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TRANSFORMERS MOSAIC: "BACK HOME"

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TRANSFORMERS MOSAIC: "BACK HOME"

Postby Richter » Fri Nov 02, 2007 2:29 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:
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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).

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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
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Postby Leonardo » Fri Nov 02, 2007 2:35 am

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.
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Postby ThunderZap » Fri Nov 02, 2007 4:57 am

ufh..pity the soldier
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Postby synapse » Fri Nov 02, 2007 5:02 am

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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 :P)

(my english sucks right now, sorry xD)
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Postby Leonardo » Fri Nov 02, 2007 6:13 am

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 :P)

(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.
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Postby AxiomScion » Fri Nov 02, 2007 6:57 am

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 :P)

(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. ;)^
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Postby synapse » Fri Nov 02, 2007 7:11 am

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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 :P


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 :P

Thanks man :D
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Postby Duke of Luns » Fri Nov 02, 2007 7:33 am

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 8) .

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.
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Postby Dead Metal » Fri Nov 02, 2007 9:10 am

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Postby i_amtrunks » Fri Nov 02, 2007 4:20 pm

Front Paged and credited.

Another interesting art style. I'm not sold on the story though.
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Postby Liege Evilmus » Fri Nov 02, 2007 4:38 pm

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.
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Postby Dclone Soundwave » Fri Nov 02, 2007 4:40 pm

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!
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Postby ChrisR291 » Fri Nov 02, 2007 4:58 pm

who is Verity?
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Postby Jazzz » Fri Nov 02, 2007 5:13 pm

Best one yet. :)
the art is better than some mainstream comics
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ChrisR291 wrote:who is Verity?


One of the three human characters of the IDW G1 story.
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Postby synapse » Fri Nov 02, 2007 5:55 pm

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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 8) .

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 :P

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 :)
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Postby synapse » Fri Nov 02, 2007 5:58 pm

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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.


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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 :)
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Postby synapse » Fri Nov 02, 2007 6:01 pm

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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 :P)

Thanks so much!
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Postby olokin » Fri Nov 02, 2007 7:27 pm

I like the art. It is quite militaristic in flavor.
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Postby Altitron » Fri Nov 02, 2007 7:47 pm

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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.
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Postby Roll_Out » Fri Nov 02, 2007 10:05 pm

awwww, this is so sad :( damn you Starscream!
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Postby Senor Hugo » Fri Nov 02, 2007 11:41 pm

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.
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Postby NuclearConvoy » Fri Nov 02, 2007 11:41 pm

Powerful.
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Postby darth reven » Sat Nov 03, 2007 12:29 am

what the hell was that???
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Postby synapse » Sat Nov 03, 2007 6:59 am

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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 :P


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 :grin:
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