Kurona wrote:I'd agree it certainly fits Overlord's character, but narratively it feels a bit disappointing and anticlimatic. You drop a bombshell as big as **** Overlord, the star of Last Stand of the Wreckers and MTMTE's first arc, and... you don't really do anything with him aside from establish he's still around and has certain allies. Not exactly very satisfying.
This is exactly what I was trying to say.
Va'al, I don't disagree with your assessment of Overlord's character, but in this story, based on his previous appearance, just that non-confrontational ending of his involvement was a letdown. Of course, as it was pointed out, it's just a preview. He might change his mind in mid-flight and come back to stomp Megatron. As for Tarn and Megatron, I fully expected 1 of them (OK, Tarn, to be specific) to die in the confrontation. He's not THE main villain of the comic (I think Overlord should get that distinction, there's almost unlimited potential there), I don't think, but he does make a good villain for the 1st part of it. But he's not a deep enough character to carry the story all the way to a 100 issues. So it's time for him to go. This story has been building up to the showdown between Tarn and Megatron, fueled by Megatron's about-face, as well as the DJD's ruthless previous appearances. So yes, I think this confrontation needs to end with a fatality, to put a conclusive end to it. Otherwise, what's the point? I'm not saying Megatron has to kill Tarn, but maybe someone else could to save Megatron. Or some other resolution that is beneficial to at least 1 main character involved in this whole thing. As it stands right now, Megatron and Tarn are at a stalemate, and an anticlimactic one at that. The lack of development is a disservice to both of these characters, who are each very intriguing in their own right. I just wish they were utilized to their fullest potential. But, again, it's just the preview. I'll find out on Wednesday, I guess.