SkyBound Transformers #3 3 Page Preview
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Thanks to an update from Skybound, we have our first look at next months Transformers #3 comic. Following the explosive Issue #2 released this week, a confrontation between Autobot and Decepticon is brewing, and Sparkplug is ready to dive headlong into action as well.
Much like the preview for Issue #2, no dialogue is present for this early 3 page preview.
Check out the preview below, and let us know what you think in the comments below!
Today Skybound, in collaboration with leading toy and game company Hasbro, revealed an impressive lineup of variant covers and a first look at interior pages of Daniel Warren Johnson’s TRANSFORMERS #3. The third issue of the smash hit series, TRANSFORMERS, will be available on shelves in comic book shops December 13, 2023.
TRANSFORMERS #3 continues the Energon Universe and the all-new era of the iconic TRANSFORMERS franchise from Daniel Warren Johnson (Extremity, Do a Powerbomb) and colorist Mike Spicer (Stillwater, Murder Falcon). Outnumbered and overpowered, it’s time for the Autobots to stand their ground, as Optimus Prime goes toe-to-toe with Skywarp!
In addition to the main cover by Daniel Warren Johnson and Mike Spicer, the stacked list of variant covers for TRANSFORMERS #3 includes a cover by Taurin Clarke (Black Panther), a 1:10 incentive variant continuing the connecting cover series by Orlando Arocena (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers), a 1:25 incentive variant by Matias Bergara (Coda), and a 1:50 incentive variant by Nick Dragotta (Creepshow).
The Energon Universe officially began in June 2023 with the surprise first appearance of iconic TRANSFORMERS character Jetfire in Void Rivals #1, introducing the historic new collaboration between Hasbro and Skybound, with TRANSFORMERS and G.I. JOE comics finding a new home with the publisher.
The Energon Universe expands in December with Duke #1, a limited series from Joshua Williamson (DC’s Superman, Dark Ride), Tom Reilly (The Thing) and Jordie Bellaire (W0rldtr33). This will be followed by the launch of Cobra Commander #1 in January 2024, from Joshua Williamson, Andrea Milana (Impact Winter: Rook) and Annalisa Leoni (Oblivion Song). Fans should expect can’t-miss moments from every issue of the Energon Universe, as secrets are unveiled along the path to answering the BIG questions, including #WhereIsMegatron.
TRANSFORMERS #3 (Lunar Codes Below | $3.99) will be available at comic book shops and digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, comiXology, and Google Play on Wednesday, December 13, 2023.
The full list of variant covers is below:
TRANSFORMERS #3 Cover A by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer (1023IM385)
TRANSFORMERS #3 Cover B by Taurin Clarke (1023IM386)
TRANSFORMERS #3 Cover C (1:10 Copy Incentive) by Orlando Arocena (1023IM387)
TRANSFORMERS #3 Cover D (1:25 Copy Incentive) by Matias Bergara (1023IM388)
TRANSFORMERS #3 Cover E (1:50 Copy Incentive) by Nick Dragotta (1023IM389)
Credit(s): Skybound
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Re: SkyBound Transformers #3 3 Page Preview (2173438)
Posted by Big Grim on November 13th, 2023 @ 5:56am CST
Posted by Big Grim on November 13th, 2023 @ 5:56am CST
Gotta say, I love the art for fast and frantic action sequences like this.
~ Grim
~ Grim
Re: SkyBound Transformers #3 3 Page Preview (2173439)
Posted by snavej on November 13th, 2023 @ 6:11am CST
Posted by snavej on November 13th, 2023 @ 6:11am CST
And the mayhem continues. Laserbeak didn't use his laser eyes. Cliffjumper didn't use his glass gas. Perhaps they're saving energy? (I know that Laserbeak is always worried about losing power in his lasers.)
Perhaps they're not sure how the weapons will work on Earth? Cliffjumper certainly doesn't want to hurt the humans.
Perhaps they're not sure how the weapons will work on Earth? Cliffjumper certainly doesn't want to hurt the humans.
Re: SkyBound Transformers #3 3 Page Preview (2173454)
Posted by Stormshot_Prime on November 13th, 2023 @ 11:15pm CST
Posted by Stormshot_Prime on November 13th, 2023 @ 11:15pm CST
So much carnage and killing, and we’re just getting started! Kinda scared for Megatron to show up, if Starscream is this vicious.
Re: SkyBound Transformers #3 3 Page Preview (2173455)
Posted by snavej on November 14th, 2023 @ 5:59am CST
This is realistic. In order to defeat the mighty Autobots (and almost anyone else), the Decepticons have to be hard-hitting and relentless. As a general rule, if they don't achieve multiple casualties per trooper per day, they won't beat the Autobots.
Posted by snavej on November 14th, 2023 @ 5:59am CST
Stormshot_Prime wrote:So much carnage and killing, and we’re just getting started! Kinda scared for Megatron to show up, if Starscream is this vicious.
This is realistic. In order to defeat the mighty Autobots (and almost anyone else), the Decepticons have to be hard-hitting and relentless. As a general rule, if they don't achieve multiple casualties per trooper per day, they won't beat the Autobots.
Re: SkyBound Transformers #3 3 Page Preview (2173497)
Posted by partholon on November 15th, 2023 @ 9:15am CST
Posted by partholon on November 15th, 2023 @ 9:15am CST
i think MORE has happened in two issues of this skybound reboot of the comic than the first 8 of IDWs last one.
amazing what ya can achieve when your not walking up and down stairs all the fecking time.
im not a mad fan of the artstyle but theres been worse in the francise and the derpy look of the bot modes is more than offset by the technical stuff on the vehicle modes/enviroments. especially on the dynamism front. theres some real nice feelings of mass and motion.
the books FEELS like a proper reboot too. ive seen some complaining about prime killing bambi but that whole scene was a shorthand route to showing his character. if your a normie buying this odds are your only view on prime is the movies where hes a fkn psychopath.
so the secnes in issue two showing him giving a toss is welcomed, especially when it contrasts with PROPER decepticons not giving a flying fig about killing the squishes themselves. a nice return to "good " and "evil" .
in fact so far the whole series reminds me of the VERY early days of G1 in the UK comcic.
dinobot hunt/ crisis of command level where the much smaller cast made more compelling stories. the colouring even in issue two took me back to the aul gina hart days, not QUITE as good, but in that direction.
its can still go aresways,but right now im glad i came back to the book. its nice to see the characters ACT like who they are again. i'll give warren johnson that. he knows these bots and cons.
amazing what ya can achieve when your not walking up and down stairs all the fecking time.
im not a mad fan of the artstyle but theres been worse in the francise and the derpy look of the bot modes is more than offset by the technical stuff on the vehicle modes/enviroments. especially on the dynamism front. theres some real nice feelings of mass and motion.
the books FEELS like a proper reboot too. ive seen some complaining about prime killing bambi but that whole scene was a shorthand route to showing his character. if your a normie buying this odds are your only view on prime is the movies where hes a fkn psychopath.
so the secnes in issue two showing him giving a toss is welcomed, especially when it contrasts with PROPER decepticons not giving a flying fig about killing the squishes themselves. a nice return to "good " and "evil" .
in fact so far the whole series reminds me of the VERY early days of G1 in the UK comcic.
dinobot hunt/ crisis of command level where the much smaller cast made more compelling stories. the colouring even in issue two took me back to the aul gina hart days, not QUITE as good, but in that direction.
its can still go aresways,but right now im glad i came back to the book. its nice to see the characters ACT like who they are again. i'll give warren johnson that. he knows these bots and cons.
Re: SkyBound Transformers #3 3 Page Preview (2174033)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on December 3rd, 2023 @ 7:51pm CST
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on December 3rd, 2023 @ 7:51pm CST
Starting to get more into the universe, got Void Rivals 1 and 2, and Skybound #2. This universe really is a damn good read so far, and I am excited for more
Re: SkyBound Transformers #3 3 Page Preview (2174082)
Posted by Halfofme07 on December 5th, 2023 @ 9:29am CST
Posted by Halfofme07 on December 5th, 2023 @ 9:29am CST
Finally read the first two issues. Great comic. Not great Transformers. Yet another grim n gritty this-is-how-it-would-really-happen adaptation of beloved fiction. Writing, art, and characterization is great, but the feel is all wrong.
Re: SkyBound Transformers #3 3 Page Preview (2174155)
Posted by wyokid on December 8th, 2023 @ 6:40pm CST
Posted by wyokid on December 8th, 2023 @ 6:40pm CST
This is the best Transformers has been since Prime season one. It is the best Transformers comics have been since Furman's IDW run. This is what dreams are made of.
Re: SkyBound Transformers #3 3 Page Preview (2174501)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on December 18th, 2023 @ 7:15pm CST
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on December 18th, 2023 @ 7:15pm CST
Finally got to read issue 3, and re-read, and re-read some more.
They are COOKING with this book. It has well and truly surprised me with how good it is, This is a great team to handle Transformers right now. Great stuff.
Prime is a heroic dad trying his best, Cliffjumper wants to be helpful and open minded, Ratchet the responsible adult, starscream a grumpy scary dude, Skywarp just chilling, and so much more. It's just great!
Some of my favorite panels from the newest issue, just showing how good they are cooking:
And the best one:
They are COOKING with this book. It has well and truly surprised me with how good it is, This is a great team to handle Transformers right now. Great stuff.
Prime is a heroic dad trying his best, Cliffjumper wants to be helpful and open minded, Ratchet the responsible adult, starscream a grumpy scary dude, Skywarp just chilling, and so much more. It's just great!
Some of my favorite panels from the newest issue, just showing how good they are cooking:
And the best one:
Re: SkyBound Transformers #3 3 Page Preview (2175216)
Posted by #1 Signal Lancer fan on January 12th, 2024 @ 10:05am CST
Posted by #1 Signal Lancer fan on January 12th, 2024 @ 10:05am CST
After reading issue 4, I'm really loving this version of Optimus. The amount of character they've shown for him in four issues is more than some other modern takes on the character have shown in a lot more.
It's also refreshing to have an Optimus that is both fierce and gentle.
Very interested in what's to come with his new arm
It's also refreshing to have an Optimus that is both fierce and gentle.
Very interested in what's to come with his new arm
Re: SkyBound Transformers #3 3 Page Preview (2175217)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on January 12th, 2024 @ 10:11am CST
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on January 12th, 2024 @ 10:11am CST
I'm currently waiting on my new issue to arrive in the mail, excited to see what we got this month!
Re: SkyBound Transformers #3 3 Page Preview (2175311)
Posted by Big Grim on January 15th, 2024 @ 5:40am CST
Posted by Big Grim on January 15th, 2024 @ 5:40am CST
I'm seriously enjoying the series thus far but is it just me or are they a little cavalier with characters? Tearing Skywary apart seemed...excessive when they have other cybertronians available all around them that are NOT active.
~ GRim
~ GRim
Re: SkyBound Transformers #3 3 Page Preview (2175371)
Posted by #1 Signal Lancer fan on January 16th, 2024 @ 9:43am CST
My thoughts on that were that Skywarp was pretty badly injured as opposed to just offline, so repairing him would have been more challenging. Also, could be that they needed running Cybertronian parts.
That said, they're certainly being a little cavalier. We're four issues in and Bumblebee, Jetfire, and Skywarp seem to be properly dead.
Posted by #1 Signal Lancer fan on January 16th, 2024 @ 9:43am CST
Big Grim wrote:I'm seriously enjoying the series thus far but is it just me or are they a little cavalier with characters? Tearing Skywary apart seemed...excessive when they have other cybertronians available all around them that are NOT active.
~ GRim
My thoughts on that were that Skywarp was pretty badly injured as opposed to just offline, so repairing him would have been more challenging. Also, could be that they needed running Cybertronian parts.
That said, they're certainly being a little cavalier. We're four issues in and Bumblebee, Jetfire, and Skywarp seem to be properly dead.
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Posted by #1 Signal Lancer fan on January 19th, 2024 @ 8:39am CST
Posted by #1 Signal Lancer fan on January 19th, 2024 @ 8:39am CST
Cobra Commander #1 spoilers below:
Very interesting introduction to Megatron. It looked like a 2007 movie dynamic with Megatron being used for research/technology development, and then they hit us with the surprise Animated dynamic by revealing that he is awake and plotting.
Very interested to see how they pull off this shared Universe. Will Megatron's eventual introduction to the Transformers run make Cobra Commander required reading, or will they find a way to work him in seamlessly? This has always been my hesitation with shared universes, its hard to get the benefits of them without the drawbacks of required reading and a confusing reading order.
Very interesting introduction to Megatron. It looked like a 2007 movie dynamic with Megatron being used for research/technology development, and then they hit us with the surprise Animated dynamic by revealing that he is awake and plotting.
Very interested to see how they pull off this shared Universe. Will Megatron's eventual introduction to the Transformers run make Cobra Commander required reading, or will they find a way to work him in seamlessly? This has always been my hesitation with shared universes, its hard to get the benefits of them without the drawbacks of required reading and a confusing reading order.
Re: SkyBound Transformers #3 3 Page Preview (2175533)
Posted by #1 Signal Lancer fan on January 19th, 2024 @ 2:19pm CST
Posted by #1 Signal Lancer fan on January 19th, 2024 @ 2:19pm CST
I compiled a list below of the currently-known status of all Transformers in the Energon Universe:
Autobots:
Active
Optimus Prime
Ratchet
Cliffjumper
Inactive but alive
Jazz
Wheeljack
Ironhide
Prowl
Brawn
Confirmed dead
Bumblebee
Jetfire
Decepticons:
Active
Starscream
Soundwave
Laserbeak
Rumble
Ravage
Thundercracker
Shockwave (See Void Rivals #4)
Megatron (See Cobra Commander #1)
Inactive but alive
Reflector
Confirmed dead
Skywarp
Autobots:
Active
Optimus Prime
Ratchet
Cliffjumper
Inactive but alive
Jazz
Wheeljack
Ironhide
Prowl
Brawn
Confirmed dead
Bumblebee
Jetfire
Decepticons:
Active
Starscream
Soundwave
Laserbeak
Rumble
Ravage
Thundercracker
Shockwave (See Void Rivals #4)
Megatron (See Cobra Commander #1)
Inactive but alive
Reflector
Confirmed dead
Skywarp
Re: SkyBound Transformers #3 3 Page Preview (2175875)
Posted by snavej on January 30th, 2024 @ 8:56am CST
Posted by snavej on January 30th, 2024 @ 8:56am CST
If Starscream has taken parts from Skywarp and used them in his own body or someone else, will the recipients get some of Skywarp's power I wonder? They might get functional teleportation or a nasty case of malfunction involving random teleportation / disappearance / explosion.
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Posted by #1 Signal Lancer fan on January 30th, 2024 @ 9:05am CST
That's a very interesting idea. It does seem intentional that the writers chose to use a Decepticon with a very unique power set for parts.
Posted by #1 Signal Lancer fan on January 30th, 2024 @ 9:05am CST
snavej wrote:If Starscream has taken parts from Skywarp and used them in his own body or someone else, will the recipients get some of Skywarp's power I wonder? They might get functional teleportation or a nasty case of malfunction involving random teleportation / disappearance / explosion.
That's a very interesting idea. It does seem intentional that the writers chose to use a Decepticon with a very unique power set for parts.
Re: SkyBound Transformers #3 3 Page Preview (2176058)
Posted by snavej on February 1st, 2024 @ 6:03am CST
Furthermore, since Optimus now has Megatron's right arm and cannon, what will that do to Optimus' powers, mind, philosophy, priorities, plans, ambitions, etc.? We don't know what the arm can do. Since it is now in full use, it might start transmitting messages, especially to Megatron himself.
Posted by snavej on February 1st, 2024 @ 6:03am CST
#1 Signal Lancer fan wrote:snavej wrote:If Starscream has taken parts from Skywarp and used them in his own body or someone else, will the recipients get some of Skywarp's power I wonder? They might get functional teleportation or a nasty case of malfunction involving random teleportation / disappearance / explosion.
That's a very interesting idea. It does seem intentional that the writers chose to use a Decepticon with a very unique power set for parts.
Furthermore, since Optimus now has Megatron's right arm and cannon, what will that do to Optimus' powers, mind, philosophy, priorities, plans, ambitions, etc.? We don't know what the arm can do. Since it is now in full use, it might start transmitting messages, especially to Megatron himself.
Re: SkyBound Transformers #3 3 Page Preview (2176060)
Posted by #1 Signal Lancer fan on February 1st, 2024 @ 8:07am CST
I'm very curious how this might affect the Optimus-Megatron dynamic. In fact, I'm very curious about how this Megatron will be portrayed. This series has had such strong characterizations for Optimus and Starscream already, I wonder what direction they'll take Megatron in.
Posted by #1 Signal Lancer fan on February 1st, 2024 @ 8:07am CST
snavej wrote:Furthermore, since Optimus now has Megatron's right arm and cannon, what will that do to Optimus' powers, mind, philosophy, priorities, plans, ambitions, etc.? We don't know what the arm can do. Since it is now in full use, it might start transmitting messages, especially to Megatron himself.
I'm very curious how this might affect the Optimus-Megatron dynamic. In fact, I'm very curious about how this Megatron will be portrayed. This series has had such strong characterizations for Optimus and Starscream already, I wonder what direction they'll take Megatron in.
Re: SkyBound Transformers #3 3 Page Preview (2176075)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on February 1st, 2024 @ 7:53pm CST
I'm very curious to see as well. If he sees Optimus with his arm grafted to him, I will eagerly await his response to that
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on February 1st, 2024 @ 7:53pm CST
#1 Signal Lancer fan wrote:snavej wrote:Furthermore, since Optimus now has Megatron's right arm and cannon, what will that do to Optimus' powers, mind, philosophy, priorities, plans, ambitions, etc.? We don't know what the arm can do. Since it is now in full use, it might start transmitting messages, especially to Megatron himself.
I'm very curious how this might affect the Optimus-Megatron dynamic. In fact, I'm very curious about how this Megatron will be portrayed. This series has had such strong characterizations for Optimus and Starscream already, I wonder what direction they'll take Megatron in.
I'm very curious to see as well. If he sees Optimus with his arm grafted to him, I will eagerly await his response to that
Re: SkyBound Transformers #3 3 Page Preview (2176629)
Posted by #1 Signal Lancer fan on February 15th, 2024 @ 11:23am CST
Posted by #1 Signal Lancer fan on February 15th, 2024 @ 11:23am CST
It seems that the digital release of Issue #5 has been delayed to next week, February 21. The physical copy still released yesterday.
Re: SkyBound Transformers #3 3 Page Preview (2176643)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on February 15th, 2024 @ 6:38pm CST
I'm eagerly awaiting my physical copy to arrive!
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on February 15th, 2024 @ 6:38pm CST
#1 Signal Lancer fan wrote:It seems that the digital release of Issue #5 has been delayed to next week, February 21. The physical copy still released yesterday.
I'm eagerly awaiting my physical copy to arrive!
Re: SkyBound Transformers #3 3 Page Preview (2176665)
Posted by snavej on February 16th, 2024 @ 6:52am CST
Posted by snavej on February 16th, 2024 @ 6:52am CST
Well, I got my copy of #5 and it is action-packed. There's another major departure from the previous continuities, with extra characters on the Ark. Starscream shows that he can fight tactically. Soundwave gets more disrespect. Thundercracker is not told the whole truth. Rumble, Frenzy and Reflector have a bad day. #6 is sure to bring more 'bot and 'con smashing! 
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Posted by #1 Signal Lancer fan on February 21st, 2024 @ 8:40am CST
Posted by #1 Signal Lancer fan on February 21st, 2024 @ 8:40am CST
Got to read Issue 5 this morning
Prime's confrontation with Starscream was great. I love this Prime's level of trash talk, it reminds me of Animated/UT Prime and Beast Era Primal.
Its also cool to see Arcee and Ratchet have a close relationship like in Animated.
Still very curious to see how Megatron eventually gets added to the mix from Cobra Commander. It seems clear that that's what this is building towards.
Prime's confrontation with Starscream was great. I love this Prime's level of trash talk, it reminds me of Animated/UT Prime and Beast Era Primal.
Its also cool to see Arcee and Ratchet have a close relationship like in Animated.
Still very curious to see how Megatron eventually gets added to the mix from Cobra Commander. It seems clear that that's what this is building towards.
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Posted by #1 Signal Lancer fan on February 21st, 2024 @ 11:59am CST
Posted by #1 Signal Lancer fan on February 21st, 2024 @ 11:59am CST
Just read Cobra Commander #2. I wonder if Cobra Commander's escort is a reprogrammed Cybertronian? He refers to Energon by name and they're clearly hiding his identity.
Re: SkyBound Transformers #3 3 Page Preview (2176944)
Posted by Big Grim on February 22nd, 2024 @ 7:19am CST
I assumed it was Nemesis Enforcer made to look human. Pythona refers to him as "Old Friend" if I remember correctly.
~ Grim
Posted by Big Grim on February 22nd, 2024 @ 7:19am CST
#1 Signal Lancer fan wrote:Just read Cobra Commander #2. I wonder if Cobra Commander's escort is a reprogrammed Cybertronian? He refers to Energon by name and they're clearly hiding his identity.
I assumed it was Nemesis Enforcer made to look human. Pythona refers to him as "Old Friend" if I remember correctly.
~ Grim
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Posted by snavej on March 10th, 2024 @ 1:00pm CDT
Posted by snavej on March 10th, 2024 @ 1:00pm CDT
Issue #6 is imminent. The blurb says that there will be another death, perhaps a major one. 
Re: SkyBound Transformers #3 3 Page Preview (2177765)
Posted by Big Grim on March 12th, 2024 @ 8:38am CDT
That's hardly surprising. As I said before, they feel like they've been overly cavalier with our favourite robots lives in this series.
(Still enjoying it overall though.)
~ Grim
Posted by Big Grim on March 12th, 2024 @ 8:38am CDT
snavej wrote:The blurb says that there will be another death, perhaps a major one.
That's hardly surprising. As I said before, they feel like they've been overly cavalier with our favourite robots lives in this series.
(Still enjoying it overall though.)
~ Grim
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Posted by snavej on March 14th, 2024 @ 8:21am CDT
Posted by snavej on March 14th, 2024 @ 8:21am CDT
If Optimus dies, the Autobot will need a new leader. Ratchetimus Prime? Wheeljackimus Prime? Jazzercise Prime?! Arceemus Prime? [Big Momma] 
Edit: Just read the issue. A new leader was not required. The power of rasslin' (wrestling) prevailed.
It seems like this continuity has no special weapons like glass gas guns or null rays, just lasers, blasters, dazzlers and heavy sounds.
I think that the writer read my fan fic 'Generation One' because he uses the same idea about the link between organic souls and the Matrix.
Edit: Just read the issue. A new leader was not required. The power of rasslin' (wrestling) prevailed.
It seems like this continuity has no special weapons like glass gas guns or null rays, just lasers, blasters, dazzlers and heavy sounds.
I think that the writer read my fan fic 'Generation One' because he uses the same idea about the link between organic souls and the Matrix.
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Posted by #1 Signal Lancer fan on March 19th, 2024 @ 8:30am CDT
Posted by #1 Signal Lancer fan on March 19th, 2024 @ 8:30am CDT
After this issue, I'm really wondering what will become of Skywarp now that the Autobots have retaken the Ark
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Posted by snavej on March 20th, 2024 @ 8:20am CDT
They will put his remains in a cupboard and never speak of him again. They have more wrestling matches to plan!
No, they will probably use him somehow but they will have to be careful because, even dead, his tech could be dangerous.
I'm also wondering what they will do with the rest of the Ark. That ship is vast and could have all kinds of tech and supplies on board. In Marvel G1 UK days, we had Guardian robots, 'Auntie' super computer, ammunition, energon, stored troops and plenty of spare parts.
Posted by snavej on March 20th, 2024 @ 8:20am CDT
#1 Signal Lancer fan wrote:After this issue, I'm really wondering what will become of Skywarp now that the Autobots have retaken the Ark
They will put his remains in a cupboard and never speak of him again. They have more wrestling matches to plan!
No, they will probably use him somehow but they will have to be careful because, even dead, his tech could be dangerous.
I'm also wondering what they will do with the rest of the Ark. That ship is vast and could have all kinds of tech and supplies on board. In Marvel G1 UK days, we had Guardian robots, 'Auntie' super computer, ammunition, energon, stored troops and plenty of spare parts.
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Posted by #1 Signal Lancer fan on March 20th, 2024 @ 8:58am CDT
Cobra Commander #3 spoilers below:
Yeah, seems like I was off on this one. He probably just knows Energon by name because of everything they've learned from Megatron.
Posted by #1 Signal Lancer fan on March 20th, 2024 @ 8:58am CDT
#1 Signal Lancer fan wrote:Just read Cobra Commander #2. I wonder if Cobra Commander's escort is a reprogrammed Cybertronian? He refers to Energon by name and they're clearly hiding his identity.
Cobra Commander #3 spoilers below:
Yeah, seems like I was off on this one. He probably just knows Energon by name because of everything they've learned from Megatron.
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Posted by snavej on March 25th, 2024 @ 8:15am CDT
Posted by snavej on March 25th, 2024 @ 8:15am CDT
Just had a look at the preview for issue #7. Soundwave challenges Starscream for the leadership. It's quite brutal.
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Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on April 2nd, 2024 @ 1:36pm CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on April 2nd, 2024 @ 1:36pm CDT
Issue 6 was an awesome issue, was a lot of fun, the showdown between Optimus and Devastator was hardcore awesome.
I am loving this continuity so far, this is a great story.
I am loving this continuity so far, this is a great story.
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Posted by snavej on April 4th, 2024 @ 7:42am CDT
Posted by snavej on April 4th, 2024 @ 7:42am CDT
Available this week are reprints of #1, #2, #3 and #4, with alternate covers. 
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Posted by #1 Signal Lancer fan on April 5th, 2024 @ 8:37am CDT
Posted by #1 Signal Lancer fan on April 5th, 2024 @ 8:37am CDT
Void Rivals has been a very interesting read so far. It's not easy to do something unique and original with sci-fi these days, so it's been refreshing.
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Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on April 7th, 2024 @ 10:54am CDT
I need to catch up on it, I have the issues, but need to read
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on April 7th, 2024 @ 10:54am CDT
#1 Signal Lancer fan wrote:Void Rivals has been a very interesting read so far. It's not easy to do something unique and original with sci-fi these days, so it's been refreshing.
I need to catch up on it, I have the issues, but need to read
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Posted by william-james88 on April 9th, 2024 @ 8:21am CDT
Posted by william-james88 on April 9th, 2024 @ 8:21am CDT
Big news for French Transformers fans. The first collected volume of Skybound's Transformers comics has been translated into French by publisher Urban Comics EU and will be coming to stores June 14. There is a standard cover BUT if you preorder the mystery cover, you have the chance of getting one of the following 4 covers:
Optimus Prime, of which 1000 are made
Starscream, of which 500 are made
Jetfire, of which 50 are made
Original drawing by Daniel Warren Johnson done on blank cover, of which 3 are made
More details (in french) here: https://www.urban-comics.com/transforme ... Xk065Xuj_L
Optimus Prime, of which 1000 are made
Starscream, of which 500 are made
Jetfire, of which 50 are made
Original drawing by Daniel Warren Johnson done on blank cover, of which 3 are made
More details (in french) here: https://www.urban-comics.com/transforme ... Xk065Xuj_L
Re: SkyBound Transformers #3 3 Page Preview (2178935)
Posted by partholon on April 10th, 2024 @ 11:22am CDT
Posted by partholon on April 10th, 2024 @ 11:22am CDT
The MINUTE I seen soundwave get bitchslapped by Starscream in issue number 3 i KNEW this was coming !
VERY satisfying to see him put screamer in his place.
issue 7 keeps the momentum going.
VERY satisfying to see him put screamer in his place.
issue 7 keeps the momentum going.
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Posted by Spider5800 on April 11th, 2024 @ 1:11am CDT
Posted by Spider5800 on April 11th, 2024 @ 1:11am CDT
So had a cool moment today. Went to pick up my copy of Transformers #7 from my local comic shop, and the new artist for the book, Jorge Corona, was there giving signatures! Had him sign my copy before I left. Really chill guy.
Re: SkyBound Transformers #3 3 Page Preview (2178985)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on April 11th, 2024 @ 9:09am CDT
That is awesome!
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on April 11th, 2024 @ 9:09am CDT
Spider5800 wrote:So had a cool moment today. Went to pick up my copy of Transformers #7 from my local comic shop, and the new artist for the book, Jorge Corona, was there giving signatures! Had him sign my copy before I left. Really chill guy.
That is awesome!
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Posted by snavej on April 16th, 2024 @ 9:00am CDT
Posted by snavej on April 16th, 2024 @ 9:00am CDT
Well, Prime has the inside track now. The spirit of Sparkplug is giving him pointers about the nature of life on Earth. He just needs to become more familiar with the visions so that they don't distract him.
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Posted by Earthbound on May 4th, 2024 @ 4:57am CDT
Posted by Earthbound on May 4th, 2024 @ 4:57am CDT
So - I went with digital copies of the series so far - but the TPB exclusive covers are starting to be revealed - is anyone else thinking of picking them up? Or does everyone have the individual copies already?
I really like this Stewart McKenny/John Law one from Comics Etc.
https://leagueofcomicgeeks.com/comic/4565487/transformers-vol-1-robots-in-disguise-tp?variant=4971981
What's everyone else doing?
I really like this Stewart McKenny/John Law one from Comics Etc.
https://leagueofcomicgeeks.com/comic/4565487/transformers-vol-1-robots-in-disguise-tp?variant=4971981
What's everyone else doing?
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Posted by snavej on May 15th, 2024 @ 9:47am CDT
Posted by snavej on May 15th, 2024 @ 9:47am CDT
Just read the Free Comic Book Day edition. Megatron's roaming free! More back story. More death. More character introductions. Arooooo!
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Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on May 15th, 2024 @ 7:13pm CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on May 15th, 2024 @ 7:13pm CDT
I am now caught up on the comics, it slipped me by that last week was comic day, time flew.
Issue 8 was good, though it pained me to read the jetfire page. That was good stuff, and really emotional too.
Issue 8 was good, though it pained me to read the jetfire page. That was good stuff, and really emotional too.
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Posted by snavej on May 16th, 2024 @ 7:49am CDT
E-copies are great if you have very limited storage space. Also, you avoid postal costs and/or travel costs. However, there's a chance of occasional drive failure and they're useless without power.
I buy the physical copies since it forces me to get some exercise walking a mile to the nearby comics superstore. When I'm at the superstore, I can browse other material: comics, books, toys, models, videos, etc. I then have to walk another half mile to reach the nearest Underground station for the journey home after work.
I used to buy multiple covers but then realised that this was pointless without a high level of collecting zeal and/or a good resale value. I got rid of my excess multiples and now my Transformers comic collection fits into a single, moderate-size cupboard. I have nearly all G1, Dreamwave, IDW and Skybound.
Posted by snavej on May 16th, 2024 @ 7:49am CDT
Earthbound wrote:So - I went with digital copies of the series so far - but the TPB exclusive covers are starting to be revealed - is anyone else thinking of picking them up? Or does everyone have the individual copies already?
I really like this Stewart McKenny/John Law one from Comics Etc.
https://leagueofcomicgeeks.com/comic/4565487/transformers-vol-1-robots-in-disguise-tp?variant=4971981
What's everyone else doing?
E-copies are great if you have very limited storage space. Also, you avoid postal costs and/or travel costs. However, there's a chance of occasional drive failure and they're useless without power.
I buy the physical copies since it forces me to get some exercise walking a mile to the nearby comics superstore. When I'm at the superstore, I can browse other material: comics, books, toys, models, videos, etc. I then have to walk another half mile to reach the nearest Underground station for the journey home after work.
I used to buy multiple covers but then realised that this was pointless without a high level of collecting zeal and/or a good resale value. I got rid of my excess multiples and now my Transformers comic collection fits into a single, moderate-size cupboard. I have nearly all G1, Dreamwave, IDW and Skybound.
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Posted by Dead Metal on June 1st, 2024 @ 3:36pm CDT
Posted by Dead Metal on June 1st, 2024 @ 3:36pm CDT
So, what do you think kicked off the War in this universe? The Decepticons seem really killhappy, Prime said Megatron was the worst, and Megatron seems to be a bit of a religious zealot?
On top of that the Cons seem to hate Megatron, who actually shows mercy and honour towards people other versions would consider lesser lifeforms?
It's not adding up too great with what we usually seem to expect.
It's amazing though.
On top of that the Cons seem to hate Megatron, who actually shows mercy and honour towards people other versions would consider lesser lifeforms?
It's not adding up too great with what we usually seem to expect.
It's amazing though.
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Posted by snavej on June 4th, 2024 @ 8:59am CDT
Wouldn't it be funny if this was a 'Holy War on Wokeness'?! (They could dunk on IDW, etc.)
More likely it's a straight power grab by the Decepticons, though.
Posted by snavej on June 4th, 2024 @ 8:59am CDT
Dead Metal wrote:So, what do you think kicked off the War in this universe?
Wouldn't it be funny if this was a 'Holy War on Wokeness'?! (They could dunk on IDW, etc.)
More likely it's a straight power grab by the Decepticons, though.
Re: SkyBound Transformers #3 3 Page Preview (2181082)
Posted by Glyph on June 4th, 2024 @ 8:18pm CDT
Posted by Glyph on June 4th, 2024 @ 8:18pm CDT
Finally caught up on this and... ugh, I'm going to be the odd one out on this series, aren't I? It's just not working for me. The scratchy art and rough hand lettering are certainly expressive, but not in a way that really lands for me; I find the lettering in particular to be distracting where it needs to be clear. The writing's passable, has some really good moments - particularly the quieter, more introspective ones with Prime or Arcee/Carly - but also enough clunky or ungrammatical lines to keep pulling me out.
And dear God, the edge on the bloodthirsty violence - it's like we're back in G2, but turned up. Humans getting pulped! Robots getting shredded! Major characters being killed off like it's a Bayverse movie! Prime blasting Decepticons with "AW YEEAHHH" plastered across the background! ... sorry, I'm old, it just makes me tired and eye-rolly rather than pumped up.
Overall, it makes for an enjoyable enough what-if or AU miniseries, but as the main continuity? No shade on everyone who is enjoying it, but no thanks, not for me. Oh well, can't win 'em all.
And dear God, the edge on the bloodthirsty violence - it's like we're back in G2, but turned up. Humans getting pulped! Robots getting shredded! Major characters being killed off like it's a Bayverse movie! Prime blasting Decepticons with "AW YEEAHHH" plastered across the background! ... sorry, I'm old, it just makes me tired and eye-rolly rather than pumped up.
Overall, it makes for an enjoyable enough what-if or AU miniseries, but as the main continuity? No shade on everyone who is enjoying it, but no thanks, not for me. Oh well, can't win 'em all.
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Posted by Dead Metal on June 5th, 2024 @ 2:37am CDT
Why would that be funny? Do you even know what "woke" means or is woke the new "literally Hitler"?
I do hear you, part of me thinks and actually hopes that the current state is just to grab attention and get people into the series, and it will calm down more down the line. The current pacing and tone is just unsustainable. The best bits are Prime's story, he's like an uncensored Sunbow Optimus Prime.
I personally think that both teams will settle down and there's going to be periods of quiet, like in the cartoon. I also wouldn't mind to have cleaner artwork again, because what we have now is full of energy and I do like it, but I miss the clean metallic art we've had since Dreamwave.
Posted by Dead Metal on June 5th, 2024 @ 2:37am CDT
snavej wrote:Dead Metal wrote:So, what do you think kicked off the War in this universe?
Wouldn't it be funny if this was a 'Holy War on Wokeness'?! (They could dunk on IDW, etc.)
More likely it's a straight power grab by the Decepticons, though.
Why would that be funny? Do you even know what "woke" means or is woke the new "literally Hitler"?
Glyph wrote:Finally caught up on this and... ugh, I'm going to be the odd one out on this series, aren't I? It's just not working for me. The scratchy art and rough hand lettering are certainly expressive, but not in a way that really lands for me; I find the lettering in particular to be distracting where it needs to be clear. The writing's passable, has some really good moments - particularly the quieter, more introspective ones with Prime or Arcee/Carly - but also enough clunky or ungrammatical lines to keep pulling me out.
And dear God, the edge on the bloodthirsty violence - it's like we're back in G2, but turned up. Humans getting pulped! Robots getting shredded! Major characters being killed off like it's a Bayverse movie! Prime blasting Decepticons with "AW YEEAHHH" plastered across the background! ... sorry, I'm old, it just makes me tired and eye-rolly rather than pumped up.
Overall, it makes for an enjoyable enough what-if or AU miniseries, but as the main continuity? No shade on everyone who is enjoying it, but no thanks, not for me. Oh well, can't win 'em all.
I do hear you, part of me thinks and actually hopes that the current state is just to grab attention and get people into the series, and it will calm down more down the line. The current pacing and tone is just unsustainable. The best bits are Prime's story, he's like an uncensored Sunbow Optimus Prime.
I personally think that both teams will settle down and there's going to be periods of quiet, like in the cartoon. I also wouldn't mind to have cleaner artwork again, because what we have now is full of energy and I do like it, but I miss the clean metallic art we've had since Dreamwave.
