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News Credits: 430 · by **Richter** » Mon Feb 28, 2011 1:56 am

The Universe of the Transformers is vast, and populated by many characters. Their universe is a large tapestry, made up of the stories and points of view of countless experiences that serve the larger whole.

These are some of those stories. This is:

It should be noted that while this project has been recognized by IDW Publishing and Hasbro, none of the works presented have been commissioned or solicited by either company. The stories are not official canon, except where noted. These stories are the result of Transformers enthusiasts taking the time out of their busy days to contribute to a universe they love. No one has been paid for the production of these stories.

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In the Shadow

Story and Colors by;
John-Paul Bove http://wordmongerer.deviantart.com/

Pencils and Inks by;
Hal Laren http://cirus5555.deviantart.com

News Credits: 1 · by **Didicos** » Mon Feb 28, 2011 6:09 am

Well done!!
:APPLAUSE:

by **WarMachine555** » Mon Feb 28, 2011 8:39 am

He knows hes talking to a dead body right?

http://www.youtube.com/user/Pepsimus · by **Black Bumblebee** » Mon Feb 28, 2011 8:58 am

Nicely done. I dig the line about Rodimus realizing why Magnus couldn't cut it. Really, if you were the new leader of the Autobots, and the previous guy had been banging his head against the wall trying to end a war for 4 million years, wouldn't you have the same feelings?

And yes, WM, I'm sure he knows he's talking to a dead body. People talk to the dead all the time. He's being sarcastic about expecting a response.

by **puttster3** » Mon Feb 28, 2011 9:36 am

Black Bumblebee wrote:And yes, WM, I'm sure he knows he's talking to a dead body. People talk to the dead all the time. He's being sarcastic about expecting a response.

Sometimes it's best to be careful on what you wish for, even if its a sarcastic one

News Credits: 187 · by **GetRightRobot** » Mon Feb 28, 2011 11:04 am

Well atleast he's not whining like he did in the cartoon. Way to suck it up Roddy.

Nice one guys. Artwork is quality. I'm still surprised at how much I DON'T like seeing Prime dead. :sad:

News Credits: 1 · by **T-Macksimus** » Mon Feb 28, 2011 11:38 am

VERY Well Done! This is the Rodimus we SHOULD have had back in G1 days. Bonus points for sneaking in the reference to 'The Touch' as well. Bravo! :APPLAUSE:

News Credits: 2 · by **F Prime** » Mon Feb 28, 2011 11:41 am

The artwork is amazing, and I also enjoy the reasoning behind Hot Rod over Magnus as leader.

I did have one bit of confusion...it seems that, in the first sentence, Hot Rod is saying that Kup is incorrect in assuming it was Magnus' self-doubt preventing him from leading, but in the second sentence Hot Rod says it is because Magnus really *does* doubt himself.

What is the difference between self-doubt and really doubting yourself? Or am I missing something entirely?

by **puttster3** » Mon Feb 28, 2011 11:49 am

F Prime wrote:The artwork is amazing, and I also enjoy the reasoning behind Hot Rod over Magnus as leader.

I did have one bit of confusion...it seems that, in the first sentence, Hot Rod is saying that Kup is incorrect in assuming it was Magnus' self-doubt preventing him from leading, but in the second sentence Hot Rod says it is because Magnus really *does* doubt himself.

What is the difference between self-doubt and really doubting yourself? Or am I missing something entirely?

He was saying Kup thinks its his (Rodimus) self-doubt, not Ultra Magnus. Rodimus was saying that Ultra Magnus does doubt himself (Ultra Magnus).

by **zer0das** » Mon Feb 28, 2011 11:53 am

F Prime wrote:The artwork is amazing, and I also enjoy the reasoning behind Hot Rod over Magnus as leader.

I did have one bit of confusion...it seems that, in the first sentence, Hot Rod is saying that Kup is incorrect in assuming it was Magnus' self-doubt preventing him from leading, but in the second sentence Hot Rod says it is because Magnus really *does* doubt himself.

What is the difference between self-doubt and really doubting yourself? Or am I missing something entirely?

>>Kup seems to be asserting that Rodimus has self doubt, whereas he is simply reaffirming that he is certain of his abilities just that "the issue isn't who I am."
Then Rodimus states that it is Magnus who has doubt.

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The idea is great, and having Rodimus address the issue of Ultra Magnus as an inadequate Prime is also compelling. The writing and the panel placement can be tightened up, but as others have said, the artwork is superb.

1 Thumb up!

by **Naked Magnus** » Mon Feb 28, 2011 1:02 pm

To be fair to Optimus he was dormant for most of those 4 million years.

by **Pr1meSuspect** » Mon Feb 28, 2011 2:27 pm

I just loved the line, "I'm not frightened to ride the eye of the storm when all hell is breaking loose."

That made the mosaic. I love all mosaics with Hot Rod/ Rodimus however, and it's worthy of my 100th post on Seibertron!!

by **Swiftpaw** » Mon Feb 28, 2011 3:01 pm

Beautifully done! This is the sort of self-reflection and determination Rodimus should of been characterized with.

News Credits: 8 · by **Megatron Wolf** » Mon Feb 28, 2011 3:19 pm

nice

News Credits: 1 · by **Blozor** » Mon Feb 28, 2011 5:20 pm

Black Bumblebee wrote:And yes, WM, I'm sure he knows he's talking to a dead body. People talk to the dead all the time. He's being sarcastic about expecting a response.

Since it's Optimus Prime, he might be hoping for an answer through his connection to the Matrix.