nemesis Maximo** » Tue Aug 05, 2014 8:43 pm

Okay, so, I've been reading the series again in order to see it hollistically. If anyone else has done so, does it seem as though Starscream knew who the culprit was the whole time?

News Credits: 6188 · by **Va'al** » Wed Aug 06, 2014 5:38 am

Nemesis Maximo wrote:Okay, so, I've been reading the series again in order to see it hollistically. If anyone else has done so, does it seem as though Starscream knew who the culprit was the whole time?

I don't think he knew at all, but it's rather down to him being a very adaptable opportunist: he clearly thought it was Rattrap, even just for the throwaway line about it. Issue #3 shows his honest surprise, though whether it is at it not being Windblade trying to blow herself up or at something else, I do not know.

We've seen it with the Metrotitan, with the NAILS, in pretty much every iteration of the character- he's quick, he learns, he knows how to spin things his way, with varying degrees of success. And he probably sees how others can be like him, and only takes it as natural if that actually happens. :-?

by **Tal El** » Wed Aug 06, 2014 10:23 am

Nemesis Maximo wrote:You know, I felt the issue kinda...fell flat. I was actually shocked by the reveal, which is a definite plus, how Windblade dealt with it was...nothing? I mean, Chromia basically betrayed Windblade and everything she stands for, and then Windblade just like shrugs it off and plays it like she is a parent telling a child not to tell a lie again.

However, I find that this is also one of my favorite TF stories to date. A nice miniseries that packs punch, doesn't drag on, and is stunning to look at.

I think Windblade valued Chromia's friendship above all else and understood why her friend did it: to save their own home. But as a Speaker she had to make the decision to stand above her own desires and help all Cybertronians. Though that seems counterintuitive, I believe Windblade made the decision to spare Chromia because in her heart she felt her friend was doing what she did for the right reasons and it'll better for her if they both stand together in their brave new world.

by **Nemesis Maximo** » Wed Aug 06, 2014 2:35 pm

Va'al wrote:
Nemesis Maximo wrote:Okay, so, I've been reading the series again in order to see it hollistically. If anyone else has done so, does it seem as though Starscream knew who the culprit was the whole time?

I don't think he knew at all, but it's rather down to him being a very adaptable opportunist: he clearly thought it was Rattrap, even just for the throwaway line about it. Issue #3 shows his honest surprise, though whether it is at it not being Windblade trying to blow herself up or at something else, I do not know.

We've seen it with the Metrotitan, with the NAILS, in pretty much every iteration of the character- he's quick, he learns, he knows how to spin things his way, with varying degrees of success. And he probably sees how others can be like him, and only takes it as natural if that actually happens.

That's true, I now remember his line about how Ratrap should show more initiative. But to your point about his opportunism, I love how he has evolved from somewhat of a lunatic in most early fiction into what he is now. He may still want to take power whenever he can, but he does it in more intelligent ways than just (star)screaming "Decepticons! Let's betray Megatron and then get our asses kicked!"

News Credits: 6188 · by **Va'al** » Wed Aug 06, 2014 2:55 pm

Exactly! This series, even more than RID, has shown how effective Starscream actually is (even with Windblade at the end playing the game). And I am *very* curious to see what happens with Wheeljack's return in #34.

Tal El wrote:I think Windblade valued Chromia's friendship above all else and understood why her friend did it: to save their own home. But as a Speaker she had to make the decision to stand above her own desires and help all Cybertronians. Though that seems counterintuitive, I believe Windblade made the decision to spare Chromia because in her heart she felt her friend was doing what she did for the right reasons and it'll better for her if they both stand together in their brave new world.

I'm still expecting some sort of dealing with Chromia in the next installment of the story, either in RID or the next Windblade mini-series. In some way, at least! The issue left it a bit too hanging.

News Credits: 1350 · by **ZeroWolf** » Thu Aug 07, 2014 3:48 am

With Chromia, I'm not expecting too much in the way of resolution, it looked like she herself had a lot to think about. As such I think she'll be even more loyal the next time we see her. I'm more wondering about the colonies and their role in the future (like say elegant chaos and combiner wars).

Now as for screamer, this is the best version of him I think, it's been a while that we seen him like this. I only hope that he doesn't end up throwing all this development away in the near future by joining back up with the cons.

News Credits: 6188 · by **Va'al** » Thu Aug 07, 2014 10:18 am

Well, Rhinox has been shown on one of the covers, and we have a toy for him.

I know Sarah is really happy to be working on TFP Knockout's design, which makes me think we'll see him too.

News Credits: 1350 · by **ZeroWolf** » Thu Aug 07, 2014 10:29 am

Knock-Out will be a fun addition, even better if he got to interact with the boyz from the lost light :lol:

With Rhinox, now I understand how controversial a choice it would be, what about if they took his character from Beast Machines (Tankor). Not everyone from the colonies is going to be good...unless thats how they add Gobots into the mix

News Credits: 295 · by **WreckerJack** » Tue Jul 18, 2017 10:34 pm

We have some exiting news for Windblade fans, a new graphic novel is on the way. It will be a long wait until it comes out on Febuary, 18th, 2018 which is it's current release date. However, it is listed as having a whopping 220 pages!

Have a look about what the listing says about this book:

The original fan-made Transformer stars in her own series. She cuts straight to the truth and no obstacle is going to stand in her path.

Built by the fans, Windblade is a force for good, who never fails to do the right thing. But what happens when she’s forced to work with the Decepticon Starscream to recruit new colonies to the Council of Worlds?

If you are a fan of Windblade, check out this variant cover for TAAO #12 and if you are in Canada, her Titans Return Deluxe Figure is hitting shelves!

News Credits: 456 · by **Sabrblade** » Tue Jul 18, 2017 11:10 pm

So it this something new, or a compilation of several preexisting issues?

News Credits: 387 · by **Bounti76** » Wed Jul 19, 2017 12:07 am

Sabrblade wrote:So it this something new, or a compilation of several preexisting issues?

Given the description, my guess is that it might be a compilation of the two Windblade miniseries.

News Credits: 295 · by **WreckerJack** » Wed Jul 19, 2017 1:32 am

Bounti76 wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:So it this something new, or a compilation of several preexisting issues?

Given the description, my guess is that it might be a compilation of the two Windblade miniseries.

That would be my guess also.

I really do enjoy the paperback volumes. They feel like they hold up a little better than the single issues. I'm one of those people that likes to read their books over and over again so having things that hold up well are a must. There is just something really great about having a paper book in my hands. Its worth the extra few bucks over digital imho.

(Not knocking digital, I love humble bundle!)

News Credits: 6 · by **Sarahthecutevixen** » Wed Jul 19, 2017 2:06 pm

cool looks like her Combiner hunters look

News Credits: 6188 · by **Va'al** » Tue Jan 16, 2018 4:04 am

Our main preview this week for IDW Publishing Transformers comics - as Optimus Prime #15 was shown here last week - is a collected volume that sees the previous Windblade series all in one place, including the initial four issues, and the seven issues of Windblade volume 2 - with art by Sarah Stone, Corin Howell, and Till All Are One regular Sara Pitre Durocher, along with Marcelo Fereira, Livio Ramondelli, and a whole host of colourists, letterers and inkers, all with writing by Mairghread Scott.

Take a dive back into the past, way before the Titans returned, Swindle disappeared, Starscream knew better, and Windblade realised who she actually was, and pick up the book in the coming weeks if so inclined!

Transformers Windblade: The Last City
Mairghread Scott (w) • Sarah Stone, Corin Howell, Sara Pitre-Durocher (a) • Sara Pitre-Durocher (c)
The original fan-made Transformer stars in her own series. She cuts straight to the truth and no obstacle is going to stand in her path. Windblade is a force for good, who never fails to do the right thing. But what happens when she's forced to work with Starscream to recruit new colonies to the Council of Worlds? Collects both the four-issue and seven-issue Windblade mini-series.
TPB • FC • $24.99 • 220 pages • ISBN: 978-1-68405-224-0

Bullet points:
· Advance solicited for February release!
· “This is not your average Transforming Robot comic book, this is so much more!”—Big Glasgow Comic Page

by **DeadCaL** » Tue Jan 16, 2018 3:50 pm

Damn I miss Sarah's artwork

News Credits: 456 · by **Sabrblade** » Tue Jan 16, 2018 5:16 pm

I still consider this to be one of, if not the, most gorgeous pieces of Transformers artwork of all time.

by **starfishy** » Mon Apr 02, 2018 4:02 pm

My only familiarity with this character is in that silly transformers earth wars mobile game. I had no idea Windblade was a fan-created character though, kind of wicked.

Sarah Stone’s art looks fantastic, will pick this compilation up when it comes out.

News Credits: 295 · by **WreckerJack** » Sat Apr 14, 2018 3:21 am

I just finished the last city and I really enjoyed it. It's the first windblade book I have read so now I need to figure out what will come next. I'm probably going to wait until there is another volume out since I prefer those to individual comics.

Anyways it's time for bed. I want to read more but I should be asleep right now.

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