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News Credits: 1452 · by **Blurrz** » Tue Jul 12, 2011 3:04 pm

Courtesy of IDW, we have a seven-page preview of the upcoming Transformers: Ongoing release, Transformers #22. Included in this issue includes backstory of Megatron and Wrecker leader, Impactor. Transformers #22 will be available tomorrow, July 13th, at your local comic stores! Check out the spoilers below!

Transformers #22
James Roberts (w) • Alex Milne (a) • Alex Milne x 2 (c)

“Chaos” really gets under way! Megatron: firebrand, tyrant, psychopath... prisoner? The
Decepticons leader had the Autobots at his mercy—and then surrendered. Optimus Prime tries to
find out why in a story that spans four million years and features a cast of thousands. Events in
this issue will forever change the way you look at the Transformers Universe...
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
*2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio.
*Retailers: See your order form for incentive information.

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News Credits: 4 · by **craggy** » Tue Jul 12, 2011 3:38 pm

next panel: "Hold me."

News Credits: 1452 · by **Blurrz** » Tue Jul 12, 2011 3:42 pm

craggy wrote:next panel: "Hold me."

by **SwerveGears** » Tue Jul 12, 2011 4:02 pm

Whirl...yesss...

News Credits: 2 · by **sabrigami** » Tue Jul 12, 2011 4:05 pm

OMG those pages were made of win. I haven't been this excited about transformers in a long time now. I love all the references to LSotW too. It reminds me of such good times. Can't wait to read this =P~

News Credits: 251 · by **Mindmaster** » Tue Jul 12, 2011 4:15 pm

I'm no comic loon, but this is a really interesting series. I'm getting a Soviet Russian vibe coming from Megatron and Impactor. I'm sure Impactor's personality is modeled after Vladimir Lenin, but I'm not sure who Megatron is supposed to represent from the Russian Revolution. :???:

Sorry if that sounded smart-ass-y.

News Credits: 1452 · by **Blurrz** » Tue Jul 12, 2011 4:22 pm

Just finished reading the entire thing. Real good.

News Credits: 5 · by **alexison** » Tue Jul 12, 2011 4:29 pm

Glad to see some of the Wreckers back in action.

by **ausbot** » Tue Jul 12, 2011 5:16 pm

Hope we see more of Xaaron!

News Credits: 2 · by **partholon** » Tue Jul 12, 2011 5:17 pm

hell yeah !

seven pages that read longer than most comics ive read these days.

i have NO problem slapping down money for the other 14 pages.

by the looks of things LSOTW isnt a fluke, theres some lovely subtle layering going on in that and bets of all its gone in a direction i neverwouldve thought of.

that said i never thought i'd see megatron portrayed as rick from the young ones !

by **BATTOUSAIXD** » Tue Jul 12, 2011 5:29 pm

I really need to start reading these, the previews just aren't enough... And I love Megatron's look! I would kill for a toy of that.

News Credits: 7 · by **Chaoslock** » Tue Jul 12, 2011 5:34 pm

Wait, an Ongoing preview that makes me want to read more of it? Now get this writer full control of the series!

News Credits: 1452 · by **Blurrz** » Tue Jul 12, 2011 5:44 pm

If you thought the first seven pages had good dialog, wait until you read the entire thing. Great face-to-face conversations here. First time I'm happy with an Ongoing comic. Worth every penny, this one!

News Credits: 1 · by **Heavy B** » Tue Jul 12, 2011 5:50 pm

man, i couldnt find 21 because my damn comic shop decided "Screw you B, NO COMIC FOR YOU". Man first the 2010 toys, now this. what is with this area of the world

Like korisifu on Facebook · by **korisifu** » Tue Jul 12, 2011 5:52 pm

Oh man I can't wait for this! Is anyone else following this via Iphone/Ipad? I still haven't seen the last issue released yet, how long does it take?

News Credits: 2 · by **Random** » Tue Jul 12, 2011 5:53 pm

Is tomorrows release date confirmed? I usually check with Diamond Comics so I know what's coming out that week and don't waste gas on a trip to the shop.

That being said, this isn't listed as being released tomorrow but later in the month.

by **Autobot-Hellstriker** » Tue Jul 12, 2011 9:59 pm

Does this series have any ties with the 4 part Origins Megatron series that was introduced in 2007 ?

Im assuming this because he has the helmet that he wore back in the mines and if im right about this being related.... then i think this new series is actually tied in somewhere before the the events of Origin Megatron.

by **Optimus Payne** » Tue Jul 12, 2011 10:25 pm

I'm sorry but I have to disagree with most of these posters. I am really tired of writers writing Transformers like they were ordinary people and not highly advanced transforming aliens. I mean, hangin' out in the bar getting drunk? Then getting in a bar fight with cadets? Cadets for what? They're friggin' robots! It's lazy writing in my opinion. And what's with Megatron? He has morals now? No. Me no likey. He should be a rat bastard. Some of you probably thinks this adds layers to his character but to me it's contrived and unoriginal. Darth Vader anyone? It would be much more interesting to me if he was always an a-hole and just decided he was better than everyone else. Kinda like my neighbor. I like the art though. And the story seems to be getting wider in scope which is a welcome change. I just wish they'd stop writing the dialogue and settings as if they are just big, mechanical humans, especially on their home planet!

by **JRFitzpatrick7** » Tue Jul 12, 2011 11:47 pm

Optimus Payne wrote:I'm sorry but I have to disagree with most of these posters. I am really tired of writers writing Transformers like they were ordinary people and not highly advanced transforming aliens. I mean, hangin' out in the bar getting drunk? Then getting in a bar fight with cadets? Cadets for what? They're friggin' robots! It's lazy writing in my opinion. And what's with Megatron? He has morals now? No. Me no likey. He should be a rat bastard. Some of you probably thinks this adds layers to his character but to me it's contrived and unoriginal. Darth Vader anyone? It would be much more interesting to me if he was always an a-hole and just decided he was better than everyone else. Kinda like my neighbor. I like the art though. And the story seems to be getting wider in scope which is a welcome change. I just wish they'd stop writing the dialogue and settings as if they are just big, mechanical humans, especially on their home planet!

Somehow you must have missed the entire franchise of Transformers from 1984-present... These are not robotic machines, they are autonomous robotic beings from the planet Cybertron. They are sentient and have an agenda. They have fre will and are fully capable of independent thought.

A comic book about robots performing their "programmed functions" is called a User's Manual. You can find one with just about every electronic device.

News Credits: 5 · by **alexison** » Tue Jul 12, 2011 11:48 pm

Optimus Payne wrote:I'm sorry but I have to disagree with most of these posters. I am really tired of writers writing Transformers like they were ordinary people and not highly advanced transforming aliens. I mean, hangin' out in the bar getting drunk? Then getting in a bar fight with cadets? Cadets for what? They're friggin' robots! It's lazy writing in my opinion. And what's with Megatron? He has morals now? No. Me no likey. He should be a rat bastard. Some of you probably thinks this adds layers to his character but to me it's contrived and unoriginal. Darth Vader anyone? It would be much more interesting to me if he was always an a-hole and just decided he was better than everyone else. Kinda like my neighbor. I like the art though. And the story seems to be getting wider in scope which is a welcome change. I just wish they'd stop writing the dialogue and settings as if they are just big, mechanical humans, especially on their home planet!

Just out of person curiosity, what do you picture the transformers doing pre the great war.

by **quickmixed** » Wed Jul 13, 2011 5:46 am

I was really enjoying guido's work on the #19 and #20 ish but Milnes looks just as good. Great colours too.
I havnt picked up #21 yet but are the wreckers back?? I cant wait to read this!

by **Vicalliose** » Wed Jul 13, 2011 6:30 am

Dang it, how am I supposed to choose which cover I want? 8-}

News Credits: 2 · by **partholon** » Wed Jul 13, 2011 7:24 am

have to admit thats been buggin me too !

i think ill opt for the "megatron origin" one with him in the miner helmet.

but its not the only hard choice on the cover front coming up. theres some GREAT art on display here now.

News Credits: 23 · by **Prime Evil** » Wed Jul 13, 2011 7:46 am

Definitely looks worth coming back to. (like I hoped) I may pick up #21 and #22 today. I was going to wait for the TPB but I may not want to now.

News Credits: 251 · by **Mindmaster** » Wed Jul 13, 2011 7:54 am

Optimus Payne wrote:I'm sorry but I have to disagree with most of these posters. I am really tired of writers writing Transformers like they were ordinary people and not highly advanced transforming aliens. I mean, hangin' out in the bar getting drunk? Then getting in a bar fight with cadets? Cadets for what? They're friggin' robots! It's lazy writing in my opinion. And what's with Megatron? He has morals now? No. Me no likey. He should be a rat bastard. Some of you probably thinks this adds layers to his character but to me it's contrived and unoriginal. Darth Vader anyone? It would be much more interesting to me if he was always an a-hole and just decided he was better than everyone else. Kinda like my neighbor. I like the art though. And the story seems to be getting wider in scope which is a welcome change. I just wish they'd stop writing the dialogue and settings as if they are just big, mechanical humans, especially on their home planet!

So what your saying is that regardless of the faction, the Transformers are mindless machines that have been programmed for a specific job? Oi, you're gonna have to watch every single series all over again...