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)

Transformers News: SkyBound Transformers #3 3 Page Preview

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Re: SkyBound Transformers #3 3 Page Preview (2173438)
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

Re: SkyBound Transformers #3 3 Page Preview (2173439)
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.

Re: SkyBound Transformers #3 3 Page Preview (2173454)
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

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

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.

Re: SkyBound Transformers #3 3 Page Preview (2174033)
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

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

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.