Five Page Preview of IDW Transformers: Shattered Glass #3

Not bad. Although I like the "mature" storyline, it just reminds me of the regular comics. Shouldn't SG be a lot more "grim dark", like the previous SG comics before it, or the "Mirror Universe" episodes in Startrek?

I love alternate universe stuff but the first issue was pretty meh.

This series continues to be a homerun. With new and interesting characterizations and an exciting new take on the Shattered Glass universe. As well as just downright enjoyable art. For me this book continues to be the premier IDW Transformers book.

The story continues at a gradual pace but heats up towards the end. We pick back up with Megs and Starscream in Gold City meeting up with everybody’s favorite decepticon DJ Soundwave to reach out to allies and prepare to wake up Metroplex. We also delve into the past with Jetfire and Starscream and explore their relationship. Unfortunately for Megs and Starscream, Blaster and all his rowdy friends catch up with them. Luckily Starscream manages to escape but only temporarily as Goldbug and his old buddy Jetfire catch up with him.



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Danny Lore continues to craft an excellent narrative with incredibly interesting characters. After delving into the relationship between Megs and Starscream last issue, this issue we delve into the relationship between Jetfire and Starscream. The latter of which is clearly the dominant partner trying to convince the other that regardless of where the money comes from for their project, they need to accept it because they are running out of backers. Eventually for them, things come to a boiling point leading to betrayal and questioning of loyalties. Starscream continues to be the highlight of these series.



The art this issue is done by Guido Guidi with colors by John-Paul Bove and letters by Neil Uyetake. John-Paul Bove’s colors and Guido Guidi’s artwork work well together. Guidi’s art is fantastic, the splash page with Metroplex’s unearthed head is beautiful. Bove’s colors as with the rest of the series are excellent. Neil Uyetake’s lettering continues to be competent and well done. The art for this continues to be fun, exciting, and never disappoints.


Overall, this book continues to be great. The art and the story suit each other incredibly well. The overarching story is definitely heating up for the final two issues, and I cannot wait to see how this is going to end.



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Couldn't agree with this review more. It's such a massive shame we're only getting 5 issues of this! THIS is how you market comic-only toy releases, with top notch storytelling.

Any idea if or when the TPB will be released? I didn't get the toys so I don't have the individual issues, and I would rather get a TPB than buy the single issues.

Rodimus Prime wrote:Any idea if or when the TPB will be released? I didn't get the toys so I don't have the individual issues, and I would rather get a TPB than buy the single issues.

Last issue came out last week, so I'd have to guess maybe May of next year?

What did y'all think of the Ultra Magnus comic?

His characterization reminded me of Two-Face because of the lawful, seemingly cowardous Magnus at the start and the ruthless Magnus at the finish. He also reminded me of Walter White, just a politician instead of a chemist.

Impactor looked to be in Toxitron colors? It was nice to see Drift make an appearance. I thought it was strange that Goldbug and Bumblebee were different characters. I love that this version of Magnus commanded his squad of Wreckers though. Was that T30 Sandstorm in their ranks? I also thought it strange that the Wreckers had conflict with Whirl considering Whirl is supposed to be a Wrecker. The senator Shockwave thing was pretty cool, nice little throwback to earlier idw stuff. And I wasn't sure what the crack about sunstreaker also being cordon was supposed to mean, im aware of the gen Selects figure but not sure how it connects

I really enjoyed the Magnus comic, they made him suitably interesting while being a new take on the character but still possessing some components of the original SG Magnus.

Bee and Goldbug are the same character, the comic was going between the pre-war era and the modern era, which is why he shows up as both.

Sunstreaker and Cordon are only differentiated by a lightbar and paint work, so it was a crack like if someone said Starscream looked like Thundercracker for instance.

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:I really enjoyed the Magnus comic, they made him suitably interesting while being a new take on the character but still possessing some components of the original SG Magnus.

Bee and Goldbug are the same character, the comic was going between the pre-war era and the modern era, which is why he shows up as both.

Sunstreaker and Cordon are only differentiated by a lightbar and paint work, so it was a crack like if someone said Starscream looked like Thundercracker for instance.

I haven't read comics of previous versions of SG Magnus so that's cool they changed it up a little

Ah I see, I was able to tell when they switched time periods at the beginning of the comic but clearly I got lost after that haha time for a rereading

Ahhh okay, I guess whirl saying "what is he talking about" threw me off, like if cordon was a previous identity or alter ego or something. That's funny though

Does the new series have variant covers like the previous 5 issues did?

Rodimus Prime wrote:Does the new series have variant covers like the previous 5 issues did?

I believe they do yes

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:

Rodimus Prime wrote:Does the new series have variant covers like the previous 5 issues did?

I believe they do yes

I'm mainly interested in versions Guido Guidi may have done. His art style is great. I guess ill have to wait until all the figures are released and see what is available.

Just read the whole miniseries (both parts) all the way through. This was a really fun departure and I really enjoyed it. I wish it had been an ongoing comic series because my only complaint is the stuff they didn't do (Like spend much time with Optimus Prime, have some present conflict between him and Megatron, explore Prowl's territory, etc.)

I love the Shattered Glass concept and would love to see more of it. Obviously, it would never work as a cartoon series (unless it was like a one-off episode like the planned Animated season 4 episode), but comics seem like the perfect place to explore stuff like that.