IDW Transformers #32 Review
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Editor's Note: Yes, for a third time and as you saw in the title above this review is not authored by who its news posting says, but instead by guest reviewer Mr. Micromaster. With that out of the way, let's let him get to it. Thanks, Mr. Micromaster!
For the most part I have been enjoying the Transformers ongoing consistently since issue #20. Unfortunately, I found this issue to be rather disappointing. Personally, I was hoping this issue would reveal more backstory to Exarchon, but alas last issue’s plot twist was honestly disappointing thanks to this issue.
![Transformers News: IDW Transformers #32 Review]( "Transformers News: IDW Transformers #32 Review")
Action Master Bumble Bee Jetpack not included
Now let’s brighten up this review by talking about the only real positive of this book. That being the art. In the same vein as last issue, Anna Malkova and Angel Hernandez are on art duty for this issue. While Hernandez’s art style is not my favorite, he still delivers a plethora of dynamic action scenes in the beginning half of the book. The latter half of the book is drawn by Malkova who knocks it out of the park. David Garcia Cruz kills it on coloring with his colors working great with both Malkova and Hernandez art. Jake Wood’s lettering as always is done competently and doesn’t interfere with art.
You can find full credits for Transformers #32 in our Vector Sigma Database entry for this issue
![Transformers News: IDW Transformers #32 Review]( "Transformers News: IDW Transformers #32 Review")
Cyclonus seeking help to escape this lackluster book
I found the plot to be utterly lacking this issue. I felt like first half of this issue with Jumpstream could have been shortened to two or three pages, as it really didn’t amount to anything all that special or interesting. I feel like these pages would have been better spent exploring the ramifications of Jumpstream “cross overing” or more time with Cyclonus and Provoke. Something I had been enjoying about this series was its nice character moments, but this issue lacked those. I feel like the first half of this issue didn’t allow the rest of it to breathe.
The plot this issue lacked anything to make it feel special or standout. This issue really felt like I was just reading banal dialogue rather than reading an enticing Transformers story. For me there was maybe one and half interesting moments from this issue. I also found the plot twist at the end of book rather unnecessary and uninteresting. The only saving grace of this issue is the art. Malkova and Hernandez did excellent and dynamic work this issue. I am hoping next issue will better than this one, it definitely sounds more interesting in the solicitation.
This issue is out today, and you can pick it up at the Seibertron.com eBay store or at your local shop, check here to find the closest shop to you.
For the most part I have been enjoying the Transformers ongoing consistently since issue #20. Unfortunately, I found this issue to be rather disappointing. Personally, I was hoping this issue would reveal more backstory to Exarchon, but alas last issue’s plot twist was honestly disappointing thanks to this issue.
Action Master Bumble Bee Jetpack not included
Now let’s brighten up this review by talking about the only real positive of this book. That being the art. In the same vein as last issue, Anna Malkova and Angel Hernandez are on art duty for this issue. While Hernandez’s art style is not my favorite, he still delivers a plethora of dynamic action scenes in the beginning half of the book. The latter half of the book is drawn by Malkova who knocks it out of the park. David Garcia Cruz kills it on coloring with his colors working great with both Malkova and Hernandez art. Jake Wood’s lettering as always is done competently and doesn’t interfere with art.
You can find full credits for Transformers #32 in our Vector Sigma Database entry for this issue
Cyclonus seeking help to escape this lackluster book
I found the plot to be utterly lacking this issue. I felt like first half of this issue with Jumpstream could have been shortened to two or three pages, as it really didn’t amount to anything all that special or interesting. I feel like these pages would have been better spent exploring the ramifications of Jumpstream “cross overing” or more time with Cyclonus and Provoke. Something I had been enjoying about this series was its nice character moments, but this issue lacked those. I feel like the first half of this issue didn’t allow the rest of it to breathe.
Verdict
![Transformers News: IDW Transformers #32 Review]( "Transformers News: IDW Transformers #32 Review")
Unfortunately, the audience didn’t.
Unfortunately, the audience didn’t.
The plot this issue lacked anything to make it feel special or standout. This issue really felt like I was just reading banal dialogue rather than reading an enticing Transformers story. For me there was maybe one and half interesting moments from this issue. I also found the plot twist at the end of book rather unnecessary and uninteresting. The only saving grace of this issue is the art. Malkova and Hernandez did excellent and dynamic work this issue. I am hoping next issue will better than this one, it definitely sounds more interesting in the solicitation.
Final Score
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½out of
This issue is out today, and you can pick it up at the Seibertron.com eBay store or at your local shop, check here to find the closest shop to you.
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Re: IDW Transformers #32 Review (2110163)
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on July 14th, 2021 @ 10:31am CDT
Weird that today was the first time a reply alert for this thread appeared![:-?]( "Thinking")
Not knowing the illustrator's prior work, if they are new to the business or not. If it is the former, I would put it down to a lack of story boarding/scene setting by the writer.
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on July 14th, 2021 @ 10:31am CDT
Rodimus Prime wrote:So would that be the fault of the writer for not setting/describing the scene well enough or the illustrator for not executing said description?AllNewSuperRobot wrote:Plenty to digest, sure. But it's not really as dynamic or interesting as it could or should be. I dug out and re-read issue one, the other day. In comparison to Infiltration #1, it really lacks a visual punch.
Weird that today was the first time a reply alert for this thread appeared
Not knowing the illustrator's prior work, if they are new to the business or not. If it is the former, I would put it down to a lack of story boarding/scene setting by the writer.
Re: IDW Transformers #32 Review (2110202)
Posted by Moody magpie on July 14th, 2021 @ 1:17pm CDT
Posted by Moody magpie on July 14th, 2021 @ 1:17pm CDT
Is it worrying that I'm enjoying the Transformers/MLP more than the current ongoing series? Come back James Roberts all is forgiven!
Re: IDW Transformers #32 Review (2110245)
Posted by Windsweeper on July 14th, 2021 @ 5:45pm CDT
Posted by Windsweeper on July 14th, 2021 @ 5:45pm CDT
I've just read this issue and actually enjoyed it.
The alternate world/future piqued my curiosity. Interesting to see Skywarp as an army builder though it's a shame the exclusivity of his Siege mold prohibits picking up a few of the figures.
Nice to see Powerglide make an albeit short appearance and Black Jack among the rebels.
I like Flatline's portrayal so far. He's not a stereotypical, sadistic, evil doctor. He seems to care about his patients.
Not a fan of Exarchon so far but that's because I don't like seeing Megatron enthralled.
I liked the mention of Nucleon and it's effects on Bumblebee's rebels as I loved the Actionmasters growing up.
It's a shame the reviewer didn't enjoy the issue but each to their own.
The alternate world/future piqued my curiosity. Interesting to see Skywarp as an army builder though it's a shame the exclusivity of his Siege mold prohibits picking up a few of the figures.
Nice to see Powerglide make an albeit short appearance and Black Jack among the rebels.
I like Flatline's portrayal so far. He's not a stereotypical, sadistic, evil doctor. He seems to care about his patients.
Not a fan of Exarchon so far but that's because I don't like seeing Megatron enthralled.
I liked the mention of Nucleon and it's effects on Bumblebee's rebels as I loved the Actionmasters growing up.
It's a shame the reviewer didn't enjoy the issue but each to their own.
Re: IDW Transformers #32 Review (2110255)
Posted by ScottyP on July 14th, 2021 @ 10:29pm CDT
His parts of 32 are a sloppy mess. Spotlight: Thundercracker level bad art. Heart of Darkness level bad. Lumpy characters in wonky settings participating in clumsy action.
Posted by ScottyP on July 14th, 2021 @ 10:29pm CDT
I know nothing if Angel Hernandez's career before Transformers, but TF 2019 #1 was his first work for TFs. He peaks early, goes away for a long time, then returns to draw the end of 31 and most of 32.AllNewSuperRobot wrote:Rodimus Prime wrote:So would that be the fault of the writer for not setting/describing the scene well enough or the illustrator for not executing said description?AllNewSuperRobot wrote:Plenty to digest, sure. But it's not really as dynamic or interesting as it could or should be. I dug out and re-read issue one, the other day. In comparison to Infiltration #1, it really lacks a visual punch.
Weird that today was the first time a reply alert for this thread appeared![:-?]( "Thinking")
Not knowing the illustrator's prior work, if they are new to the business or not. If it is the former, I would put it down to a lack of story boarding/scene setting by the writer.
His parts of 32 are a sloppy mess. Spotlight: Thundercracker level bad art. Heart of Darkness level bad. Lumpy characters in wonky settings participating in clumsy action.
Re: IDW Transformers #32 Review (2110356)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on July 15th, 2021 @ 8:01pm CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on July 15th, 2021 @ 8:01pm CDT
I say this as someone who reads the wiki entries just to keep up, I have no interest in actually buying the main book (except the annual, I will discuss after this), I like the sounds of Exarchon. And that twist from the end sounds great. Exarchon is a breathe of fresh air that was needed, a real threat and a unique one at that. I like the idea of him being the true big bad and not Megatron, especially since Megatron kinda really sucks.
Now, the annual: I actually bought the annual, courtesy of Seibs, and it's my first actual book I bought of the new continuity. I plan to get Galaxies 1-6, but I'm still salty they didn't do those 6 together in a trade and bundled them with 6 other issues from the ongoing or something like that.
anyway, annual: I got it because Lodestar is cool, Milne was on art, Thunderwing, Bludgeon, Dirge, and Airachnid were antagonists, and Computron at long last shows up in something! I will admit, I liked the story, and I really did like the Technobots. The 1 thing I didn't like was the pacing: the fight between Lodestar and Vigilem was hardly a fight, and Computron appeared but barely. It feels like those big moments got less screen time then they should have.
Outside of that, I enjoyed it. I will enjoy reading it some more too
Now, the annual: I actually bought the annual, courtesy of Seibs, and it's my first actual book I bought of the new continuity. I plan to get Galaxies 1-6, but I'm still salty they didn't do those 6 together in a trade and bundled them with 6 other issues from the ongoing or something like that.
anyway, annual: I got it because Lodestar is cool, Milne was on art, Thunderwing, Bludgeon, Dirge, and Airachnid were antagonists, and Computron at long last shows up in something! I will admit, I liked the story, and I really did like the Technobots. The 1 thing I didn't like was the pacing: the fight between Lodestar and Vigilem was hardly a fight, and Computron appeared but barely. It feels like those big moments got less screen time then they should have.
Outside of that, I enjoyed it. I will enjoy reading it some more too
Re: IDW Transformers #32 Review (2110523)
Posted by Mr.MicroMaster on July 18th, 2021 @ 8:23pm CDT
I am glad you enjoyed it even though I couldn't. However I do agree with you that was nice to see Powerglide and the rebels being action masters was one of the more interesting things from the book.
Posted by Mr.MicroMaster on July 18th, 2021 @ 8:23pm CDT
Windsweeper wrote:I've just read this issue and actually enjoyed it.
The alternate world/future piqued my curiosity. Interesting to see Skywarp as an army builder though it's a shame the exclusivity of his Siege mold prohibits picking up a few of the figures.
Nice to see Powerglide make an albeit short appearance and Black Jack among the rebels.
I like Flatline's portrayal so far. He's not a stereotypical, sadistic, evil doctor. He seems to care about his patients.
Not a fan of Exarchon so far but that's because I don't like seeing Megatron enthralled.
I liked the mention of Nucleon and it's effects on Bumblebee's rebels as I loved the Actionmasters growing up.
It's a shame the reviewer didn't enjoy the issue but each to their own.
I am glad you enjoyed it even though I couldn't. However I do agree with you that was nice to see Powerglide and the rebels being action masters was one of the more interesting things from the book.
Re: IDW Transformers #32 Review (2110524)
Posted by Mr.MicroMaster on July 18th, 2021 @ 8:55pm CDT
That's the weird thing about this series almost everyone involved has very little experiences in the comic realm. Hernandez probably having the most working for DC, then IDW starting with Star Trek and now TF. Next being Ruckley who wrote a handful of books for IDW before TF. Last but not least being Malkova with the TF series being her first ever work in comics.
Posted by Mr.MicroMaster on July 18th, 2021 @ 8:55pm CDT
ScottyP wrote:I know nothing if Angel Hernandez's career before Transformers, but TF 2019 #1 was his first work for TFs. He peaks early, goes away for a long time, then returns to draw the end of 31 and most of 32.AllNewSuperRobot wrote:Rodimus Prime wrote:So would that be the fault of the writer for not setting/describing the scene well enough or the illustrator for not executing said description?AllNewSuperRobot wrote:Plenty to digest, sure. But it's not really as dynamic or interesting as it could or should be. I dug out and re-read issue one, the other day. In comparison to Infiltration #1, it really lacks a visual punch.
Weird that today was the first time a reply alert for this thread appeared![:-?]( "Thinking")
Not knowing the illustrator's prior work, if they are new to the business or not. If it is the former, I would put it down to a lack of story boarding/scene setting by the writer.
His parts of 32 are a sloppy mess. Spotlight: Thundercracker level bad art. Heart of Darkness level bad. Lumpy characters in wonky settings participating in clumsy action.
That's the weird thing about this series almost everyone involved has very little experiences in the comic realm. Hernandez probably having the most working for DC, then IDW starting with Star Trek and now TF. Next being Ruckley who wrote a handful of books for IDW before TF. Last but not least being Malkova with the TF series being her first ever work in comics.
Re: IDW Transformers #32 Review (2111666)
Posted by commander shockwav on July 30th, 2021 @ 9:38pm CDT
Posted by commander shockwav on July 30th, 2021 @ 9:38pm CDT
Okay, I haven't really read anything since the Lost Light stuff.
Tell me what you think is worth reading since then. Because I know most of it is probably fluff and am looking for something with some substance. I'm partial to the US/UK Marvel run and most of IDW's stuff up to the Lost Light.
Tell me what you think is worth reading since then. Because I know most of it is probably fluff and am looking for something with some substance. I'm partial to the US/UK Marvel run and most of IDW's stuff up to the Lost Light.
Re: IDW Transformers #32 Review (2111747)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on August 1st, 2021 @ 5:38pm CDT
Read issues 1-6 of Galaxies and the 2021 annual. those are the good stories so far
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on August 1st, 2021 @ 5:38pm CDT
commander shockwav wrote:Okay, I haven't really read anything since the Lost Light stuff.
Tell me what you think is worth reading since then. Because I know most of it is probably fluff and am looking for something with some substance. I'm partial to the US/UK Marvel run and most of IDW's stuff up to the Lost Light.
Read issues 1-6 of Galaxies and the 2021 annual. those are the good stories so far
Re: IDW Transformers #32 Review (2111848)
Posted by Big Grim on August 2nd, 2021 @ 1:42pm CDT
I agree with this. During a sale, I picked up the on going and got up to date. It's terminally slow story pacing featuring boring versions of characters you love walking every where.
Galaxies 1 - 6 and the Annual were absolutely stonking reads though.
~ Grim
Posted by Big Grim on August 2nd, 2021 @ 1:42pm CDT
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Read issues 1-6 of Galaxies and the 2021 annual. those are the good stories so far
I agree with this. During a sale, I picked up the on going and got up to date. It's terminally slow story pacing featuring boring versions of characters you love walking every where.
Galaxies 1 - 6 and the Annual were absolutely stonking reads though.
~ Grim
Re: IDW Transformers #32 Review (2111911)
Posted by Mr.MicroMaster on August 3rd, 2021 @ 11:01am CDT
I found this issue to be a definite step up from the last issue. It was a joy to read rather than a chore. Issue 33 is a simple and humorous read with a seemingly important character moment for a particular character.
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Gobots Rule Transformers Drool
This issue does its job well and manages to squeeze in a smattering of humor. It delivers a story about a rescue mission that also helps set up the next arc of the series. We also get a glimpse of what it is like in occupied Iacon, well at least for the decepticons anyway. This issue like many in the past has a lot of enjoyable character moments. Charger and Firebeast were a personal highlight for me. That is not to say this issue’s plot is perfect though, as the emotional moments in this issue lack depth.
You can find full credits for Transformers #33 in our Vector Sigma Database entry for this issue
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The art for this issue is done by Bethany McGuire-Smith. McGuire-Smith illustrates a myriad of emotive faces and competent action scenes. McGuire-Smith’s art is competent and well done and suits this issue well. There are a lot of interesting illustrations in this issue such as bots dancing and wrestling. David Garcia Cruz’s colors compliment McGuire-Smith’s art well. Jake Wood’s lettering is on point as per usual.
Overall, this issue is very well rounded with competent art and a nicely structured story. While this issue won’t win any awards, I thoroughly enjoyed it, but there are a few things that hold it back from soaring to above average heights, such as emotional moments that lack feeling.
This issue is out today, and you can pick it up at the Seibertron.com eBay store or at your local shop, check here to find the closest shop to you.
Posted by Mr.MicroMaster on August 3rd, 2021 @ 11:01am CDT
I found this issue to be a definite step up from the last issue. It was a joy to read rather than a chore. Issue 33 is a simple and humorous read with a seemingly important character moment for a particular character.
Gobots Rule Transformers Drool
This issue does its job well and manages to squeeze in a smattering of humor. It delivers a story about a rescue mission that also helps set up the next arc of the series. We also get a glimpse of what it is like in occupied Iacon, well at least for the decepticons anyway. This issue like many in the past has a lot of enjoyable character moments. Charger and Firebeast were a personal highlight for me. That is not to say this issue’s plot is perfect though, as the emotional moments in this issue lack depth.
You can find full credits for Transformers #33 in our Vector Sigma Database entry for this issue
That’s another character for obscure character bingo
The art for this issue is done by Bethany McGuire-Smith. McGuire-Smith illustrates a myriad of emotive faces and competent action scenes. McGuire-Smith’s art is competent and well done and suits this issue well. There are a lot of interesting illustrations in this issue such as bots dancing and wrestling. David Garcia Cruz’s colors compliment McGuire-Smith’s art well. Jake Wood’s lettering is on point as per usual.
Verdict
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Join us on the next exciting episode of the Transformers
Overall, this issue is very well rounded with competent art and a nicely structured story. While this issue won’t win any awards, I thoroughly enjoyed it, but there are a few things that hold it back from soaring to above average heights, such as emotional moments that lack feeling.
Final Score
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out of
This issue is out today, and you can pick it up at the Seibertron.com eBay store or at your local shop, check here to find the closest shop to you.
Re: IDW Transformers #32 Review (2111949)
Posted by ScottyP on August 3rd, 2021 @ 2:55pm CDT
Posted by ScottyP on August 3rd, 2021 @ 2:55pm CDT
IDW's 2019 reboot of Transformers continues tomorrow with the latest chapter of the "Lord of Misrule" story as its 33rd issue hits local comic shops and digital marketplaces. Here's what they tell us to expect in the issue:
IDW Publishing has shared a five page preview of this issue, which you can check out below.
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(W) Brian Ruckley (A) Anna Malkova (CA) Ed Pierre
"Lord of Misrule: Swindle's II". Bumblebee is a lot of things-an ex-Ascenticon spy, a wanted fugitive, and currently working as a go-between for Swindle and Optimus Prime's Autobots. With Swindle and his crew's help, Bumblebee's got a chance to free the long-captive Elita-1 and finally finish his search for justice for Rubble's murder by bringing down Barricade. But when working with criminals, even the best laid plans are destined for trouble.
IDW Publishing has shared a five page preview of this issue, which you can check out below.
Re: IDW Transformers #32 Review (2114762)
Posted by ScottyP on August 31st, 2021 @ 5:44pm CDT
Posted by ScottyP on August 31st, 2021 @ 5:44pm CDT
As of tomorrow we'll have hit Transformers #34 in IDW's new-ish Transformers comic continuity and this time around it looks like we'll be catching up with Termagax, Landmine and Geomotus for the first time in months, at least if this five page preview is anything to go on. The publisher's synopsis for this issue says:
You can check out the five page preview provided by IDW Publishing below.
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(W) Brian Ruckley (A) Anna Malkova (CA) Winston Chan
"Sea of Rust," part one! Megatron has learned that his former mentor, Termagax, holds a key artifact that could tip the scales of the war firmly in the Decepticons' favor, eliminating the Autobots once and for all. The first order of business, of course, is finding Termagax's House, a mobile building on the run. And as tensions erupt between Megatron's Decepticons and his old mentor, the Autobots put themselves in the crossfire!
You can check out the five page preview provided by IDW Publishing below.
Re: IDW Transformers #32 Review (2114764)
Posted by ScottyP on August 31st, 2021 @ 5:46pm CDT
Posted by ScottyP on August 31st, 2021 @ 5:46pm CDT
Wingstun calls the blue one Space Case, then they mention Nacelle, then "Space Case" transforms and looks like Nacelle. Huh? ![:BANG_HEAD:]( "Frustration")
Re: IDW Transformers #32 Review (2114766)
Posted by Mr.MicroMaster on August 31st, 2021 @ 5:58pm CDT
Don’t worry Scotty that got me as well.
Posted by Mr.MicroMaster on August 31st, 2021 @ 5:58pm CDT
ScottyP wrote:Wingstun calls the blue one Space Case, then they mention Nacelle, then "Space Case" transforms and looks like Nacelle. Huh?
Don’t worry Scotty that got me as well.
Re: IDW Transformers #32 Review (2114770)
Posted by Randomhero on August 31st, 2021 @ 6:46pm CDT
No he turns into a seeker that shares G2 space case’s colors even down to his yellow/orange missiles. Not that hard to follow but I guess if you’re reading it to find something to complain about…
Guys will find anything to gripe about in the comics
Posted by Randomhero on August 31st, 2021 @ 6:46pm CDT
ScottyP wrote:Wingstun calls the blue one Space Case, then they mention Nacelle, then "Space Case" transforms and looks like Nacelle. Huh?
No he turns into a seeker that shares G2 space case’s colors even down to his yellow/orange missiles. Not that hard to follow but I guess if you’re reading it to find something to complain about…
Guys will find anything to gripe about in the comics
Re: IDW Transformers #32 Review (2114772)
Posted by Mr.MicroMaster on August 31st, 2021 @ 7:10pm CDT
To be fair both Nacelle and Space Case share the same colors.
Posted by Mr.MicroMaster on August 31st, 2021 @ 7:10pm CDT
Randomhero wrote:ScottyP wrote:Wingstun calls the blue one Space Case, then they mention Nacelle, then "Space Case" transforms and looks like Nacelle. Huh?
No he turns into a seeker that shares G2 space case’s colors even down to his yellow/orange missiles. Not that hard to follow but I guess if you’re reading it to find something to complain about…
Guys will find anything to gripe about in the comics
To be fair both Nacelle and Space Case share the same colors.
Re: IDW Transformers #32 Review (2114773)
Posted by ScottyP on August 31st, 2021 @ 7:31pm CDT
Posted by ScottyP on August 31st, 2021 @ 7:31pm CDT
I kinda see it, still a bit off but that's probably unfamiliarity with seeing Space Case in a G1-ish seeker body. Thanks, and please try to be polite about it next time.Randomhero wrote:ScottyP wrote:Wingstun calls the blue one Space Case, then they mention Nacelle, then "Space Case" transforms and looks like Nacelle. Huh?
No he turns into a seeker that shares G2 space case’s colors even down to his yellow/orange missiles. Not that hard to follow but I guess if you’re reading it to find something to complain about…
Guys will find anything to gripe about in the comics
Re: IDW Transformers #32 Review (2114784)
Posted by Mr.MicroMaster on August 31st, 2021 @ 9:47pm CDT
Issue #34 kicks off the new Sea of Rust story arc and this issue like many others in this series is heavy on the dialogue but has a decent mix of action thrown in. The writing for this issue is on par with Ruckley’s previous outings. The art in this issue as per usual is done by Anna Malkova who brings her characteristic flare and competence in the art department.
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Poor Space Case it’s only down Hill from Here.
Now let’s dive into the writing of this issue. There is no denying that Ruckley is very passionate about this series unfortunately that does not seem to have translated into reader passion. However, personally I enjoyed this issue. Is the story groundbreaking? No, but I had fun reading and that is what matters. Ruckley has definitely gotten better at bouncing back and forth between the different groups of this series. We pick up with Prime, Megatron, Shockwave as well as the Insectiacons, and it will be interesting to see how everything plays into this arc. This balance was missing from earlier issues. Termagax has lot of potential and hopefully this arc delivers on that. She also gives weird vibes like she cannot be completely trusted. The way Skywarp is written makes him feel like Loki from the MCU, but he didn’t feel quite all there.
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No Wonder they call him Negatron.
You can find full credits for Transformers #34 in our Vector Sigma Database entry for this issue
The standout of this issue has to be the art Malkova continues to deliver. Her splash pages this issue are spectacular and some of the best moments in the book. The art overall is just really fun in this issue. Malkova is just superb at facial expressions. Both David Garcia Cruz and Evan Gauntt’s colors complement Malkova’s art incredibly well. They truly bring out the best in each other. No complaints with Jake Wood’s Lettering either.
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Definitely wants to tell you about his Glorious Purpose.
Overall, I had a splendid time reading this book and the art is just fantastic. However, that does not mean this book is great. It is an okay story with superb art, but that being said I like this book and I am interested to see where this arc is going. Hopefully we will finally see some progress in this series or at the very least some combiner goodness.
This issue is out today, and you can pick it up at the Seibertron.com eBay store or at your local shop, check here to find the closest shop to you.
Posted by Mr.MicroMaster on August 31st, 2021 @ 9:47pm CDT
The House that Walks like a Man
Transformers #34 Review by Mr. Mircomaster
Spoilers Ahead
Transformers #34 Review by Mr. Mircomaster
Spoilers Ahead
Issue #34 kicks off the new Sea of Rust story arc and this issue like many others in this series is heavy on the dialogue but has a decent mix of action thrown in. The writing for this issue is on par with Ruckley’s previous outings. The art in this issue as per usual is done by Anna Malkova who brings her characteristic flare and competence in the art department.
Poor Space Case it’s only down Hill from Here.
Now let’s dive into the writing of this issue. There is no denying that Ruckley is very passionate about this series unfortunately that does not seem to have translated into reader passion. However, personally I enjoyed this issue. Is the story groundbreaking? No, but I had fun reading and that is what matters. Ruckley has definitely gotten better at bouncing back and forth between the different groups of this series. We pick up with Prime, Megatron, Shockwave as well as the Insectiacons, and it will be interesting to see how everything plays into this arc. This balance was missing from earlier issues. Termagax has lot of potential and hopefully this arc delivers on that. She also gives weird vibes like she cannot be completely trusted. The way Skywarp is written makes him feel like Loki from the MCU, but he didn’t feel quite all there.
No Wonder they call him Negatron.
You can find full credits for Transformers #34 in our Vector Sigma Database entry for this issue
The standout of this issue has to be the art Malkova continues to deliver. Her splash pages this issue are spectacular and some of the best moments in the book. The art overall is just really fun in this issue. Malkova is just superb at facial expressions. Both David Garcia Cruz and Evan Gauntt’s colors complement Malkova’s art incredibly well. They truly bring out the best in each other. No complaints with Jake Wood’s Lettering either.
Verdict
Definitely wants to tell you about his Glorious Purpose.
Overall, I had a splendid time reading this book and the art is just fantastic. However, that does not mean this book is great. It is an okay story with superb art, but that being said I like this book and I am interested to see where this arc is going. Hopefully we will finally see some progress in this series or at the very least some combiner goodness.
Final Score
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