SkyBound Transformers Comic Slowly Dropping Down the Sales Charts + Collected Edition Preorders
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Fans were all in on the new Transformers comic. Not only did it sell very well, by consistently being one of the 10 most sold comics every month, but it also won the highest prizes for comic books.
Well after its first year, the comic is now dipping in the sales charts with last month being the first time to not feature in the top 10. And while in previous months it was outselling every DC book, it's no longer the case.
To recap the past 3 months, here has been its positioning:
5th best selling comic in July https://icv2.com/articles/markets/view/ ... -july-2024
8th best selling comic in August https://icv2.com/articles/markets/view/ ... ugust-2024
11th best selling comic in September https://icv2.com/articles/markets/view/ ... ember-2024
11th place is still really good, and it remains the best selling book that isn't DC or Marvel.
Speaking of the Skybound comics, there are new collected edition of them available for preorder on amazon.
Transformers Vol 3 TPB https://www.amazon.com/Transformers-Vol ... formers-20
Void Rivals Deluxe Edition 1 https://www.amazon.com/Void-Rivals-Delu ... formers-20
Transformers Deluxe Edition 1 https://www.amazon.com/Transformers-Del ... formers-20
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Re: SkyBound Transformers Comic Slowly Dropping Down the Sales Charts + Collected Edition Preorders (2185093)
Posted by william-james88 on October 15th, 2024 @ 2:15pm CDT
Posted by william-james88 on October 15th, 2024 @ 2:15pm CDT
By the way, have you all seen the cover for Absolute Batman 2 by Daniel Warren Johnson, I can't wait to own it
Re: SkyBound Transformers Comic Slowly Dropping Down the Sales Charts + Collected Edition Preorders (2185098)
Posted by ScottyP on October 15th, 2024 @ 4:41pm CDT
Posted by ScottyP on October 15th, 2024 @ 4:41pm CDT
Why is there a tree hanging off of Batman?
Re: SkyBound Transformers Comic Slowly Dropping Down the Sales Charts + Collected Edition Preorders (2185106)
Posted by cloudballoon on October 16th, 2024 @ 8:11am CDT
Posted by cloudballoon on October 16th, 2024 @ 8:11am CDT
Guess the shine's off the new reboot. I wonder the position it'll stablize at. Has the IDW one ever reached the heights in ranking as Skybound?
Still very happy that Skybound TF's coming out with such a bang though!
Still very happy that Skybound TF's coming out with such a bang though!
Re: SkyBound Transformers Comic Slowly Dropping Down the Sales Charts + Collected Edition Preorders (2185109)
Posted by #1 Signal Lancer fan on October 16th, 2024 @ 8:56am CDT
Looks great. I wasn't sure if I'd like this book, but I really loved the first issue.
Posted by #1 Signal Lancer fan on October 16th, 2024 @ 8:56am CDT
william-james88 wrote:By the way, have you all seen the cover for Absolute Batman 2 by Daniel Warren Johnson, I can't wait to own it
Looks great. I wasn't sure if I'd like this book, but I really loved the first issue.
Re: SkyBound Transformers Comic Slowly Dropping Down the Sales Charts + Collected Edition Preorders (2185120)
Posted by william-james88 on October 16th, 2024 @ 5:24pm CDT
Ha! Thats the odd design of his cape with this new take. And looks like Daniel Warren Johnson is making it look even more organic
Posted by william-james88 on October 16th, 2024 @ 5:24pm CDT
ScottyP wrote:Why is there a tree hanging off of Batman?
Ha! Thats the odd design of his cape with this new take. And looks like Daniel Warren Johnson is making it look even more organic
Re: SkyBound Transformers Comic Slowly Dropping Down the Sales Charts + Collected Edition Preorders (2185355)
Posted by #1 Signal Lancer fan on October 24th, 2024 @ 10:52am CDT
Updated this list through Chapter 13 of Transformers, Chapter 13 of Void Rivals, and the Energon Universe special:
Alive and Active on Earth:
Autobots
Optimus Prime
Cliffjumper
Wheeljack
Jazz
Beachcomber
Arcee
Decepticons
Soundwave
Thundercracker
Laserbeak
Rumble
Devastator (and the Constructions that form him)
Onslaught
Alive and active off-world
Autobots:
Elita-1 (Cybertron)
Springer (The Sacred Ring)
Hot Rod (Traveling through space)
Omega Supreme (Location/status unknown)
Decepticons
Swindle (Cybertron)
Blast Off (Cybertron)
Alive and Inactive
Autobots
Jetfire (Trapped in alt-mode)
Ultra Magnus (Fled from battle)
Omega Supreme (Location/status unknown)
Decepticons
Megatron (Escaped from Cobra-La)
Starscream (Captured by humans)
Skywarp (Merged with Teletraan-1)
Astrotrain (Tied up by Beachcomber)
Offline, presumed alive
Autobots
Prowl
Windcharger
Hound
Ironhide
Trailbreaker
Decepticons
Ravage
Brawl
Dead/presumed dead (Based on what the story has implied/wants us to believe)
Autobots
Bumblebee (Killed by Starscream)
Ratchet (Killed by Shockwave)
Brawn (Killed by Megatron)
Warpath (Killed storming Shockwave's fortress)
Huffer (Killed storming Shockwave's fortress)
Kup (Killed storming Shockwave's fortress)
Decepticons
Reflector (Killed by Optimus Prime)
Frenzy (Killed by Optimus Prime)
Shockwave (Killed by Optimus Prime)
Vortex (Shot down by Elita-1)
Genvo (Killed early in the war)
Posted by #1 Signal Lancer fan on October 24th, 2024 @ 10:52am CDT
#1 Signal Lancer fan wrote:I compiled a list below of the currently-known status of all Transformers in the Energon Universe:
Updated this list through Chapter 13 of Transformers, Chapter 13 of Void Rivals, and the Energon Universe special:
Alive and Active on Earth:
Autobots
Optimus Prime
Cliffjumper
Wheeljack
Jazz
Beachcomber
Arcee
Decepticons
Soundwave
Thundercracker
Laserbeak
Rumble
Devastator (and the Constructions that form him)
Onslaught
Alive and active off-world
Autobots:
Elita-1 (Cybertron)
Springer (The Sacred Ring)
Hot Rod (Traveling through space)
Omega Supreme (Location/status unknown)
Decepticons
Swindle (Cybertron)
Blast Off (Cybertron)
Alive and Inactive
Autobots
Jetfire (Trapped in alt-mode)
Ultra Magnus (Fled from battle)
Omega Supreme (Location/status unknown)
Decepticons
Megatron (Escaped from Cobra-La)
Starscream (Captured by humans)
Skywarp (Merged with Teletraan-1)
Astrotrain (Tied up by Beachcomber)
Offline, presumed alive
Autobots
Prowl
Windcharger
Hound
Ironhide
Trailbreaker
Decepticons
Ravage
Brawl
Dead/presumed dead (Based on what the story has implied/wants us to believe)
Autobots
Bumblebee (Killed by Starscream)
Ratchet (Killed by Shockwave)
Brawn (Killed by Megatron)
Warpath (Killed storming Shockwave's fortress)
Huffer (Killed storming Shockwave's fortress)
Kup (Killed storming Shockwave's fortress)
Decepticons
Reflector (Killed by Optimus Prime)
Frenzy (Killed by Optimus Prime)
Shockwave (Killed by Optimus Prime)
Vortex (Shot down by Elita-1)
Genvo (Killed early in the war)
Re: SkyBound Transformers Comic Slowly Dropping Down the Sales Charts + Collected Edition Preorders (2185356)
Posted by #1 Signal Lancer fan on October 24th, 2024 @ 1:23pm CDT
Left off Zerta Trion, who is implied to be alive inside the Sacred Ring
Posted by #1 Signal Lancer fan on October 24th, 2024 @ 1:23pm CDT
#1 Signal Lancer fan wrote:#1 Signal Lancer fan wrote:I compiled a list below of the currently-known status of all Transformers in the Energon Universe:
Updated this list through Chapter 13 of Transformers, Chapter 13 of Void Rivals, and the Energon Universe special:
Left off Zerta Trion, who is implied to be alive inside the Sacred Ring
Re: SkyBound Transformers Comic Slowly Dropping Down the Sales Charts + Collected Edition Preorders (2185591)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 28th, 2024 @ 1:40pm CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 28th, 2024 @ 1:40pm CDT
Finally got to catch up on the comic, I really enjoyed the 2nd 6-part run. Poor cliffjumper cannot catch a break no matter what though.
Also, issue 13 was fun too. I actually like how Starscream got his name.
In fact, the series has been so fun, that for only the 3rd time, a comic has convinced me to make a cast setup in toy form
Also, issue 13 was fun too. I actually like how Starscream got his name.
In fact, the series has been so fun, that for only the 3rd time, a comic has convinced me to make a cast setup in toy form
Re: SkyBound Transformers Comic Slowly Dropping Down the Sales Charts + Collected Edition Preorders (2185660)
Posted by JazZeke on October 30th, 2024 @ 12:53am CDT
Posted by JazZeke on October 30th, 2024 @ 12:53am CDT
Okay so I just finished issue 11 of the Skybound Transformers comics. I enjoy each issue in the moment of reading it. But as soon as I close the cover, I don't find myself dwelling on the story or particularly looking forward to the next issue. After my brother picks the comics up from the comic book store, they sit on my table a while before I can be bothered to pick them up.
The action is superb. The characterization is spot on... but there doesn't seem to be enough of it. It feels like the story has been go-go-go with little room to breathe. And it's brutal. It's grim. It's a "war is hell" story. It's not a Transformers universe I'd particularly want to live in.
I get what the writers are going for. It feels mature and grim without crossing the line into edgelord grimdarkness. It's kind of like what I said about Earthspark. I want to like it. But it's just not... pulling me in. At the end of the day, despite the moments of brilliance here and there, it's just... the Saturday morning cartoon but with stakes. And every time a character gets killed off this early on, as "realistic" as it is for there to be deaths, as much as they make the stakes feel more solid, and costly... that's one less character we'll get to know, less potential for stories with them.
And the good and bad kind of cancel each other out and I'm just left feeling apathetic as soon as I close the book.
The action is superb. The characterization is spot on... but there doesn't seem to be enough of it. It feels like the story has been go-go-go with little room to breathe. And it's brutal. It's grim. It's a "war is hell" story. It's not a Transformers universe I'd particularly want to live in.
I get what the writers are going for. It feels mature and grim without crossing the line into edgelord grimdarkness. It's kind of like what I said about Earthspark. I want to like it. But it's just not... pulling me in. At the end of the day, despite the moments of brilliance here and there, it's just... the Saturday morning cartoon but with stakes. And every time a character gets killed off this early on, as "realistic" as it is for there to be deaths, as much as they make the stakes feel more solid, and costly... that's one less character we'll get to know, less potential for stories with them.
And the good and bad kind of cancel each other out and I'm just left feeling apathetic as soon as I close the book.
Re: SkyBound Transformers Comic Slowly Dropping Down the Sales Charts + Collected Edition Preorders (2185668)
Posted by #1 Signal Lancer fan on October 30th, 2024 @ 9:22am CDT
In regards to this point in particular, I think one of the things that I really like about it is the balance between grim and hopeful. Its a "war is hell" story while also being a "Earth is beautiful and must be protected story"
You have these hellish war moments, while also having little moments where Optimus reflects on the beauty of Earth.
Posted by #1 Signal Lancer fan on October 30th, 2024 @ 9:22am CDT
JazZeke wrote:And it's brutal. It's grim. It's a "war is hell" story. It's not a Transformers universe I'd particularly want to live in.
I get what the writers are going for. It feels mature and grim without crossing the line into edgelord grimdarkness.
In regards to this point in particular, I think one of the things that I really like about it is the balance between grim and hopeful. Its a "war is hell" story while also being a "Earth is beautiful and must be protected story"
You have these hellish war moments, while also having little moments where Optimus reflects on the beauty of Earth.
Re: SkyBound Transformers Comic Slowly Dropping Down the Sales Charts + Collected Edition Preorders (2186100)
Posted by #1 Signal Lancer fan on November 13th, 2024 @ 10:13am CST
Ch. 14 spoilers below
Big changes in issue 14, so here's an updated list
Alive and Active on Earth:
Autobots
Optimus Prime
Cliffjumper
Wheeljack
Jazz
Beachcomber
Arcee
Decepticons
Soundwave
Thundercracker
Laserbeak
Rumble
Devastator (and the Constructions that form him)
Starscream's Brigade
Starscream
Astrotrain
Onslaught
Brawl
Vortex
Swindle
Blast Off
Alive and active off-world
Autobots:
Elita-1 (Cybertron)
Springer (The Sacred Ring)
Hot Rod (Traveling through space)
Omega Supreme (Location/status unknown)
Decepticons
Swindle (Cybertron)
Blast Off (Cybertron)
Alive and Inactive
Autobots
Jetfire (Trapped in alt-mode)
Ultra Magnus (Fled from battle)
Omega Supreme (Location/status unknown)
Decepticons
Megatron (Escaped from Cobra-La, location unknown)
Skywarp (Merged with Teletraan-1)
Other
Zeta Trion (Implied to be alive inside the Sacred Ring)
Offline, presumed alive
Autobots
Prowl
Windcharger
Hound
Ironhide
Trailbreaker
Decepticons
Ravage
Dead/presumed dead (Based on what the story has implied/wants us to believe)
Autobots
Bumblebee (Killed by Starscream)
Ratchet (Killed by Shockwave)
Brawn (Killed by Megatron)
Warpath (Killed storming Shockwave's fortress)
Huffer (Killed storming Shockwave's fortress)
Kup (Killed storming Shockwave's fortress)
Decepticons
Reflector (Killed by Optimus Prime)
Frenzy (Killed by Optimus Prime)
Shockwave (Killed by Optimus Prime)
Genvo (Killed early in the war)
Posted by #1 Signal Lancer fan on November 13th, 2024 @ 10:13am CST
#1 Signal Lancer fan wrote:I compiled a list below of the currently-known status of all Transformers in the Energon Universe:
Ch. 14 spoilers below
Big changes in issue 14, so here's an updated list
Alive and Active on Earth:
Autobots
Optimus Prime
Cliffjumper
Wheeljack
Jazz
Beachcomber
Arcee
Decepticons
Soundwave
Thundercracker
Laserbeak
Rumble
Devastator (and the Constructions that form him)
Starscream's Brigade
Starscream
Astrotrain
Onslaught
Brawl
Vortex
Swindle
Blast Off
Alive and active off-world
Autobots:
Elita-1 (Cybertron)
Springer (The Sacred Ring)
Hot Rod (Traveling through space)
Omega Supreme (Location/status unknown)
Decepticons
Swindle (Cybertron)
Blast Off (Cybertron)
Alive and Inactive
Autobots
Jetfire (Trapped in alt-mode)
Ultra Magnus (Fled from battle)
Omega Supreme (Location/status unknown)
Decepticons
Megatron (Escaped from Cobra-La, location unknown)
Skywarp (Merged with Teletraan-1)
Other
Zeta Trion (Implied to be alive inside the Sacred Ring)
Offline, presumed alive
Autobots
Prowl
Windcharger
Hound
Ironhide
Trailbreaker
Decepticons
Ravage
Dead/presumed dead (Based on what the story has implied/wants us to believe)
Autobots
Bumblebee (Killed by Starscream)
Ratchet (Killed by Shockwave)
Brawn (Killed by Megatron)
Warpath (Killed storming Shockwave's fortress)
Huffer (Killed storming Shockwave's fortress)
Kup (Killed storming Shockwave's fortress)
Decepticons
Reflector (Killed by Optimus Prime)
Frenzy (Killed by Optimus Prime)
Shockwave (Killed by Optimus Prime)
Genvo (Killed early in the war)
Re: SkyBound Transformers Comic Slowly Dropping Down the Sales Charts + Collected Edition Preorders (2186789)
Posted by #1 Signal Lancer fan on December 12th, 2024 @ 11:01am CST
The Chapter 15 update:
Big changes in issue 15, so here's an updated list
Alive and Active on Earth:
Autobots
Optimus Prime
Wheeljack
Jazz
Ultra Magnus Search Team
Arcee
Beachcomber
Decepticons
Soundwave
Thundercracker
Rumble
Devastator (and the Constructions that form him)
Starscream's Brigade
Starscream
Astrotrain
Bruticus (and the Combaticons that form him)
Alive and active off-world
Autobots:
Elita-1 (Cybertron)
Cliffjumper (Cybertron)
Blurr (Cybertron)
Bluestreak (Cybertron)
Warpath (Cybertron)
Springer (The Sacred Ring)
Hot Rod (The Sacred Ring)
Alive and Inactive
Autobots
Jetfire (Trapped in alt-mode)
Ultra Magnus (Fled from battle)
Omega Supreme (Location/status unknown)
Laserbeak (Left on a mission for Soundwave)
Decepticons
Megatron (Escaped from Cobra-La, location unknown)
Skywarp (Merged with Teletraan-1)
Other
Zeta Trion (Implied to be alive inside the Sacred Ring)
Offline, presumed alive
Autobots
Prowl
Windcharger
Hound
Ironhide
Trailbreaker
Decepticons
Ravage
Dead/presumed dead (Based on what the story has implied/wants us to believe)
Autobots
Bumblebee (Killed by Starscream)
Ratchet (Killed by Shockwave)
Brawn (Killed by Megatron)
Huffer (Killed storming Shockwave's fortress)
Kup (Killed storming Shockwave's fortress)
Decepticons
Reflector (Killed by Optimus Prime)
Frenzy (Killed by Optimus Prime)
Shockwave (Killed by Optimus Prime)
Genvo (Killed early in the war)
Ramjet (Killed by Bluestreak for Energon)
Posted by #1 Signal Lancer fan on December 12th, 2024 @ 11:01am CST
#1 Signal Lancer fan wrote:I compiled a list below of the currently-known status of all Transformers in the Energon Universe:
The Chapter 15 update:
Big changes in issue 15, so here's an updated list
Alive and Active on Earth:
Autobots
Optimus Prime
Wheeljack
Jazz
Ultra Magnus Search Team
Arcee
Beachcomber
Decepticons
Soundwave
Thundercracker
Rumble
Devastator (and the Constructions that form him)
Starscream's Brigade
Starscream
Astrotrain
Bruticus (and the Combaticons that form him)
Alive and active off-world
Autobots:
Elita-1 (Cybertron)
Cliffjumper (Cybertron)
Blurr (Cybertron)
Bluestreak (Cybertron)
Warpath (Cybertron)
Springer (The Sacred Ring)
Hot Rod (The Sacred Ring)
Alive and Inactive
Autobots
Jetfire (Trapped in alt-mode)
Ultra Magnus (Fled from battle)
Omega Supreme (Location/status unknown)
Laserbeak (Left on a mission for Soundwave)
Decepticons
Megatron (Escaped from Cobra-La, location unknown)
Skywarp (Merged with Teletraan-1)
Other
Zeta Trion (Implied to be alive inside the Sacred Ring)
Offline, presumed alive
Autobots
Prowl
Windcharger
Hound
Ironhide
Trailbreaker
Decepticons
Ravage
Dead/presumed dead (Based on what the story has implied/wants us to believe)
Autobots
Bumblebee (Killed by Starscream)
Ratchet (Killed by Shockwave)
Brawn (Killed by Megatron)
Huffer (Killed storming Shockwave's fortress)
Kup (Killed storming Shockwave's fortress)
Decepticons
Reflector (Killed by Optimus Prime)
Frenzy (Killed by Optimus Prime)
Shockwave (Killed by Optimus Prime)
Genvo (Killed early in the war)
Ramjet (Killed by Bluestreak for Energon)
Re: SkyBound Transformers Comic Slowly Dropping Down the Sales Charts + Collected Edition Preorders (2187372)
Posted by #1 Signal Lancer fan on January 8th, 2025 @ 9:29am CST
Posted by #1 Signal Lancer fan on January 8th, 2025 @ 9:29am CST
Issue 16 spoilers below
This version of Megatron is already so fascinating. While he mutilated Laserbeak for his own benefit, he also expressed (seemingly) genuine gratitude to him and made it clear that it was temporary. Based on this small interaction, he seems to be cold while also showing genuine care for his soldiers. He reminds me a lot of Animated Megatron so far.
Also, I wonder if the new warrior that Cliffjumper creates might be Gridlock.
This version of Megatron is already so fascinating. While he mutilated Laserbeak for his own benefit, he also expressed (seemingly) genuine gratitude to him and made it clear that it was temporary. Based on this small interaction, he seems to be cold while also showing genuine care for his soldiers. He reminds me a lot of Animated Megatron so far.
Also, I wonder if the new warrior that Cliffjumper creates might be Gridlock.
Re: SkyBound Transformers Comic Slowly Dropping Down the Sales Charts + Collected Edition Preorders (2187392)
Posted by #1 Signal Lancer fan on January 8th, 2025 @ 2:31pm CST
Another thought has occurred to me: Given the focus on combiners this arc, and the upcoming toy release, this could be Superion
Posted by #1 Signal Lancer fan on January 8th, 2025 @ 2:31pm CST
#1 Signal Lancer fan wrote:Issue 16 spoilers below
Also, I wonder if the new warrior that Cliffjumper creates might be Grimlock.
Another thought has occurred to me: Given the focus on combiners this arc, and the upcoming toy release, this could be Superion
Re: SkyBound Transformers Comic Slowly Dropping Down the Sales Charts + Collected Edition Preorders (2187715)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on January 20th, 2025 @ 7:44pm CST
That was also my thought as well
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on January 20th, 2025 @ 7:44pm CST
#1 Signal Lancer fan wrote:#1 Signal Lancer fan wrote:Issue 16 spoilers below
Also, I wonder if the new warrior that Cliffjumper creates might be Grimlock.
Another thought has occurred to me: Given the focus on combiners this arc, and the upcoming toy release, this could be Superion
That was also my thought as well
Re: SkyBound Transformers Comic Slowly Dropping Down the Sales Charts + Collected Edition Preorders (2187816)
Posted by #1 Signal Lancer fan on January 23rd, 2025 @ 9:36am CST
Posted by #1 Signal Lancer fan on January 23rd, 2025 @ 9:36am CST
Void Rivals #16 spoilers:
Very curious about the mysterious Transformer that Solila and Handroid have stumbled across.
The most obvious answer would be Zerta Trion, but for some reason I don't think that's the case.
Very curious about the mysterious Transformer that Solila and Handroid have stumbled across.
The most obvious answer would be Zerta Trion, but for some reason I don't think that's the case.
Re: SkyBound Transformers Comic Slowly Dropping Down the Sales Charts + Collected Edition Preorders (2189046)
Posted by #1 Signal Lancer fan on March 12th, 2025 @ 1:59pm CDT
Posted by #1 Signal Lancer fan on March 12th, 2025 @ 1:59pm CDT
Time for another status update on all transformers revealed in this world so far. This is as of Transformers issue #18 and Void Rivals issue #17
Alive and Active on Earth:
Autobots
Optimus Prime
Wheeljack
Jazz
Trailbreaker
Arcee
Beachcomber
Decepticons
Megatron
Laserbeak
Soundwave
Ravage
Rumble
Devastator (and the Constructions that form him)
Starscream's Brigade
Starscream
Astrotrain
Bruticus (and the Combaticons that form him)
Alive and active off-world
Autobots:
Elita-1 (Cybertron)
Cliffjumper (Cybertron)
Blurr (Cybertron)
Bluestreak (Cybertron)
Warpath (Cybertron)
Shredhead (Cybertron)
Springer (The Sacred Ring)
Hot Rod (The Sacred Ring)
Decepticons:
Hotlink (Cybertron)
Alive and Inactive
Autobots
Jetfire (Trapped in alt-mode)
Ultra Magnus (captured by G.I. Joe)
Omega Supreme (Location/status unknown)
Decepticons
Skywarp (Merged with Teletraan-1)
Thundercracker (Left to find Skywarp)
Other
Zerta Trion (Inside the Sacred Ring)
Alpha Trion (Location/status unknown)
Offline, presumed alive
Autobots
Prowl
Windcharger
Hound
Ironhide
Dead/presumed dead (Based on what the story has implied/wants us to believe)
Autobots
Bumblebee (Killed by Starscream)
Ratchet (Killed by Shockwave)
Brawn (Killed by Megatron)
Huffer (Killed storming Shockwave's fortress)
Kup (Killed storming Shockwave's fortress)
Decepticons
Reflector (Killed by Optimus Prime)
Frenzy (Killed by Optimus Prime)
Shockwave (Killed by Optimus Prime)
Genvo (Killed early in the war)
Ramjet (Killed by Bluestreak for Energon)
Bitstream (Cut in half by Shredhead)
Carnivac (Killed by Shredhead)
Alive and Active on Earth:
Autobots
Optimus Prime
Wheeljack
Jazz
Trailbreaker
Arcee
Beachcomber
Decepticons
Megatron
Laserbeak
Soundwave
Ravage
Rumble
Devastator (and the Constructions that form him)
Starscream's Brigade
Starscream
Astrotrain
Bruticus (and the Combaticons that form him)
Alive and active off-world
Autobots:
Elita-1 (Cybertron)
Cliffjumper (Cybertron)
Blurr (Cybertron)
Bluestreak (Cybertron)
Warpath (Cybertron)
Shredhead (Cybertron)
Springer (The Sacred Ring)
Hot Rod (The Sacred Ring)
Decepticons:
Hotlink (Cybertron)
Alive and Inactive
Autobots
Jetfire (Trapped in alt-mode)
Ultra Magnus (captured by G.I. Joe)
Omega Supreme (Location/status unknown)
Decepticons
Skywarp (Merged with Teletraan-1)
Thundercracker (Left to find Skywarp)
Other
Zerta Trion (Inside the Sacred Ring)
Alpha Trion (Location/status unknown)
Offline, presumed alive
Autobots
Prowl
Windcharger
Hound
Ironhide
Dead/presumed dead (Based on what the story has implied/wants us to believe)
Autobots
Bumblebee (Killed by Starscream)
Ratchet (Killed by Shockwave)
Brawn (Killed by Megatron)
Huffer (Killed storming Shockwave's fortress)
Kup (Killed storming Shockwave's fortress)
Decepticons
Reflector (Killed by Optimus Prime)
Frenzy (Killed by Optimus Prime)
Shockwave (Killed by Optimus Prime)
Genvo (Killed early in the war)
Ramjet (Killed by Bluestreak for Energon)
Bitstream (Cut in half by Shredhead)
Carnivac (Killed by Shredhead)
Re: SkyBound Transformers Comic Slowly Dropping Down the Sales Charts + Collected Edition Preorders (2189707)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on April 5th, 2025 @ 1:48pm CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on April 5th, 2025 @ 1:48pm CDT
The ending to #18 has me really excited for how the current run will end, looking forward to these final 6 issues of the Warren run!
On top of that, since I love this series enough to get the toys for it, Toyhax got me some stickers, so my Skybound shelf is fully up to speed.
On top of that, since I love this series enough to get the toys for it, Toyhax got me some stickers, so my Skybound shelf is fully up to speed.
Re: SkyBound Transformers Comic Slowly Dropping Down the Sales Charts + Collected Edition Preorders (2189777)
Posted by #1 Signal Lancer fan on April 8th, 2025 @ 10:14am CDT
You may need to throw Jetfire in vehicle mode for accuracy to his current state
Posted by #1 Signal Lancer fan on April 8th, 2025 @ 10:14am CDT
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:my Skybound shelf is fully up to speed.
You may need to throw Jetfire in vehicle mode for accuracy to his current state
Re: SkyBound Transformers Comic Slowly Dropping Down the Sales Charts + Collected Edition Preorders (2189800)
Posted by #1 Signal Lancer fan on April 9th, 2025 @ 9:16am CDT
Posted by #1 Signal Lancer fan on April 9th, 2025 @ 9:16am CDT
Some big stuff this issue. Some continuity notes/general thoughts below
- Megatron seems to have been chosen to lead what will become the Decepticons by someone/something else. I wonder if this might be Unicron, Goliant, or something else entirely.
- Megatron's gun mode allows him to control the wielder. I've never been a huge fan of the gun mode, but I actually really like this.
- This also creates a really interesting dynamic for Starscream, who has been under Megatron's control. This would explain his personality shift and why he wants Megatron dead more than just ambition.
- This Universe does have an evil Matrix, whatever the name may end up being. This backs up the idea that it could be Unicron that chose Megatron, as the Autobot Matrix usually comes from Primus.
- Really unclear whether Dezimir and Mechanikoar are the same entity or different entities.
- Megatron seems to have been chosen to lead what will become the Decepticons by someone/something else. I wonder if this might be Unicron, Goliant, or something else entirely.
- Megatron's gun mode allows him to control the wielder. I've never been a huge fan of the gun mode, but I actually really like this.
- This also creates a really interesting dynamic for Starscream, who has been under Megatron's control. This would explain his personality shift and why he wants Megatron dead more than just ambition.
- This Universe does have an evil Matrix, whatever the name may end up being. This backs up the idea that it could be Unicron that chose Megatron, as the Autobot Matrix usually comes from Primus.
- Really unclear whether Dezimir and Mechanikoar are the same entity or different entities.
Re: SkyBound Transformers Comic Slowly Dropping Down the Sales Charts + Collected Edition Preorders (2189806)
Posted by #1 Signal Lancer fan on April 9th, 2025 @ 2:46pm CDT
Thinking further on this, given that the dialogue from this mysterious individual is purple, I wonder if it might be Galvatron from the future (IE WFC Trilogy) or even Beast Megatron trying to change the past to make Megatron stronger.
Posted by #1 Signal Lancer fan on April 9th, 2025 @ 2:46pm CDT
#1 Signal Lancer fan wrote:- Megatron seems to have been chosen to lead what will become the Decepticons by someone/something else. I wonder if this might be Unicron, Goliant, or something else entirely.
Thinking further on this, given that the dialogue from this mysterious individual is purple, I wonder if it might be Galvatron from the future (IE WFC Trilogy) or even Beast Megatron trying to change the past to make Megatron stronger.
Re: SkyBound Transformers Comic Slowly Dropping Down the Sales Charts + Collected Edition Preorders (2191921)
Posted by #1 Signal Lancer fan on June 26th, 2025 @ 12:26pm CDT
Posted by #1 Signal Lancer fan on June 26th, 2025 @ 12:26pm CDT
The new creative team taking over with issue 25 has been officially unveiled
Robert Kirkman will be writing the series, with Dan Mora as the artist
Current colorist Mike Spencer and letterer Rus Wooton will continue to work on the series.
Robert Kirkman will be writing the series, with Dan Mora as the artist
Current colorist Mike Spencer and letterer Rus Wooton will continue to work on the series.
Re: SkyBound Transformers Comic Slowly Dropping Down the Sales Charts + Collected Edition Preorders (2191959)
Posted by kuhlio on June 27th, 2025 @ 3:30pm CDT
Posted by kuhlio on June 27th, 2025 @ 3:30pm CDT
Love it or hate it, Daniel Warren Johnson's time in control of Skybound's Transfomers books will be ending at issue 24 Thanks to Comicbook.com and Skybound we now know who will be taking over!
This October, the New Era will be begin with Robert Kirkman (you may know him from Void Rivals, Invincible, or the Walking Dead) writing, Dan Mora (Justice League Unlimited, Superman) on pencils, while retaining the current colorist Mike Spicer and letter Rus Wooton. Issue 25 is scheduled for an October 8th released date and will be an oversized issue.
The link to the Comicbook.com article can be seen HERE. POSSIBLE SPOILER WARNING- It does provide a 3 page sneak preview of Issue 25.
This October, the New Era will be begin with Robert Kirkman (you may know him from Void Rivals, Invincible, or the Walking Dead) writing, Dan Mora (Justice League Unlimited, Superman) on pencils, while retaining the current colorist Mike Spicer and letter Rus Wooton. Issue 25 is scheduled for an October 8th released date and will be an oversized issue.
The link to the Comicbook.com article can be seen HERE. POSSIBLE SPOILER WARNING- It does provide a 3 page sneak preview of Issue 25.
Re: SkyBound Transformers Comic Slowly Dropping Down the Sales Charts + Collected Edition Preorders (2191964)
Posted by Silver Wind on June 27th, 2025 @ 6:22pm CDT
Posted by Silver Wind on June 27th, 2025 @ 6:22pm CDT
Optimus' optics are smaller than I believe they should be, but otherwise I very much like that first cover. 
Re: SkyBound Transformers Comic Slowly Dropping Down the Sales Charts + Collected Edition Preorders (2191968)
Posted by Whifflefire on June 27th, 2025 @ 10:14pm CDT
Posted by Whifflefire on June 27th, 2025 @ 10:14pm CDT
Okay, I need this one as a poster immediately, please.
Re: SkyBound Transformers Comic Slowly Dropping Down the Sales Charts + Collected Edition Preorders (2191974)
Posted by ScottyP on June 28th, 2025 @ 7:45am CDT
Posted by ScottyP on June 28th, 2025 @ 7:45am CDT
The lineart looks so much nicer. Looking forward to this, Void Rivals has been pretty good.
Re: SkyBound Transformers Comic Slowly Dropping Down the Sales Charts + Collected Edition Preorders (2192016)
Posted by Big Grim on June 30th, 2025 @ 12:54pm CDT
Posted by Big Grim on June 30th, 2025 @ 12:54pm CDT
The run across Transformers and Void Rivals has been excellent so far. I like Kirkman's writing in general, so feel optimistic going forward.
- Grim
- Grim
Re: SkyBound Transformers Comic Slowly Dropping Down the Sales Charts + Collected Edition Preorders (2192115)
Posted by Ultra Magnus on July 4th, 2025 @ 7:15am CDT
Posted by Ultra Magnus on July 4th, 2025 @ 7:15am CDT
Well, I wasn't so sure about Skybound's TF series at the start, but this publisher has certainly earned my trust! Here's to more great TF and Energon Universe stuff!
Re: SkyBound Transformers Comic Slowly Dropping Down the Sales Charts + Collected Edition Preorders (2192937)
Posted by Big Grim on August 13th, 2025 @ 8:51am CDT
Posted by Big Grim on August 13th, 2025 @ 8:51am CDT
These last few comics have been pretty damned great. Really liking this version of Megatron and his reaction to Prime's burying of the deer. The latest issue was pretty excellent. Can't wait for the big fight next issue!
What are people's thoughts on it? I know Scotty wasn't feeling it. Did he ever return to it? See how it's been playing out?
~ Grim
What are people's thoughts on it? I know Scotty wasn't feeling it. Did he ever return to it? See how it's been playing out?
~ Grim
Re: SkyBound Transformers Comic Slowly Dropping Down the Sales Charts + Collected Edition Preorders (2192941)
Posted by kuhlio on August 13th, 2025 @ 10:52am CDT
Posted by kuhlio on August 13th, 2025 @ 10:52am CDT
I don't want to talk for Scotty, but I am sure he never left. From me- I have been enjoying the rest of the Energon Universe more than the Transformers book so far. I am looking forward to the new creative team, and am excited to see how the first full story arc concludes.
Re: SkyBound Transformers Comic Slowly Dropping Down the Sales Charts + Collected Edition Preorders (2192942)
Posted by Big Grim on August 13th, 2025 @ 11:31am CDT
Really? That's interesting. I would say I'm enjoying Transformers and Void Rivals fairly equally. Both are superb, in my opinion. G.I. Joe was kinda take it or leave it but is steadily improving. Are you not enjoying the Transformers or is it more that you are but are enjoying the others even more? (Not judgey or anything. Genuinely curious. )
~ Grim
Posted by Big Grim on August 13th, 2025 @ 11:31am CDT
kuhlio wrote:From me- I have been enjoying the rest of the Energon Universe more than the Transformers book so far.
Really? That's interesting. I would say I'm enjoying Transformers and Void Rivals fairly equally. Both are superb, in my opinion. G.I. Joe was kinda take it or leave it but is steadily improving. Are you not enjoying the Transformers or is it more that you are but are enjoying the others even more? (Not judgey or anything. Genuinely curious.
)~ Grim
Re: SkyBound Transformers Comic Slowly Dropping Down the Sales Charts + Collected Edition Preorders (2193009)
Posted by Burn on August 15th, 2025 @ 5:44am CDT
Posted by Burn on August 15th, 2025 @ 5:44am CDT
That was a damn fine speech from Ultra Magnus. Really loving this characterisation of UM (admittedly I love all characterisations of him) that shows his flaws, insecurities and vulnerabilities.
Re: SkyBound Transformers Comic Slowly Dropping Down the Sales Charts + Collected Edition Preorders (2193172)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on August 21st, 2025 @ 12:18pm CDT
Agreed, i really like this Magnus
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on August 21st, 2025 @ 12:18pm CDT
Burn wrote:That was a damn fine speech from Ultra Magnus. Really loving this characterisation of UM (admittedly I love all characterisations of him) that shows his flaws, insecurities and vulnerabilities.
Agreed, i really like this Magnus
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