The Energon Pub

by **snavej** » Tue Jan 30, 2024 9:56 am

If Starscream has taken parts from Skywarp and used them in his own body or someone else, will the recipients get some of Skywarp's power I wonder? They might get functional teleportation or a nasty case of malfunction involving random teleportation / disappearance / explosion.

by **#1 Signal Lancer fan** » Tue Jan 30, 2024 10:05 am

snavej wrote:If Starscream has taken parts from Skywarp and used them in his own body or someone else, will the recipients get some of Skywarp's power I wonder? They might get functional teleportation or a nasty case of malfunction involving random teleportation / disappearance / explosion.

That's a very interesting idea. It does seem intentional that the writers chose to use a Decepticon with a very unique power set for parts.

by **snavej** » Thu Feb 01, 2024 7:03 am

#1 Signal Lancer fan wrote:
snavej wrote:If Starscream has taken parts from Skywarp and used them in his own body or someone else, will the recipients get some of Skywarp's power I wonder? They might get functional teleportation or a nasty case of malfunction involving random teleportation / disappearance / explosion.

That's a very interesting idea. It does seem intentional that the writers chose to use a Decepticon with a very unique power set for parts.

Furthermore, since Optimus now has Megatron's right arm and cannon, what will that do to Optimus' powers, mind, philosophy, priorities, plans, ambitions, etc.? We don't know what the arm can do. Since it is now in full use, it might start transmitting messages, especially to Megatron himself.

by **#1 Signal Lancer fan** » Thu Feb 01, 2024 9:07 am

snavej wrote:Furthermore, since Optimus now has Megatron's right arm and cannon, what will that do to Optimus' powers, mind, philosophy, priorities, plans, ambitions, etc.? We don't know what the arm can do. Since it is now in full use, it might start transmitting messages, especially to Megatron himself.

I'm very curious how this might affect the Optimus-Megatron dynamic. In fact, I'm very curious about how this Megatron will be portrayed. This series has had such strong characterizations for Optimus and Starscream already, I wonder what direction they'll take Megatron in.

News Credits: 1642 · by **D-Maximal_Primal** » Thu Feb 01, 2024 8:53 pm

#1 Signal Lancer fan wrote:
snavej wrote:Furthermore, since Optimus now has Megatron's right arm and cannon, what will that do to Optimus' powers, mind, philosophy, priorities, plans, ambitions, etc.? We don't know what the arm can do. Since it is now in full use, it might start transmitting messages, especially to Megatron himself.

I'm very curious how this might affect the Optimus-Megatron dynamic. In fact, I'm very curious about how this Megatron will be portrayed. This series has had such strong characterizations for Optimus and Starscream already, I wonder what direction they'll take Megatron in.

I'm very curious to see as well. If he sees Optimus with his arm grafted to him, I will eagerly await his response to that

by **#1 Signal Lancer fan** » Thu Feb 15, 2024 12:23 pm

It seems that the digital release of Issue #5 has been delayed to next week, February 21. The physical copy still released yesterday.

News Credits: 1642 · by **D-Maximal_Primal** » Thu Feb 15, 2024 7:38 pm

#1 Signal Lancer fan wrote:It seems that the digital release of Issue #5 has been delayed to next week, February 21. The physical copy still released yesterday.

I'm eagerly awaiting my physical copy to arrive!

by **snavej** » Fri Feb 16, 2024 7:52 am

Well, I got my copy of #5 and it is action-packed. There's another major departure from the previous continuities, with extra characters on the Ark. Starscream shows that he can fight tactically. Soundwave gets more disrespect. Thundercracker is not told the whole truth. Rumble, Frenzy and Reflector have a bad day. #6 is sure to bring more 'bot and 'con smashing! :bigmichaelbay:

by **#1 Signal Lancer fan** » Wed Feb 21, 2024 9:40 am

Got to read Issue 5 this morning

Prime's confrontation with Starscream was great. I love this Prime's level of trash talk, it reminds me of Animated/UT Prime and Beast Era Primal.

Its also cool to see Arcee and Ratchet have a close relationship like in Animated.

Still very curious to see how Megatron eventually gets added to the mix from Cobra Commander. It seems clear that that's what this is building towards.

by **#1 Signal Lancer fan** » Wed Feb 21, 2024 12:59 pm

Just read Cobra Commander #2. I wonder if Cobra Commander's escort is a reprogrammed Cybertronian? He refers to Energon by name and they're clearly hiding his identity.

News Credits: 149 · by **Big Grim** » Thu Feb 22, 2024 8:19 am

#1 Signal Lancer fan wrote:Just read Cobra Commander #2. I wonder if Cobra Commander's escort is a reprogrammed Cybertronian? He refers to Energon by name and they're clearly hiding his identity.

I assumed it was Nemesis Enforcer made to look human. Pythona refers to him as "Old Friend" if I remember correctly.

~ Grim

by **snavej** » Sun Mar 10, 2024 1:00 pm

Issue #6 is imminent. The blurb says that there will be another death, perhaps a major one. :shock:

News Credits: 149 · by **Big Grim** » Tue Mar 12, 2024 8:38 am

snavej wrote:The blurb says that there will be another death, perhaps a major one.

That's hardly surprising. As I said before, they feel like they've been overly cavalier with our favourite robots lives in this series.

(Still enjoying it overall though.)

~ Grim

by **snavej** » Thu Mar 14, 2024 8:21 am

If Optimus dies, the Autobot will need a new leader. Ratchetimus Prime? Wheeljackimus Prime? Jazzercise Prime?! Arceemus Prime? [Big Momma] 8-}

Edit: Just read the issue. A new leader was not required. The power of rasslin' (wrestling) prevailed.

It seems like this continuity has no special weapons like glass gas guns or null rays, just lasers, blasters, dazzlers and heavy sounds.

I think that the writer read my fan fic 'Generation One' because he uses the same idea about the link between organic souls and the Matrix. ;)^

by **#1 Signal Lancer fan** » Tue Mar 19, 2024 8:30 am

After this issue, I'm really wondering what will become of Skywarp now that the Autobots have retaken the Ark

by **snavej** » Wed Mar 20, 2024 8:20 am

#1 Signal Lancer fan wrote:After this issue, I'm really wondering what will become of Skywarp now that the Autobots have retaken the Ark

They will put his remains in a cupboard and never speak of him again. They have more wrestling matches to plan! :lol:

No, they will probably use him somehow but they will have to be careful because, even dead, his tech could be dangerous.

I'm also wondering what they will do with the rest of the Ark. That ship is vast and could have all kinds of tech and supplies on board. In Marvel G1 UK days, we had Guardian robots, 'Auntie' super computer, ammunition, energon, stored troops and plenty of spare parts.

by **#1 Signal Lancer fan** » Wed Mar 20, 2024 8:58 am

#1 Signal Lancer fan wrote:Just read Cobra Commander #2. I wonder if Cobra Commander's escort is a reprogrammed Cybertronian? He refers to Energon by name and they're clearly hiding his identity.

Cobra Commander #3 spoilers below:
Yeah, seems like I was off on this one. He probably just knows Energon by name because of everything they've learned from Megatron.

by **snavej** » Mon Mar 25, 2024 8:15 am

Just had a look at the preview for issue #7. Soundwave challenges Starscream for the leadership. It's quite brutal.

News Credits: 1642 · by **D-Maximal_Primal** » Tue Apr 02, 2024 1:36 pm

Issue 6 was an awesome issue, was a lot of fun, the showdown between Optimus and Devastator was hardcore awesome.

I am loving this continuity so far, this is a great story.

by **snavej** » Thu Apr 04, 2024 7:42 am

Available this week are reprints of #1, #2, #3 and #4, with alternate covers. :KREMZEEK:

by **#1 Signal Lancer fan** » Fri Apr 05, 2024 8:37 am

Void Rivals has been a very interesting read so far. It's not easy to do something unique and original with sci-fi these days, so it's been refreshing.

News Credits: 1642 · by **D-Maximal_Primal** » Sun Apr 07, 2024 10:54 am

#1 Signal Lancer fan wrote:Void Rivals has been a very interesting read so far. It's not easy to do something unique and original with sci-fi these days, so it's been refreshing.

I need to catch up on it, I have the issues, but need to read

News Credits: 4838 · by **william-james88** » Tue Apr 09, 2024 8:21 am

Big news for French Transformers fans. The first collected volume of Skybound's Transformers comics has been translated into French by publisher Urban Comics EU and will be coming to stores June 14. There is a standard cover BUT if you preorder the mystery cover, you have the chance of getting one of the following 4 covers:

Optimus Prime, of which 1000 are made
Starscream, of which 500 are made
Jetfire, of which 50 are made
Original drawing by Daniel Warren Johnson done on blank cover, of which 3 are made

More details (in french) here: https://www.urban-comics.com/transforme ... Xk065Xuj_L

News Credits: 2 · by **partholon** » Wed Apr 10, 2024 11:22 am

The MINUTE I seen soundwave get bitchslapped by Starscream in issue number 3 i KNEW this was coming !

VERY satisfying to see him put screamer in his place.

issue 7 keeps the momentum going.

News Credits: 2 · by **Spider5800** » Thu Apr 11, 2024 1:11 am

So had a cool moment today. Went to pick up my copy of Transformers #7 from my local comic shop, and the new artist for the book, Jorge Corona, was there giving signatures! Had him sign my copy before I left. Really chill guy.