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So it was a fake out then, can't wait to see how they pulled it off

Oh my god I though they were really dead Lin issue 14 I. So happy that they’re still alive

ZeroWolf wrote:So it was a fake out then, can't wait to see how they pulled it off

I'm pretty sure I called it after LL14 came out. Grimlock didn't dismember the Scavengers, Spinster did as part of a ruse to escape. Why else did the focus on him being a surgeon for a few panels? He dismembered them in a way that didn't harm them and could be easily fixed while the guards thought they were all dead and took Grimlock to Scorponok.

Honestly, I think I like the Scavengers story arc the best out of all of them.

I'm surprised the obvious fake out fooled anyone could of read the descriptions and know that they were not dead yet.

My thought upon reading that last panel: "Got 'im!"

Had I made a bet on whether or not Abraham Dante would ever be acknowledged again, then I would have lost money this morning. Got a bit of a Masterforce vibe from that, not anything serious but just a touch and that's a neat concept.

so, so excited

I'll just be excited also if Visionaries #3 and LL #15 some out on the 28th, because that will mean we are not behind anymore

I know i'm gunna sound like an idiot, but who is the big pink scavenger in the back?

Hotconvoy wrote:I know i'm gunna sound like an idiot, but who is the big pink scavenger in the back?

Do you mean Spinister?

Va'al wrote:

Hotconvoy wrote:I know i'm gunna sound like an idiot, but who is the big pink scavenger in the back?

Do you mean Spinister?

That's Spinister? That makes sence. Thanks

Hotconvoy wrote:That's *insert name here*?

My reaction reading every issue of this series.

I’ve really enjoyed these last two issues (the end to the Mutineers Trilogy was a bit of a wet fart though). I know it’s been thrown around a lot but these two really felt like MTMTE, to me at least. I will say I was a little worried that the Scavengers were just killed for shock value, especially after what happened to Mirage and the Protectobots. Good to know they’re still alive and ready to kick some ass. And it’s really cool to see Grimlock with his voice back.

Edit: And as someone who’s only read MTMTE/LL it’s interesting to some of the backstory with Grimlock and Scorponok play out. Hasn’t been too hard to follow either.

ScottyP wrote:Had I made a bet on whether or not Abraham Dante would ever be acknowledged again, then I would have lost money this morning. Got a bit of a Masterforce vibe from that, not anything serious but just a touch and that's a neat concept.

I felt the same, I was shocked that they actually brought up Dante again. But it's fantastic too, I appreciate all the callbacks

SureShot18 wrote:Edit: And as someone who’s only read MTMTE/LL it’s interesting to some of the backstory with Grimlock and Scorponok play out. Hasn’t been too hard to follow either.

He's (Roberts) called back to anything that matters at this point, tbh. It was a Furman story that got hastily tied up so not a super deep well of backstory to worry about! They were rivals, their battle led to Grimlock being taken to Garrus 9 to spare the other Dinobots, Scorponok was also arrested. Ultra Magnus did the arresting. That's basically it!

ScottyP wrote:

SureShot18 wrote:Edit: And as someone who’s only read MTMTE/LL it’s interesting to some of the backstory with Grimlock and Scorponok play out. Hasn’t been too hard to follow either.

He's (Roberts) called back to anything that matters at this point, tbh. It was a Furman story that got hastily tied up so not a super deep well of backstory to worry about! They were rivals, their battle led to Grimlock being taken to Garrus 9 to spare the other Dinobots, Scorponok was also arrested. Ultra Magnus did the arresting. That's basically it!

Ah alright, gotcha. Thanks for clearing it up a bit.

SureShot18 wrote:

ScottyP wrote:

SureShot18 wrote:Edit: And as someone who’s only read MTMTE/LL it’s interesting to some of the backstory with Grimlock and Scorponok play out. Hasn’t been too hard to follow either.

He's (Roberts) called back to anything that matters at this point, tbh. It was a Furman story that got hastily tied up so not a super deep well of backstory to worry about! They were rivals, their battle led to Grimlock being taken to Garrus 9 to spare the other Dinobots, Scorponok was also arrested. Ultra Magnus did the arresting. That's basically it!

Ah alright, gotcha. Thanks for clearing it up a bit.

I believe they also butt heads in Monstrosity or Primacy, one of those series. There’s some references in LL14 to that history I believe

Stormshot_Prime wrote:

SureShot18 wrote:

ScottyP wrote:

SureShot18 wrote:Edit: And as someone who’s only read MTMTE/LL it’s interesting to some of the backstory with Grimlock and Scorponok play out. Hasn’t been too hard to follow either.

He's (Roberts) called back to anything that matters at this point, tbh. It was a Furman story that got hastily tied up so not a super deep well of backstory to worry about! They were rivals, their battle led to Grimlock being taken to Garrus 9 to spare the other Dinobots, Scorponok was also arrested. Ultra Magnus did the arresting. That's basically it!

Ah alright, gotcha. Thanks for clearing it up a bit.

I believe they also butt heads in Monstrosity or Primacy, one of those series. There’s some references in LL14 to that history I believe

Before the war, Scorponok and Grimlock fought against each other many times in the gladiatorial pits. Then, before Grimlock joined the Autobots officially, Scorponok blew up a fuel refinery on top his head. Around 2007, Scorponok began to mind control the Dynobots into attacking Grimlock, before Magnus showed up and hauled them off to Garrus-9. During the Surge, Scorponok escaped the prison and grabbed Grimlock, who had been implanted with the Magnificence, a device which is omnipotent, and tortured him until he let go.

So Grimlock is rightfully pissed

Were you looking for even more comics news today, in terms of IDW Publishing content? Because we got some, also from Penguin Random House, this time featuring the third collected volume of the ongoing series Transformers: Lost Light!

The listing, found here, shows the cover for the trade to be the Jack Lawrence variant for issue #13, as seen here, and is currently showing a due date of September 18, 2018, collecting issues #13-#18. Check it out below!

About Transformers: Lost Light, Vol. 3

A witty, smart, emotional take on fan-favorite Transformers characters in a sci-fi world unlike any other!

Winner of the Comixology Award for Best Ongoing Comic Series of 2017, as well as Best Writer for James Roberts!

Crammed into a dead Decepticon astropod that’s ten sizes too small, the displaced crew of the Lost Light face their most serious threat yet: each other. No worries though, Rodimus can save the day! Plus, the Scavengers have never had it so good. The war is a receding memory, their patchy service records have been forgotten, and the five of them can roam the galaxy as they please. All’s well that ends well? Not quite.

Collects issues #13-18.


Product Details

Paperback | $19.99
Published by IDW Publishing
Sep 18, 2018 | 144 Pages | 6-5/8 x 10-3/16 | ISBN 9781684053315

I think I may switch to doing volumes instead at this point. Kinda annoying to have holes in my collection when it comes to the comics. I'll still order the covers I like but volumes are more durable and easier overall. Of course I'll still read my GF's copies to prevent myself from being spoiled between volumes.

We had clearly not brought you enough comics news on Wednesday, so we have some more today in the form of a variant cover from Alex Milne and Josh Perez for the IDW Publishing Transformers: Lost Light issue #16, via IDW Publishing!

The book is due out next month, and already features the main cover with a lot of Are All Dead vibes, but the variant pushes the concept a little differently, showing Rodimus seeing the ghosts? spirits? avatars? traces? of the characters we know have definitely passed away so far: Trailcutter, Ravage, Ambulon, and Pipes. Check it out below, and let us know what you think in the Energon Pub!

ALL GOOD THINGS…! Rodimus and the Crusadercons have reached their final destination. The trouble is, it’s not Cyberutopia. In fact, it’s not ANYWHERE. But they’d better get used to it, because they’re going to be there until the end of Time…

I think you meant Trailcutter and not Skids in the article.

Deadput wrote:I think you meant Trailcutter and not Skids in the article.

They’re both dead doesn’t matter

Randomhero wrote:

Deadput wrote:I think you meant Trailcutter and not Skids in the article.

They’re both dead doesn’t matter

That's not the point Skids is not on the cover while Trialcutter is.

Seriously...

Edit:The hell was that emote doing there I never put it there while typing.

Deadput wrote:[-(

Randomhero wrote:

Deadput wrote:I think you meant Trailcutter and not Skids in the article.

They’re both dead doesn’t matter

That's not the point Skids is not on the cover while Trialcutter is.

Seriously...

Easy tigress.


Gonna be okay? Do you want the cover explained in detail in the article for those who can only see words and no pictures?

Randomhero wrote:
Easy tigress.


Gonna be okay? Do you want the cover explained in detail in the article for those who can only see words and no pictures?

I was just posting that the guy made a mistake so they can correct the article.

What are you going on about?

Deadput wrote:

Randomhero wrote:
Easy tigress.


Gonna be okay? Do you want the cover explained in detail in the article for those who can only see words and no pictures?

I was just posting that the guy made a mistake so they can correct the article.

What are you going on about?

You can also just contact me directly.

Edit made, thanks.

Is there any indication that after the Unicron event, Optimus Prime and Lost Light will be coming to an end? or the Transformers books will again be rebranded by IDW? --It kind of seems like it, but its just speculation by me at this point.

o.supreme wrote:Is there any indication that after the Unicron event, Optimus Prime and Lost Light will be coming to an end? or the Transformers books will again be rebranded by IDW? --It kind of seems like it, but its just speculation by me at this point.

It is just speculation, indeed. There are a lot of things pointing to something happening, and all creators on Twitter are being vague and hinting and just infuriating from a news perspective (I mean that in the best way!), but yes, just speculation.

Good way to drum up some publicity in the fandom, I suppose? Though the ones talking about it are mostly readers already (which is kinda the whole reason to actually have a reboot).

o.supreme wrote:Is there any indication that after the Unicron event, Optimus Prime and Lost Light will be coming to an end? or the Transformers books will again be rebranded by IDW? --It kind of seems like it, but its just speculation by me at this point.

I figured it will either be a soft reboot like it it was with the beginning of MTMTE or a completely new story with new or seldom-used characters. Either way, I'm guessing the new title will be War For Cybertron, in support of the upcoming toy line starting in 2019.

Rodimus Prime wrote:

o.supreme wrote:Is there any indication that after the Unicron event, Optimus Prime and Lost Light will be coming to an end? or the Transformers books will again be rebranded by IDW? --It kind of seems like it, but its just speculation by me at this point.

I figured it will either be a soft reboot like it it was with the beginning of MTMTE or a completely new story with new or seldom-used characters. Either way, I'm guessing the new title will be War For Cybertron, in support of the upcoming toy line starting in 2019.

Based on past tie in efforts I'm wondering if they'll take the time to do a war for Cybertron flashback arc, set before the moment thunderwing screwed everything up. The best thing would be if IDW put this out as a miniseries so other stories didn't have to take a break.

ZeroWolf wrote:

Rodimus Prime wrote:

o.supreme wrote:Is there any indication that after the Unicron event, Optimus Prime and Lost Light will be coming to an end? or the Transformers books will again be rebranded by IDW? --It kind of seems like it, but its just speculation by me at this point.

I figured it will either be a soft reboot like it it was with the beginning of MTMTE or a completely new story with new or seldom-used characters. Either way, I'm guessing the new title will be War For Cybertron, in support of the upcoming toy line starting in 2019.

Based on past tie in efforts I'm wondering if they'll take the time to do a war for Cybertron flashback arc, set before the moment thunderwing screwed everything up. The best thing would be if IDW put this out as a miniseries so other stories didn't have to take a break.

Also I'm curious if the new line (and perhaps the comics) will have any connections to the game. Or if the name is just a lack of imagination.

My feeling is that it's unconnected but they must of known that the name would only invoke the game...guess we'll find out soon enough.

Proof of Lost Light ending at #20?

Targetmaster Kup wrote:

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Proof of Lost Light ending at #20?

Eh, at this point, I'm willing to wait for actual news from IDW, to be honest. Also given the fact that LL volume 3 ends with #18 (the one announced in latest solicits for May). '[T]he biggest story in the history of the Lost Light' (see blurb for #18) is probably volume 4. I doubt it'd be two issues only.

(Bumping it back up to 22 pages is interesting though..)

The almost final preview for this coming week's comics (but the last one for Transformers titles) from IDW Publishing features the second part of the Scavengers arc in Transformers: Lost Light #15! The full preview comes to us via fellow Seibertronian Sunstar, who found it on the comics and media website Comic Book Resources - we have mirrored the images below for your viewing convenience.

Make sure to take a read, then join the discussion in the Energon Pub forums! Will you be picking this issue up on Wednesday?

SECRETS AND LIES! As the Scavengers’ journey reaches its ignoble end, the architect of their downfall puts the fate of half the Cybertronian race in their hands. Only one question remains: Are the worst Decepticons prepared to become the ONLY Decepticons?

Love it

Wow! Someone actually remembered the Magnificence actually exists!?

Not bad. I don't want to get my hopes up, because it's only a 3-page preview, but might we finally be getting a decent story in LL?

Rodimus Prime wrote:Not bad. I don't want to get my hopes up, because it's only a 3-page preview, but might we finally be getting a decent story in LL?

Shhhh, there’s still time to rush it completely

15 was glorious. I have to admit, the twist involving an infant with a Decepticon logo face tattoo had me rolling my eyes for a few minutes, but it was literally just that. Once I kept going and Scorponok explained what was going on, I found that to make sense and be consistent with this version of the character especially given past unusual events from the Furman era. Felt a bit, thematically, like elements found in Masterforce. Should be fun to see where it goes!

And that last page, my word, that is a masterpiece. The lines, the lighting, the words - that's how you do a cliffhanger!

Unofficial score (someone else is writing the formal review): 113/Fulcrum; would have Khary Payton voice this Grimlock

15 felt far more back to MtMtE form.

I liked it and I hope it continues along this trajectory.

Read like an episode of Doctor Who.

After being written into an impossible corner, the heroes escape via a tedious scene of heavy exposition.

Terrible stuff.

I read 14 and 15 last night before bed. I'm beginning to get annoyed with LL. (LL Kinda feels like having a bad girlfriend you keep making excuses for over and over and then there's the eventual break up looming in the distance once the bad outweighs the redeeming qualities.) Robots and humans don't mix and especially not like this. Blech. What I like about the comics is less humans. Entertaining human characters are few and far between. Also the whole abortion thing was just cringe. I know that the writers in this series like to be political but this is just rubbed me the wrong way. Most the time I wanna roll my eyes when things get political to the point of feeling off topic, this time I about wanted to gag.

Also when are they gonna stop the OMG those guys are dead oh no they are not thing. Yes Jro we know you like to shock us but it's like crying wolf every other issue now. At first it was shocking but now it's just annoying. It's like they wanna toy with us to see how we will react. At this point I don't even think tailgate is gone forever because of this stuff.

If I had one nice thing to say about these issues it was they had a good smooth flow to the story. I feel like the aforementioned issues take away from it but I was enjoying the scavengers. They are quite relatable and you can't help having a soft spot for 'em. Honestly they are fun characters and I would enjoy more content with them if they didn't ruin the story with unnecessary stuff.

I'll admit that I prefer if they stick with one or two stories per issue. Back in MTMTE sometimes I would get confused because there was so much going on. I know they had to do it to introduce all of the characters but add in the time travel arcs and sometimes I had to re-read to get things all straight in my head. Not a big issue but in the beginning it was a little daunting to get into the series. Either way I don't really have high hopes for future issues. I may be making the switch to another series if this keeps up rather than staying around to let this one sour on me.

I think 14-15 are really tough to hate on like y'all are doing. I want this book to succeed and sell a lot and continue for a long time but if you didn't enjoy these last two I think this might not be the book for you. The Scavengers are one of the best elements of the series and encapsulate so much of it so well in symbolic ways. I really hope we get to see more of them down the line, but this part of their story is pretty satisfyingly concluded at this point.

It's been a polarizing issue that's for sure. I just wish it hadn't rubbed me the wrong way so many times. It's either time for me to find something else to read or perhaps when I settle down I can focus more on the positive aspects of it. I know I want to but this whole thing is leaving a bad taste in my mouth.

If you enjoyed this issue that's totally cool, don't let my grumping spoil it for ya.

ScottyP wrote:I think 14-15 are really tough to hate on like y'all are doing. I want this book to succeed and sell a lot and continue for a long time but if you didn't enjoy these last two I think this might not be the book for you. The Scavengers are one of the best elements of the series and encapsulate so much of it so well in symbolic ways. I really hope we get to see more of them down the line, but this part of their story is pretty satisfyingly concluded at this point.

You wish this apparently struggling book to succeed while simultaneously suggesting we stop buying it? Seriously though there's likely only - what - five or so issues left and we've stuck it this far

The sheer excellence of those first 30 or so issues (sans Dark Cybertron) warrant a decent conclusion. Besides, it's a forum - vive la différence!

Throwing these out there real quick even though I wanted to write a news post and don't have time: Lost Light is going to at least issue 25 and EJ Su is doing line work for issue 19

https://twitter.com/jroberts332/status/ ... 57765?s=19

https://twitter.com/jroberts332/status/ ... 02754?s=19

ScottyP wrote:15 was glorious. I have to admit, the twist involving an infant with a Decepticon logo face tattoo had me rolling my eyes for a few minutes, but it was literally just that. Once I kept going and Scorponok explained what was going on, I found that to make sense and be consistent with this version of the character especially given past unusual events from the Furman era. Felt a bit, thematically, like elements found in Masterforce. Should be fun to see where it goes!

And that last page, my word, that is a masterpiece. The lines, the lighting, the words - that's how you do a cliffhanger!

Unofficial score (someone else is writing the formal review): 113/Fulcrum; would have Khary Payton voice this Grimlock

Agreed! I thoroughly enjoyed this issue. I've liked the callbacks the last two issues have made. I mean, Scorponok mentioning Dante? Who'da thought it? Loving how Grimlock is developing too, what with him being my fave Dino.

Really ought to try and tough my way through the Japanese shows. I've had em for years but it was tough to get into Headmasters and I kinda stalled.