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Moonbase Three

Welcome to Moonbase Three! This channel offers deep-dive coverage of Transformers comics from the past and present, with an emphasis on analysis and historical context.

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  • @zoltanperei4789
    @zoltanperei478914 минут бұрын

    I'm still not a fan, how they draw Cybertron. It looks like a broken Christmas tree ball. :/ It's just a shell and so hollow.

  • @personforpeople4109
    @personforpeople410914 минут бұрын

    1000th view! (I had to)

  • @kryten6569
    @kryten656921 минут бұрын

    Thank you so much ❤

  • @ToasterwithToast.
    @ToasterwithToast.57 минут бұрын

    There’s something that struck out to me while reading this…this is issue 10 yet I don’t think I’ve felt like the pacing has been rushed or too slow. Which amazes me, most other comics might have a pacing issue with it being either too slow or too fast but so far the emerging universe has been chugging along smoothly getting us excited. I like the backstory of Beachcomber, it feels right to bring up the fact that a bot could literally be chucked out of the spaceships, it’s not something I think has really have been delved into, only other character I can think of that had a similar backstory was WildWheels in cyber verse who ended up landing on Earth during the Wild West after he got sent out of the Ark. I also really enjoy how his character is really being delved into here unlike G1, like you said the fact that he could’ve made the war worse but yet you understand his decision is really neat, and super fits the character (which this comic series seems to never have trouble with) I also think maybe their trying to set something up with him and Spike? Also MAN I’m so happy cliff and jazz are alive for right now (and Ravage too!) was so worried they were scrap metal after the last issue, also this issue really loved looking at the dynamics of characters lol, Jazz and Cliff, Prime and Elita, Soundwave and Shockwave, onslaught and brawl too I guess lol. And must say I’m kind of glad they revealed that mystery boy as Ultra Magnus and didn’t pull a fast one and say it was someone else, I feel like if someone else was writing they definitely would’ve changed the character to give everyone a sense of surprise after people heavily theorized it was Mags, but instead we were actually proven we were right which was neat. (Although I do wonder how Elita managed to carry Magnus since he’s quite big even in the state he’s in) Overall good issue like always (somehow but hey I ain’t complaining!) Art is still beautiful. And I love what they’re setting up with maybe not everyone standing alongside Optimus. Who knows maybe Elita will do something reckless and disobey OP and like, blow up the base and a big part of the ocean or something.

  • @FatalGod404
    @FatalGod404Сағат бұрын

    I really hope they don’t kill Astrotrain I’m actually enjoying the guy

  • @Renkencen
    @RenkencenСағат бұрын

    I get where Beachcomber is coming from but yeah, he has done goof! Like he could of easily drag the Decepticon bodies out of the Ark, buried them outside and then get Talatraan one reactivated to repair the Autobots. Also I find it ironic that eventhought Soundwave reconnect with Shockwave but it turns out that was a bad idea as even he doesn't fully sided with him! I mean Soundwave plan was better than Starscream but it's clear that eventhought they are Decepticon, they are not fully align with each other when compared to the Autobots! Well ok they got their own issues but not to the point of backstabbing one another!

  • @notsuretbh7215
    @notsuretbh72152 сағат бұрын

    I'm not really seeing much of a future for Shockwave past this arc. He's clearly going all out with his time in the sun but he just seems to raise the stakes to such an extent, that everyone else cannot leave him alive. The Autobots want him gone cause he's a maniac, Humanity needs him gone because he's the best chance at destroying the world and even the Decepticon's aren't too keen, I bet Soundwave or Megatron (or even Starscream?) will have to off him to reassert dominance over the cons

  • @wayigotitfigured9800
    @wayigotitfigured98002 сағат бұрын

    Hate to be that guy, but there's a lot that is not all good with this issue. First, pretty much everything is Beachcomber's fault. By not helping, he allowed the situation that has occurred to occur- then he doubled down on it. But that's just a minor point in comparison to the big thing. Gotta get to the confirmation of Ultra Magnus, the disappointment of Wheeljack and Elita-1 basically (probably rightfully) blaming Prime. The BIG PROBLEM. We are still 6 months away from Duke #1 -and that is absolutely a continuity conundrum they're going to have to fix, because this is a big problem in a shared, referential continuity. We HAVE NOT reached the 6 month mark - this is still DAYS after the awakening.

  • @samuelgauna7787
    @samuelgauna77872 сағат бұрын

    Does anyone else think not only thunder cracker but also Astro train might flip sides/ also maybe jazz or cliff jumper after getting left behind

  • @DeltaTrion
    @DeltaTrion2 сағат бұрын

    Thoroughly enjoyed Beachcombers dilemma. I was not at all mad at him for his choices. I empathized with him

  • @JoseHernandez-xv2bt
    @JoseHernandez-xv2bt2 сағат бұрын

    I’m just saying, if IDW Soundwave saw what this version of himself and Shockwave did to this earth he’d go apeshit

  • @funbus7678
    @funbus76782 сағат бұрын

    Very curious where Onslaughts little story is going to go, his panel with brawl was a big laugh but he also seems to have been secretly over hearing shockwave and thundercrackers dislike of shockwave. Curious to see where he goes

  • @keldeostudies149
    @keldeostudies1493 сағат бұрын

    Beachcomber has main human companion character potential like bumblebee

  • @zetaTF
    @zetaTF4 сағат бұрын

    It’s nice to see Beachcomber again. The way DWJ depicts him here is fascinating. Plus the characterizations for all the bots have been spot on so far. And Shockwave and Soundwaves contrasting views makes for an interesting dynamic. Man, I can’t wait to see how this arc ends.

  • @mariapazgonzalezlesme
    @mariapazgonzalezlesme4 сағат бұрын

    Beach-dude wasn't fully wrong about not activating his fellow Autobots. Even if he brough them back, Earth is a house glass compared to Cybertron, everything is fragile, from humans to animals life, adding some fact that humankind would be understandably terrified of their presence and be labeled as global enemies.

  • @tomhur1
    @tomhur14 сағат бұрын

    Sadly I was sorta afraid of something like this happening, I'm really curious how they're going to square this with the G.I. Joe titles where the Transformers aren't supposed to be public knowledge yet. I don't think it's gonna ruin the books or anything but I definitely think Johnson needs to put in a time skip at some point (Maybe we'll get it after issue 12) Or maybe they'll retcon the Six Month gap Duke had or something.

  • @ondreoliver4704
    @ondreoliver47044 сағат бұрын

    I hate beachcomber

  • @ondreoliver4704
    @ondreoliver47044 сағат бұрын

    Shockwave is the smartest he should rule the decpticons

  • @IronGraham
    @IronGraham4 сағат бұрын

    This arc has been all escalations hopefully we can chill afterwards (I doubt this), and my word is this the creepiest Shockwave in Transformers. I feel Corona is killing it here really seems to fit this ascetic for this book being allot of emotions to the bots.

  • @mcpics4448
    @mcpics44484 сағат бұрын

    It’s interesting to see how decipicons leadership is looking very fragile. They definitely need Megatron back before autobots exploit it

  • @tripleairgoddess
    @tripleairgoddess4 сағат бұрын

    Since hearing about Energon ports in their heads has me shaking my head. Why? So, they don't have brains? Where is the thing to store energy and pump it through their systems at? The heads and necks should be thicker.what is the purpose of them having a mouth? Do they eat too? Did they not know over the years what their bodies looked like on the inside. Some had to have died at some point maybe a head was cut off or some head blow. Or someone broke an arm. I think they would have known they weren't just organic at some point in their history. Maybe their brains are in their assets. Their bodies are humanoid. Why couldn't it be their belly button or in their chest or something. That energy port is a bit much for me.

  • @vontheunknown7982
    @vontheunknown79824 сағат бұрын

    You know Ironhide will, if He ever gets revived and Ready for action. 6:53

  • @deniseg9210
    @deniseg92104 сағат бұрын

    I'm imagining the epilogue will show Megatron properly returning following his escape from Cobra-La in the Energon Universe special.

  • @SwizzPrime
    @SwizzPrime4 сағат бұрын

    yup! Issue 10 is all about them good vibes haha nothing bad happens at all!😂 also, I was wondering the same thing as well "what the hell are the gi joe doing in all of this?" great video !

  • @LynkCableTv
    @LynkCableTv3 сағат бұрын

    I think this is where GI Joe Issue 1 will pick up from once it’s out in November, Scarlett and Destro will be there own plots leading up to the mainline ongoing series where we will finally see what the humans think of a giant metal planet showing up in the sky and what the Joes + Cobra plan to do about the Transformers :)

  • @ComicsyCafe
    @ComicsyCafe4 сағат бұрын

    I wanna see how the other threads kinda weave into this arc, or dont. I am sure that Megatron, Starscream, Hot Rod all have some way they make their way back. Also, I need to see what happened to Jetfire, and Ratchets bodies, maybe we can see them be revived

  • @ComicsyCafe
    @ComicsyCafe4 сағат бұрын

    Ooo, and I wanna see how Ultra Magnus recovers once he’s reconstructed. I could see him getting the IDW Fortress Maximus PTSD route

  • @arvinrufo7061
    @arvinrufo70614 сағат бұрын

    ​@@ComicsyCafe I agree. Maybe Thundercracker will defect once he learns the truth of what happened to Skywarp and provides resources for them, like, for example, enough Cybertronian metal to fix Ultra Magnus/retrieve his body parts and revive Ratchet AND Jetfire... 🤔

  • @darkroom0716
    @darkroom07165 сағат бұрын

    Oh and yes, any fears I had about the artist change were completely asuaged! New art looks both fantastic *and* consistant with the previous stuff

  • @ConstanceMists
    @ConstanceMists5 сағат бұрын

    My favorite part of this chapter is the little bits of character writing we got for a lot of different characters. Thundercracker feeling empathy for the captured autobots, Shockwave nearly scrapping ravage without second thought, and above all, wheeljack’s reaction to ratchet’s death actually made me tear up, which I did not expect at all from this book. Each issue I wish they just kept going forever, can’t wait for more

  • @Dargon5-pw
    @Dargon5-pw5 сағат бұрын

    I hope they bring ravage back

  • @darkroom0716
    @darkroom07165 сағат бұрын

    I really appreciate the consistantly different speech bubbles on many of the characters with more unique sounding voices. Astrotrain's speech bubbles had me instinctually hearing his tinny-echoey G1 voice completely unconciously

  • @minilopgamer1950
    @minilopgamer19505 сағат бұрын

    At this point can we just fix Ravage, it’s been 10 issues. I’m afraid they’re going to replace him with Ratbat or Buzzsaw.

  • @vontheunknown7982
    @vontheunknown79825 сағат бұрын

    Beachcomer is a type of dude who is all about peace and love, but when you take that away from him, he is willing to fight what he thinks is right 😤👍

  • @croakinc3670
    @croakinc367015 сағат бұрын

    Woohoo. More characters killed off before they even get a chance to develop. Whoopee. Starscream's character made into a psycho instead of any level of depth he's had before. Feels like a total waste of character

  • @allzpark
    @allzpark2 күн бұрын

    bro rip leadfoot

  • @davidpowelson4817
    @davidpowelson48172 күн бұрын

    I agree with liking the Commando Snake Eyes more than Ninja Snakes Eyes. I would prefer to Desert Snake Eyes. Black Snake Eyes irritates the adult in me.

  • @ronniec8218
    @ronniec82183 күн бұрын

    This could be a way to introduce either pretenders, headmasters, Target Masters or even better, Maximus and predacons since they are techno organic

  • @fishpop
    @fishpop3 күн бұрын

    Can't watch this yet as nowhere online has issue 2 fsr.

  • @Gaming_Helm
    @Gaming_Helm3 күн бұрын

    U know this does open a whole new can of worms about the whole Trion lineage. Kinda like Alpha Trion was the first of his line since Alpha really means beginning, and since he’s always been known as the oldest living Autobot, it kinda tracks really nicely. Sweet vid bud 👍

  • @Paulies-Hideout
    @Paulies-Hideout3 күн бұрын

    This is the only series in the Energon-Verse I'm not liking which is odd because I always liked Scarlett and Jinx was a favorite but this comic book isn't good. Everything feels off. Snake Eyes Journey with the Arashikage was light years more interesting. I have nothing against Scarlett being Bi-Sexual but the execution feels forced, to the point where its cringe. I'll give this comic book one more try. Personally I think I'll be wasting my time but just one more. However I was never a fan of Destro but his series so far is off to an excellent start. If it fails to reel me in...always have your excellent reviews to fall on my friend.

  • @Moonbase3
    @Moonbase33 күн бұрын

    @@Paulies-Hideout I appreciate the kind words and I can see how this one might not hit as hard after some of the bangers we've had so far. Hopefully it'll pick back up for you! And, for whatever it's worth, Thompson put out a statement saying that she didn't change Scarlett's sexuality (1979semifinalist.substack.com/p/birds-puffs-joes-and-black-cloaks ). But I've seen a few people come to the conclusion that the character is gay or bi, so I dunno, maybe the writing could have been a little more clear in that regard?

  • @toukendanshiwarrior2846
    @toukendanshiwarrior28463 күн бұрын

    A lockpick inside your mouth? Ughh. That sounds awful and painful. Even worse putting a blade inside you with your bare fingers. That was gross (there gotta be lots of cuts). But clever.

  • @Moonbase3
    @Moonbase33 күн бұрын

    Yeah, I imagine it sucked. But that's why she's a prime candidate for G.I. Joe!

  • @SwizzPrime
    @SwizzPrime3 күн бұрын

    mannn imagine if we get a cybertronian version of the muramasa blade and that's the secret weapon

  • @Moonbase3
    @Moonbase33 күн бұрын

    That would be sick!!!

  • @englishcreamcakes
    @englishcreamcakes3 күн бұрын

    An Action Force comic would be interesting, especially if it brings us Baron Ironblood. I definitely want to learn more about him and any connection to Cobra Commander/the Cobra organization

  • @TenNoZeorymer72
    @TenNoZeorymer724 күн бұрын

    Actually, good job with Muge no Nami (Wave of Infinity). I too feel that it may be something like Nightbird, a ningyou (doll) built from a salvaged Transformer in the past? I wouldn't be surprised having a "battle doll" fighting in the Sengoku Period.

  • @Moonbase3
    @Moonbase33 күн бұрын

    Thanks! Yeah, Nightbird (or something like that) could be cool, and could very well be a possibility.

  • @TenNoZeorymer72
    @TenNoZeorymer72Күн бұрын

    A whole batch of karakuri (mechanized dolls) would be cool. Something to fight the B.A.T.s on equal ground.

  • @chriscampanozzi6516
    @chriscampanozzi65164 күн бұрын

    Moonbase, thank you for another great video. My only guess regarding the weapon, is the ninja bot from the G1 Transformers series. Do you think they would introduce the Head Masters this soon? That is my only other weapons guess that combines the Joe's and the Autobots. Thanks again for a fantastic overview of this comic.

  • @Moonbase3
    @Moonbase33 күн бұрын

    Thanks for watching! I think it's a little early for Headmasters yet, but I wouldn't be surprised if we saw Nightbird at some point. Maybe even in this series, as you suggested!

  • @zoltanperei4789
    @zoltanperei47894 күн бұрын

    The Arashikage is hiding something powerfull gives me Snake-eyes movie ptsd.

  • @Moonbase3
    @Moonbase34 күн бұрын

    Was there something similar in the Snake Eyes movie? I never saw it.

  • @zoltanperei4789
    @zoltanperei47894 күн бұрын

    ​@@Moonbase3you missed nothing. The clan had a gem, which shot fireballs and Cobra wanted it.

  • @karanseraph
    @karanseraph4 күн бұрын

    Do we think that at some point there's a separate ongoing ninja title? IDK. I saw a comment speculating what Cybertronian aspect could be involved. I also thought maybe an individual, like Yoketron. But maybe a sentient sword?

  • @Moonbase3
    @Moonbase34 күн бұрын

    I was wondering that as well...some sort of Ninja Force title maybe? And Yoketron would make my brain explode! I never would have thought of that!

  • @dmaynor
    @dmaynor4 күн бұрын

    I look forward to your breakdowns!

  • @Moonbase3
    @Moonbase34 күн бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @zetaTF
    @zetaTF4 күн бұрын

    I agree, I think the weapon might be Transformers-related. Maybe it's Nightbird or Nijika from the G1 show. That's the best guess I can think of at the moment. Outside of that, I do hope we get to see Snake Eyes again. Maybe even an origin before he loses his voice. But there are still three issues so we'll see what happens. And who knows? Maybe he might be the next mini-series.

  • @Moonbase3
    @Moonbase34 күн бұрын

    I'm really curious how and when they'll introduce Snake Eyes. I think your idea of an origin is an interesting one! And you know, I think he could make sense as a potential mini-series...assuming Hasbro isn't taking an approach to Snake Eyes similar to what they wanted with Bumblebee...

  • @karanseraph
    @karanseraph4 күн бұрын

    @@zetaTF somewhat related to the Sky-Dancer, what if they have Windblade and the Stormfall Sword hidden somewhere?

  • @MickDansforth
    @MickDansforth3 күн бұрын

    @@Moonbase3 My theory is that since sales are high, they're holding off on Snake Eyes until they need to goose the sales. And like with Mystique in X-Men I expect to find Zartan in some position of power, like Major Gorman in issue #1 of Scarlett.

  • @tylerrice4178
    @tylerrice41783 күн бұрын

    ​@@Moonbase3meaning(real talk just asking)?

  • @coreymcgivney5897
    @coreymcgivney58974 күн бұрын

    My G.I Joe Classified Scarlett came yesterday, what a coincidence. Becoming a G.I Joe fan came at higher cost of my wallet. Transformers grabs me by my legs and G.I Joe grabs me by my arms and the two will work together to rip me in two.

  • @Moonbase3
    @Moonbase34 күн бұрын

    You and me both, my friend. I'm trying to ease out of Classified as I've got most of my favorites and then some. Still waiting for Snake Eyes v.4, though...it never ends!!!

  • @coreymcgivney5897
    @coreymcgivney58973 күн бұрын

    @@Moonbase3 I’m just getting onto the line so I’m boned if I don’t be careful. I’ll probably wait for retro cobra commander next.

  • @FlamesofJagger
    @FlamesofJagger4 күн бұрын

    I still think the second team may be called the Falcons, considering it's more covert based and it's what Flint's team was called in GIJOE Renegades, though their mission was to hunt down the Joes, who were more of an A-Team style team consisting of Duke, Scarlett, Roadblock, Tunnel Rat, Rip Cord, and Snake Eyes

  • @1000tlt
    @1000tlt4 күн бұрын

    I'm almost done finishing renegades

  • @Moonbase3
    @Moonbase34 күн бұрын

    The Falcons would be cool, too! Might be more likely than Action Force, anyway...

  • @tylerrice4178
    @tylerrice41784 күн бұрын

    ​​​@@Moonbase3hell there might be another announcement of an ongoing series(or mini)of hawks falcon team but I think that might be retain n the ongoing joe comic cuz the reason I say that is because how r they gonna balance both teams n this 1 ongoing comic series(not to mention cobra)?.and even then who would the falcon team be going up against if they did get their own ongoing series while the Joe's r fighting cobra?I would say baron ironblood or probably non-cobra members/villians from the transformers franchise that have their hands on cybertronian tech like Silas/mech or dr.arkeville. There r so many possibilities on where they can go(temporarily)with hawks falcon team and I'm here for it.

  • @wayigotitfigured9800
    @wayigotitfigured98004 күн бұрын

    This issue was okay, not sure why they need Scarlett to be bi-sexual, but they are definitely trying (and failing) to be subtle about it. I don't have anything against it on the face of it, but I'm not sure why it's necessary. While this creates a connection to Jinx and the extraction angle, it concerns me as a kind of deletion of Snake-Eyes in the lore we have so far. I'm not clamoring for a Snake-Eyes / Scarlett relationship - that can all be different in this reality - but I DO wonder how he will figure into the entire story if they're separating him from the Arashikage. I think this issue is slower, but better than Destro #1 - not to say ANY of these have been bad, just so far I'm not feeling it as much. I also think the announcement of G.I.Joe this November has a bit of an effect on these titles. For my money, if there's going to be a Transformers reference, it's going to be this weapon. And to keep all this 'together', there NEEDS to be at least a reference.

  • @Moonbase3
    @Moonbase34 күн бұрын

    I agree, I really think the weapon is going to tie into Transformers in someway...but I'm confused on how it could be so important to the Arashikage that it's referred to as the "Soul of the Arashikage." I saw stuff going around online about Scarlett being gay/bi because of her closeness to Jinx, but I was skeptical because of the line where she says Jinx is like a sister to her. The significance of that line has been confirmed when Thompson shut down the possibility of a Jinx/Scarlett romance on her substack page: 1979semifinalist.substack.com/p/birds-puffs-joes-and-black-cloaks As for Snake Eyes, he could still have a connection to Arashikage - and (eventually) Scarlett. But, I can't help but wonder...with how much Skybound is drawing on the cartoon continuity, will Scarlett hook up with Duke instead of Snake Eyes?

  • @zoltanperei4789
    @zoltanperei47894 күн бұрын

    She needs to be bi-sexual, because two girls can't be friends in 2024 anymore.

  • @wayigotitfigured9800
    @wayigotitfigured98003 күн бұрын

    @@Moonbase3 I had not seen Kelly's substack, and it's good that she addressed it, but I didn't garner the opinion above from hearing ANYONE say it - I inferred it from the text itself (even if I forgot about the "like a sister" line. It's all good, either way.

  • @Moonbase3
    @Moonbase33 күн бұрын

    @@wayigotitfigured9800 Yeah, it seems like the way she wrote their relationship led a decent amount of readers to that conclusion. It probably could have been made more clear within the text.