This time its for real, 3 page preview of Botcon 08 comic

Thursday, April 3rd, 2008 6:04pm CDT

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Unlike our earlier news story which linked through to an April Fools version of the Botcon 08 comic, this one is the real deal.

The Official Botcon website has updated with a 3 page preview of their "Timelines" comic that will be available at this years convention.

This years comic focuses on the "Shattered Glass" set of figurines, and ties into previous years Botcon Comics.

If you want to have a peek at the preview pages, check out page 1, page 2, and page 3.

Credit(s): shadowsfm, botcon08

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Re: This time its for real, 3 page preview of Botcon 08 comic (671911)
Posted by i_amtrunks on April 3rd, 2008 @ 6:05pm CDT

Front Paged and Credited.

As nice as the art is, and as funny as Hotrod looks, I still prefer the April Fools Version...

Re: This time its for real, 3 page preview of Botcon 08 comic (671917)
Posted by Nekoman on April 3rd, 2008 @ 6:13pm CDT

Wow, that was pretty good. I like the set a bit more now.

Re: This time its for real, 3 page preview of Botcon 08 comic (671924)
Posted by Hard Hacker on April 3rd, 2008 @ 6:21pm CDT

The aged Not-Rod.

This Continuity looks more and more interesting. Perhaps I'll order the comic afterwards on the site.

Re: This time its for real, 3 page preview of Botcon 08 comic (671934)
Posted by saberconvoy on April 3rd, 2008 @ 6:34pm CDT

Mani i want to see it but to bad i cant

Re: This time its for real, 3 page preview of Botcon 08 comic (671940)
Posted by Izanami on April 3rd, 2008 @ 6:41pm CDT

Haha! Brilliant! I loved the April Fool's version, but the fact that they really did go with the "evil mustache" look for at least Hot Rod makes me think this won't be that too far off from it.
Ooh, Classics Cliffjumper too...good thing he has a rubsign.

Re: This time its for real, 3 page preview of Botcon 08 comic (671943)
Posted by Tigertrack on April 3rd, 2008 @ 6:48pm CDT

I did like the April Fool's version better, but it was nice to have confirmation of Hot Rod...

Re: This time its for real, 3 page preview of Botcon 08 comic (671947)
Posted by Autobot Jazz on April 3rd, 2008 @ 6:51pm CDT

Nice, I can't wait for this, I just hope there's a way for non-attendee's like me to find/read this short of spending a ton of $$$.I wonder if Rodimus will be part of the figure set, although I'm not to fond of the facial hair. Is that CJ or not, because Rodimus calls him Jumper.

Re: This time its for real, 3 page preview of Botcon 08 comic (671975)
Posted by DISCHARGE on April 3rd, 2008 @ 7:44pm CDT

First Gen wrote:
shadowsfm wrote:http://botcon.com/

Im sure everyones still upset that the April Fools version is not the real one after seeing this.

Nope, I'm not. I prefer my Tf more like this, I haven't gotten into the toys, but this story looks awesome.

Is that CJ or not, because Rodimus calls him Jumper.

Cliffjumper

Re: This time its for real, 3 page preview of Botcon 08 comic (672004)
Posted by Sabrblade on April 3rd, 2008 @ 8:11pm CDT

Kinda reminds me of that Superman:TAS episode "Brave New Metropolis".

Re: This time its for real, 3 page preview of Botcon 08 comic (672005)
Posted by shadowsfm on April 3rd, 2008 @ 8:12pm CDT

wish i could buy something with my newly aquiered credits

i like how this ties into timelines part 2. cliffjumper gets lost in a cave at the beginning and bug bite is from an alternate universe (not shattered glass by the way)

Re: This time its for real, 3 page preview of Botcon 08 comic (672033)
Posted by Optimutt on April 3rd, 2008 @ 8:48pm CDT

Sweet! Ruckus! Now there's a bot that needs the Alter-Tech treatment.

You know, I really enjoyed the April Fool. It was a really fun throwback that had some excellent nods to the past. Have to say that this is almost just as good. But that's largely owed to Ruckus' presence.

Re: This time its for real, 3 page preview of Botcon 08 comic (672057)
Posted by Defcon! on April 3rd, 2008 @ 9:08pm CDT

I dig it! I like the classics Cliffjumper and Hot Rods stache! Can't wait to get one at Botcon!

Re: This time its for real, 3 page preview of Botcon 08 comic (672079)
Posted by 1337W422102 on April 3rd, 2008 @ 9:24pm CDT

This fails compared to that G2-esque comic. The G2 feel really added to the strangeness of the nature of the repaints and characters. And that 'Til All Are Gone' text REALLY feels like it came off a G2 figure!

Re: This time its for real, 3 page preview of Botcon 08 comic (672094)
Posted by Darth Bombshell on April 3rd, 2008 @ 9:37pm CDT

Something tells me that's not Rodimus.

Re: This time its for real, 3 page preview of Botcon 08 comic (672111)
Posted by Down_Shift on April 3rd, 2008 @ 10:01pm CDT

Phakin' sick.

Re: This time its for real, 3 page preview of Botcon 08 comic (672118)
Posted by UltraPrimal on April 3rd, 2008 @ 10:17pm CDT

1337W422102 wrote:This fails compared to that G2-esque comic. The G2 feel really added to the strangeness of the nature of the repaints and characters. And that 'Til All Are Gone' text REALLY feels like it came off a G2 figure!

I liked the look and story of the April Fools comic too. But this is good too. I love that Rodimus! We NEED to have a figure of him! He must be one of the add-ons. Let's see, so the line up so far is:

Autobots:
1 Optimus Prime[CONFIRMED]
2 Grimlock[CONFIRMED]
3 Jazz[CONFIRMED]
4 Ricochet[CONFIRMED]
5 Goldbug[CONFIRMED]
6 Rodimus[NOT OFFICIALLY CONFIRMED]
7 Blurr[NOT OFFICIALLY CONFIRMED]

Decepticons:
1 Megatron[RUMOR]
2 Starscream[CONFIRMED]
3 Razorclaw[NOT OFFICIALLY CONFIRMED]
4 Rampage[NOT OFFICIALLY CONFIRMED]
5 Divebomb[NOT OFFICIALLY CONFIRMED]
6 Armada Wheeljack Repaint[RUMOR]
7 Minicon Windsheer Repaint[RUMOR]

BotCon cannot come soon enough.

Re: This time its for real, 3 page preview of Botcon 08 comic (672239)
Posted by steve2275 on April 4th, 2008 @ 1:57am CDT

shame its botcon only
id pay 10 bucks retail for that

Re: This time its for real, 3 page preview of Botcon 08 comic (672264)
Posted by darkqueen01 on April 4th, 2008 @ 4:10am CDT

Haha, evil stache! It kinda does make him look distinguished, though for some reason I still think of Wreck-Gar.

I was wondering if they were going to have a type of story where one bot falls through a wormhole type off thing or if they were just going to start a story set in the alternate universe and have no cross over. Either way, I'm intrigued.

Re: This time its for real, 3 page preview of Botcon 08 comic (672350)
Posted by imotron on April 4th, 2008 @ 7:57am CDT

Once more art, colors, and all visual concepts are great, I can't wait to see the entire comic!!