That moment when Optimus mocks Starscream for not being a warrior and shooting at a helpless enemy laying on the ground... that proves this Optimus is not a psycho like Bayverse one, and I´m all for it now.

@Moonbase3

9 ай бұрын

Yeah, he definitely feels like G1 Optimus in a pretty satisfying way.

Optimus suplexing and clotheslining starscream was a treat to read. Ratchet’s yakuza special side kick was also choice. I’m an IDW fan, but that story had run its course years ago, and I’m really excited for this new continuity!

@Moonbase3

9 ай бұрын

Yes! The action in this book is a delight. I really love all the previous continuities in their own way, but I'm also very excited about a fresh start!

@Cdr2002

9 ай бұрын

I think ratchet rider kicks a dude back in the G1 cartoon so maybe it was a reference

@jayc6894

9 ай бұрын

@@Cdr2002 yeah ratchet does the same kick on thundercracker in the cartoon i think

@Cdr2002

9 ай бұрын

@@jayc6894 yeah that’s the one

At least Starscream was smart enough to make sure the enemies are dead, unlike Megatron who simply flew off along with the other Decepticons.

@Moonbase3

9 ай бұрын

🤣

Some fun facts from the director's commentary DWJ did on his channel, Hasbro wanted him to make some unique designs but one of his conditions taking on the project was using the timeless G1 forms. Another is Hasbro was actually very open to killing off ********** because of how overexposed he has been lately. I kinda wish he did his own designs but in the end I LOVE how everything looks in this comic. I really hope they can keep the momentum going, the first issue has been universally well received and is receiving a 2nd printing!

@Moonbase3

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for bringing that in - that DWJ Director's Commentary video is awesome and people should definitely check it out. I would have integrated some tidbits from that video, but I was already in the final editing stages of this video by the time I saw it. But yeah, I was definitely surprised by some of the behind-the-scenes stuff with Hasbro that he revealed!

@Often_Uneliable

9 ай бұрын

Heck yeah @@Moonbase3 ! Cant wait to take this journey with you! Thanks for another great video!

@Moonbase3

9 ай бұрын

Thanks, buddy! I feel fortunate that there are people who want to take this journey with me...I'm immensely grateful for that and appreciate you for being here for it! 👍

@adrianperez3205

9 ай бұрын

Can you share the link idk what to search up to find what y'all talking about

@Moonbase3

9 ай бұрын

Sure thing: kzread.infojoUZgObXmU0?si=ty2h3UefdbiX7mvC

As a fan that grew up in the 80s G1 TF (comic and cartoon), if #1 is an example of what is to come, I am so loving it. It pays respect to what has come before, and yet make changes to make the retelling of their activation on earth fresh and new. LOVE IT!

@Moonbase3

9 ай бұрын

Heck yeah! Glad you're enjoying it - I'm loving it as well. 👍

Humans ARE satisfyingly squishy!

@Moonbase3

9 ай бұрын

🤣 Username checks out! :)

@twostop6895

9 ай бұрын

according to Megatron and Starscream in the G1 cartoon, humans are arrogant flesh creatures

Man I was so excited for this issue and it did not disappoint. I know a lot of people are a little upset that we're doing the typical G1 story again(Even with reinventing the formula like the Decepticons getting control of the Ark and Bumblebee's death) but considering how IDW 2.0 didn't get the chance to go to Earth before it ended, Rise of the Beasts featuring Autobots vs Unicron and Earthspark being a post-war story, I'm more than happy to go back to basics with something nice and simple like this. I guess if there's one thing I'm kinda upset over it's Bumblebee's death. It's not enough to be a turn-off for me, I don't think it ruins the comic or it's necessarily bad. But given how this is really the first time in a long while we've had classic Spike Witwicky and they're doing a lot of things to homage the G1 cartoon I would have really liked to see a new take on Spike and Bumblebee's friendship. I don't think we've really explored that since Dreamwave and that got cut short. Still, there is so much to like in this issue. The pacing is excellent and the action scenes are perfection. I think my favorite scene is probably Optimus cradling Bumblebee's body(Ironic given what I said earlier) and Spike due to his own experience with loss is able to empathize with him. It makes absolute sense this is what gets Spike to realize the Autobots are the good guys and why they should help them. So much done with so few words. Daniel Warren Johnson in his director's commentary mentioned this was one of his favorite scenes he's ever done in anything ever and it's not hard to see why. I'm so pumped for Issue 2. I can't wait to see more of this ride Johnson has in store for us.

@Moonbase3

9 ай бұрын

Yes! Excellent post! I know I was kind of flippant over the deaths in the video, but they're extremely well-done in terms of the overall impact to the story. That's what I'm really loving about this issue - it's never violence for the sake of violence. There's a genuine sense of tragedy and loss (and horror in the case of Davey) that makes it all affecting and important. And I 100% agree about the moment where Spike realizes Optimus is one of the good guys. That was probably one of the most logical and effective ways I've seen humans forge an alliance with Transformers across any TF media.

@JohnWilliams-wl9px

9 ай бұрын

Honestly hope with the cradling scene this version of Prime is more of the ‘dad’ figure he was in the cartoon. Since most iterations stuck with the Unbreakable iron will archetype. Because I remember Peter Cullen’s quote that his brother told “Don’t be one of those Hollywood heroes pretending their tough. Just be strong and real. Tell the truth. Be strong enough to be gentle.”

@Moonbase3

9 ай бұрын

I'm getting Dad vibes for sure from this Prime. I feel like there's already an interesting contrast going on between the main father figures in Optimus and Sparkplug, too.

@Cdr2002

9 ай бұрын

I think Bee’s injury would’ve been more productively used to either explain his voicelessness in this incarnation or speedrun him to being Goldbug, as opposed to just eliminating him entirely

That final panel shocked me so much! You could feel Starscream's malevolence in his gleeful expression. I am sold on this series.

@Moonbase3

9 ай бұрын

Heck yeah! It was a surprising turn, to be sure. I'm super excited to see where it goes! Only about 2 weeks left until issue 2 drops!

Read it twice once physically and then digitally loved it.

@Moonbase3

9 ай бұрын

Nice! I've found it to be an easy one to pick up and reread. I'm getting a lot of mileage out of my copy already!

I'm a 48-year old guy who just got into comics again for the first time since childhood thanks to the Energon Universe. I've been reading EU in publication order, and just finished Transformers #1. KZread suggested this video, and I just want to say thank you. For me, it feels like the perfect mixture of recap + review. Plus there are some insights here and there that deepen my appreciation of the comic. Your delivery is great, the editing is great, and I just really enjoyed it. Can't wait read and watch more!

@Moonbase3

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for that, man! I appreciate it and I'm glad to have you here! That's awesome that this continuity brought you back to comics after such a long hiatus. This first issue won me over very quickly.

@JasonEvangelho

5 ай бұрын

@@Moonbase3 And now I am (probably predictably) already down the rabbit hole of "what ELSE has Daniel Warren Johnson done?" 🤣

@Moonbase3

5 ай бұрын

😂 That's a good rabbit hole to go down! He's done quite a bit that I think is worth reading. Extremity and Beta Ray Bill: Argent Star are probably my favorites of his.

13:59 Sideswipe: “Hey Wheeljack, couldn’t we have done this immediately? We kind of let this guy sit up here for months for no reason, and we’re only digging up him up now because we need a ride?” Wheeljack: “Did you want to drive all da way up ere in’a first place just fer dis loser?” SS: “Well no but-“ WJ: “Yeah dat’s what I thought. Now get drillin’.”

@Moonbase3

9 ай бұрын

Lol! Gotta love the logic in the cartoon. I'm also a big fan of Optimus being so pleased with the Dinobots that he wants Wheeljack to build exactly two more!

I really enjoyed how the Decepti-jerks make their first smart move in this comic series by reviving the good old communications officer, soundwave.

It’s interesting that the transformers were in these comics previously lasted a century, rather than 4 million years like in the show. It’s nice that in this universe, it’s a relatively new thing.

@Moonbase3

2 ай бұрын

I liked that part as well!

Love that we have a death count now Like IDW had to wait a bit before they went for the gruesome bits

@Moonbase3

9 ай бұрын

True. They really started everything off with a bang! I'll be curious to see how high the body count climbs over the run...3 in the first issue is full-on pedal to the metal.

Oh how I’ve been looking forward to this. First of all, fantastic analysis as always! So let me weigh in on a few things, apologies in advance for the novel: 1 - The artistry in this book is electric. There are certain things I disagree with DWJ over (specifically not adhering to a time period), but I cannot deny the quality of the art and the energy of the writing. I foresee this book becoming one of those comics fans continue to come back to year after year. 2 - I know you’re not supposed to do this, but given the nature of the channel I gotta compare this to Infiltration. Not directly, at least not yet because that’s not even remotely fair, but just certain aspects. For one, just as in Infiltration, Starscream is leader of the Decepticons at first. This was a wise decision in IDW and it is a wise decision now. Look no further than the episode “Megatron Rising” from Transformers Animated to see what good build up to Megatron can do for a series. Unlike Infiltration however, we’re starting from a very familiar place rather than the reboot idea from IDW. Is this as smart a decision? Who knows, we’ll have to see how the arc plays out, but I do think it is worth noting now. Little bit of crossover in the cast too, Wheeljack, Ratchet, Starscream, Skywarp, and of course Optimus. 3 - The characterization of Optimus Prime is perfect so far. This is something I think IDW struggled with throughout their hold of the license, but here it is straight cartoon G1. Of course it’s all personal preference, but for my money that show is the gold standard for Optimus. 4 - As I predicted on Reddit (I think), Ratchet had an opening moment of badassery, kicking Screamer right in the gut like he did Thundercracker in the cartoon. We love to see it. 5 - On that note I am still a bit salty they picked Skywarp over Thundercracker. Admittedly I’m quite biased since TC is my second favorite Decepticon, but he’s so interesting! I suppose they want to distance themselves from IDW, still salty regardless. Luckily DWJ clarified in his “director commentary” that TC is not dead, which is what I thought at first. 6 - I feel Bumblebee fans’ pain, but at the same time it is nice to finally see Cliffjumper get to thrive while BB is killed off for shock value. How many times now has Cliff been the disposable character while Bee gets the spotlight? We’re subverting expectations here. And in any case DWJ said his Hasbro rep even asked for Bumblebee to be sidelined, so even Hasbro is getting a bit tired of the lil guy. Sorry Bee. 7 - Finally, on the subject of Starscream’s kill late in the issue: this is what sold me on the book. Well this and the characterization of Optimus Prime. There are two things at play here, one is Starscream’s character and the other is the depiction of Decepticons. In my opinion, this ending highlights one of Starscream’s less explored but vitally important traits, his petty cruelty. It’s as crucial to a good Starscream as his ambition or cowardice. Most Starscreams have it, but very rarely do we get to just see it in action. This is a blunt statement: this Starscream take pleasure in the death and suffering of others. That leads me to the second point, the Decepticons as a whole. IDW had a lot of Decepticon apologia, they weren’t so bad they were just oppressed. I liked that, I think it added some great nuance and led to interesting stories, but I have always been against that as a standard depiction for the ‘cons. I’ve jokingly said, “My ideal Megatron is one step removed from being an actual demon from literal hell,” but I do actually kind of want that, especially after IDW 05 did such great work with sympathetic Decepticons. It’s time we make them evil again. Not bad, evil. We can have a few sympathetic cons like Thundercracker, Skywarp, and Soundwave sure, but I want the majority (and especially high command) to be evil. I want Megatron, Starscream, Shockwave, Straxus, Bludgeon, Sixshot, Onslaught etc etc to be Robodevils in Disguise. Mostly irredeemable monsters with no regard for anything outside their own power. Not just cartoon bad guys, but actually showing the harm they do to humans. In any case this post is long enough, so I’ll just wrap up by saying I’m very optimistic about the future of TF comics, I can’t wait for issue 2, and I hope they revive Wheeljack early because a year of comics without my favorite Autobot is gettin’ to me. Great video as always!

@Moonbase3

9 ай бұрын

Thank you, good sir! Man, there is some good stuff here in your post, appreciate you taking the time to share. I'll follow your lead and reply point by point: 1. 100% agree. I usually can read an issue once and be good for a while (unless I'm doing a video on it), but this issue I genuinely wanted to read multiple times already. Even now, having put a video out, I already want to go back and re-read it, so I think your assessment is dead on and the quality is going to keep bringing people back. 2. Great comparisons to Infiltration and Animated here. Time will tell whether this sense of familiarity will be stronger than a more extensive reboot like Infiltration, but I'm optimistic. I'm so pumped to see how they build to Megatron...I hope they take their time. 3. This version of Optimus has everything I loved about the guy from the old cartoon and the 86 animated movie, so definitely agree there. 4. Dude! That's a great catch about the kick! I missed that!! 5. I also prefer Thundercracker, and I think your theory about wanting to stand out from IDW makes sense. I also wonder if they picked Skywarp because he's got a handy teleport ability that could open up some plot possibilities/solutions that TC wouldn't have. Or at least, I'm assuming he still has it - we don't really see it in this issue, but that could be due to low energon. 6. Excellent point about subverting expectations. It's pretty wild that Hasbro specifically asked that Bumblebee not be used. 7. So much good stuff here that had me nodding along! I feel like DWJ really got Starscream in a way that IDW writers didn't - or chose not to, because, as you point out, they took the Decepticons as a whole in a different direction. I loved what IDW did with Megatron's revolution and how his dream became violent and corrupt, and, likewise how the Autobots' hands weren't clean either - but it's definitely refreshing to see Heroic Autobots pitted against Evil Decepticons. Certainly helps it stand out from what IDW did as well.

@kinglycrimson

9 ай бұрын

Cliff has died in tfp and bbm so far Bee might get turned into goldbug though

Solid vid bud 👍 I like how this new take approaches the source material with respect while being completely fresh with the trademark Image brutality, almost like they were saving it to make a stronger impression. This all takes talented storytelling and imagery that’s clearly on display by people more concerned about the art form and not current day real life silliness that ruins essentially everything in entertainment

@Moonbase3

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Took me a little too long to get the comic in hand but once i got it and issue 2 in hand i really loved it. Also i really love violent starscream

@Moonbase3

8 ай бұрын

Glad to hear you picked it up and that you're enjoying it so far! I am, too. Also, I like violent Starscream as well, not gonna lie. He's really evil in this series and it works!

Great review! Your reviews and analysis of these Energon comics is much appreciated and always makes me want to go back and reread the issue discussed in the video. I've been really enjoying the Energon Universe releases from Skybound. I just finished Duke, 6 issues in for Void Rivals, 2 for Cobra Commander and I just finished issues 1-2 for Transformers. I must say so far Transformers has the best introductions issues of the Energon Universe and thats comming from I'm a die hard G.I. Joe fan. I love the other Energon series but this Transformers first issue was absolutely amazing! Great artwork, storytelling, action, everything was top notch.

@Moonbase3

Ай бұрын

Thank you! Glad you're enjoying the videos and, more importantly, the comics! Are you going to pick up Scarlett as well? And as for Transformers, I agree that it starts off really strong and, in my opinion, it just keeps getting better!

@havis-gf5mz

Ай бұрын

@@Moonbase3 Already did. Lookin forward to Destro too

@havis-gf5mz

Ай бұрын

@@Moonbase3 I have all the issues of Transformers so far just need to find time to read 'em. Very much looking forward to see where this series goes. Can't wait!

@Moonbase3

Ай бұрын

@@havis-gf5mz Awesome. I think you're going to have a good time reading those!

Just read the comic. The art isn't as good as idw, but the story is a nice take on the original. I'm somewhat weary of new material at this point, but am curious where they're gonna take this. Also they get bonus points for getting Prime's rims, and air/electrical lines between the tractor and trailer about right. Everybody forgets about the air lines, and even TFP, as good as it is, f*cked up the rims big time.

@Moonbase3

9 ай бұрын

Nice - I'm pretty clueless about the finer details for the vehicles, I just know I like how they look in this book. I'm guessing Johnson's work on The Ghost Fleet helped prepare him to draw realistic-looking tractor-trailers. Or, at least, they look realistic to me, but I fully admit I don't really know what I'm looking at. :)

@CIorox_BIeach

9 ай бұрын

@@Moonbase3 It reminded me of Ghost Fleet.. I didn't know he worked on that. 👍

@Moonbase3

9 ай бұрын

Indeed! He's getting around!

Artwork looks 🔥🔥🔥. I'm gna check it out for sure👍

@Moonbase3

9 ай бұрын

I'm a big fan of the art in the first issue. Hope you enjoy it! :)

I think eventually either by the matrix or through the uses of gi joe or cobra or with energy that was in void rivals, bumblebee will eventually return and that blast to the face from Starscream will either make it so he can’t speak or receive the head design of goldbug

@Moonbase3

9 ай бұрын

Interesting theories! I could see them going there eventually. Wouldn't mind seeing more Goldbug!

@dillydraws

9 ай бұрын

You know. I didn't think about him losing his voice this way. Neat.

@jakebatina7668

9 ай бұрын

@@Moonbase3 that’s where my mind went after reading issue one and I don’t think hasbro would let bumblebee stay dead permanently in this new comic series as like Optimus, he is the poster boy of the franchise thanks to the movies. I know people are sick of him and I can see this being a period of them taking a break from using the character. He’s probably gonna get revived in time for the animated transformers film coming out next fall.

@jakebatina7668

9 ай бұрын

@@dillydraws thank you :)

@Moonbase3

9 ай бұрын

Yeah, it does seem like it's only a matter of time until he comes back, but I guess we'll see. Your idea definitely would put him in a position to be more similar to recent versions of the character though, so we'll see if Hasbro takes advantage of the opportunity someday. :)

I didn’t really have a problem with the blood splatter. I mean…it is Skybound after all, I’ve seen Invincible!

@Moonbase3

9 ай бұрын

🤣 Same here, wasn't bothered by it at all. But I recognize that people have different thresholds and expectations for that stuff.

12:38 LOL! For the briefest of moments, when I flipped the comic to view those panels, I was transported back to when I was 13 and discovered a stash of Playboy magazines at my friend's house... Felt a little awkward!

@Moonbase3

5 ай бұрын

Oh, man, I didn't even think about that! 😂

Honestly, (from a bumblebee fan) i think this is an okay decision, just as long as they introduce someone like hound, jazz, or prowl, im just praying they wont get murked if they get introduced

@Moonbase3

9 ай бұрын

I'd like to see all the ones you listed, but especially Prowl. Not sure when it'll happen, though.

@getpranked70

9 ай бұрын

@@Moonbase3 for real, he's so cool and he's been done dirty so many times, especially when he was going to be in the first live action movie but then they switched him with barricade

@Moonbase3

9 ай бұрын

Oh, I didn't know that about Barricade. Interesting... But yeah, I really like Prowl. The G1 Datsun altmode is so sharp.

Read issues 3 and 4 yesterday so now I’m watching these to relive the comic while waiting for #5 lol. God this comic is amazing

@Moonbase3

6 ай бұрын

It really is! I'm impatiently awaiting the next issue as well.

@cowboybarbaryn1302

6 ай бұрын

@@Moonbase3 I remember reading issue one back in October while waiting for a haircut and being like “damn I need issue #2 right now”

@Moonbase3

6 ай бұрын

I hear that! That's pretty much how I've felt after reading every issue of Transformers and Void Rivals so far.

Man, i'm so glad we are on the same opinion with Bumblebee's death. I don't hate the little yellow guy, but i'm sooooo tired of him. He was one of the main reason why i stopped reading the IDW Transformers. During the Costa run i was like "ok let's see where all of this going", but after Optimus/Orion Pax left Cyberton and he became the Autobot leader for the second time i was like nope, thanks! And with his death Cliffjumper (who was always lived in his shadow in the toyshelfs as red Bumblebee) finally has the chance to shine.

@Moonbase3

Ай бұрын

I'm definitely enjoying the focus on Cliffjumper!

Once again Thank you for the in-depth review. Don't have enough cash right now to pick it up so it was awesome. Plus also enjoyed the Bumblebee face shot. Lol

@Moonbase3

9 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for giving it a watch! :)

Starscream went full Homelander right in the first issue.

@Moonbase3

Ай бұрын

🤣

Starscream is so evil and I love it. He kind of reminds me of omin man from invincible, he only respects things as powerful as him, anything else he just kills

@Moonbase3

7 ай бұрын

Yeah, I like what they're doing with Starscream in the series so far. He's definitely pure evil!

I loved it. I dont get the "but its g1!" Complaints from people, like it or not G1s premise is the very core of the series.

@Moonbase3

9 ай бұрын

I agree with you, but I can see someone wanting something other than G1 if they grew up with a different iteration. But yeah, for me, G1 is the heart and soul of the brand.

@darkroom0716

9 ай бұрын

@@Moonbase3 I'm fairly confident that soon enough they'll have some later favorites. Would be cool to see them take some queues from the Legacy toyline with incorporating other bots from other things.

@Moonbase3

9 ай бұрын

For sure. I expect them to start branching out later on, and the Legacy approach to aesthetics seems like a pretty good template to draw from for integrating characters from other continuities. Personally, there are plenty of characters I'd like to see just from the G1 side of things, let alone from other iterations! I'm not really expecting any of that stuff until after Johnson's run, though.

Im mixed when i first read it i was a bit dreading for another g1. But with time im appreciating the narrative that is shaping right now. Im mostly excited to see My favorite Autobot Cliffjumper get the spotlight.

@Moonbase3

9 ай бұрын

Heck yeah! I've been a big fan of Cliffjumper since the beginning of the cartoon series when he pulled that big ass gun on Megatron. 🤣 When Skybound was doing the silhouette reveals of the cast, I thought for sure it was Bumblebee, and I was very pleasantly surprised that they veered off the expected course and revealed that it was Cliffjumper instead. I'm ready for Cliff to have his moment in the sun, but I'm also hoping that Gears, Huffer and Windcharger get some love someday.

Really loved this issue. Its my first real dive into TF comics and I think it establishes a familiar yet fresh take. Set some great emotional stakes for the humans and the Autobots, planted some good seeds of mystery (wheres Megs), and solidified that it might not be everything you expect with that final panel! G1 Starscream with blood splatter all over him was wild to see, and I think works as a great call out to the fact that this isn’t the cartoon we all know and love, despite the familiar designs. And that suplex got an audible reaction from me lol

@Moonbase3

9 ай бұрын

Excellent! Yeah, the suplex was amazing. Thanks for the comment. Glad you checked out the issue and enjoyed it! What kept you from checking out the previous comics? Not asking in a judgemental way, just genuinely curious what made you skip them and give this a shot?

@alecfigueroa5769

9 ай бұрын

@@Moonbase3 most of my fandom for TF has been related to the movies and shows, i was 10 when ‘07 movie came out, which sent me down a G1 rabbit hole. I dipped my toes into some IDW trades around 2014, and I really enjoyed them but didn’t go too deep into it before I generally stopped reading comics for a while. I’ve been back into the comic game for a couple of years, but I’m more of a physical copy kinda dude so I’ve had difficulty tracking anything down. When I saw there was a new series starting I figured I’d be great to jump on! But I do really want to get into the older stuff. Any suggestions? I’m open to reading things digitally but not sure where to look.

@Moonbase3

9 ай бұрын

Awesome, that all makes sense. Thanks! As for recommendations...in terms of WHAT, I'd recommend these to start with: Stormbringer 1-4 Autocracy Last Stand of the Wreckers 1-5 More than Meets the Eye Marvel US 56-80 The War Within 1-6 Target: 2006 Transformers 84: Secrets and Lies As for HOW, that's a little tricky as Skybound hasn't started reprinting anything yet. It might be best to wait for them to start that process as it'll be the most affordable. You might be able to find the odd trade, hardcover, or run of singles here or there, but some can be quite expensive on the aftermarket. You can probably find floppies of War Within and Stormbringer pretty easily and at a reasonable price at an online comic store with back issues like Lonestar Comics, G-Mart, or Dreamland, or, even easier, eBay or Mercari. Hopefully there was something helpful in this answer!

@alecfigueroa5769

9 ай бұрын

@@Moonbase3 appreciate the recommendations! Will definitely look into all of this

@Moonbase3

9 ай бұрын

Enjoy! And keep us posted!

This was a great starting point and gave a hook for why Skybound will be different from others. Got to wonder how they got the Ok from Hasbro do that to ‘that thing’ ** Spoiler*** I’m betting they are pulling an animated with Megatron. Where’s on earth and actived but hidden. Giving the cobra commander cover maybe he got taken in by Cobra.

@Moonbase3

9 ай бұрын

I'm always a little surprised to see what stuff writers and artists can get away with in every continuity when working under Hasbro's purview. :) As for Megatron, I think you're right. There's not really any definitive answer on how long the Ark has been grounded, so it's possible Cobra (or the organization that will become Cobra) has had access to him (and who knows what other Cybertronian tech) for a while now.

@omarsalem1219

9 ай бұрын

Hasbro actually pushed his death because they felt he was overused I know it sounds very out of character but that's what I heard

As a huge starscream and transformers fan, loved this issue. Starscream is a petty, power hungry fool but is very capable at killing. Im hoping once megs is introduced he starts to show a more goofy side.

@Moonbase3

9 ай бұрын

Yeah, I really like Johnson's take on Starscream so far, but I'm definitely ready to see the dynamic once Megatron enters the picture.

@markspc1285

9 ай бұрын

100% agree it will show the best of both characters. Since starscream has been shown as a big threat, megatron is gonna be an even BIGGER threat.@@Moonbase3

@Moonbase3

9 ай бұрын

I agree! And I can't wait!

Although I think the art often leaves something to be desired, the absolute brutality is jaw dropping amazing. And that there is a minor amount of following the G1 cartoon, mixed up like said in the video (Like it happened, but differently, savagely.)

@Moonbase3

4 ай бұрын

There's definitely been some brutal stuff so far!

I think it was too short and I was expecting more autobots so I think it was okay

@Moonbase3

9 ай бұрын

Fair enough! I think we'll see more Autobots soon, so hopefully it'll pick up for you.

8:31 Really hope that when and if Hot Rod is introduced later, they don't bastardize him like Hasbro and Sunbow did in the third season. And lol! Hound only saved Spike from drowning in the river and is using a genuine lifesaving treatment. It's almost tragic that it has been made it into such a joke, just because of that angle.

@Moonbase3

5 ай бұрын

I'm looking forward to seeing what happens with Hot Rod in this continuity! And I know what you mean about the unfortunate angle with Hound - love the character and I really liked it when he was the Kid Appeal Character, but I couldn't resist! 😂

me when davey dies: oh god damn it now he'll kill sparkplug

@Moonbase3

9 ай бұрын

I'm hoping Sparkplug is safe...but if this first issue is anything to go by, maybe not! I feel like there's more drama to mine between him and Spike before anything like that happens, though. So maybe safe *for now* at least, but we'll see.

The “squish” is darkly fun but I do hope this comic in general doesn’t fall into death and gore too much. IDW’s storytelling to me was at its most tiring when they were killing people and miring things in darkness and I would really like a break from all that. Not every book can be a Wreckers miniseries

@Moonbase3

9 ай бұрын

Well, I suppose it hinges on how much Johnson wants to capture the tone and feel of the 86 movie, Marvel comic and/or Dreamwave, all of which had some serious body counts. Judging by the first issue, that seems to be the sandbox he wants to play in, but we'll have to see where everything goes. Working with such a small cast seems like it could potentially limit it to a degree.

@Cdr2002

9 ай бұрын

@@Moonbase3 good point, I see what you mean

Sad Starscream killed my favourite autobot bumblebee

On the bumblebee note : it's wierdly difficult to get a Generation Bumblebee figure. Heck i got huffer before i got a bumblebee and i even settled to have generation goldbug instead ! I think Hasbro might share your feelings about bee.

@Moonbase3

5 ай бұрын

I didn't know that about the Generations figure! As for Hasbro, Daniel Warren Johnson talked about this in his director's commentary for the first issue on his KZread channel. Johnson didn't want to use Bumblebee to begin with, and Hasbro asked for the character to not be prominent (or not used at all, can't remember which), so it definitely seems like Hasbro wants to let other characters take the spotlight for a bit.

@julienthijs1271

5 ай бұрын

@@Moonbase3 i dig bumblebee but i think it's best for the franchise to focus on the others for a while ^^

@Moonbase3

5 ай бұрын

Same, totally agreed!

Lifelong Transformers fan since G1 syndicated rerun days at the beginning of the 90s, a huge Beast Wars kid, and I consider myself a pretty avid fan of IDW's comic run with the IP for the most part. I was introduced to DWJ as a big Beta Ray Bill fan, so the moment they announced he was doing this, I felt my jaw open and immediately said aloud "the Beta Ray Bill guy!?" This was everything I wanted and more for a #1. Hopefully we can all be patient with DWJ, Spicer, and Wooten so we can get more Transformers from this creative team beyond this initial 6 issue run because I feel like a lot of us will be left at the end of that wanting more if this and the sneak peak of Prime's Iron Giant moment in issue 2..

@Moonbase3

9 ай бұрын

I know, 6 issues is just not a very long run for a franchise as far-reaching and epic as Transformers. I'm hoping we'll get more, but I'm sure DWJ has plenty of other comics he wants to make, so we'll see. But yeah, I was also quite surprised and pleased when Skybound announced he would be handling the book. Seems to be a great choice so far!

Good issue/great start to the energon universe on the transforners side.yea bumblebee is definitely gonna be back no doubt no telling what other surprises and twists r waiting down the line n future issues.also I hope they incorporate Optimus trailer into like a jet flight mode(ie Optimus prime super mode style and transformers prime).

@Moonbase3

9 ай бұрын

That could be cool! The trailer having extra functions is definitely in play, as the preview for issue #2 shows. We'll see if they get crazy with it, though!

Squishies. When Starscream crushes Davy I think him talking about it and just going out of his way to do that made it hit harder and more gruesome. And you can still explain it as curiosity. Which made me think about that scene, like you better start dreading when there's a human and Starscream in the same frame pff. But I don't think a scene like that will happen again any time soon. [I'm sure I read a panel with Overlord wanting to kill human after he was bested and set on fire.] Over all I'm interested in the direction the Energon Universe comics will go and might try to get a copy now that you talk about it, thanks!

@Moonbase3

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! I agree, I don't think Starscream is going to indiscriminately start squishing humans every time they're in the same place. I think this was something to set up the stakes. I'm not expecting a total bloodbath, but then, who knows!

When I picked this up online, I thought it was pretty interesting. The ending was a bit much for me, and the monthly release schedule just kind of turned me off of comics.

@Moonbase3

2 ай бұрын

Yeah, the monthly release schedule can be a test of patience, that's for sure!

I’m personally really looking forward to Wheeljack making his comeback appearance, and judging by the trailer they put out for the series that will most likely be soon. =] Also being that this is going to be intertwined with G.I.JOE I wonder if due to lack of members Starscream will wind up building The Combaticons earlier then in G1.

@Moonbase3

9 ай бұрын

I'm really looking forward to seeing what they do with Wheeljack in this series - hopefully he shows up soon! Interesting thought about the Combaticons...I would like to see that team sooner rather than later (I'd love for them to get a substantial part to play), but judging by Johnson's Director's Commentary stream, it sounds like he might be more of a Stunticon fan...

@julianthemeta-roar

9 ай бұрын

Hmmm, well we can mainly only wait and see, but I’m excited to see what’s in Issue 2 definitely gonna put a pre-order on one, Also thanks for making the video, it was a really good listen.

@Moonbase3

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! Much appreciated. Bring on issue #2!

@julianthemeta-roar

9 ай бұрын

You’re welcome =]

With the obvious G1 elements, it might he hard to miss, but the storyline of this first issue is in a way also very similar to episode 1 of Armada

@Moonbase3

9 ай бұрын

Good point - I'm just not familiar enough with that era for details like that to stick in my brain when I sit down to make a video. I wonder if Johnson was aware of that similarity...

@Cdr2002

9 ай бұрын

@@Moonbase3 the big similarity is the human characters stumbling across the Autobots rather than them waking up before meeting any humans

@Moonbase3

9 ай бұрын

That's right...it's been a while since I've seen what little of Armada I've seen. I vaguely remember it.

This was a beautiful comic. My only thought is how will they introduce new characters in this very G1 art style?

@madhousestudiosdevious

9 ай бұрын

An man I’m definitely gonna get the TPB for all the extra art it will probably come with

@Moonbase3

9 ай бұрын

Nice! Yeah, I'm sure the collected editions will have some nice extras. I'm really hoping they give DWJ's run the deluxe hardcover treatment before too long. As for new characters, I'm not really expecting any for a while, to be honest. While I'd like to see them introduce totally new characters in this G1 style, I can see Skybound sticking with established characters for a bit. But, we might start to see ones from other continuities - I'm pretty sure Kirkman has said that he'd like to see Bulkhead in the Energon Universe. So they may branch out eventually and start creating whole new characters as well.

@madhousestudiosdevious

9 ай бұрын

@@Moonbase3 ya I got got he said he wanted to bring Bulkhead in at some point. The one I’m really hoping for (though it’s not likely) is Blackout from the films. I’d love to see that design get the G1 treatment.

@Moonbase3

9 ай бұрын

Blackout would be cool to see! I'm a sucker for Transformers that turn into helicopters. :)

I kind of prefer Cliff Jumper, bumblebee’s red look-alike.

@Moonbase3

2 ай бұрын

Same here! :)

I might pick up this comic at some point I enjoy Daniel Warren Johnson's work especially on Wonder Woman and Beta Ray Bill.

@Moonbase3

9 ай бұрын

I think you'll enjoy it. DWJ brought his A game. It's a spectacular looking comic!

@tylerbertram7065

9 ай бұрын

@Moonbase3 I especially like that he showed Starscream violently killing a human on page I like that Johnson isn't too afraid to take his readers out of their comfort zone

@Moonbase3

9 ай бұрын

Yeah, he's definitely putting his own spin on Transformers that helps it stand out amongst the many G1-inspired continuities out there. He's certainly wasting no time getting to character deaths, and they're all really effective and impactful in their own way.

“Turn the book sideways as if you’re reading a Rob Liefeld comic from the 90s” I know exactly who’s comic review you’ve been watching and I appreciate the reference

@Moonbase3

9 ай бұрын

Hmm, I might have been subconsciously incorporating something I saw at one point. I didn't intentionally reference one, at least - which review are you thinking of?

@Cdr2002

9 ай бұрын

@@Moonbase3 ohhh ok, I was referring to a KZread show spotlighting bad comics for humorous effect called Atop the Fourth Wall, in which a frequent subject of criticism when 90s comics have been covered is the sideways splash pages and spreads

@Moonbase3

9 ай бұрын

I'll have to try and find it! I watched Linkara's Marvel TF retrospective, and I liked it, so I should check out some of his other videos.

@Cdr2002

9 ай бұрын

@@Moonbase3 oh yeah the marvel TF retrospective is great

40 yrs old and I'm fine with Bee focus, loved Cyberverse. I just hate how much they chose to focus on shit Bayverse looking Bee. And I hate to that I feel that is the reason they blasted his face off here. They will give him a stupid Bayverse like face. As for the Liefeld crack, you missed a chance to call out Hitch's stupid "I draw in widescreen" excuse from his Ultimates run.

@Moonbase3

9 ай бұрын

Time will tell what, if anything, they do with Bumblebee in the future. If the continuity lasts long enough, I think we'll see him again, but I'm not expecting that to happen for a while, considering Hasbro specifically wanted Bumblebee to be out of the spotlight in this series. Ultimates is on my "to read" list, but I sadly haven't gotten to it yet. Does it have a lot of horizontal splash pages? I usually associate the so-called widescreen aesthetic with vertical page layouts.

Good 👍

@Moonbase3

5 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🙂

@jackieanderson9408

5 ай бұрын

@@Moonbase3 Your welcome 😁

Can someone use AI to create a dub of this issue with all the G1 voices? Pls and thank you. I can hear peter cullens voice while reading

@Moonbase3

8 ай бұрын

That would be cool! I also heard Cullen's voice while reading this issue - the writing definitely captures the spirit and essence of the character!

Damn can’t believe they fired Hound for satisfying Spike in bed the way Carly never could 😭

@Moonbase3

9 ай бұрын

🤣

For the most part i dislike the dark and gritter aspect of this comic especially when starscream killed davy But i do like the cleverness of jetfire being the one to discover the autobots instead of it being the other way around

@Moonbase3

9 ай бұрын

Fair enough. I know not everything will work for everyone. I liked the stuff with Jetfire, too. Really like how they handled him.

😂😂😂😂 this looks so bad it's too g1 and i miss the old idw the was peak transformers

@Moonbase3

9 ай бұрын

I'm enjoying it and looking forward to seeing how it grows and develops, but I can understand how not everyone would be. It is very G1, and it's definitely not going to be to everyone's taste. IDW will be hard to top for a lot of reasons, but I'm hopeful that Skybound will carve out their own respectable place in TF comics history when everything is said and done.

@shardsoftime0952

8 ай бұрын

IDW was very g1 at it's start

Boo bumblebee in cool 👎👎

@Moonbase3

9 ай бұрын

I can definitely see Bumblebee fans being disappointed here and I can empathize. At least it made for a really touching moment with Optimus.