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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.

Today's piece is called "Back Home"! Story and Art by Ivan Mas (aka Decep) and Script and Letters by Carlos Oliveros (aka Synapse).



This piece, and all previous pieces can be found here: http://transformers-mosaic.deviantart.com

If you would like to get involved in Transformers: Mosaic, send an email to transformers.mosaic@gmail.com

I like this one a lot. I'd have preferred it if they hadn't shown Starscream's robot mode and instead just had a closer shot of his jet mode, but this is easily one of my favourites. There's a nice aesthetic here.

The "Back Home" font...is that used by the military? When I first saw it it made me think of baseball.

ufh..pity the soldier

Leonardo wrote:I like this one a lot. I'd have preferred it if they hadn't shown Starscream's robot mode and instead just had a closer shot of his jet mode, but this is easily one of my favourites. There's a nice aesthetic here.

The "Back Home" font...is that used by the military? When I first saw it it made me think of baseball.

Thanks for your kind words

We used that font as it resembles the ones on submarines bodywork (or that's what we saw... on a couple movies )

(my english sucks right now, sorry xD)

synapse wrote:Thanks for your kind words

We used that font as it resembles the ones on submarines bodywork (or that's what we saw... on a couple movies )

(my english sucks right now, sorry xD)

Ah, the font on submarines, that makes sense. I didn't know that's what it was.

It was great piece. I like the human element of Transformers and this Mosaic gave us a little idea of Verity's family or roots. Good stuff.

Leonardo wrote:

synapse wrote:Thanks for your kind words

We used that font as it resembles the ones on submarines bodywork (or that's what we saw... on a couple movies )

(my english sucks right now, sorry xD)

Ah, the font on submarines, that makes sense. I didn't know that's what it was.

It was great piece. I like the human element of Transformers and this Mosaic gave us a little idea of Verity's family or roots. Good stuff.

The font is not as prominent as it use to be, on US ballistic subs anyway, but the feel is still there.

good choice Synapse, also the uniform comes accross believable enough in frame 3 so it looks like Decep did his homework too.

Leonardo wrote:Ah, the font on submarines, that makes sense. I didn't know that's what it was.

It was great piece. I like the human element of Transformers and this Mosaic gave us a little idea of Verity's family or roots. Good stuff.

Thanks so much We weren't quite sure about the reaction to a human tale

AxiomScion wrote:The font is not as prominent as it use to be, on US ballistic subs anyway, but the feel is still there.

good choice Synapse, also the uniform comes accross believable enough in frame 3 so it looks like Decep did his homework too.

Well actually yes, he checked several books and movies for this. We're not americans and didn't want any "hey that's not correct you ignorant spaniards" kind of comments

Thanks man

Whoa, this is certainly an interesting piece. The art is good as usual, and it creates a very interesting story. Was Verity's father ever hinted at? If not, then I think this is an original backstory, and worthy of official canon in my opinion .

About Starscream in the last panel, I can't seem to find any IDW Starscream art on the net right now(maybe I'm not looking hard enough), but would I be right in saying that his robot mode was slightly altered to fit the time frame? That would certainly raise a point on how long or how often Transformers attain new alternate forms.

Oh this is a good one, pore guy.

Front Paged and credited.

Another interesting art style. I'm not sold on the story though.

Not Bad at all.

And yes, it may be what they signed up for, but soldiers who die in battle as well as their families deserve our pity.

Hmm..Verity's father...this is interesting, we never really get to see what happens w/the human characters' relatives in most incarnations. Mosaics always touch the places we don't have, I love 'em!

who is Verity?

Best one yet.
the art is better than some mainstream comics

ChrisR291 wrote:who is Verity?

One of the three human characters of the IDW G1 story.

Duke of Luns wrote:Whoa, this is certainly an interesting piece. The art is good as usual, and it creates a very interesting story. Was Verity's father ever hinted at? If not, then I think this is an original backstory, and worthy of official canon in my opinion .

About Starscream in the last panel, I can't seem to find any IDW Starscream art on the net right now(maybe I'm not looking hard enough), but would I be right in saying that his robot mode was slightly altered to fit the time frame? That would certainly raise a point on how long or how often Transformers attain new alternate forms.

Nah, we haven't learned anthing from Verity's past or family yet. So that's what we came up with

About Starscream... we simply used EJ Su's design for IDW's seekers

Dead Metal wrote:Oh this is a good one, pore guy.

Thanks man!

i_amtrunks wrote:Front Paged and credited.

Another interesting art style. I'm not sold on the story though.

Well, it's just a WHAT IF kind of tale... a possibility, as we don't really know anything from Verity. You liked only the art? that's cool

Liege Evilmus wrote:Not Bad at all.

And yes, it may be what they signed up for, but soldiers who die in battle as well as their families deserve our pity.

THANKS
and
I ABSOLUTELY AGREE.

Decepticlone Soundwave wrote:Hmm..Verity's father...this is interesting, we never really get to see what happens w/the human characters' relatives in most incarnations. Mosaics always touch the places we don't have, I love 'em!

We only tried to make something different, we've released 3 pieces so far and they were, art-wise, story-wise, "character-wise". Glad you like it

Jazzz wrote:Best one yet.
the art is better than some mainstream comics

Best reaction we've ever got xD
And that's only watercolours!

(well and a little photoshop editing by me... but very little )

Thanks so much!

I like the art. It is quite militaristic in flavor.

I can dig the art, as well as the story. It is a decent enough departure from some of the more recent Mosaics. The artist uses mood and setting well to accentuate the story.

I am actually in the US military, Navy specifically, and have served aboard a submarine for about five years now. The art is accurate enough; I have no desire to nitpick.

Keep up the good work.

awwww, this is so sad damn you Starscream!

It was a really good piece.

Except for one thing.

His body in the last panel, sprawled out on his back with his head facing SS, when the barrel of SS's gun was up against the back of his head, so he should have fallen forward instead of back.

But other than that, it was awesome, as all the other Mosaic pieces.

Powerful.

what the hell was that???

olokin wrote:I like the art. It is quite militaristic in flavor.

Thanks, Iván really made his homework for this one, except for Starscream jet mode which didn't exist 16 years ago

Altitron wrote:I can dig the art, as well as the story. It is a decent enough departure from some of the more recent Mosaics. The artist uses mood and setting well to accentuate the story.

I am actually in the US military, Navy specifically, and have served aboard a submarine for about five years now. The art is accurate enough; I have no desire to nitpick.

Keep up the good work.

Awesome! That's exactly what we were looking for. If you find it accurate, then we may have done a good job. Thanks for your comment

Yeah we always try to use different styles, both art and story-wise. This is our third released piece, you can check our previous efforts here and here