IDW Transformers: More than Meets the Eye #40 Full Preview
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Via entertainment and comics website Comic Book Resources, IDW Publishing has released their full preview for this coming week's release of Trasformers: More Than Meets the Eye #40. So why not take a look below and whet your appetite for the weekend? We'll be back with the Seibertron.com review on Wednesday, to give a chance to more people to have read the issue and join in the discussion, as always!
Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye #40
James Roberts (w) • Brendan Cahill (a) • Alex Milne (c)
Having saved the universe—kind of—the Lost Light crew deal with the fallout in a manner befitting the gravity of the situation. Kind of.
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Bullet points:
The march to issue 50 begins here!
The critically acclaimed MTMTE continues its mind-blowing run!
Variant Cover by Brendan Cahill!
Credit(s): IDW, CBR
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Re: IDW Transformers: More than Meets the Eye #40 Full Preview (1679491)
Posted by BATTLEMASTER IIC on April 26th, 2015 @ 8:02am CDT
Posted by BATTLEMASTER IIC on April 26th, 2015 @ 8:02am CDT
Heh, the room does have a color shade like lilacs! Didn't know Chromedome knew anything about flowers.
And Megatron's absent. He's either late or he's recused himself since he's a former Decepticon.
And Megatron's absent. He's either late or he's recused himself since he's a former Decepticon.
Re: IDW Transformers: More than Meets the Eye #40 Full Preview (1679506)
Posted by Syn_13 on April 26th, 2015 @ 10:01am CDT
Posted by Syn_13 on April 26th, 2015 @ 10:01am CDT
Love the fact that Tailgate still thinks Whirl's name is actually Nutjob.
Re: IDW Transformers: More than Meets the Eye #40 Full Preview (1679508)
Posted by Ironhidensh on April 26th, 2015 @ 10:15am CDT
Posted by Ironhidensh on April 26th, 2015 @ 10:15am CDT
I can't begin to describe how happy I am that Hasbro hasn't forced the CW commercial onto this title as well.
Re: IDW Transformers: More than Meets the Eye #40 Full Preview (1679581)
Posted by Inaction on April 26th, 2015 @ 2:54pm CDT
Posted by Inaction on April 26th, 2015 @ 2:54pm CDT
Wow, FINALLY Xaaron gets a chance to have a speaking role and not just be treated as window dressing for a scene. I'd been waiting on that for like ever.
Re: IDW Transformers: More than Meets the Eye #40 Full Preview (1679606)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on April 26th, 2015 @ 4:09pm CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on April 26th, 2015 @ 4:09pm CDT
I like how Brainstorm has his faceplate off and Chromedome is his "Lawyer" so to speak. Pretty cool stuff. 
Re: IDW Transformers: More than Meets the Eye #40 Full Preview (1679664)
Posted by Optimizzy on April 26th, 2015 @ 6:18pm CDT
Posted by Optimizzy on April 26th, 2015 @ 6:18pm CDT
I think I like the retailer incentive cover best.
Re: IDW Transformers: More than Meets the Eye #40 Full Preview (1679666)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on April 26th, 2015 @ 6:34pm CDT
I am inclined to agree. It looks pretty amazing
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on April 26th, 2015 @ 6:34pm CDT
Optimizzy wrote:I think I like the retailer incentive cover best.
I am inclined to agree. It looks pretty amazing
Re: IDW Transformers: More than Meets the Eye #40 Full Preview (1679691)
Posted by Optimizzy on April 26th, 2015 @ 7:24pm CDT
That, and it illustrates what Im most interested in: Brainstorms fate.
Posted by Optimizzy on April 26th, 2015 @ 7:24pm CDT
D-Maximus_Prime wrote:Optimizzy wrote:I think I like the retailer incentive cover best.
I am inclined to agree. It looks pretty amazing
That, and it illustrates what Im most interested in: Brainstorms fate.
Re: IDW Transformers: More than Meets the Eye #40 Full Preview (1679696)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on April 26th, 2015 @ 7:45pm CDT
With what We've seen in this preview, it will be interesting to see how things go. Brainstorm is one of my favorite characters, so I hope that this turns out good for him and there's a good reason for him to be wearing a decepticon symbol inside his facemask
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on April 26th, 2015 @ 7:45pm CDT
Optimizzy wrote:D-Maximus_Prime wrote:Optimizzy wrote:I think I like the retailer incentive cover best.
I am inclined to agree. It looks pretty amazing
That, and it illustrates what Im most interested in: Brainstorms fate.
With what We've seen in this preview, it will be interesting to see how things go. Brainstorm is one of my favorite characters, so I hope that this turns out good for him and there's a good reason for him to be wearing a decepticon symbol inside his facemask
Re: IDW Transformers: More than Meets the Eye #40 Full Preview (1679738)
Posted by Flashwave on April 26th, 2015 @ 10:18pm CDT
Posted by Flashwave on April 26th, 2015 @ 10:18pm CDT
Saw this on the Itunes sneak preview, but gonna mention it here.
1) I love how Tailgate still seems to have avoided looking like his recent toy.
2)I love how Bombshell is retroactively his new CW figure as he's spying on Hunter.
Ain't I a hypocrite?
I still want to know what's going on with that cover. Ratchet's looking down on his friends from on high, Hot Rod looks forelorn, First Aid is wiping a "tear", Rung is consoling, Nautica is fan--girling, and oh my god is there a lot of emotion in Getaway's face for having no mouth, no nose, indeed no sign of ANYTJING elow his eyes, just a solid metal skin.
1) I love how Tailgate still seems to have avoided looking like his recent toy.
2)I love how Bombshell is retroactively his new CW figure as he's spying on Hunter.
Ain't I a hypocrite?
I still want to know what's going on with that cover. Ratchet's looking down on his friends from on high, Hot Rod looks forelorn, First Aid is wiping a "tear", Rung is consoling, Nautica is fan--girling, and oh my god is there a lot of emotion in Getaway's face for having no mouth, no nose, indeed no sign of ANYTJING elow his eyes, just a solid metal skin.
Re: IDW Transformers: More than Meets the Eye #40 Full Preview (1679766)
Posted by SW's SilverHammer on April 27th, 2015 @ 12:29am CDT
To be fair, despite the card art, the generations' toy was really just a loose interpretation and approximation for Nick Roche's character design in MTMTE.
Posted by SW's SilverHammer on April 27th, 2015 @ 12:29am CDT
Flashwave wrote: I love how Tailgate still seems to have avoided looking like his recent toy.
To be fair, despite the card art, the generations' toy was really just a loose interpretation and approximation for Nick Roche's character design in MTMTE.
Re: IDW Transformers: More than Meets the Eye #40 Full Preview (1679773)
Posted by Shuttershock on April 27th, 2015 @ 1:16am CDT
That, or he's fetching something appropriate to wear:
Posted by Shuttershock on April 27th, 2015 @ 1:16am CDT
BATTLEMASTER IIC wrote:Heh, the room does have a color shade like lilacs! Didn't know Chromedome knew anything about flowers.
And Megatron's absent. He's either late or he's recused himself since he's a former Decepticon.
That, or he's fetching something appropriate to wear:
Re: IDW Transformers: More than Meets the Eye #40 Full Preview (1679791)
Posted by BATTLEMASTER IIC on April 27th, 2015 @ 4:56am CDT
Posted by BATTLEMASTER IIC on April 27th, 2015 @ 4:56am CDT
The Lost Light: Tis a silly place 
Re: IDW Transformers: More than Meets the Eye #40 Full Preview (1679806)
Posted by Bleak5170 on April 27th, 2015 @ 8:25am CDT
Totally looks like they're killing off Ratchet to which I say, "NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!" Considering his demise in the last movie though this isn't completely surprising. I've actually been expecting it.
Posted by Bleak5170 on April 27th, 2015 @ 8:25am CDT
Flashwave wrote:
I still want to know what's going on with that cover. Ratchet's looking down on his friends from on high, Hot Rod looks forlorn, First Aid is wiping a "tear", Rung is consoling, Nautica is fan--girling, and oh my god is there a lot of emotion in Getaway's face for having no mouth, no nose, indeed no sign of ANYTHING below his eyes, just a solid metal skin.
Totally looks like they're killing off Ratchet to which I say, "NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!" Considering his demise in the last movie though this isn't completely surprising. I've actually been expecting it.
Re: IDW Transformers: More than Meets the Eye #40 Full Preview (1679811)
Posted by SW's SilverHammer on April 27th, 2015 @ 8:39am CDT
Posted by SW's SilverHammer on April 27th, 2015 @ 8:39am CDT
Have we been told exactly when and at what point during MTMTE that Empire of stone takes place? Or is that non cannon now?
Re: IDW Transformers: More than Meets the Eye #40 Full Preview (1679812)
Posted by MrBlack on April 27th, 2015 @ 8:45am CDT
My prediction: Ratchet is leaving the Lost Light to go find Drift, another bot he didn't give a proper goodbye to.
Spoilers below for Drift: Empire of Stone
We know that Ratchet leaves the Lost Light at some point to find Drift, and that he ultimately invites Drift to rejoin the Lost Light. Since we haven't seen Ratchet leave the Lost Light, and because Drift isn't on the ship, the events of Empire of Stone must not have happened in MTMTE yet. This issue will show Ratchet leaving the ship to find Drift, and the two will show back up at some point in the future.
Another prediction? Drift and Ratchet meet up with the returning Protectobots post-Combiner Wars, and arrive at the Lost Light just in time to turn the tide against the DJD and Deathsaurus.
Posted by MrBlack on April 27th, 2015 @ 8:45am CDT
Flashwave wrote:I still want to know what's going on with that cover. Ratchet's looking down on his friends from on high, Hot Rod looks forelorn, First Aid is wiping a "tear", Rung is consoling, Nautica is fan--girling, and oh my god is there a lot of emotion in Getaway's face for having no mouth, no nose, indeed no sign of ANYTJING elow his eyes, just a solid metal skin.
My prediction: Ratchet is leaving the Lost Light to go find Drift, another bot he didn't give a proper goodbye to.
Spoilers below for Drift: Empire of Stone
We know that Ratchet leaves the Lost Light at some point to find Drift, and that he ultimately invites Drift to rejoin the Lost Light. Since we haven't seen Ratchet leave the Lost Light, and because Drift isn't on the ship, the events of Empire of Stone must not have happened in MTMTE yet. This issue will show Ratchet leaving the ship to find Drift, and the two will show back up at some point in the future.
Another prediction? Drift and Ratchet meet up with the returning Protectobots post-Combiner Wars, and arrive at the Lost Light just in time to turn the tide against the DJD and Deathsaurus.
Re: IDW Transformers: More than Meets the Eye #40 Full Preview (1679821)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on April 27th, 2015 @ 9:00am CDT
That is actually pretty much my bet. The one potential problem I see is with Ratchet and First Aid gone, who is the medical officer on board?
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on April 27th, 2015 @ 9:00am CDT
MrBlack wrote:Flashwave wrote:I still want to know what's going on with that cover. Ratchet's looking down on his friends from on high, Hot Rod looks forelorn, First Aid is wiping a "tear", Rung is consoling, Nautica is fan--girling, and oh my god is there a lot of emotion in Getaway's face for having no mouth, no nose, indeed no sign of ANYTJING elow his eyes, just a solid metal skin.
My prediction: Ratchet is leaving the Lost Light to go find Drift, another bot he didn't give a proper goodbye to.
Spoilers below for Drift: Empire of Stone
We know that Ratchet leaves the Lost Light at some point to find Drift, and that he ultimately invites Drift to rejoin the Lost Light. Since we haven't seen Ratchet leave the Lost Light, and because Drift isn't on the ship, the events of Empire of Stone must not have happened in MTMTE yet. This issue will show Ratchet leaving the ship to find Drift, and the two will show back up at some point in the future.
Another prediction? Drift and Ratchet meet up with the returning Protectobots post-Combiner Wars, and arrive at the Lost Light just in time to turn the tide against the DJD and Deathsaurus.
That is actually pretty much my bet. The one potential problem I see is with Ratchet and First Aid gone, who is the medical officer on board?
Re: IDW Transformers: More than Meets the Eye #40 Full Preview (1679903)
Posted by MrBlack on April 27th, 2015 @ 1:16pm CDT
Whirl gets a promotion after performing life-saving surgery last issue.
Posted by MrBlack on April 27th, 2015 @ 1:16pm CDT
D-Maximus_Prime wrote:MrBlack wrote:Flashwave wrote:I still want to know what's going on with that cover. Ratchet's looking down on his friends from on high, Hot Rod looks forelorn, First Aid is wiping a "tear", Rung is consoling, Nautica is fan--girling, and oh my god is there a lot of emotion in Getaway's face for having no mouth, no nose, indeed no sign of ANYTJING elow his eyes, just a solid metal skin.
My prediction: Ratchet is leaving the Lost Light to go find Drift, another bot he didn't give a proper goodbye to.
Spoilers below for Drift: Empire of Stone
We know that Ratchet leaves the Lost Light at some point to find Drift, and that he ultimately invites Drift to rejoin the Lost Light. Since we haven't seen Ratchet leave the Lost Light, and because Drift isn't on the ship, the events of Empire of Stone must not have happened in MTMTE yet. This issue will show Ratchet leaving the ship to find Drift, and the two will show back up at some point in the future.
Another prediction? Drift and Ratchet meet up with the returning Protectobots post-Combiner Wars, and arrive at the Lost Light just in time to turn the tide against the DJD and Deathsaurus.
That is actually pretty much my bet. The one potential problem I see is with Ratchet and First Aid gone, who is the medical officer on board?
Whirl gets a promotion after performing life-saving surgery last issue.
Re: IDW Transformers: More than Meets the Eye #40 Full Preview (1679923)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on April 27th, 2015 @ 2:05pm CDT
Problem is: I find that funny and cannot argue any other idea
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on April 27th, 2015 @ 2:05pm CDT
MrBlack wrote:D-Maximus_Prime wrote:MrBlack wrote:Flashwave wrote:I still want to know what's going on with that cover. Ratchet's looking down on his friends from on high, Hot Rod looks forelorn, First Aid is wiping a "tear", Rung is consoling, Nautica is fan--girling, and oh my god is there a lot of emotion in Getaway's face for having no mouth, no nose, indeed no sign of ANYTJING elow his eyes, just a solid metal skin.
My prediction: Ratchet is leaving the Lost Light to go find Drift, another bot he didn't give a proper goodbye to.
Spoilers below for Drift: Empire of Stone
We know that Ratchet leaves the Lost Light at some point to find Drift, and that he ultimately invites Drift to rejoin the Lost Light. Since we haven't seen Ratchet leave the Lost Light, and because Drift isn't on the ship, the events of Empire of Stone must not have happened in MTMTE yet. This issue will show Ratchet leaving the ship to find Drift, and the two will show back up at some point in the future.
Another prediction? Drift and Ratchet meet up with the returning Protectobots post-Combiner Wars, and arrive at the Lost Light just in time to turn the tide against the DJD and Deathsaurus.
That is actually pretty much my bet. The one potential problem I see is with Ratchet and First Aid gone, who is the medical officer on board?
Whirl gets a promotion after performing life-saving surgery last issue.
Problem is: I find that funny and cannot argue any other idea
Re: IDW Transformers: More than Meets the Eye #40 Full Preview (1679952)
Posted by BATTLEMASTER IIC on April 27th, 2015 @ 3:31pm CDT
I bet Tarn's mask will emote terror all on its own upon the surprise of seeing the Protectobots combining into Defensor
Posted by BATTLEMASTER IIC on April 27th, 2015 @ 3:31pm CDT
Flashwave wrote:Another prediction? Drift and Ratchet meet up with the returning Protectobots post-Combiner Wars, and arrive at the Lost Light just in time to turn the tide against the DJD and Deathsaurus.
I bet Tarn's mask will emote terror all on its own upon the surprise of seeing the Protectobots combining into Defensor
Re: IDW Transformers: More than Meets the Eye #40 Full Preview (1680405)
Posted by Ironhidensh on April 29th, 2015 @ 6:07am CDT
Posted by Ironhidensh on April 29th, 2015 @ 6:07am CDT
Good issue, lot of nice set up. Gotta wonder just how far behind CW MTMTE is running?
So, it would appear that maybe Megatron is getting back to his old tricks? Or maybe he really wants to be an autobot, and will go back to change that. I found Brainstorms reason for becoming a deception very logical and fitting with his character. All of a sudden, I want a figure of "Ten".
So, it would appear that maybe Megatron is getting back to his old tricks? Or maybe he really wants to be an autobot, and will go back to change that. I found Brainstorms reason for becoming a deception very logical and fitting with his character. All of a sudden, I want a figure of "Ten".
Re: IDW Transformers: More than Meets the Eye #40 Full Preview (1680416)
Posted by Jeen0808 on April 29th, 2015 @ 7:14am CDT
Only if it comes accessorized with the tiny figures he made.
Posted by Jeen0808 on April 29th, 2015 @ 7:14am CDT
Ironhidensh wrote:All of a sudden, I want a figure of "Ten".
Only if it comes accessorized with the tiny figures he made.
Re: IDW Transformers: More than Meets the Eye #40 Full Preview (1680440)
Posted by MrBlack on April 29th, 2015 @ 8:43am CDT
Posted by MrBlack on April 29th, 2015 @ 8:43am CDT
So, everything about #40 was awesome. Loved the Ratchet bits, loved the parts with Ten, and I'm intrigued with where Roberts is taking Megatron from here.
Re: IDW Transformers: More than Meets the Eye #40 Full Preview (1680535)
Posted by Syn_13 on April 29th, 2015 @ 3:20pm CDT
Thought it was a great episode. Pleased that it didn't dwell too much on Brainstorm's story, just wrapped it up nicely. I really love the bits with Ten.
Also, don't trust Getaway. He's up to something dodgy.
Posted by Syn_13 on April 29th, 2015 @ 3:20pm CDT
MrBlack wrote:So, everything about #40 was awesome. Loved the Ratchet bits, loved the parts with Ten, and I'm intrigued with where Roberts is taking Megatron from here.
Thought it was a great episode. Pleased that it didn't dwell too much on Brainstorm's story, just wrapped it up nicely. I really love the bits with Ten.
Also, don't trust Getaway. He's up to something dodgy.
Re: IDW Transformers: More than Meets the Eye #40 Full Preview (1680536)
Posted by MrBlack on April 29th, 2015 @ 3:23pm CDT
I don't think he's up to anything besides maybe trying to come between Tailgate and Cyclonus, either because of his own interest in Tailgate, or because he's actually a jerk.
Posted by MrBlack on April 29th, 2015 @ 3:23pm CDT
Syn_13 wrote:MrBlack wrote:So, everything about #40 was awesome. Loved the Ratchet bits, loved the parts with Ten, and I'm intrigued with where Roberts is taking Megatron from here.
Thought it was a great episode. Pleased that it didn't dwell too much on Brainstorm's story, just wrapped it up nicely. I really love the bits with Ten.
Also, don't trust Getaway. He's up to something dodgy.
I don't think he's up to anything besides maybe trying to come between Tailgate and Cyclonus, either because of his own interest in Tailgate, or because he's actually a jerk.
Re: IDW Transformers: More than Meets the Eye #40 Full Preview (1680571)
Posted by Ironhidensh on April 29th, 2015 @ 4:25pm CDT
Posted by Ironhidensh on April 29th, 2015 @ 4:25pm CDT
I'm starting to worry about Va'al......
Re: IDW Transformers: More than Meets the Eye #40 Full Preview (1680613)
Posted by Inaction on April 29th, 2015 @ 5:40pm CDT
Posted by Inaction on April 29th, 2015 @ 5:40pm CDT
So what do we make of the Quasimodo-esque vibe that was being put out with Ten? I mean yeah, Swerve is unquestionably mistreating him rather poorly, but I dunno if that means he's quite as on the level of straight-up abusive and manipulative as Claude Frollo. I could be reading too much into that.
Re: IDW Transformers: More than Meets the Eye #40 Full Preview (1680634)
Posted by BATTLEMASTER IIC on April 29th, 2015 @ 6:35pm CDT
Posted by BATTLEMASTER IIC on April 29th, 2015 @ 6:35pm CDT
I just hope Ten doesn't go postal and dismember Swerve and any others who have mistreated him. It would be cool to see him become a recognized member of the Lost Light.
Re: IDW Transformers: More than Meets the Eye #40 Full Preview (1680658)
Posted by Noideaforaname on April 29th, 2015 @ 8:13pm CDT
Posted by Noideaforaname on April 29th, 2015 @ 8:13pm CDT
Ten!
Ten!
Ten!
I'm kinda amused that the only way to get a Ten figure is to make one yourself.
I had to go back to see that Rodimus took Magnus' little name plate. At first I thought Brainstorm somehow did it and got confused.
Kinda strange that Brainstorm would make a gun that shoots faction-color-coded lasers while secretly being a double agent... but then again he's never actually shot anyone.
Brainstorm is an ass!
Great, now I gotta re-read the ENTIRE series using Tony Jay's voice for Swerve.
Ten!
Ten!
I'm kinda amused that the only way to get a Ten figure is to make one yourself.
I had to go back to see that Rodimus took Magnus' little name plate. At first I thought Brainstorm somehow did it and got confused.
Kinda strange that Brainstorm would make a gun that shoots faction-color-coded lasers while secretly being a double agent... but then again he's never actually shot anyone.
Brainstorm is an ass!
Inaction wrote:So what do we make of the Quasimodo-esque vibe that was being put out with Ten? I mean yeah, Swerve is unquestionably mistreating him rather poorly, but I dunno if that means he's quite as on the level of straight-up abusive and manipulative as Claude Frollo. I could be reading too much into that.
Great, now I gotta re-read the ENTIRE series using Tony Jay's voice for Swerve.
Re: IDW Transformers: More than Meets the Eye #40 Full Preview (1680708)
Posted by Nemesis Maximo on April 29th, 2015 @ 11:16pm CDT
Posted by Nemesis Maximo on April 29th, 2015 @ 11:16pm CDT
Where's Va'al when we need him to tell us how we feel about this issue? It's not as if he does all kinds of philanthropic things and is a part-time thespian and performs language arts for schools as a side job!
Lolololololololololol but really, this was probably the most touching issue since "Little Victories."
Damned time travel hijinxes. That's all I'm gonna say until somebody brings it up again.
Lolololololololololol but really, this was probably the most touching issue since "Little Victories."
. That's what I wanna know. Maybe...nah, that couldn't...could it? Nah...Ironhidensh wrote:Good issue, lot of nice set up. Gotta wonder just how far behind CW MTMTE is running?
Damned time travel hijinxes. That's all I'm gonna say until somebody brings it up again.
Re: IDW Transformers: More than Meets the Eye #40 Full Preview (1680755)
Posted by BATTLEMASTER IIC on April 30th, 2015 @ 5:18am CDT
Posted by BATTLEMASTER IIC on April 30th, 2015 @ 5:18am CDT
With Ratchet off to find drift and First Aid making a contribution to the Combiner Wars, I wouldn't be surprised if Megatron becomes temporary Chief Medical Officer (he did express interest in becoming a medic before the war after all).
Re: IDW Transformers: More than Meets the Eye #40 Full Preview (1680757)
Posted by Va'al on April 30th, 2015 @ 6:09am CDT
I'm worried about myself too.
Posted by Va'al on April 30th, 2015 @ 6:09am CDT
Ironhidensh wrote:I'm starting to worry about Va'al......
I'm worried about myself too.
Re: IDW Transformers: More than Meets the Eye #40 Full Preview (1680762)
Posted by Va'al on April 30th, 2015 @ 6:48am CDT
Posted by Va'al on April 30th, 2015 @ 6:48am CDT
For the record, from Roberts:
Because people are asking: MTMTE #40 absolutely takes place before Empire of Stone.
Currently, *in universe*, MTMTE lags about a month behind the other IDW TF titles. Translation: First Aid isn't disappearing just yet.
Re: IDW Transformers: More than Meets the Eye #40 Full Preview (1680764)
Posted by Ironhidensh on April 30th, 2015 @ 7:04am CDT
I would find this hilariously awesome.
Posted by Ironhidensh on April 30th, 2015 @ 7:04am CDT
BATTLEMASTER IIC wrote:With Ratchet off to find drift and First Aid making a contribution to the Combiner Wars, I wouldn't be surprised if Megatron becomes temporary Chief Medical Officer (he did express interest in becoming a medic before the war after all).
I would find this hilariously awesome.
Re: IDW Transformers: More than Meets the Eye #40 Full Preview (1680776)
Posted by Va'al on April 30th, 2015 @ 7:45am CDT
Synopsis
Having saved the universe—kind of—the Lost Light crew deal with the fallout in a manner befitting the gravity of the situation. Kind of.
..with a hearing
Story
If last issue of More Then Meets the Eye gave us a look at the inner workings of the Decepticon Justice Division, this month we get a full return to the core, and the heart, of the Lost Light and its ever evolving crew, with all the weak joints that might need fixing among its members.
So, yeah
The general backdrop for the issue is the aftermath of Brainstorm's 'adventure', in the form of the first internal affairs the trial has seen. A general backdrop, however, that leads into the focus of the story: the crew's reactions, especially chief medical officer Ratchet. Of course.
Always busy (and grumpy)
Ratchet is shown by James Roberts as a primus motor of the crew, particularly its higher officers, but also the more marginalised, unheard and unsung voices so far. He operated with tactical and surgical precision, trying to cure, fix and mend whatever relationships seem to be not working on the ship, in an attempt to mend his own failures, of a sort.
Superscraplets, a terrible blight
The relationships, though not always as savoury as they could be (Getaway, what are you doing?), are one of the other major tenets of the series, and it was a fantastic opportunity to take one issue to wrap up some of the current plots, seed some more and bring up as many emotions as possible. While also, coincidentally and casually, leading into Drift: Empire of Stone, and past stories in the IDWverse.
Art
The artist for the issue is a regular single-issue contributor - and one who deserves all the possible praise for his work here: Brendan Cahill. The characters' emotivity is wonderfully rendered in their almost organic facial expressions, body language, and interactions aboard the equally wonderful settings of the Lost Light. And giving a hand or two (ten fingers) to develop the style of one of the creative, visionary, shy Lighters.
Ten
Joana Lafuente's colours not only highlight the stellar artwork, they also keep a sense of continuity with previous Lost Light scenes and art, and adding the personal shades (from lilac rooms to corridor greys) complementing the going-ons inside both the ship and its inhabitants.
Mood lighting
And even if there is less space this time for Tom B. Long's letters to have fun, they are always there, helping scenes, dealing with Roberts' script, keeping out of the way of the artwork, making noises pointed out when necessary. In terms of covers, Cahill and Lafuente shine yet again with the Brainstorm-centric variant (thumbnail), as Alex Milne and Josh Perez take an emotional Ratchet to the fore, and Nick Roche and Burcham show a more light-hearted 2015 Tailgate in B.
Thoughts
Spoilerish ahead
If you're looking for a long look at Brainstorm's actions and their reception as a plot point, this is not the issue for you. This is an issue that digs into the raw stuff underneath all that, how the 'human', emotive responses of almost every member of the crew resonate and interact with each other, shifting the dynamics and preparing for the road to #50.
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And it's a touching, moving issue, with moments that wrench, twist, punch, induce smiles, grins and the potential tearing up - unashamedly so, mostly positive, but all undoubtedly powerful. It does it with the visuals, with the textual, with the story and most of all, the characters. Flawed characters, feeling characters, 'human' characters and -- wait, what did Ravage just do?
Posted by Va'al on April 30th, 2015 @ 7:45am CDT
Ten Things We Love About You
(Spoiler free-ish)
(Spoiler free-ish)
Synopsis
Having saved the universe—kind of—the Lost Light crew deal with the fallout in a manner befitting the gravity of the situation. Kind of.
..with a hearing
Story
If last issue of More Then Meets the Eye gave us a look at the inner workings of the Decepticon Justice Division, this month we get a full return to the core, and the heart, of the Lost Light and its ever evolving crew, with all the weak joints that might need fixing among its members.
So, yeah
The general backdrop for the issue is the aftermath of Brainstorm's 'adventure', in the form of the first internal affairs the trial has seen. A general backdrop, however, that leads into the focus of the story: the crew's reactions, especially chief medical officer Ratchet. Of course.
Always busy (and grumpy)
Ratchet is shown by James Roberts as a primus motor of the crew, particularly its higher officers, but also the more marginalised, unheard and unsung voices so far. He operated with tactical and surgical precision, trying to cure, fix and mend whatever relationships seem to be not working on the ship, in an attempt to mend his own failures, of a sort.
Superscraplets, a terrible blight
The relationships, though not always as savoury as they could be (Getaway, what are you doing?), are one of the other major tenets of the series, and it was a fantastic opportunity to take one issue to wrap up some of the current plots, seed some more and bring up as many emotions as possible. While also, coincidentally and casually, leading into Drift: Empire of Stone, and past stories in the IDWverse.
Art
The artist for the issue is a regular single-issue contributor - and one who deserves all the possible praise for his work here: Brendan Cahill. The characters' emotivity is wonderfully rendered in their almost organic facial expressions, body language, and interactions aboard the equally wonderful settings of the Lost Light. And giving a hand or two (ten fingers) to develop the style of one of the creative, visionary, shy Lighters.
Ten
Joana Lafuente's colours not only highlight the stellar artwork, they also keep a sense of continuity with previous Lost Light scenes and art, and adding the personal shades (from lilac rooms to corridor greys) complementing the going-ons inside both the ship and its inhabitants.
Mood lighting
And even if there is less space this time for Tom B. Long's letters to have fun, they are always there, helping scenes, dealing with Roberts' script, keeping out of the way of the artwork, making noises pointed out when necessary. In terms of covers, Cahill and Lafuente shine yet again with the Brainstorm-centric variant (thumbnail), as Alex Milne and Josh Perez take an emotional Ratchet to the fore, and Nick Roche and Burcham show a more light-hearted 2015 Tailgate in B.
Thoughts
Spoilerish ahead
If you're looking for a long look at Brainstorm's actions and their reception as a plot point, this is not the issue for you. This is an issue that digs into the raw stuff underneath all that, how the 'human', emotive responses of almost every member of the crew resonate and interact with each other, shifting the dynamics and preparing for the road to #50.
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And it's a touching, moving issue, with moments that wrench, twist, punch, induce smiles, grins and the potential tearing up - unashamedly so, mostly positive, but all undoubtedly powerful. It does it with the visuals, with the textual, with the story and most of all, the characters. Flawed characters, feeling characters, 'human' characters and -- wait, what did Ravage just do?
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Re: IDW Transformers: More than Meets the Eye #40 Full Preview (1680782)
Posted by Optimizzy on April 30th, 2015 @ 8:15am CDT
Posted by Optimizzy on April 30th, 2015 @ 8:15am CDT
yeah, 5 outta 5 that's what I thought too. or maybe Ten out of Ten 
And man, what's Getaway's deal? It seems to go further than "Oh I like Tailgate and he's with Cyclonus" thing. I see some ulterior motive there. Like he's using Tailgate or something.
Oh and, Megatron getting that briefcase. I cant wait to see what happens with that.
And man, what's Getaway's deal? It seems to go further than "Oh I like Tailgate and he's with Cyclonus" thing. I see some ulterior motive there. Like he's using Tailgate or something.
Oh and, Megatron getting that briefcase. I cant wait to see what happens with that.
Re: IDW Transformers: More than Meets the Eye #40 Full Preview (1680784)
Posted by Nemesis Maximo on April 30th, 2015 @ 8:19am CDT
Posted by Nemesis Maximo on April 30th, 2015 @ 8:19am CDT
Sometimes I don't loke Cahill's art, but I think that tends to be when he emulates a style that I don't care for. Here, I think he does a fantastic job; there were parts where I had trouble seeing the distinction between his and Milne's work, and others where I almost saw some Nick Roche in there. But at the same time, his powerful lines are always there to remind you who really is drawing.
For as much as I love James Raiz' art, I wish now that Cahill had drawn "Little Victories" instead, just because for such an emotionally driven issue, Cahill does a better job conveying emotion.
For as much as I love James Raiz' art, I wish now that Cahill had drawn "Little Victories" instead, just because for such an emotionally driven issue, Cahill does a better job conveying emotion.
Re: IDW Transformers: More than Meets the Eye #40 Full Preview (1680789)
Posted by prjkt on April 30th, 2015 @ 8:53am CDT
Posted by prjkt on April 30th, 2015 @ 8:53am CDT
The look on Megatron's face as he listen's to Rewind's reasoning for shooting his unawakened self in #38, and the staring at his Rodimus star "for giving up his evil ways" at the end that issue, added to the fact that according to UM in #40 he's hardly left his room makes me think that he's seriously considering going back and finishing what Brainstorm started. Ravage's association with stealing one of the briefcases is interesting, as it seems he's taken up Megatron's offer seriously, not just following his instructions from Soundwave...Ironhidensh wrote:So, it would appear that maybe Megatron is getting back to his old tricks? Or maybe he really wants to be an autobot, and will go back to change that.
Re: IDW Transformers: More than Meets the Eye #40 Full Preview (1680790)
Posted by sabrigami on April 30th, 2015 @ 8:57am CDT
Posted by sabrigami on April 30th, 2015 @ 8:57am CDT
This was a great issue. The feels were strong in this one. 
Anyone else getting a Skyfall vibe from Getaway? he's so backhanded with everything he says to TG. and we all know how Skyfall turned out
Anyone else getting a Skyfall vibe from Getaway? he's so backhanded with everything he says to TG. and we all know how Skyfall turned out
Re: IDW Transformers: More than Meets the Eye #40 Full Preview (1680795)
Posted by MrBlack on April 30th, 2015 @ 9:22am CDT
Speaking of Skyfall, I wonder if Getaway knew anyone on Kimia. That might be his motivation for buddying up to someone close to Cyclonus.
My guess is that Getaway has some reason to want to take Cyclonus down, or at least hurt him, but he knows he can't do it directly. Murdering your crewmate is generally frowned upon, and, as Getaway himself said, he's no warrior. He is, however, a charismatic and manipulative liar; one would have to be in order to operate as a member of the "Diplomatic Corps." So, he's trying to harm Cyclonus the only way he can: by manipulating someone close to him.
Posted by MrBlack on April 30th, 2015 @ 9:22am CDT
sabrigami wrote:This was a great issue. The feels were strong in this one.
Anyone else getting a Skyfall vibe from Getaway? he's so backhanded with everything he says to TG. and we all know how Skyfall turned out
Speaking of Skyfall, I wonder if Getaway knew anyone on Kimia. That might be his motivation for buddying up to someone close to Cyclonus.
My guess is that Getaway has some reason to want to take Cyclonus down, or at least hurt him, but he knows he can't do it directly. Murdering your crewmate is generally frowned upon, and, as Getaway himself said, he's no warrior. He is, however, a charismatic and manipulative liar; one would have to be in order to operate as a member of the "Diplomatic Corps." So, he's trying to harm Cyclonus the only way he can: by manipulating someone close to him.
Re: IDW Transformers: More than Meets the Eye #40 Full Preview (1680808)
Posted by Noideaforaname on April 30th, 2015 @ 10:53am CDT
I... kinda hope there's a ulterior motive, because otherwise it's INCREDIBLY creepy. Getaway's insulting poor Tailgate by using Cyclonus, he keeps giving him "alcohol" after Tailgate made it clear he's had enough, and Getaway warns Tailgate not to tell anyone. And to make matters worse Tailgate is effectively a child.
Meanwhile Ratchet's right there but doesn't step in. Fourth unsuccessful attempt...
Posted by Noideaforaname on April 30th, 2015 @ 10:53am CDT
Optimizzy wrote:And man, what's Getaway's deal? It seems to go further than "Oh I like Tailgate and he's with Cyclonus" thing. I see some ulterior motive there. Like he's using Tailgate or something.
I... kinda hope there's a ulterior motive, because otherwise it's INCREDIBLY creepy. Getaway's insulting poor Tailgate by using Cyclonus, he keeps giving him "alcohol" after Tailgate made it clear he's had enough, and Getaway warns Tailgate not to tell anyone. And to make matters worse Tailgate is effectively a child.
Meanwhile Ratchet's right there but doesn't step in. Fourth unsuccessful attempt...
Re: IDW Transformers: More than Meets the Eye #40 Full Preview (1680809)
Posted by Randomhero on April 30th, 2015 @ 10:54am CDT
...or he's just super creepy and likes little guys. I doubt it has anything to go with cyclonus or insane theories about ties with Kimia and what happened there. Cyclonus is just Tailgates friend and Getaway is being played the popular quarter back who turns out to be that jock who apparently doesn't know the word "no".
Never thought that this would be something in a transformers comic.
Posted by Randomhero on April 30th, 2015 @ 10:54am CDT
MrBlack wrote:sabrigami wrote:This was a great issue. The feels were strong in this one.
Anyone else getting a Skyfall vibe from Getaway? he's so backhanded with everything he says to TG. and we all know how Skyfall turned out
Speaking of Skyfall, I wonder if Getaway knew anyone on Kimia. That might be his motivation for buddying up to someone close to Cyclonus.
My guess is that Getaway has some reason to want to take Cyclonus down, or at least hurt him, but he knows he can't do it directly. Murdering your crewmate is generally frowned upon, and, as Getaway himself said, he's no warrior. He is, however, a charismatic and manipulative liar; one would have to be in order to operate as a member of the "Diplomatic Corps." So, he's trying to harm Cyclonus the only way he can: by manipulating someone close to him.
...or he's just super creepy and likes little guys. I doubt it has anything to go with cyclonus or insane theories about ties with Kimia and what happened there. Cyclonus is just Tailgates friend and Getaway is being played the popular quarter back who turns out to be that jock who apparently doesn't know the word "no".
Never thought that this would be something in a transformers comic.
Re: IDW Transformers: More than Meets the Eye #40 Full Preview (1680852)
Posted by snavej on April 30th, 2015 @ 1:06pm CDT
Posted by snavej on April 30th, 2015 @ 1:06pm CDT
Hmm, Ratchet is still using big clunky telephones for some reason. Later, it will probably be DJD and crew vs. time-travelling briefcase.
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Posted by pie-man on April 30th, 2015 @ 1:07pm CDT
Posted by pie-man on April 30th, 2015 @ 1:07pm CDT
I wanna see more Megatron! Hard to believe that I'd be rooting for Megs, of all 'bots... that's the beauty of MTMTE, I guess.
Getaway's behavior is definetely creepy.... and it might not concern Cyclonus, but he seems to be brooding about it. Amid all the emotions & feelings, Riptide's action during the hearing was probably the funniest, in my opinion.
Getaway's behavior is definetely creepy.... and it might not concern Cyclonus, but he seems to be brooding about it. Amid all the emotions & feelings, Riptide's action during the hearing was probably the funniest, in my opinion.
Re: IDW Transformers: More than Meets the Eye #40 Full Preview (1680858)
Posted by Optimizzy on April 30th, 2015 @ 1:14pm CDT
Ha. Yeah. I'm wanting riptide and nautica toys so bad now.
And yeah, getaway is kinda disturbing now. I didn't really see that coming.
Posted by Optimizzy on April 30th, 2015 @ 1:14pm CDT
pie-man wrote:I wanna see more Megatron! Hard to believe that I'd be rooting for Megs, of all 'bots... that's the beauty of MTMTE, I guess.
Getaway's behavior is definetely creepy.... and it might not concern Cyclonus, but he seems to be brooding about it. Amid all the emotions & feelings, Riptide's action during the hearing was probably the funniest, in my opinion.
Ha. Yeah. I'm wanting riptide and nautica toys so bad now.
And yeah, getaway is kinda disturbing now. I didn't really see that coming.
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Posted by MrBlack on April 30th, 2015 @ 1:43pm CDT
It could just be a weird obsession, I admit. I'm just wondering if there may be more to it than that.
Posted by MrBlack on April 30th, 2015 @ 1:43pm CDT
Randomhero wrote:MrBlack wrote:sabrigami wrote:This was a great issue. The feels were strong in this one.
Anyone else getting a Skyfall vibe from Getaway? he's so backhanded with everything he says to TG. and we all know how Skyfall turned out
Speaking of Skyfall, I wonder if Getaway knew anyone on Kimia. That might be his motivation for buddying up to someone close to Cyclonus.
My guess is that Getaway has some reason to want to take Cyclonus down, or at least hurt him, but he knows he can't do it directly. Murdering your crewmate is generally frowned upon, and, as Getaway himself said, he's no warrior. He is, however, a charismatic and manipulative liar; one would have to be in order to operate as a member of the "Diplomatic Corps." So, he's trying to harm Cyclonus the only way he can: by manipulating someone close to him.
...or he's just super creepy and likes little guys. I doubt it has anything to go with cyclonus or insane theories about ties with Kimia and what happened there. Cyclonus is just Tailgates friend and Getaway is being played the popular quarter back who turns out to be that jock who apparently doesn't know the word "no".
Never thought that this would be something in a transformers comic.
It could just be a weird obsession, I admit. I'm just wondering if there may be more to it than that.
Re: IDW Transformers: More than Meets the Eye #40 Full Preview (1680880)
Posted by SW's SilverHammer on April 30th, 2015 @ 1:53pm CDT
Wait, people are just picking up on this now? I've noticed it since #28 that he acts all kindsa creepy and pervy around tailgate, like with the awkward touching and "don't tell anyone, we'll both get in trouble" attitude.
Posted by SW's SilverHammer on April 30th, 2015 @ 1:53pm CDT
MrBlack wrote:Randomhero wrote:MrBlack wrote:sabrigami wrote:This was a great issue. The feels were strong in this one.
Anyone else getting a Skyfall vibe from Getaway? he's so backhanded with everything he says to TG. and we all know how Skyfall turned out
Speaking of Skyfall, I wonder if Getaway knew anyone on Kimia. That might be his motivation for buddying up to someone close to Cyclonus.
My guess is that Getaway has some reason to want to take Cyclonus down, or at least hurt him, but he knows he can't do it directly. Murdering your crewmate is generally frowned upon, and, as Getaway himself said, he's no warrior. He is, however, a charismatic and manipulative liar; one would have to be in order to operate as a member of the "Diplomatic Corps." So, he's trying to harm Cyclonus the only way he can: by manipulating someone close to him.
...or he's just super creepy and likes little guys. I doubt it has anything to go with cyclonus or insane theories about ties with Kimia and what happened there. Cyclonus is just Tailgates friend and Getaway is being played the popular quarter back who turns out to be that jock who apparently doesn't know the word "no".
Never thought that this would be something in a transformers comic.
It could just be a weird obsession, I admit. I'm just wondering if there may be more to it than that.
Wait, people are just picking up on this now? I've noticed it since #28 that he acts all kindsa creepy and pervy around tailgate, like with the awkward touching and "don't tell anyone, we'll both get in trouble" attitude.
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Posted by graham29 on April 30th, 2015 @ 2:15pm CDT
Posted by graham29 on April 30th, 2015 @ 2:15pm CDT
I gotta say, everytime I think I have an idea of where MTMTE is going, Roberts throws in some little detail with huge implications for what's to come. It's what I've come to love so much about the series.
The briefcase... there's been so much attention paid to it, I'm glad to see that it's not going away just yet... but what will Megatron do with it. I'm halfway between thinking he's going to finish the job himself, and thinking that he's going to change his path completely to change his legacy...
And it completely changes my thoughts on the DJD... this might be a stretch, but what if Tarn ends up going back in time with him and that's how we find out why and how Roller joined... I could see this leading to a really touching interaction between their present selves... meanwhile the crew of the lost light are going toe to toe with the decepticon forces. Just a thought.
the briefcase...
The briefcase... there's been so much attention paid to it, I'm glad to see that it's not going away just yet... but what will Megatron do with it. I'm halfway between thinking he's going to finish the job himself, and thinking that he's going to change his path completely to change his legacy...
And it completely changes my thoughts on the DJD... this might be a stretch, but what if Tarn ends up going back in time with him and that's how we find out why and how Roller joined... I could see this leading to a really touching interaction between their present selves... meanwhile the crew of the lost light are going toe to toe with the decepticon forces. Just a thought.
the briefcase...
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Posted by Nemesis Maximo on April 30th, 2015 @ 2:44pm CDT
I picked up on it as soon as he came aboard the ship. At first I just thought he was really into Tailgate, but this issue makes it seem like he's got something against Cyclonus.
Posted by Nemesis Maximo on April 30th, 2015 @ 2:44pm CDT
SW's SilverHammer wrote:MrBlack wrote:Randomhero wrote:MrBlack wrote:sabrigami wrote:This was a great issue. The feels were strong in this one.
Anyone else getting a Skyfall vibe from Getaway? he's so backhanded with everything he says to TG. and we all know how Skyfall turned out
Speaking of Skyfall, I wonder if Getaway knew anyone on Kimia. That might be his motivation for buddying up to someone close to Cyclonus.
My guess is that Getaway has some reason to want to take Cyclonus down, or at least hurt him, but he knows he can't do it directly. Murdering your crewmate is generally frowned upon, and, as Getaway himself said, he's no warrior. He is, however, a charismatic and manipulative liar; one would have to be in order to operate as a member of the "Diplomatic Corps." So, he's trying to harm Cyclonus the only way he can: by manipulating someone close to him.
...or he's just super creepy and likes little guys. I doubt it has anything to go with cyclonus or insane theories about ties with Kimia and what happened there. Cyclonus is just Tailgates friend and Getaway is being played the popular quarter back who turns out to be that jock who apparently doesn't know the word "no".
Never thought that this would be something in a transformers comic.
It could just be a weird obsession, I admit. I'm just wondering if there may be more to it than that.
Wait, people are just picking up on this now? I've noticed it since #28 that he acts all kindsa creepy and pervy around tailgate, like with the awkward touching and "don't tell anyone, we'll both get in trouble" attitude.
I picked up on it as soon as he came aboard the ship. At first I just thought he was really into Tailgate, but this issue makes it seem like he's got something against Cyclonus.
