iTunes Preview for IDW Transformers Optimus Prime #16

Posted by Va'al Feb 14, 2018 at 2:02pm CST 13,590 views

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We're headed back into the past again, as Soundwave takes on the narrative frame of the second part of The Falling arc in IDW Publishing's ongoing Transformers series Optimus Prime, in issue #16, as Onyx Primal has made his return, with Liege Maximo in tow. Check out below the three-page preview from iTunes, and check back on Seibertron.com in a couple of weeks for more material on the chapter, including a full preview and review.

The Falling, Part 2: The arrival of Onyx Prime throws Cybertron into chaos—because he hasn’t come alone. Onyx’s treacherous companion forces Soundwave to finally make a choice: is Optimus Prime a friend... or foe?

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Comment by Randomhero Feb 14, 2018

God dammit Prime why didn’t you just apologize for that...

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Comment by ZeroWolf Feb 14, 2018

What event was Thundercracker trying to dramatise there?

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Comment by Microraptor Feb 14, 2018

That is some delicious art in the Annual...

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Comment by Daniel Adkins Feb 14, 2018

ZeroWolf wrote:What event was Thundercracker trying to dramatise there?

The life of G.I. Joe spy Chuckles, which was chronicaled in the G.I. Joe: Cobra miniseries.

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Comment by Ig89ninja Feb 14, 2018

why does the art remind me of Kim Possible?

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Comment by WreckerJack Feb 14, 2018

Thundercracker is that a Starbucks cup?

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Comment by Targetmaster Kup Feb 14, 2018

Microraptor wrote:That is some delicious art in the Annual...

Yes, I wish we got that monthly!

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Comment by MrBlack Feb 14, 2018

WreckerJack wrote:Thundercracker is that a Starbucks cup?

Robots with Coffee is now canon.

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Comment by ricemazter Feb 14, 2018

MrBlack wrote:
WreckerJack wrote:Thundercracker is that a Starbucks cup?

Robots with Coffee is now canon.

With Earth having control of one of the few remaining energon sources, it would not surprise me in the slightest if starbucks was selling engex or circuit speeders to corner the new giant robot market in this universe's canon.

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Comment by ZeroWolf Feb 15, 2018

Daniel Adkins wrote:
ZeroWolf wrote:What event was Thundercracker trying to dramatise there?

The life of G.I. Joe spy Chuckles, which was chronicaled in the G.I. Joe: Cobra miniseries.

Thanks

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Comment by primalxconvoy Feb 15, 2018

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Have I forgotten any similar references?

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Comment by Rodimus Knight Feb 15, 2018

This looks like a fun Story. I might have to pick it up.

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Comment by D-Maximal_Primal Feb 15, 2018

Soundwave has become one of my favorite cons thanks to this book, and he and Ravage continue to thrill me. Those 2 are/were great IDW characters

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Comment by horus Feb 16, 2018

I no longer read the comics but, why does Thundercracker have a different seeker type of body?

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Comment by Va'al Feb 17, 2018

horus wrote:I no longer read the comics but, why does Thundercracker have a different seeker type of body?

All Seekers have gone through some changes, be it personal preference, location (Cybertron vs Earth), or artistic licence that then stuck!

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Comment by Va'al Feb 23, 2018

The first of the previews coming to us from a number of comics media sources, for comics due out next week from IDW Publishing is via Newsarama, and featured the next chapter in the ongoing Transformers series Optimus Prime, and the second part of The Falling arc. Check it out below, as Soundwave takes the POV for the issue, and join the Seibertron.com discussion inside!

When Starscream tells you "good luck," you know things must be bad. Check out this preview of next week's Optimus Prime #16.

Optimus Prime #16
John Barber (w) • Kei Zama (a & c)
The Falling, Part 2: The arrival of Onyx Prime throws Cybertron into chaos—because he hasn’t come alone. Onyx’s treacherous companion forces Soundwave to finally make a choice: is Optimus Prime a friend... or foe?
FC • 32 pages • $3.99

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Comment by Va'al Feb 23, 2018

The final preview, for now, for a comic out next Wednesday with IDW Publishing is the Optimus Prime annual, which picks up the story with Thundercracker (and Buster) as we follow his steps through the making of his first movie - all about currently-ex-ruler of Cybertron Starscream! Read on below from ComicCrusaders, and join in the discussion waiting for next week's review and discussion here on Seibertron.com!

THUNDERCRACKER IN: STARSCREAM: THE MOVIE!

The good news: somebody finally gave Thundercracker money to make a film. The bad news: it’s Starscream, and he wants a biographical picture to win over the people of Earth. Will Thundercracker stand by his principles or… well, no, he makes the movie.

Optimus Prime Annual 2018
John Barber (w) • Priscilla Tramontano (a & c)

FC • 48 pages • $7.99

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Comment by WreckerJack Feb 23, 2018

Ugh I keep saying I need to start reading this comic in addition to the others I read.

Goodbye money, hello books!

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Comment by ZeroWolf Feb 23, 2018

I love Thundercracker's face in that last panel, and I can't wait to see how the movie will turn out, it's got a razzie with its name on it...which knowing how Thundercracker's mind works he'll think it's an achievement.

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Comment by Sunstar Feb 23, 2018

I am looking forward to this. :3

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