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Date: Friday, November 13th 2020 2:52pm CST
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Seibertron Store Fall Sale! We are currently having a new sale at the Seibertron Store on comic books. If you buy 3 or more comics, you get 20% off! Plus if you live stateside, you can also take advantage of our $4 flat rate shipping if you buy 2 or more comics.

Over 3,200+ items are currently available in the Seibertron Store on eBay! We've been busy listing new Transformers, comic books and other collectible items which we think might be of interest to you.

New comic books are available. We regularly stock at least 40 different titles including Transformers Galaxies, Transformers A Bold New Era, Transformers '84, X-Men, Amazing Spider-Man, Immortal Hulk, Vampirella, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Star Wars and many others. If we don't carry a title that you would like to buy from us, please let us know. We also have many back issues for Transformers and other titles. You never know what you will find!

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Preview for Transformers '84 Secrets and Lies #4 and Cover Details from Casey Coller and Nick Roche

Date: Tuesday, October 27th 2020 12:04pm CDT
Category: Comic Book News
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We have a new preview from IDW for the upcoming fourth issue of Transformers '84 Secrets and Lies. You can see it below. We also have the covers from Casey Coller and Nick Roche along with the line art.

(W) Simon Furman (A/CA) Guido Guidi
In Shops: Oct 28, 2020
SRP: $3.99

The epic conclusion to Secrets and Lies! On Earth, Grimlock stands alone against… Megatron?

Meanwhile, on Cybertron, The Wreckers take on their very first mission! The secret history of Earth and Cybertron is revealed!

IDW Transformers Comics Solicitations For January 2021

Date: Friday, October 23rd 2020 2:03pm CDT
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Greetings Seibertronians! Our friends over at IDW have released the comic solicitations for January 2021! Letting you know what Transformer comics you'll be able to pick up!

Comics

Transformers #27—Cover A: Livio Ramondelli
Brian Ruckley (w) • Anna Malkova (a) • Livio Ramondelli (c)
“War World: Moon”. Cybertron’s winged moon, untethered from the planet and adrift in space, is in peril—from its slow descent towards the solar system’s star to new visitors who have their own plans for what to do with the moon. Can the remaining scientists and engineers hold their own until back-up arrives from Cybertron?

FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Transformers #27—Cover B: Red Powell
Brian Ruckley (w) • Anna Malkova (a) • Red Powell (c)

*Retailer incentives:
Order 10 copies and get one free variant cover by Nicole Goux!

Transformers: Escape #2 (of 5)—Cover A: Beth McGuire-Smith
Brian Ruckley (w) • Beth McGuire-Smith (a & c)
With war on the horizon, a team of unaligned Cybertronians hatches a plan to save themselves and as many civilians as they can from the impending destruction. Wheeljack, Hound, Highbrow, and other great thinkers and legendary heroes know their plan will work... if they can get the Arks up and running again. But the Decepticons have something else in mind...

FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Transformers: Escape #2 (of 5)—Cover B: Anna Malkova
Brian Ruckley (w) • Beth McGuire-Smith (a) • Anna Malkova (c)


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Order 10 copies and get one free variant cover by Nicole Goux!

Order 85% of your previous issue orders and receive your order fully returnable!

Transformers/Back to the Future #4 (of 4)—Cover A: Juan Samu
Cavan Scott (w) • Juan Samu (a & c)
Outmatched by the Decepticons, running on empty, and on the ropes, Marty McFly and the Autobot Gigawatt show why nobody calls them chicken! Will the final confrontation be in Marty’s future, or will he and his companions make it back to fix the timestream before the Decepticons win? Find out in the heaviest issue of the whole series!

FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Transformers/Back to the Future #4 (of 4)—Cover B: Phil Murphy
Cavan Scott (w) • Juan Samu (a) • Phil Murphy (c)

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Order 10 copies and get one free variant cover by Dan Schoening!

Book

My Little Pony/Transformers: Friendship in Disguise—Spotlight
Ian Flynn, James Asmus, Sam Maggs (w) • Tony Fleecs, Jack Lawrence, Sara Pitre-Durocher, Casey W. Coller, Priscilla Tramontano (a) • Tony Fleecs (c)
Collecting the comic book crossover event of the year where Ponies, Autobots, and Decepticons mix it up together!

When Queen Chrysalis casts a spell looking for more changelings, she accidentally interferes with a malfunctioning Spacebridge! What's this mean for our favorite fillies? There are suddenly a bunch of Autobots and Decepticons in Equestria! And as the dust settles, Rarity and Arcee find themselves teaming up against a hostile Decepticon force. Plus Spike and Grimlock; Pinkie Pie, Gauge, and Shockwave; Fluttershy, Discord, and Soundwave; Rainbow Dash and Windblade; and Optimus Prime and Twilight Sparkle all team up for more adventures because, in the end, Ponies and Autobots are both fighting for friendship.
TPB • FC • $15.99 • 96 pages • ISBN: 978-1-68405-759-7

Will you be getting any of these? Did you enjoy the craziness grom the MLP x Transformers crossover? Looking forward to the conclusion of the Back to the Future x Transformers crossover? Let us know in the Energon Pub and stay tuned to Seibertron for all the latest news and reviews!

New Transformers, GI Joe, TMNT, Pony and other comic books in stock at the Seibertron Store

Date: Saturday, October 17th 2020 7:35pm CDT
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Over 3,000+ items are currently available in the Seibertron Store on eBay! We've been busy listing new Transformers, comic books and other collectible items which we think might be of interest to you.

New Comics New comic books are available, straight from Diamond Comics. We regularly stock at least 50+ different current titles including Transformers, GI Joe, TMNT, X-Men, Amazing Spider-Man, Immortal Hulk, X-Men, Spawn, Vampirella and many others. If we don't carry a title that you would like to buy from us, please let us know.

Back Issues Looking to complete your collection? We've been adding a lot of older IDW Transformers comics to our inventory and usually have many Marvel Transformers comics. In addition, we have been going through a backlog of 1980s and 1990s Marvel and DC comics such as Classic X-Men, New Mutants and many others. You never know what you will find!

If comics aren't your thing, we also have a variety of new and old Transformers toys available. Check out some of the highlights below!

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IDW Transformers titles include IDW's ongoing Transformers comic, Transformers Back to the Future, Transformers My Little Pony and Transformers Terminator. Check out some of the most recent highlights below!

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New Chapters for Generations Selects Manga Series from Takara

Date: Sunday, September 27th 2020 10:21pm CDT
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Thanks to Sabrblade, we know that there are new chapters in the online Transformers manga tieing into the upcoming Generations Selects Volcanicus release. You can see it below along with a ling to the English translation. Also, these comics are canon to the Japanese Generation 1 continuity and swerve as a continuation to the show (as do all previous chapters).

Sabrblade wrote:Next two parts of the Volcanicus comic:

https://takaratomymall.jp/img/goods/4904810172079/comics_second-vol01.pdf

https://takaratomymall.jp/img/goods/4904810172079/comics_second-vol02.pdf

TONS of cameos from the Siege and Earthrise lines, and even a few from Power of the Primes.

Plus, Grimlock combines with the Technobots as his limbs and Scattershot as a handheld cannon weapon to form a new combiner named "Volcaticon" (Volcanicus + Computicon; "Computicon" is Computron's Japanese name).

Sabrblade wrote:And here we go with the English text translation for both parts.

New Volcanicus Manga Featuring Rung, Grimstone and More!

Date: Monday, September 7th 2020 7:45pm CDT
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We have new Manga chapters for Generations Selects Volcanicus by Hayato Sakamoto and Josh Perez.

It has also been translated and you can find that panel by panel breakdown by Mohairtraslations below. Also, this fiction is 100% part of the Japan G1 cannon, and these specific adventures take place in 2050.

https://takaratomymall.jp/img/goods/4904810172079/comics_first-vol01.pdf

https://takaratomymall.jp/img/goods/4904810172079/comics_first-vol02.pdf























Generations Selects Volcanicus comic 1

Page 1
Panel 1
PRIMUS rejoices as the DINOBOTS arrive on the BLUE PLANET from a time portal, to the surprise of STAR CONVOY and TURTLER.

PRIMUS
To me, my Primitives! My Dinobots!

Panel 2
Star Convoy meets up with Grimlock.

STAR CONVOY
Grimlock? What are you doing here?

GRIMLOCK
It Convoy!

Panel 3
Closeup on Grimlock.

GRIMLOCK
Me Grimlock world… Attacked by Megatron Omega.

Panel 3
Star Convoy is confused, pointing to the projection of MEGATRON OMEGA and GOD NEPTUNE doing battle.

STAR CONVOY
Megatron Omega? But right now he’s fighting with God Neptune…

GRIMLOCK
It not that Megatron Omega.

Panel 4
Ominous image of Megatron Omega kneeling in flames.

GRIMLOCK (V.O.)
It original Megatron Omega from future!

Panel 5
Grimlock explains the situation.

GRIMLOCK
We from Earth in year 2050!

STAR CONVOY
2050? That’s 40 years into my future. What could have happened to you…

Page 2
Panel 1
Shot of various Cybertronian installations like Sky Lynx, Omega Supreme and Brunt on Earth.

NARRATION
It is the year 2050. The Autobots and Decepticons of the G1 World have reformed the Cybertron Alliance, creating a decade-long era of peace in the universe.

NARRATION
Humanity has attained a never before seen level of glory and prosperity.

NARRATION
Deep beneath the Earth, they discovered the divine Angolmois Energy, and succeeded in its excavation.

Panel 2, 3, 4
A SMASHDOWN turns into their hammer mode to strike at some heated metal, and holds up their creation.

NARRATION
That power…

Panel 5
Human scientists (including Chip Chase, Shaoshao Li and Atari Hitotonari) watch as SOUNDBARRIERS are constructed in a factory.

NARRATION
This energy would be used in all branches of industry.

NARRATION
In particular, Humanity would create a new breed of Transformer: the Selectors.

NARRATION
Each was intended to form another limb to uphold Humanity’s greatness.

Panel 6
WHEELJACK receives an infusion of Angolmois.

NARRATION
Angolmois would even make its way into the realm of medicine.

Panel 7
Wheeljack awakens, surrounded by his delighted TECHNOBOT grandchildren.

WHEELJACK
My- My memory banks have been restored!

AFTERBURNER
Grandpa!

NOSECONE
Grandpa’s memories are back!

Panel 8
Wheeljack laughs with his grandchildren alongside other classic engineering specialists, Autobot and Decepticon alike.

NARRATION
Finally, all had become one. Autobot, Decepticon and Human.

NARRATION
It was thought that the future was bright.

Panel 9
RUNG leads the SELECTORS in protest.

NARRATION
But…

RUNG
We Selectors were built to be slaves for the humans!

RUNG
They force us to work!

PANEL 10
Rung petitions MEGATRON as NIGHTBIRD watches.

RUNG
We are just as much super-robot lifeforms as any Autobot or Decepticon.

RUNG
Why are you free when we are not?

Panel 11
Rung burns with righteous anger. Can you blame him?

RUNG
You were once the slaves of your creators, the Quintessons! And you threw off their yoke in rebellion!

RUNG
We too wish to drive the humans from Earth and take our own freedom!

Panel 12
Megatron looks down on Rung.

RUNG (Offscreen)
Lend us your power!

RUNG (Offscreen)
Lord Megatron!

Page 3
Panel 1
Convoy arrives in NEO SCRAMBLE CITY on Earth.

NARRATION
Neo Scramble City, Earth.

METROPLEX
Welcome back, Commander.

Panel 2
Convoy walks alongside PROFESSOR ATARI HITOTONARI.

CONVOY
Professor Hitotonari, has there been any change in the Angolmois Energy’s condition?

ATARI
No problems here. It continues to support our civilisation.

Panel 3
Closeup on the professor.

ATARI
It’s just… Some robots have been having negative reactions to the substance.

ATARI
I personally oppose its use.

Panel 4
Flashback to the destruction of UNICRON.

CONVOY (V.O.)
Indeed. It came from within the body of Unicron, the Earth being bathed in it following his destruction years ago.

CONVOY (V.O.)
Even now as it’s been unearthed, my doubts remain…

Panel 5
Convoy meets with his old friends SPIKE and CARLY WITWICKY as he is served by some Soundbarriers, who seemingly don’t mind being servants/table/chairs/walls.

CONVOY
Spike… Using Angolmois like this…

SPIKE
You’re not a fan, I can tell. But if we didn’t have Angolmois we couldn’t live as we do now.

SPIKE
I don’t think anybody could throw this all away.

Panel 6
Convoy looks down at the floor of Soundbarriers, visibly perturbed.

CONVOY
As for using the Selectors as walls and floors…

HOUND (V.O.)
Commander Convoy!

Panel 7
HOUND has called the base.

CONVOY
Hound!

HOUND
A time warp has appeared on Earth!

CONVOY
Show me where.

Panel 8
The viewscreen shows Dinobot Island.

CONVOY
Dinobot Island! Of course, the island’s energy has been used for time travel before.

CONVOY
The excavation of Angolmois Energy must be the source of the disturbance. We must contact the Dinobots immediately!

Panel 9
Carly cheerfully takes the mic, to Convoy’s surprise.

CARLY
Oh, leave it to me! I haven’t had the chance to talk with them in ages.

CONVOY
Carly! Right, I seem to remember them being very fond of you.

Panel 10
Carly puts out the call.

CARLY
Grimlock? Sludge? Slag? Swoop? Snarl? It’s Carly! I’ve got something to tell you boys.

Page 4
Panel 1
GRIMLOCK calls the DINOBOTS together with a flex and a roar.

NARRATION
Dinobot Island

GRIMLOCK
Me Grimlock call Dinobot meeting!

SWOOP
Me Swoop so excited!

SLUDGE
Me Sludge… not know what meet-ing is…

SLAG
Me Slag! Just because Grimlock in charge forever not mean he can act like big dino!

SNARL
Me… Snarl. Me hate hanging out. Me like being alone…

Panel 2
GRIMMASTER shows up late.

GRIMMASTER
Woah! I’m late!

SLAG
You late, new guy Grimmaster.

Panel 3
Grimmaster transforms and gets defensive, though his Dino Drones try to cheer him up, with the Illumina-III drone calling him “Boss” sweetly. SLASH shows up and cheers.

GRIMMASTER
Hey! Don’t be a jerk just cause I’m the newbie! I can combine with my Dino Drone henchbots, so show some respect to Grimmaster!

SLASH
Me Slash big bros so cool!

Panel 4
Grimlock pets Slash as he explains the situation.

GRIMLOCK
You bots listen good! Me Grimlock Dinobot leader.

GRIMLOCK
Me get warning from Carly. Time gate show up here.

Panel 5
The Dinobots are surprised as the time gate opens as a volcano erupts.

GRIMLOCK
What?!

SLAG
It volcano, Grimlock!

SWOOP
Look!

Panel 6
The Dinobots watch as figures emerge from the gate.

SLAG
It time gate!

SLUDGE
Someone coming!

Panel 7, 8.
ALLICONS appear from the gate and attack.

DINOBOTS
!

SLUG
It Quintessa guard Allicons!

SLAG
Which mean…

Page 5
Panel 1
The QUINTESSONS arrive.

SLAG
It Quintessons!

QUINTESSON
The hour of our resurrection is at hand…

Panel 2
The lead Quintesson switches to its Wrath face.

QUINTESSON
We were trapped in that dimension for ages…

QUINTESSON
But we were able to open a time gate using an energy abnormality on this planet.

QUINTESSON
Finally, we’ve returned.

Panel 3
The Quint immediately gets down to business, literally.

QUINTESSON
Firstly, let’s capture those Primitive beasts and sell them for a tidy profit.

GRIMLOCK
They Transformer’s creators and shop guys of death, Quintessons!

Panel 4
Grimlock gives the order to beat the crud out of the Quints.

GRIMLOCK
Dinobots, transform!

GRIMLOCK
You guys thinking of doing bad stuff again!

GRIMLOCK
We defend island and planet!

Panel 5
Grimlock shows off his new gun.

GRIMLOCK
Eat this! Wheeljack make after being fixed!

GRIMLOCK
Volca-Vulcan!

Panel 6
Unconcerned, the Quints try plan B.

QUINTESSON
The Allicons are no match, eh?

QUINTESSON
Very well. We shall send you even stronger warriors.

Panel 7
The Quint releases the RECREATOR.

QUINTESSON (V.O.)
Go, Recreator! Begin the rebuilding process!

Panel 8
Light flashes in the sky as the Recreator works.

QUINTESSON (V.O.)
We shall recreate our servants…

QUINTESSON (V.O.)
The ultimate Primitive warriors!

Volcanicus Comic 2

Page 1
Panel 1
PREDAKING forms, smashing the Dinobots.

QUINTESSON (V.O.)
Predaking!

QUINTESSON (V.O.)
Hahahaha!

Panel 2
The Quints gloat.

QUINTESSON
The Predacons are Primitive warriors that we created and gave to the Decepticons。

QUINTESSON
Soldiers don’t need brains! They came back to us, obedient and stupid!

Panel 3
Grimlock raises his gun. He isn’t out yet.

GRIMLOCK
Y-you think so too…

GRIMLOCK
Quintessa…

Panel 4
The Quintesson switches to its Laughter face to keep gloating.

QUINTESSON
That’s right! If you give your slaves intelligence then it’s only a matter of time until they rebel!

Panel 5
Predaking prepares to step on Grimlock.

GRIMMASTER (offscreen)
Look out Grimlock!

Panel 6
Grimmaster combines with his drones and manages to hold back Predaking.

GRIMMASTER
Grimmaster! Prime Mode!

Panel 7
Grimmaster sheds a single, manly tear.

GRIMMASTER
Thank you, Grimlock. I’ve never been so happy…

GRIMMASTER
Thank you for accepting a former Decepticon like me… as a Dinobot…

Panel 8
Predaking crushes Grimmaster.

GRIMLOCK (V.O.)
Grimmaster!

Panel 9
Grimlock is on his last legs.

GRIMLOCK
Damn it… Me Grimlock can’t move…

GRIMLOCK
It… over….

ORACLE
Don’t give up!

Panel 10
The Oracle communicates with Grimlock.

GRIMLOCK
That voice!

ORACLE
Grimlock, it’s me, the Oracle!

Panel 11
Grimlock feels the Oracle in his mind.

ORACLE
You must use the power of Angolmois sleeping in the Earth!

ORACLE
You can use it to make the strength in your heart real!

Page 2
Panel 1
Grimlock receives the MAGMA BLADE.

ORACLE
Make it into a new weapon!

GRIMLOCK
Magma Blade!

Panel 2
The Dinobots geek out.

SWOOP
Grimlock rules!

SNARL
…

SLUDGE
Big sword… So cool…

SLAG
Nice! Me Slag want one too!

SLASH
Get ‘im big bro!

Panel 3
Grimlock transforms into Wing Dragon mode.

GRIMLOCK
Transform!

GRIMLOCK
This me Grimlock Wing Dragon Mode!

Panel 4
Grimlock slices Predaking’s arm off.

GRIMLOCK
Me cut you good!

PREDAKING
Gaaaaah!

Panel 5
Predaking cowardly grabs Slash as a hostage.

PREDAKING
This guy’s tough!

PREDAKING
In that case…

SLASH
Yaaaah! Big bro!

Panel 6
Grimmaster, who thankfully isn’t dead, tosses his Combination Energon Matrix to Grimlock.

GRIMMASTER
Now Grimlock! Use my Combination Energon Matrix!

GRIMMASTER
Bring the Dinobots together!

Panel 7
The Dinobots combine.

ORACLE
Yes! Use Angolmois and the power of the Matrix as one!

ORACLE
It will give you the ultimate power!

Page 3
Panel 1
VOLCANICUS is born.

VOLCANICUS
Volcanicus!

Panel 2
Predaking fights back with his back cannons.

PREDAKING
Predaking Power!

Panel 3
Volcanicus no-sells it and fires back. Predaking is not the new hotness anymore.

VOLCANICUS
Me Volcanicus do better than those farts!

VOLCANICUS
Volca-Vulcan!

Panel 4
Predaking, who has had his eyes shot out(!), is stepped on by Volcanicus, who prepares the finisher.

VOLCANICUS
Dinosaur Footprint!

PREDAKING
Gah!

Panel 5
Volcanicus cuts Predaking into his constituent parts.

VOLCANICUS
Eat this! Double Magma Blade!

Panel 6
Volcanicus looms over the Predacons.

RAZORCLAW
P-Predacons, for now we’d better…

Panel 7
The Predacons run away, while Volcanicus looks around for the Quints.

RAZORCLAW
…Retreat!

VOLCANICUS
Where Quintessa?

Page 4
Panel 1
Slash talks to her new biggest brother when Volcanicus gets a call.

SLASH
Me Slash see Quintessa run away!

VOLCANICUS
Right…

SPIKE
Dinobots! We need your help right away!

Panel 2
Volcanicus answers.

VOLCANICUS
What happen Spike?

SPIKE
It’s awful, Grimlock! The entire world is under attack! The Selectors…

Panel 3
Rung leads the Selectors into battle.

SPIKE (V.O.)
…They’re revolting!

SPIKE (V.O.)
And leading them…

Panel 4
Megatron leads his Decepticons.

SPIKE (V.O.)
Is Megatron and the Decepticons!

Panel 4, 5
Zoom in on Volcanicus, who is shocked when he hears about Carly.

SPIKE
And Carly, she’s…

VOLCANICUS
What happen to Carly?!

Panel 6
The Soundbarriers attack Spike and Carly.

SPIKE (V.O.)
We were caught up in the initial attack…

SPIKE (V.O.)
She’s badly hurt…

Panel 7
Volcanicus hangs up and separates.

GRIMLOCK
Dinobots separate!

Page 5
Panel 1
Grimlock prepares to head out.

GRIMLOCK
Slash! Me leave island to you!

SLASH
OK!

GRIMLOCK
We go help Carly!

Panel 2
The Dinobots fly off.

GRIMLOCK
Let’s go Dinobots!

GRIMLOCK
We go to Neo Scramble City!

Panel 3
Megatron is called out.

NARRATION
Neo Scramble City.

CONVOY
Megatron!

Panel 4
The Autobots and Decepticons stare each other down.

MEGATRON
Hello, Convoy.

CONVOY
Stop, Megatron. The war’s been long over.

Panel 5
The Selector rebels stand ready.

MEGATRON
Convoy! This isn’t a war, it’s a revolution! I demand freedom for the Selectors.

MEGATRON
We will free them from slavery and force the humans to accept them as equal lifeforms.

Panel 6
Megatron calls out Convoy.

MEGATRON
Convoy! What’s your motto? Say it!

CONVOY
Freedom…

CONVOY
Freedom is the right of all sentient beings.

Panel 7
Megatron makes a very good point.

MEGATRON
That’s right, Convoy. The Earthlings are using super-robot beings just like us as slaves.

MEGATRON
Is this the ideal world we envisioned? Are the Earthlings not the exact same as the Quintessons all those years ago?

Panel 8
Convoy is left stunned.

MEGATRON
Answer me, old friend!

MEGATRON
Convoy!

Quick Reviews of Transformers Galaxies #9, Transformers 84 #3, and Transformers My Little Pony #2

Date: Wednesday, September 2nd 2020 5:59pm CDT
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What’s new in Transformers comics this week - 9/2/2020

It’s new comic book day again, the first in September, and we find ourselves here with a slew of new comics fiction to chew on and enjoy.



This week’s offerings include Transformers My Little Pony Friendship in Disguise #2, Transformers Galaxies #9, and Transformers 84 Truth and Lies #3. All 3 issues feature several covers some drawn and colored by IDW Transformers heavy hitters, for your collecting specifics.

No local comic shop? You can conveniently order them from the Seibertron.com eBay store!!!


Mini-Review of Transformers 84 Secrets and Lies #3 (Tigertrack)

This issue really had me at hello…as soon as Counterpunch said, “Megatron and Shockwave BOTH sleeping with the fossils…” like he’s a stereotypical 1920’s gangster stooge. I knew we were going to get to focus on some new (old) Decepticons. And that’s exciting, capiche?

Yes, this issue really more than the last issue goes it’s own direction and fills in details revolving around Straxus, Scorponok, and Thunderwing before they get their future moments to shine. Reminiscent of the IDW’s earlier Stormbringer mini-series bringing these big cons together (along with Shockwave) to discuss Thunderwing’s science, this issue tugs at those fond memories of that series, as these cons basically divide Cybertron.

That’s not all it has in common with that series. At the request of our spy-ally, Punch, our friends the Wreckers make their origin appearance. It’s nice to have the definitive start, and thankfully, it comes about a bit unconventionally. I was thinking they were started by Emirate Xaaron, Kup, or Magnus, maybe even Impactor, but I was at least, mostly wrong - Or at least by Punch's possibly skewed point of view, anyway. And that my friends is amazing, as well.

Just waiting on Ralph...I hear he really likes to Wreck-It.

BUT NOT ONLY ALL OF THAT… a little bot by the name of Star Saber makes an appearance (no misrepresenting cover syndrome here). I could go on, but I might ruin EVERYTHING, and you guys have to have something left unspoiled, right?

Cons to the left of me, cons to the right of me.

I can’t say enough how I love what Guido Guidi, and John-Paul Bove are doing with the art here. John-Paul shared via twitter his process and just how much effort and time it took to research and experiment to come up with the coloring and shading as he did, working to mix colors to get the original look, but with a little bit more modern twist. Phenomenal… And I will say his name one more time since I messed it up before, well done, John-Paul Bove (super-kind and forgiving individual, btw).

For the 3rd of 4 issues in a mini-series, I think this one has been my favorite so far, which is hard for 3rd issues to do. It did something with characters that I wanted or expected to see happen, perhaps in the Regeneration series. Didn’t happen there, but here it is! Good on you Guido, Simon, and John-Paul, another entertaining issue. My only teeny tiny quibble with the issue was for me there was no clear cut cover that I really wanted. Nick Roche and Casey W. Coller’s were too similar, in an inverted kind of way, so I am going with the regular cover by Guido Guidi of commander Star Saber! Plus plenty of other cool cameos and story additions that I don't want to entirely spoil. Think opposites of the Decepticons presented, and the Autobot I just mentioned.

Battle Up!

4.75 out 5 symbols


Mini-Review of Transformers My Little Pony Friendship in Disguise Issue #2 (Tigertrack)

Welcome back fans of kindness, silliness, and friendship! If you were hoping that Issue #2 would pick up where Issue #1 left off... I'm sorry, that's a different comic. Instead, we have two new crossover stories following entirely different cast members from each of these unlikely collaborators; the Transformers and the My Little Pony-ies.

Broken into two short stories like last issue. These stories are not disguising any silliness.

The first short focuses on Grimlock, who did appear for a moment in the first issue, left behind as the other Autobots headed to Equestria via the dimensional spacebridge.

This short sees Grimlock battling Devastator on Earth defending the ark from the those dastardly, cunning Constructicons. The dinosaur leader finds himself allied with Spike, a spunky, smart dragon and royal advisor in Equestria. Spike finds himself in a perilous situation after Grimlock is punted and squashed into submission. And the ending leads to a nice new friendship, and excellent, feel good message.

Me Grimlock, butt kicked!

The 2nd story is the Equestrian equivalent of a Food Network culinary chef show led by cute as a button pony, Pinkie-Pie.

Shockwave is ready to..."mix it up."

The surprising part of this is not the odd partnerships of ponies and robots, BUT the inclusion of brand new Transformers star Gauge. She's featured in Galaxies and also seems to be quite a successful chef, as well. Shockwave shows up as Gauge's foil, ready to -in a very twisted Grimm's fairy tale kind of way- see how many ponies it takes to make a pony-powered energon smoothie. It's another fun, silly story with more than a few slapstick moments. Gauge and Pinkie-Pie beating Shockwave on any day of the week is far-fetched, but the chuckle moments are many and it just adds to the story's expected over-the-topness.

"BAAAAMMMM!!!...time to KICK it up an notch."

Stay to the end, so you can experience the fun cultural 'food' exchange.

4 out 5 ! It had a dinobot and combiner!




Mini-Review of Transformers Galaxies Issue #9 (william-james88)

Full of spoilers below.

This is the story that closes out the Gauge, Greenlight, Arcee story. I'd say this is the best of the recent issues in this Galaxies arc, but there is still a lot to be desired. This is basically the story of someone who was indoctrinated into a cult and then rebels against the cult leader. What is tough here is that we the audience clearly know that Arcee and Greenlight are good guys and the cult leader isn't, so when Gauge talks about conflicting emotions and ideologies that battle in her mind, there is no conflict going on in the reader's mind since we know where she will side with. And even though Gauge states that she must become her own person and not listen to either side, we know that's also bogus because there isn't enough character development for her to be more than a "good" bot.



I do like that Heretech was fleshed out in this reboot. While he was a James Roberts character, we saw very little of him (though I did make the most of it by breaking down a James Robert script page starring Heretech and Megatron in gun mode). He is of course very much a copy of the cult leader archetype trying to make every drink the Kool Aid but I think that's fine since Transformers fiction is always incorporating archetypes into the Transformers world/lore.



Thew best part of the issue, and why I think a Transformers fan should look into it, is the final fight with the three heroines and Heretech. It is almost fully in alt mode. So not only do we have transformations in a Transformers comic, but we see how the alt mode can be weaponized. Heretech becomes a drill tank, which is a vehicle very dear to the heart of Transformers fans. I also like the callback of him (wrongfully) thinking he is the chosen one and becoming the same vehicle that Rung was forcibly converted into in the James Roberts comic book run. Both lend to the theme of false beliefs, lies, heresy and not being the chosen one after all.

In the end, this was fine. Not amazing or groundbreaking, but I still enjoyed it and appreciated seeing more Heretech and drill tanks.

3 out 5 symbols

5 Page Preview for Transformers '84: Secrets & Lies #3

Date: Tuesday, September 1st 2020 11:41am CDT
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Continuing with our three previews for Transformers comic books being released tomorrow, enjoy a look at the first five pages of Transformers '84: Secrets and Lies #3. Check out the synopsis, main cover and preview pages below for a taste of the next chapter of Counterpunch's wild ride, with some familiar faces from the classic Marvel G1 stories "The Smelting Pool!" and "The Bridge to Nowhere" making an appearance.

Look for this issue tomorrow at your local comic shop, on the Seibertron.com eBay store, or via digital release on Comixology, Apple Books and other authorized digital retailers. Speaking of the Seibertron.com eBay store, you can visit now to experience the aforementioned The Transformers #17 and The Transformers #18 for yourself, or possibly just to upgrade your current beaten up vintage copy.

(W) Simon Furman (A/CA) Guido Guidi
With Megatron, Shockwave, and the Decepticon brass gone, the power vacuum on Cybertron leads many Decepticon commanders to stake their claims on the world. And with the Decepticons divided, which Autobots will step up to take command? Meanwhile, on Earth, Grimlock wanders into the strangest battle yet!

5 Page Preview for Transformers / My Little Pony #2

Date: Tuesday, September 1st 2020 11:38am CDT
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With the first of three previews for Transformers comic books being released tomorrow, the fine team at IDW Publishing has supplied a look at the first five pages of Transformers / My Little Pony: Friendship in Disguise! #2. Check out the synopsis, main cover and preview pages below in all their colorful, adorable majesty? "Majesty" is the best I can do here, this isn't a Pony site, but you can pretend it is by commenting on this post in our Energon Pub Forums.

Look for this issue tomorrow at your local comic shop, on the Seibertron.com eBay store, or via digital release on Comixology, Apple Books and other authorized digital retailers.

(W) Sam Maggs, Ian Flynn (A) Sara Pitre-Durocher, Casey Coller (CA) Tony Fleecs
It's Spike and Grimlock's time to shine as they take on the Decepticons! Meanwhile, Pinkie Pie is determined to share as much knowledge about Equestrian and Autobot cuisine as possible with her new friends... which is why she invites Gauge to her kitchen for a live baking show! But things get a bit too spicy when Shockwave shows up.

Comic Reviews for TF vs Terminator #3, TF '84: Secrets and Lies #2 and TF / My Little Pony: Friendship in Disguise! #1

Date: Wednesday, August 19th 2020 8:03pm CDT
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Happy comic book day everyone!

We just wanted to remind you that there is a great variety of comics fiction to be consumed coming out this week (and one from previous weeks).



Just in case you missed it, ScottyP reviews the Transformers Rise of the Decepticons Issue #22.

Also coming available this week, Transformers Vs. The Terminator Issue #3 (mini-review by williamjames)

A lot has happened since the first issue was released for Terminator Vs Transformers 1 but the main things in relation to this books as that since then I watched Terminator Dark Fate and Netflix's Siege series. Both left me underwhelmed. They were both trying something new but also failing at it. Transformers vs Terminator 3 acts as a palette cleanser to both of those by being a fun retelling of the first episodes of the G1 Cartoon and adding the Terminator to it. Everything you'd want as a G1 fan is here including a fight between Optimus and Megatron using their respective energon weapons. And there are transformations aplenty. Everyone feels on point, especially Optimus who is truly the Optimus of yore. It was impossible not to hear Cullen's voice, as it was in the 80s, while reading this comic. All the classic lines are said, and while I didn't need them there, I didn't mind. They at least fit with the G1 pastiche the author is going for. I also really like the fact that the cast is much smaller than other Transformers comics and the Siege show. It makes for a more focused story. Then again, smaller casts on both sides, and one side being warriors while the other one is scientists really speaks to me as a big Beast Wars fan. It's a good formula.

It's basically a greatest hits album

This issue also reminded me of how much of a failure All Hail Megatron was. In just a few panels, this issue shows us just how easy the Decepticons could take over if they were unopposed and we see the destruction and death they cause, something lacking from the actual story of Megatron taking over Earth unopposed. As for the Terminator angle, it was most present at the cliffhanger and while I am impressed at Starscream's genius, it isn't clear how he arrives at his conclusions. I did like the interactions between the Terminator and Arcee.

Speaking of Arcee, she is given a nice new alt mode and Alex Milne has a field day with how it integrates into her robot mode, creating a similar silhouette. I like Milne's art for the most part though I do really miss the cleanliness from his MTMTE days. He adds a lot of lines here to add shadow (like cross hatching without the cross effect) but I don't think it works with the colourist's attempt to show that shadow by using a darker colour. Hand drawn shading is meant to be used to differentiate light and dark against the same colour, so using a darker colour for the shaded parts just makes everything much darker than it needs to be. Still, that doesn't detract from some really mouth watering splash pages. Overall, not only did I enjoy this issue but it's something I needed.

out of 5 stars

Would you believe it, also available for purchase this week, is Transformers 84 Secrets and Lies Issue #2 (tigertrack shares some thoughts)

I think this series is being written for me. I’ve read and re-read the original US Marvel comics series many time, and also the UK Marvel comics series and kind of love consuming them, but they have gotten a bit too familiar, somewhat stale. This series adds a new level of detail and understanding to what previously was. It’s amazingly and lovingly drawn by Gudio Guidi to match classically created character art…even down to the color work done by Jean-Paul Bove being simpler-reminiscent of the 80’s style. Do I think it’s necessary? No. Is it fun. Yeah, I think it is -it totally immerses you into feeling like you are consuming material from the original time period. I also think it allows people newer to the fandom to experience and consume the older stuff without making commitments to whole collections, or graphic novels.


So Marvel TF readers, if you’ve ever wondered what the heck the Dinobots were doing on Earth, when they did not seem to be a part of the ark crew that we knew about (remember this is comics, so not cartoon origin), why Shockwave was not boarding the ark to attack the Autobots pre-planetfall and yet ended up on Earth, or how warlord Straxus received his new home (with a smelting pool even!), you get your answers here. For those up on current and previous IDW lore some of this is going to look REALLY familiar, something writer Simon Furman confirms in his afterthoughts.

Yes, all to familiar and repetitive (*clears throat, whistles*)

I recommend this comic for G1 Dinobot, Shockwave, and Counterpunch fans, as well as, fans of 80’s Marvel series Transformers (hence the title), or someone looking to dip a toe into that end of the fandom. It really is fun, and a nice change of pace from other current fiction. It includes a lot of action, ‘easter eggs’ and adds to the lore, albeit a bit needlessly...Fun, overly thought through continuity hole filling fun.
1/2 out of 5

And finally, from last week, a little share about a little comic subtitled, 'Friendship in Disguise'. There's no doubt about it 'Transformers and My Little Pony' is an unexpected, and fun crossover (thoughts shared by tigertrack and sons).

Fun and friendship is the name here. My boys loved it—and I enjoyed it too). I’m a casual MLP participant, but my boys (8yo and 11yo) are much more refined reading the comics, and watching the movie and cartoons. They were surprised by the crossover idea, and immediately opened it to read when I gave it to them, consuming it in no time.

There’s a lot of tongue-in-cheek fun, and this issue doesn’t take itself too seriously, as I imagine the series probably will reflect that as a theme, as well. Plenty of silliness, and some great sincere messages as well. Sometimes characters play very simple (Windblade, Bumblebee, Optimus Prime), trying to stick close the the main themes, and sometimes they play pretty deep (Arcee). The art reminded me of the ol’ ‘Robot Heroes’ toys from a few years back working to match the style of the ponies in their world. I don't think it's 'just for kids' though. There's fun to be had here for older Transformers (and pony) fans too. Just don't expect anything much above G-rated fun (maybe a little PG). For those with loved ones who like MLP, this is a nice way to introduce them to your love of Transformers, and get to understand their world of MLP, a little better too.

Oh Bumblebee, there's our innocent, thoughtful youth
Yes, there's evil in this book, but it's nice evil...CUTE evil

If you want to be a part of something pretty different in Transformers crossovers, give this a try. You may be happily surprised. And the next issue features a cover with Grimlock and combiners, so… interest level even higher? Or a cover lie? I excitedly cannot wait to find out!



It's worth a shot on cute and fun, but not a great story, yet.
out of 5

All three issues have several covers to choose from, and of course, your mileage could vary from ours.

Check out the VSD entries to see them all.

Transformers Vs. The Terminator Issue #3
Transformers 84 Secrets and Lies Issue #2Transformers and My Little Pony Friendship in Disguise Issue #1