Sneak Peek - IDW Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye #34 iTunes Preview
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No new comics this week yet, but we have a full three pages of the upcoming issue 34 of Transformers: More than Meets the Eye, courtesy as usual of the magnanimous IDW digital assistant Mariel Romero, and her screenshots uploaded to iTunes. Check them out below, as the journey into Megatron's past begins..
THE DILEMMA! On a planet dedicated to Right and Wrong, four damaged AUTOBOTS must make an impossible choice: kill or cure? Whatever they decide, their lives will never be the same.
Credit(s): iTunes, Mariel Romero
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Re: Sneak Peek - IDW Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye #34 iTunes Preview (1614224)
Posted by Bounti76 on October 15th, 2014 @ 7:35pm CDT
Posted by Bounti76 on October 15th, 2014 @ 7:35pm CDT
The art is nice, but this story seems boring. Plus, I find it irritating that Transformers in IDW continuity seem to have too many human characteristics. First, they drink when they have no physical need for sustenance. They have gift shops on other planets. They write (and, one would assume, perform in) plays, to name a few. Then, in this issue, they use cell phones. ROBOTS...from an advanced alien civilization, haven't found a better way to communicate than using cell phones. Throw in the fact that they rarely transform, and it may as well be a series about an advanced human race that cosplays as robots.
End rant.
End rant.
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Posted by Shuttershock on October 15th, 2014 @ 8:06pm CDT
Posted by Shuttershock on October 15th, 2014 @ 8:06pm CDT
To be fair, writing them to be not at all human-like would be so divorced from what we understand as to almost be unreadable, kind of like the Silmarillion is to LOTR. I like to think of the similarities as just ideas that sentient cultures come up with naturally. Plus, they've been at it for much longer than us in these stories.
Also, Bluestreak here is a bit of a culture connoisseur, so maybe a cell phone style communicator is something he picked up.
END DEFENSE
Also, Bluestreak here is a bit of a culture connoisseur, so maybe a cell phone style communicator is something he picked up.
END DEFENSE
Re: Sneak Peek - IDW Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye #34 iTunes Preview (1614241)
Posted by Flashwave on October 15th, 2014 @ 9:32pm CDT
They've always had external communications devices of some kind, Communicubes, what have you. It may just be easier to carry a device with more range than to retrofit something hooked to the brain. And it may be easier to get more range. Would you want to slave your MIND to the ship's computer to bounce communications?
Far as drinking goes, they run on a liquid energon like your car does fuel. Trying to judge whwre a fuel tank is gonna end up in vehicle mode could be dicey, so why not put it the same place 98% of species put theirs: the mouth. Also, tbey are swntient beings, who play chess and sword fight and walk and talk and watch TV, a vehicle mode is a second utility. Its good for a lot of things, but can a Corvette fly a space shuttle? No. No way to manipulate the controls. So put the fuel tank on the primary form: the robot.
As to boring, I'm excited to meet more Cybertronians again, but one of the things I liked about MTMTE was its continuality, and now we're going (or seem to be)more toward contained, four book arcs with a pinchful of characters and the ship in the background
Also,lookslikeIneed tosacrifice apair of ENERGON Signal Flares now for aMainframe...
Posted by Flashwave on October 15th, 2014 @ 9:32pm CDT
Bounti76 wrote:The art is nice, but this story seems boring. Plus, I find it irritating that Transformers in IDW continuity seem to have too many human characteristics. First, they drink when they have no physical need for sustenance. They have gift shops on other planets. They write (and, one would assume, perform in) plays, to name a few. Then, in this issue, they use cell phones. ROBOTS...from an advanced alien civilization, haven't found a better way to communicate than using cell phones. Throw in the fact that they rarely transform, and it may as well be a series about an advanced human race that cosplays as robots.
End rant.
They've always had external communications devices of some kind, Communicubes, what have you. It may just be easier to carry a device with more range than to retrofit something hooked to the brain. And it may be easier to get more range. Would you want to slave your MIND to the ship's computer to bounce communications?
Far as drinking goes, they run on a liquid energon like your car does fuel. Trying to judge whwre a fuel tank is gonna end up in vehicle mode could be dicey, so why not put it the same place 98% of species put theirs: the mouth. Also, tbey are swntient beings, who play chess and sword fight and walk and talk and watch TV, a vehicle mode is a second utility. Its good for a lot of things, but can a Corvette fly a space shuttle? No. No way to manipulate the controls. So put the fuel tank on the primary form: the robot.
As to boring, I'm excited to meet more Cybertronians again, but one of the things I liked about MTMTE was its continuality, and now we're going (or seem to be)more toward contained, four book arcs with a pinchful of characters and the ship in the background
Also,lookslikeIneed tosacrifice apair of ENERGON Signal Flares now for aMainframe...
Re: Sneak Peek - IDW Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye #34 iTunes Preview (1614258)
Posted by SW's SilverHammer on October 15th, 2014 @ 11:16pm CDT
Posted by SW's SilverHammer on October 15th, 2014 @ 11:16pm CDT
I've Always been of the Opinion Transformers can operate by futurama rules.
Bender wrote: Nah, I'm trying to watch my input. I need plenty of wholesome nutritious alcohol. The chemical energy keeps my fuel cells charged.
Re: Sneak Peek - IDW Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye #34 iTunes Preview (1614270)
Posted by Shuttershock on October 16th, 2014 @ 12:16am CDT
Well, Trailcutter certainly can't anymore.
Posted by Shuttershock on October 16th, 2014 @ 12:16am CDT
SW's SilverHammer wrote:I've Always been of the Opinion Transformers can operate by futurama rules.Bender wrote: Nah, I'm trying to watch my input. I need plenty of wholesome nutritious alcohol. The chemical energy keeps my fuel cells charged.
Well, Trailcutter certainly can't anymore.
Re: Sneak Peek - IDW Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye #34 iTunes Preview (1614636)
Posted by ScottyP on October 17th, 2014 @ 10:04am CDT
This is exactly why I like MTMTE and the more recent RID books. It's a smart approach. Likeable characters abound because they're actually something you can relate to. Cybertronians no longer so hung up in a Civil War that are having to adapt to a Galaxy that isn't just steel planets, star cruisers, and laser beams. Transforming when it makes sense and not just for the sake of it, like here, where First Aid's in a hurry so he doesn't just walk to go outside.
Idk man, if this stuff bugs you that much, it's probably just not your style. No big deal. RG1 might be more your speed, if you haven't checked it out yet.
Posted by ScottyP on October 17th, 2014 @ 10:04am CDT
Bounti76 wrote:The art is nice, but this story seems boring. Plus, I find it irritating that Transformers in IDW continuity seem to have too many human characteristics. First, they drink when they have no physical need for sustenance. They have gift shops on other planets. They write (and, one would assume, perform in) plays, to name a few. Then, in this issue, they use cell phones. ROBOTS...from an advanced alien civilization, haven't found a better way to communicate than using cell phones. Throw in the fact that they rarely transform, and it may as well be a series about an advanced human race that cosplays as robots.
End rant.
This is exactly why I like MTMTE and the more recent RID books. It's a smart approach. Likeable characters abound because they're actually something you can relate to. Cybertronians no longer so hung up in a Civil War that are having to adapt to a Galaxy that isn't just steel planets, star cruisers, and laser beams. Transforming when it makes sense and not just for the sake of it, like here, where First Aid's in a hurry so he doesn't just walk to go outside.
Idk man, if this stuff bugs you that much, it's probably just not your style. No big deal. RG1 might be more your speed, if you haven't checked it out yet.
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Posted by Shuttershock on October 17th, 2014 @ 1:10pm CDT
Posted by Shuttershock on October 17th, 2014 @ 1:10pm CDT
I think it's worth noting that First Aid can transform now. Wonder when that got fixed?
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Posted by shockblast2 on October 20th, 2014 @ 9:04am CDT
Posted by shockblast2 on October 20th, 2014 @ 9:04am CDT
Cool, does this mean there is a Generations Voyager Ultra Magnus in the works at Hasbro?
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Posted by Gekas on October 21st, 2014 @ 11:39pm CDT
Posted by Gekas on October 21st, 2014 @ 11:39pm CDT
I was hoping to wrap up the Brainstorm story that went on last issue. I really want to know what his intentions are after that last page.
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Posted by Va'al on October 28th, 2014 @ 3:11am CDT
Posted by Va'al on October 28th, 2014 @ 3:11am CDT
This week, IDW Publishing brings us another issue of the fan-acclaimed series of Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye - setting the stage for the beginning of Days of Deception and Elegant Chaos. Want to know more? Check out the preview for #34 below, and head back here tomorrow for the Seibertron.com review!
Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye #34
James Roberts (w) • Atilio Rojo (a) • Brendan Cahill (c)
THE DILEMMA! On a planet dedicated to Right and Wrong, four damaged AUTOBOTS must make an impossible choice: kill or cure? Whatever they decide, their lives will never be the same.
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Bullet points:
A character-intense prelude to next month’s ELEGANT CHAOS event!
30th Anniversary Variant Cover by Ken Christiansen!
Re: Sneak Peek - IDW Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye #34 iTunes Preview (1617557)
Posted by ZeroWolf on October 28th, 2014 @ 4:14am CDT
Posted by ZeroWolf on October 28th, 2014 @ 4:14am CDT
Looking good, will be getting this and rid next Monday. Love the throw back to megs look in Megatron: Origins.
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Posted by Bounti76 on October 28th, 2014 @ 4:37am CDT
Posted by Bounti76 on October 28th, 2014 @ 4:37am CDT
Am I missing something? The last issue ended with "our" Lost Light reappearing, and Brainstorm going all 
on everyone. I guess this is a storyline from the rest of the issue, but it doesn't seem all that interesting...so far.
on everyone. I guess this is a storyline from the rest of the issue, but it doesn't seem all that interesting...so far.
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Posted by Bounti76 on October 28th, 2014 @ 4:58am CDT
I actually really loved RG1. It's the first comic I'd subscribed to since the original Marvel run in the 80s, albeit digitally. I should have explained better....I really enjoy IDW's take on G1, for the most part. I just feel they can have great characterization without resorting to human characteristics to make giant transforming robots more than just that. Like Thundercracker and Buster. Cute and relatable without making Thundercracker too "human". He's caring for a member of a species that is totally foreign to him, yet he's concerned about her welfare and knows she's fragile. The fact that they're Cybertronian and canine doesn't really matter, because care of beings important to oneself is a universal trait. Drinking liquids I can marginally accept (because they run on Energon), but a bar seems a VERY human concept, as does a gift shop (the shore leave they had on Temptoria). It just seems very silly that an advanced alien race would set up something so, ahem, alien to them.
I get that the IDW-verse isn't for everyone, and I can appreciate that. I just wish they'd cut the silliness to a minimum. The Circle of Light had it right when they called out the LL crew.
Posted by Bounti76 on October 28th, 2014 @ 4:58am CDT
ScottyP wrote:Bounti76 wrote:The art is nice, but this story seems boring. Plus, I find it irritating that Transformers in IDW continuity seem to have too many human characteristics. First, they drink when they have no physical need for sustenance. They have gift shops on other planets. They write (and, one would assume, perform in) plays, to name a few. Then, in this issue, they use cell phones. ROBOTS...from an advanced alien civilization, haven't found a better way to communicate than using cell phones. Throw in the fact that they rarely transform, and it may as well be a series about an advanced human race that cosplays as robots.
End rant.
This is exactly why I like MTMTE and the more recent RID books. It's a smart approach. Likeable characters abound because they're actually something you can relate to. Cybertronians no longer so hung up in a Civil War that are having to adapt to a Galaxy that isn't just steel planets, star cruisers, and laser beams. Transforming when it makes sense and not just for the sake of it, like here, where First Aid's in a hurry so he doesn't just walk to go outside.
Idk man, if this stuff bugs you that much, it's probably just not your style. No big deal. RG1 might be more your speed, if you haven't checked it out yet.
I actually really loved RG1. It's the first comic I'd subscribed to since the original Marvel run in the 80s, albeit digitally. I should have explained better....I really enjoy IDW's take on G1, for the most part. I just feel they can have great characterization without resorting to human characteristics to make giant transforming robots more than just that. Like Thundercracker and Buster. Cute and relatable without making Thundercracker too "human". He's caring for a member of a species that is totally foreign to him, yet he's concerned about her welfare and knows she's fragile. The fact that they're Cybertronian and canine doesn't really matter, because care of beings important to oneself is a universal trait. Drinking liquids I can marginally accept (because they run on Energon), but a bar seems a VERY human concept, as does a gift shop (the shore leave they had on Temptoria). It just seems very silly that an advanced alien race would set up something so, ahem, alien to them.
I get that the IDW-verse isn't for everyone, and I can appreciate that. I just wish they'd cut the silliness to a minimum. The Circle of Light had it right when they called out the LL crew.
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Posted by Coptur on October 28th, 2014 @ 6:06am CDT
Posted by Coptur on October 28th, 2014 @ 6:06am CDT
for me the transformers need that human touch or else the character would be quite dull, what social sitting would you put them in if not a bar
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Posted by ZeroWolf on October 28th, 2014 @ 6:47am CDT
Posted by ZeroWolf on October 28th, 2014 @ 6:47am CDT
There has been bars mentioned before in TF lore before though, and intelligent species would have similar mannerisms to us, plus as said before, they probably came up with these concepts before us, given their war started when we were wayyy back on the evolutionary ladder. In tact considering the state of the universe, it's probably daft to consider that we are the only ones to have such things or be the first to use them.
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Posted by Nemesis Maximo on October 28th, 2014 @ 7:50am CDT
Posted by Nemesis Maximo on October 28th, 2014 @ 7:50am CDT
I really wish they would get someone like Guido Guidi or James Raiz to sub for Milne. Their art styles are more varied and expressive, while Mr. Rojo's are just so...simple. And forgive me if I'm beating a dead horse here, but this is how I see his panels:
"So what's the deal with Megatron being the captain?"
"Didn't you hear about the trial? The trial of the zorn? The BIGGEST TRIAL IN THE HISTORY OF CYBERTRON SHORT OF AN AQUEATAS AFFAIR?"
"I'm sorry, have you been dead/in stasis lock/otherwise incapacitated for the last four-million years?"
"So what's the deal with Megatron being the captain?"
"Didn't you hear about the trial? The trial of the zorn? The BIGGEST TRIAL IN THE HISTORY OF CYBERTRON SHORT OF AN AQUEATAS AFFAIR?"
"I'm sorry, have you been dead/in stasis lock/otherwise incapacitated for the last four-million years?"
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Posted by AudioKnightsTheatre on October 28th, 2014 @ 8:44am CDT
Posted by AudioKnightsTheatre on October 28th, 2014 @ 8:44am CDT
Once the issue hits this Wednesday, I'd be interested to know what scene people find to be their favorite. We made a dramatic reading for the Lift scene in Issue 32 between Nautica and Nightbeat - http://youtu.be/J6V70d0oR14 - what scene in issue 34 would you like to see done dramatically by us? www.TheAudioKnightsTheatre.com
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Posted by dragons on October 28th, 2014 @ 9:06am CDT
Posted by dragons on October 28th, 2014 @ 9:06am CDT
is artist trying make bots more human? human smooth faces and now cellphone to be in contact with other bots what to tansrecievers in there heads with autobot transmiss frequency?
still waiting t ofind out who injured bot is
still waiting t ofind out who injured bot is
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Posted by MagnusLabel on October 28th, 2014 @ 11:58am CDT
Mr. Guidi is a good choice, but "super messy details" Raiz is not really a choice to me, even when comparing to "not very good drawings under ultra messy textures" L.V.O.
Regarding to "round heads" Rojo, my only complain is...you guys may already know.
Posted by MagnusLabel on October 28th, 2014 @ 11:58am CDT
Nemesis Maximo wrote:I really wish they would get someone like Guido Guidi or James Raiz to sub for Milne. Their art styles are more varied and expressive, while Mr. Rojo's are just so...simple.
Mr. Guidi is a good choice, but "super messy details" Raiz is not really a choice to me, even when comparing to "not very good drawings under ultra messy textures" L.V.O.
Regarding to "round heads" Rojo, my only complain is...you guys may already know.
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Posted by padfoo on October 28th, 2014 @ 5:27pm CDT
I agree cellphones and tablet like devices seem so ancient and inefficient.
Posted by padfoo on October 28th, 2014 @ 5:27pm CDT
dragons wrote:is artist trying make bots more human? human smooth faces and now cellphone to be in contact with other bots what to tansrecievers in there heads with autobot transmiss frequency?
still waiting t ofind out who injured bot is
I agree cellphones and tablet like devices seem so ancient and inefficient.
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Posted by Va'al on October 29th, 2014 @ 4:37am CDT
Synopsis
THE DILEMMA! On a planet dedicated to Right and Wrong, four damaged AUTOBOTS must make an impossible choice: kill or cure? Whatever they decide, their lives will never be the same.
[iMake no mistake[/i]
Story
Last issue was a gigantic piece of everything happening, in quantum manners, with sonic wrenches, parallel timelines, lost loves rekindled, and purple-soaked betrayals. How does one issue later compare
or stand up to all that, with only four members of the main cast facing an impossible choice and maybe, just maybe, more impossible horrors?
Be happy in your work
Quite cleverly written, James Roberts' script uses the setting of the four Autobots on Ofsted XVII, and Trailcutter's new reading habits, as the frame for his journey into another type of past than Barber's in RID #34 - the origin of Megatron's ideology, body of work and cruelties he had to endure under the mind games of the functionists.
Be grateful for your alt mode
The two stories run quite nicely in parallel to each other, and easily distinguishable with the casts being so different as well as limited. And to keep them as relevant to each other as possible, the Megatron story has some very intriguing snippets from present day Trailcutter's current reading of 'Towards Peace', which somehow reflects onto the bots' situation, and the possibly dying Cybertronian in their care.
Be thankful for the system
What could've simply been a long flashback with some tenuous links to the present turns out to be a much more rounded story in multiple parts, bringing back some old ..er.. friends, from both the distant and the recent past. And thrown in for good measure are politics and some excellent world building, leading into the Days of Deception post-DC phase.
Art
Atilio Rojo takes over from Alex Milne for this issue's setting-up of what's to come in Elegant Chaos. While there are some potential issues with his more rounded style, given the two stories unravelling in the issue, I personally thought it really worked with the more personal themes and touches to Megatron's problematic situation, with some excellent layouts and body language in crucial scenes.
Be mindful of your betters
What really helped Rojo's linework, though, was regular Joana Lafuente's amazing use of colours throughout. Not only is the Decepticon purple used very appropriately in the background of key moments for all the cast involved, the contrast between Messatine and Ofsted XVII, with such limited environments to deal with, and what actually happens on them, is really brought out.
We're locked in
Remember I mentioned those 'key, crucial scenes' in this issue? You can imagine they mostly revolve around Megatron - but it's Tom B. Long's lettering wizardry that makes sure they drive home, and firmly lodge into your reading mind. To visually complete the whole ensemble, the two main covers (A by Brendan Cahill, B by Nick Roche and Josh Burcham) shed different lights on the story, while Ken Christiansen's Anniversary variant continues a great streak of homage pieces - see thumbnail.
Thoughts
Spoilerish ahead
Four Autobots relaxing on a planet dedicated to Ethics, and finding more they ever wanted to know about it, with dire consequences for some old friends. A miner struggling against a corrupt senate and segregated control system, and facing the nastiest, most intrusive part of it. What do they have in common? Great writing, one set-up issue, an unsettling last page and, obviously, more horrors ahead.
In truth, it is about control
As I claimed above, the issue is extremely well put together visually too, as we see Megatron's writing taking centre stage, quite literally, as story and art converge into it and use it as source for their progression and layouts. Make sure to pick this one up, as the stage is now wider than ever - just not where you thought they might be.
Posted by Va'al on October 29th, 2014 @ 4:37am CDT
Face the Past
(Spoiler free-ish)
(Spoiler free-ish)
Synopsis
THE DILEMMA! On a planet dedicated to Right and Wrong, four damaged AUTOBOTS must make an impossible choice: kill or cure? Whatever they decide, their lives will never be the same.
[iMake no mistake[/i]
Story
Last issue was a gigantic piece of everything happening, in quantum manners, with sonic wrenches, parallel timelines, lost loves rekindled, and purple-soaked betrayals. How does one issue later compare
or stand up to all that, with only four members of the main cast facing an impossible choice and maybe, just maybe, more impossible horrors?
Be happy in your work
Quite cleverly written, James Roberts' script uses the setting of the four Autobots on Ofsted XVII, and Trailcutter's new reading habits, as the frame for his journey into another type of past than Barber's in RID #34 - the origin of Megatron's ideology, body of work and cruelties he had to endure under the mind games of the functionists.
Be grateful for your alt mode
The two stories run quite nicely in parallel to each other, and easily distinguishable with the casts being so different as well as limited. And to keep them as relevant to each other as possible, the Megatron story has some very intriguing snippets from present day Trailcutter's current reading of 'Towards Peace', which somehow reflects onto the bots' situation, and the possibly dying Cybertronian in their care.
Be thankful for the system
What could've simply been a long flashback with some tenuous links to the present turns out to be a much more rounded story in multiple parts, bringing back some old ..er.. friends, from both the distant and the recent past. And thrown in for good measure are politics and some excellent world building, leading into the Days of Deception post-DC phase.
Art
Atilio Rojo takes over from Alex Milne for this issue's setting-up of what's to come in Elegant Chaos. While there are some potential issues with his more rounded style, given the two stories unravelling in the issue, I personally thought it really worked with the more personal themes and touches to Megatron's problematic situation, with some excellent layouts and body language in crucial scenes.
Be mindful of your betters
What really helped Rojo's linework, though, was regular Joana Lafuente's amazing use of colours throughout. Not only is the Decepticon purple used very appropriately in the background of key moments for all the cast involved, the contrast between Messatine and Ofsted XVII, with such limited environments to deal with, and what actually happens on them, is really brought out.
We're locked in
Remember I mentioned those 'key, crucial scenes' in this issue? You can imagine they mostly revolve around Megatron - but it's Tom B. Long's lettering wizardry that makes sure they drive home, and firmly lodge into your reading mind. To visually complete the whole ensemble, the two main covers (A by Brendan Cahill, B by Nick Roche and Josh Burcham) shed different lights on the story, while Ken Christiansen's Anniversary variant continues a great streak of homage pieces - see thumbnail.
Thoughts
Spoilerish ahead
Four Autobots relaxing on a planet dedicated to Ethics, and finding more they ever wanted to know about it, with dire consequences for some old friends. A miner struggling against a corrupt senate and segregated control system, and facing the nastiest, most intrusive part of it. What do they have in common? Great writing, one set-up issue, an unsettling last page and, obviously, more horrors ahead.
In truth, it is about control
As I claimed above, the issue is extremely well put together visually too, as we see Megatron's writing taking centre stage, quite literally, as story and art converge into it and use it as source for their progression and layouts. Make sure to pick this one up, as the stage is now wider than ever - just not where you thought they might be.
. ½ out of
½ out of
Re: Sneak Peek - IDW Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye #34 iTunes Preview (1617891)
Posted by Tal El on October 29th, 2014 @ 7:17am CDT
Posted by Tal El on October 29th, 2014 @ 7:17am CDT
Great issue, and thanks for the review Va'al. As always a pleasant review to read. The last time Rojo took aver pencilling duties I was less than impressed. Of course that issue was a lot of Autobots standing around in a tight space, but it was still too static. This issue he captured a lot of emotion with the four 'Bots discussing the possible life or death choice with the mystery Transformer. I'll be sad to see Trailcutter go, if he goes, he's been a fave, especially since Roberts has made him more and more interesting since the first time he appeared on the Lost Light.
But some questions do arise though...
1) Does this issue take place after Megs and crew reactivated the correct timeline or concurrent? Two of the bots on the planet arrived to the crew after take off, the other two were on board at the beginning.
2) Who is strong enough to beat down the mystery bot and his companion, and who's side are they on?
3) Timeline wise, at the end, was the Autobot symbol in use in the functionalist-strong society, and if so, would it have been so widely used already? I didn't think Pax's proclamation to the Senate had happened yet. But with Megs in the mine and his writings are now being distributed, maybe so.
But some questions do arise though...
1) Does this issue take place after Megs and crew reactivated the correct timeline or concurrent? Two of the bots on the planet arrived to the crew after take off, the other two were on board at the beginning.
2) Who is strong enough to beat down the mystery bot and his companion, and who's side are they on?
3) Timeline wise, at the end, was the Autobot symbol in use in the functionalist-strong society, and if so, would it have been so widely used already? I didn't think Pax's proclamation to the Senate had happened yet. But with Megs in the mine and his writings are now being distributed, maybe so.
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Posted by ScottyP on October 29th, 2014 @ 11:00am CDT
I saw this sort-of answered on Twitter by Mr. Roberts himself:
Link: https://twitter.com/jroberts332/status/ ... 9648698368
Posted by ScottyP on October 29th, 2014 @ 11:00am CDT
Tal El wrote:But some questions do arise though...
1) Does this issue take place after Megs and crew reactivated the correct timeline or concurrent? Two of the bots on the planet arrived to the crew after take off, the other two were on board at the beginning.
I saw this sort-of answered on Twitter by Mr. Roberts himself:
@jroberts332 wrote:“@pstinson42: So is all of #Transformers #MtMtE Season 2 taking place on one very eventful day? Not counting flashbacks?” More or less!
Link: https://twitter.com/jroberts332/status/ ... 9648698368
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Posted by ScottyP on October 29th, 2014 @ 3:34pm CDT
Posted by ScottyP on October 29th, 2014 @ 3:34pm CDT
Didn't want to double post but this thread is dead. C'mon Seibertronians, this thing just came out! The time is nigh to post and speculate!
So now that I've re-read this and stewed on it a bit, I've only got one theory, given the way Vos and Kaon were beat up so badly whereas they've looked dominantly powerful in every other appearance. (Spoiler tags on that last bit due to context clues.) Anyway, here's my theory:
Overlord is/was on Ofsted XVII and he's why the DJD had two guys down for the count.
I'm still fleshing out more detail to it, but it makes sense. Due to this, it's certainly incorrect. Roberts never fails to swerve in the most delicious ways.
So now that I've re-read this and stewed on it a bit, I've only got one theory, given the way Vos and Kaon were beat up so badly whereas they've looked dominantly powerful in every other appearance. (Spoiler tags on that last bit due to context clues.) Anyway, here's my theory:
Overlord is/was on Ofsted XVII and he's why the DJD had two guys down for the count.
I'm still fleshing out more detail to it, but it makes sense. Due to this, it's certainly incorrect. Roberts never fails to swerve in the most delicious ways.
Re: Sneak Peek - IDW Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye #34 iTunes Preview (1617996)
Posted by RodimusConvoy13 on October 29th, 2014 @ 4:12pm CDT
Posted by RodimusConvoy13 on October 29th, 2014 @ 4:12pm CDT
I'm curious if Brainstorm has a plan and that's why he time travelled to that particular place or if it was random.
Re: Sneak Peek - IDW Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye #34 iTunes Preview (1618002)
Posted by ScottyP on October 29th, 2014 @ 5:19pm CDT
Posted by ScottyP on October 29th, 2014 @ 5:19pm CDT
Well, regarding Brainstorm, in 33 it's presumed that he was the one on the "alternate" Lost Light to have sprung the lock on Overlord so that the DJD would show up. In the current, "real" timeline, or whatever you want to call it, Brainstorm is the guy that gave Chromedome the codes to get to Overlord. Perhaps the intention was the same, only Chromedome fails to stall Overlord long enough to be detected in this timeline and not the other, so the DJD never shows up. Or, Swerve's metafictional bomb prevents him from calling the DJD when he intended to.
So anyway, we have no idea where Overlord ended up, but surely a fall to a planet won't off him. Brainstorm may be attempting in this issue to get to that planet in an effort to lead the DJD to him. Why he then shows up in the past, I'm not sure, but it may have something to do with wanting to retrieve Megatron from that time to "replace" the Autobot Megatron they're dealing with? Or maybe it's to retrieve him to satisfy a potential revenge plot of the DJD/Overlord who would both have beef with Megatron at that point, and he wants some other copy from the past to take the fall?
Of course there's other stuff that could mess this all up too. Brainstorm's been in cahoots with Prowl the entire time so far, and Prowl certainly has some darker tendencies lately. Not to mention Brainstorm's involvements with Ironfist in the past and Prowl trying to play keep away with the Aquetas data he had - maybe Brainstorm's research into the cerebro shells was held back on purpose? He's also got a .01%er spark sitting around in his lab, has an odd relationship with the Dead Universe and Nova Prime, and who knows if the MCP is real or not yet. Any of these things could come into play.
Anyway, that's probably -all- wrong, and a lot of speculation. Either way, his plot has got to be coming to a head soon. I look forward to seeing where it goes.
So anyway, we have no idea where Overlord ended up, but surely a fall to a planet won't off him. Brainstorm may be attempting in this issue to get to that planet in an effort to lead the DJD to him. Why he then shows up in the past, I'm not sure, but it may have something to do with wanting to retrieve Megatron from that time to "replace" the Autobot Megatron they're dealing with? Or maybe it's to retrieve him to satisfy a potential revenge plot of the DJD/Overlord who would both have beef with Megatron at that point, and he wants some other copy from the past to take the fall?
Of course there's other stuff that could mess this all up too. Brainstorm's been in cahoots with Prowl the entire time so far, and Prowl certainly has some darker tendencies lately. Not to mention Brainstorm's involvements with Ironfist in the past and Prowl trying to play keep away with the Aquetas data he had - maybe Brainstorm's research into the cerebro shells was held back on purpose? He's also got a .01%er spark sitting around in his lab, has an odd relationship with the Dead Universe and Nova Prime, and who knows if the MCP is real or not yet. Any of these things could come into play.
Anyway, that's probably -all- wrong, and a lot of speculation. Either way, his plot has got to be coming to a head soon. I look forward to seeing where it goes.
Re: Sneak Peek - IDW Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye #34 iTunes Preview (1618092)
Posted by Gekas on October 30th, 2014 @ 12:03am CDT
Posted by Gekas on October 30th, 2014 @ 12:03am CDT
Based off Kaon saying "See you soon", I think the DJD will show up with Brainstorm, and his prize from the past, Megatron. Some of you guys mentioned this earlier as well, but I doubt the outcome will be what Brainstorm wants. They will encounter current Megatron eventually, and he would no doubt convince his younger self about the errors of the past. This could mean that Brainstorm is giving Megatron tech from the future for his war or some sort of advice. In the end Brainstorm might not be a spy at all, just someone who changed sides during the start of the war. Then again it was on the inside of his face plate so who knows.
Also confused at the end, did Kaon take off with Trailcutter's head and brain?
I'm sure next issue will bring about more questions than it will answer for the past 2 issues.
Also confused at the end, did Kaon take off with Trailcutter's head and brain?
I'm sure next issue will bring about more questions than it will answer for the past 2 issues.
Re: Sneak Peek - IDW Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye #34 iTunes Preview (1618160)
Posted by ctrlFrequency on October 30th, 2014 @ 8:57am CDT
Posted by ctrlFrequency on October 30th, 2014 @ 8:57am CDT
Okay, please don't think me crazy (okay, I am crazy but this is going to come off as pretty 'duuuuh') is this issue out?
I can't find it on Amazon (Kindle) which is where I get my comics. It's driving me nuts!
Thankfully I live two blocks from a comics store and have no issues buying the paper copy, I just like having the digital so I can read it anywhere (and it doesn't get shredded/drawn in by the kids)
Edit: Never mind... I did some digging and found out my yes. Apparently Amazon is not selling it, which makes me all twitchy. Sometimes I just want to send the DJD their way <-- bad TF joke!
Off to the comics store!
I can't find it on Amazon (Kindle) which is where I get my comics. It's driving me nuts!
Thankfully I live two blocks from a comics store and have no issues buying the paper copy, I just like having the digital so I can read it anywhere (and it doesn't get shredded/drawn in by the kids)
Edit: Never mind... I did some digging and found out my yes. Apparently Amazon is not selling it, which makes me all twitchy. Sometimes I just want to send the DJD their way <-- bad TF joke!
Off to the comics store!
Re: Sneak Peek - IDW Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye #34 iTunes Preview (1618179)
Posted by ScottyP on October 30th, 2014 @ 10:01am CDT
Posted by ScottyP on October 30th, 2014 @ 10:01am CDT
^ Glad you got it sorted out! I think the Kindle editions take a while to go up for some reason. May be due to some deal with Comixology, but I have 0 facts to back that up.
And John Stamoist (excellent screen name, btw), That also makes a lot of sense. Something else I've thought of after sleeping on it - Brainstorm could be Agent 113? Could have been the mole within the DJD mentioned way back in LSotW? Or they could go full blown headmaster idea and say that Brainstorm is dead and that's actually Vos - only going with that due to the faceplates seeming to be analogous at least somewhat, but that could also be a good ol' JR red herring.
And John Stamoist (excellent screen name, btw), That also makes a lot of sense. Something else I've thought of after sleeping on it - Brainstorm could be Agent 113? Could have been the mole within the DJD mentioned way back in LSotW? Or they could go full blown headmaster idea and say that Brainstorm is dead and that's actually Vos - only going with that due to the faceplates seeming to be analogous at least somewhat, but that could also be a good ol' JR red herring.
Re: Sneak Peek - IDW Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye #34 iTunes Preview (1618192)
Posted by ctrlFrequency on October 30th, 2014 @ 10:45am CDT
Posted by ctrlFrequency on October 30th, 2014 @ 10:45am CDT
I'd never had a problem with Kindle before... no biggie, I'll just switch to Comixology (well, I did, never made it out due to a 4 year old with an aversion to wearing pants. He will only wear shorts... because he wants to see his knees. When it's 45 degrees out, I kind of insist on pants)
So now I read it... and ... wow... I'm still processing.
So now I read it... and ... wow... I'm still processing.
Re: Sneak Peek - IDW Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye #34 iTunes Preview (1618199)
Posted by ScottyP on October 30th, 2014 @ 11:03am CDT
Podcast staff gets review copies, so I first read it Friday, and then stewed on it entirely until reading my print copy that I bought yesterday. It took some time to process, but in the end, I really, really like it. Wonderful storytelling.
Posted by ScottyP on October 30th, 2014 @ 11:03am CDT
ctrlFrequency wrote:So now I read it... and ... wow... I'm still processing.
Podcast staff gets review copies, so I first read it Friday, and then stewed on it entirely until reading my print copy that I bought yesterday. It took some time to process, but in the end, I really, really like it. Wonderful storytelling.
Re: Sneak Peek - IDW Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye #34 iTunes Preview (1618204)
Posted by ctrlFrequency on October 30th, 2014 @ 11:24am CDT
Posted by ctrlFrequency on October 30th, 2014 @ 11:24am CDT
Oh I agree completely, that is fantastic storytelling. MtMtE has had some of the best storytelling in it. Especially lately (to me it feels like they have narrowed it down a bit, not trying to pack too many characters in, but giving many characters a chance, we haven't seen old Rodimus in awhile, mentioned, but not seen. It seems like they want a good focus. Give more time to each character to make them not be forgettable in their roles).
I'm still processing on the wow factor. The last RiD left me wanting, this one left me intrigued. Not to say the last RiD was bad, just that there's a spot in every story where you need to sit back and get some non action stuff dealt with so you can have those deep plots and intricate stories.
The Vos thing didn't surprise me. The Rung part did. Megatron's writings left me applauding because of it's relevance to many current, real life issues plaguing Western Society, womens's rights, lgbtq rights, and social casts that have become increasingly more prevalent lately. They handled with so much grace issues that are a hot point in our media right now.
I'm going to have to go back and read it again to catch more detail, but that's just what popped up right away. I liked what they did with TrailCutter too. His journey to sobriety got a bit lost for awhile, it was nice to see him deal with it.
I'm still processing on the wow factor. The last RiD left me wanting, this one left me intrigued. Not to say the last RiD was bad, just that there's a spot in every story where you need to sit back and get some non action stuff dealt with so you can have those deep plots and intricate stories.
The Vos thing didn't surprise me. The Rung part did. Megatron's writings left me applauding because of it's relevance to many current, real life issues plaguing Western Society, womens's rights, lgbtq rights, and social casts that have become increasingly more prevalent lately. They handled with so much grace issues that are a hot point in our media right now.
I'm going to have to go back and read it again to catch more detail, but that's just what popped up right away. I liked what they did with TrailCutter too. His journey to sobriety got a bit lost for awhile, it was nice to see him deal with it.
Re: Sneak Peek - IDW Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye #34 iTunes Preview (1618207)
Posted by Gekas on October 30th, 2014 @ 11:45am CDT
Good point, never considered the Headmaster scenario. It just feels a bit random that Brainstorm decided to time travel to the past after all the disappearances. If he is the traitor, it wouldn't make sense for the DJD to execute him after he just gave them Overload, a high value target they had been looking for a good amount of time. Brainstorm has had many opportunities to become a traitor in the middles of battles and wars, why choose now to go active even with Overload no longer on the ship? Also I forgot to mention this in the thread for last isssue, but isn't it just a bit sad/pathetic that the DJD, 5 Decepticons, massacred the whole Lost Light who had at least 20+ crew on board...............
Thanks for the compliment my good sir, I'm surprised though, oddly you're the only one who likes it so far hahahaha.
Posted by Gekas on October 30th, 2014 @ 11:45am CDT
ScottyP wrote:^
And John Stamoist (excellent screen name, btw), That also makes a lot of sense. Something else I've thought of after sleeping on it - Brainstorm could be Agent 113? Could have been the mole within the DJD mentioned way back in LSotW? Or they could go full blown headmaster idea and say that Brainstorm is dead and that's actually Vos - only going with that due to the faceplates seeming to be analogous at least somewhat, but that could also be a good ol' JR red herring.
Good point, never considered the Headmaster scenario. It just feels a bit random that Brainstorm decided to time travel to the past after all the disappearances. If he is the traitor, it wouldn't make sense for the DJD to execute him after he just gave them Overload, a high value target they had been looking for a good amount of time. Brainstorm has had many opportunities to become a traitor in the middles of battles and wars, why choose now to go active even with Overload no longer on the ship? Also I forgot to mention this in the thread for last isssue, but isn't it just a bit sad/pathetic that the DJD, 5 Decepticons, massacred the whole Lost Light who had at least 20+ crew on board...............
Thanks for the compliment my good sir, I'm surprised though, oddly you're the only one who likes it so far hahahaha.
Re: Sneak Peek - IDW Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye #34 iTunes Preview (1618271)
Posted by Nemesis Maximo on October 30th, 2014 @ 4:29pm CDT
Posted by Nemesis Maximo on October 30th, 2014 @ 4:29pm CDT
For the record, I never said I dislike the name John Stamoist, I just didn't actually SAY I like it. As a matter of fact, I do.
You may now return to your regularly scheduled discussion.
You may now return to your regularly scheduled discussion.
Re: Sneak Peek - IDW Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye #34 iTunes Preview (1618296)
Posted by ctrlFrequency on October 30th, 2014 @ 5:26pm CDT
I reread now, and missed where you asked this, so I'm going to weigh in on that.
I wondered too. They totally left that up in the air. In the last panel of that scene you can see First Aid, Bluestreak, and Mainframe looking down at the floor inside TC's bubble. Kaon also doesn't appear to be holding anything when he's dissolving as Helix ports him out. But of course he's washed out. He could very well be holding TC's head and brain, but he might not be. Obviously it is meant to not be obvious one way or another for cliffhanger purposes. I'm inclined to think he did leave it (though why he would is odd) since the other three are looking on the floor... but.. who knows.
Posted by ctrlFrequency on October 30th, 2014 @ 5:26pm CDT
John Stamoist wrote:Also confused at the end, did Kaon take off with Trailcutter's head and brain?
I'm sure next issue will bring about more questions than it will answer for the past 2 issues.
I reread now, and missed where you asked this, so I'm going to weigh in on that.
I wondered too. They totally left that up in the air. In the last panel of that scene you can see First Aid, Bluestreak, and Mainframe looking down at the floor inside TC's bubble. Kaon also doesn't appear to be holding anything when he's dissolving as Helix ports him out. But of course he's washed out. He could very well be holding TC's head and brain, but he might not be. Obviously it is meant to not be obvious one way or another for cliffhanger purposes. I'm inclined to think he did leave it (though why he would is odd) since the other three are looking on the floor... but.. who knows.
Re: Sneak Peek - IDW Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye #34 iTunes Preview (1618309)
Posted by Gekas on October 30th, 2014 @ 6:00pm CDT
Why thank you sir, Stamoist will make sure you are taken care of for the rest of your life
Yeah the whole scenario was weird. The first weird thing was that he engaged with Red Alert when he asked him to spare his brain. From the few issues the DJD have been in, and from what I can tell, they are merciless blood thirsty killers. So if they are as insane and bloodthirsty as they've been portrayed, Kaon should have destroyed the brain on the spot and laugh. So I thought, Kaon might just want to mess with him, then destroy the brain in front of him, OR he would spare TC due to the fact that he was the one who brought Vos back from the brink of death. So when he said one moment and pressed the brain against the field, I really thought he was going to look at the datapad to confirm that Megatron called off the war. It's obvious Kaon wants to come down and interact with them again, whether it's to talk about the war, to kill them or to gloat about how they have a spy amongst them. I would say to thank them for saving Vos, but we all know that won't happen.
Posted by Gekas on October 30th, 2014 @ 6:00pm CDT
Nemesis Maximo wrote:For the record, I never said I dislike the name John Stamoist, I just didn't actually SAY I like it. As a matter of fact, I do.
You may now return to your regularly scheduled discussion.
Why thank you sir, Stamoist will make sure you are taken care of for the rest of your life
ctrlFrequency wrote:John Stamoist wrote:Also confused at the end, did Kaon take off with Trailcutter's head and brain?
I'm sure next issue will bring about more questions than it will answer for the past 2 issues.
I reread now, and missed where you asked this, so I'm going to weigh in on that.
I wondered too. They totally left that up in the air. In the last panel of that scene you can see First Aid, Bluestreak, and Mainframe looking down at the floor inside TC's bubble. Kaon also doesn't appear to be holding anything when he's dissolving as Helix ports him out. But of course he's washed out. He could very well be holding TC's head and brain, but he might not be. Obviously it is meant to not be obvious one way or another for cliffhanger purposes. I'm inclined to think he did leave it (though why he would is odd) since the other three are looking on the floor... but.. who knows.
Yeah the whole scenario was weird. The first weird thing was that he engaged with Red Alert when he asked him to spare his brain. From the few issues the DJD have been in, and from what I can tell, they are merciless blood thirsty killers. So if they are as insane and bloodthirsty as they've been portrayed, Kaon should have destroyed the brain on the spot and laugh. So I thought, Kaon might just want to mess with him, then destroy the brain in front of him, OR he would spare TC due to the fact that he was the one who brought Vos back from the brink of death. So when he said one moment and pressed the brain against the field, I really thought he was going to look at the datapad to confirm that Megatron called off the war. It's obvious Kaon wants to come down and interact with them again, whether it's to talk about the war, to kill them or to gloat about how they have a spy amongst them. I would say to thank them for saving Vos, but we all know that won't happen.
Re: Sneak Peek - IDW Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye #34 iTunes Preview (1618377)
Posted by ctrlFrequency on October 30th, 2014 @ 8:52pm CDT
Yeah, the whole situation was just uncharacteristic for Kaon. I was sure he was going to do something downright brutal and didn't do it. However it popped into my head earlier that maybe TC told him how long it would take before the force field dropped so maybe he did leave his head and brain so the three others could stand helplessly by and watch him die without being able to help and then come back for the rest and kill them.
Heck, maybe he's checking out the 'war is over' news... or maybe Helix said something like 'I think I see Megatron up here!' It's so hard to speculate on MtMe.
Looking at this posted it looks like some big huge secret code with the spoiler hI glint :p
Posted by ctrlFrequency on October 30th, 2014 @ 8:52pm CDT
John Stamoist wrote:
Yeah the whole scenario was weird. The first weird thing was that he engaged with Red Alert when he asked him to spare his brain. From the few issues the DJD have been in, and from what I can tell, they are merciless blood thirsty killers. So if they are as insane and bloodthirsty as they've been portrayed, Kaon should have destroyed the brain on the spot and laugh. So I thought, Kaon might just want to mess with him, then destroy the brain in front of him, OR he would spare TC due to the fact that he was the one who brought Vos back from the brink of death. So when he said one moment and pressed the brain against the field, I really thought he was going to look at the datapad to confirm that Megatron called off the war. It's obvious Kaon wants to come down and interact with them again, whether it's to talk about the war, to kill them or to gloat about how they have a spy amongst them. I would say to thank them for saving Vos, but we all know that won't happen.
Yeah, the whole situation was just uncharacteristic for Kaon. I was sure he was going to do something downright brutal and didn't do it. However it popped into my head earlier that maybe TC told him how long it would take before the force field dropped so maybe he did leave his head and brain so the three others could stand helplessly by and watch him die without being able to help and then come back for the rest and kill them.
Heck, maybe he's checking out the 'war is over' news... or maybe Helix said something like 'I think I see Megatron up here!' It's so hard to speculate on MtMe.
Looking at this posted it looks like some big huge secret code with the spoiler hI glint :p
Re: Sneak Peek - IDW Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye #34 iTunes Preview (1618382)
Posted by Gekas on October 30th, 2014 @ 9:04pm CDT
Hahahaha seriously, some massive secerets going on.
I agree with you, it is very difficult to call this series, but that's what makes it so good and fresh.
Posted by Gekas on October 30th, 2014 @ 9:04pm CDT
ctrlFrequency wrote:Yeah, the whole situation was just uncharacteristic for Kaon. I was sure he was going to do something downright brutal and didn't do it. However it popped into my head earlier that maybe TC told him how long it would take before the force field dropped so maybe he did leave his head and brain so the three others could stand helplessly by and watch him die without being able to help and then come back for the rest and kill them.
Heck, maybe he's checking out the 'war is over' news... or maybe Helix said something like 'I think I see Megatron up here!' It's so hard to speculate on MtMe.
Looking at this posted it looks like some big huge secret code with the spoiler hI glint :p
Hahahaha seriously, some massive secerets going on.
I agree with you, it is very difficult to call this series, but that's what makes it so good and fresh.
Re: Sneak Peek - IDW Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye #34 iTunes Preview (1618392)
Posted by SW's SilverHammer on October 30th, 2014 @ 9:42pm CDT
Posted by SW's SilverHammer on October 30th, 2014 @ 9:42pm CDT
No matter what's going on, we call all perceptive and agree; Trailbreakercutter got fucked up.
Re: Sneak Peek - IDW Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye #34 iTunes Preview (1618395)
Posted by ctrlFrequency on October 30th, 2014 @ 9:53pm CDT
I love how my auto correct went all haywire there on 'highlight' :p darn phone (not that the tablet is much better on that) but I'm feeling too crumby to sit at my computer :p (stupid cold!)
The Transformers comics has gotten me back into reading comics. I'm so picky that I went for 15 years without reading anything. But Transformers, MtMte specifically, has stories so amazingly complex and deep, touching on so many issues, fun and serious; and characters with so much personality that it was impossible to resist! The cliffhangers are well done, I'm never disappointed.
Posted by ctrlFrequency on October 30th, 2014 @ 9:53pm CDT
John Stamoist wrote:ctrlFrequency wrote:Yeah, the whole situation was just uncharacteristic for Kaon. I was sure he was going to do something downright brutal and didn't do it. However it popped into my head earlier that maybe TC told him how long it would take before the force field dropped so maybe he did leave his head and brain so the three others could stand helplessly by and watch him die without being able to help and then come back for the rest and kill them.
Heck, maybe he's checking out the 'war is over' news... or maybe Helix said something like 'I think I see Megatron up here!' It's so hard to speculate on MtMe.
Looking at this posted it looks like some big huge secret code with the spoiler hI glint :p
I love how my auto correct went all haywire there on 'highlight' :p darn phone (not that the tablet is much better on that) but I'm feeling too crumby to sit at my computer :p (stupid cold!)
[/quote]John Stamoist wrote:Hahahaha seriously, some massive secerets going on.
I agree with you, it is very difficult to call this series, but that's what makes it so good and fresh.
The Transformers comics has gotten me back into reading comics. I'm so picky that I went for 15 years without reading anything. But Transformers, MtMte specifically, has stories so amazingly complex and deep, touching on so many issues, fun and serious; and characters with so much personality that it was impossible to resist! The cliffhangers are well done, I'm never disappointed.
Re: Sneak Peek - IDW Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye #34 iTunes Preview (1618396)
Posted by Gekas on October 30th, 2014 @ 9:54pm CDT
Yeah seriously man, he straight up got pub stomped. I mean sure he was low on energy, but Kaon didn't even have a scratch on him.......
Posted by Gekas on October 30th, 2014 @ 9:54pm CDT
SW's SilverHammer wrote:No matter what's going on, we call all perceptive and agree; Trailbreakercutter got **** up.
Yeah seriously man, he straight up got pub stomped. I mean sure he was low on energy, but Kaon didn't even have a scratch on him.......
Re: Sneak Peek - IDW Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye #34 iTunes Preview (1618397)
Posted by ctrlFrequency on October 30th, 2014 @ 9:56pm CDT
Yeah seriously man, he straight up got pub stomped. I mean sure he was low on energy, but Kaon didn't even have a scratch on him.......[/quote]
Totally... Poor guy.
Posted by ctrlFrequency on October 30th, 2014 @ 9:56pm CDT
John Stamoist wrote:SW's SilverHammer wrote:No matter what's going on, we call all perceptive and agree; Trailbreakercutter got **** up.
Yeah seriously man, he straight up got pub stomped. I mean sure he was low on energy, but Kaon didn't even have a scratch on him.......[/quote]
Totally... Poor guy.
Re: Sneak Peek - IDW Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye #34 iTunes Preview (1618398)
Posted by Gekas on October 30th, 2014 @ 10:02pm CDT
Hey sorry can you edit your post please? I forgot to put the spoiler tags when I first posted ><
Posted by Gekas on October 30th, 2014 @ 10:02pm CDT
ctrlFrequency wrote:John Stamoist wrote:SW's SilverHammer wrote:No matter what's going on, we call all perceptive and agree; Trailbreakercutter got **** up.
Totally... Poor guy.
Hey sorry can you edit your post please? I forgot to put the spoiler tags when I first posted ><
Re: Sneak Peek - IDW Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye #34 iTunes Preview (1618401)
Posted by Gekas on October 30th, 2014 @ 10:10pm CDT
The Transformers comics has gotten me back into reading comics. I'm so picky that I went for 15 years without reading anything. But Transformers, MtMte specifically, has stories so amazingly complex and deep, touching on so many issues, fun and serious; and characters with so much personality that it was impossible to resist! The cliffhangers are well done, I'm never disappointed.[/quote]
Totally agree with you. I thought the Dark Horse(Dark something) Transformers comics were good, but MtMtE has stepped it up to a new level. I've been trying to get my friend who really likes comic books to read this. He really likes the paper and art quality of RiD and MtMtE. Never really noticed until he showed me his DC issues, man are the Transformer comics high quality.
Posted by Gekas on October 30th, 2014 @ 10:10pm CDT
ctrlFrequency wrote:John Stamoist wrote:ctrlFrequency wrote:Yeah, the whole situation was just uncharacteristic for Kaon. I was sure he was going to do something downright brutal and didn't do it. However it popped into my head earlier that maybe TC told him how long it would take before the force field dropped so maybe he did leave his head and brain so the three others could stand helplessly by and watch him die without being able to help and then come back for the rest and kill them.
Heck, maybe he's checking out the 'war is over' news... or maybe Helix said something like 'I think I see Megatron up here!' It's so hard to speculate on MtMe.
Looking at this posted it looks like some big huge secret code with the spoiler hI glint :p
I love how my auto correct went all haywire there on 'highlight' :p darn phone (not that the tablet is much better on that) but I'm feeling too crumby to sit at my computer :p (stupid cold!)John Stamoist wrote:Hahahaha seriously, some massive secerets going on.
I agree with you, it is very difficult to call this series, but that's what makes it so good and fresh.
The Transformers comics has gotten me back into reading comics. I'm so picky that I went for 15 years without reading anything. But Transformers, MtMte specifically, has stories so amazingly complex and deep, touching on so many issues, fun and serious; and characters with so much personality that it was impossible to resist! The cliffhangers are well done, I'm never disappointed.[/quote]
Totally agree with you. I thought the Dark Horse(Dark something) Transformers comics were good, but MtMtE has stepped it up to a new level. I've been trying to get my friend who really likes comic books to read this. He really likes the paper and art quality of RiD and MtMtE. Never really noticed until he showed me his DC issues, man are the Transformer comics high quality.
Re: Sneak Peek - IDW Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye #34 iTunes Preview (1618409)
Posted by ctrlFrequency on October 30th, 2014 @ 10:36pm CDT
Posted by ctrlFrequency on October 30th, 2014 @ 10:36pm CDT
Transformers has really set a high bar for comics. My husband jokes about me reading comics (all in fun, he reads comics too), but the stories are better than most novels and art is amazing (so much better than even just a few years ago)
Re: Sneak Peek - IDW Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye #34 iTunes Preview (1618412)
Posted by ctrlFrequency on October 30th, 2014 @ 10:39pm CDT
Fixed . and spoilered mine just for fun too! :p
Posted by ctrlFrequency on October 30th, 2014 @ 10:39pm CDT
John Stamoist wrote:ctrlFrequency wrote:John Stamoist wrote:SW's SilverHammer wrote:No matter what's going on, we call all perceptive and agree; Trailbreakercutter got **** up.
Totally... Poor guy.
Hey sorry can you edit your post please? I forgot to put the spoiler tags when I first posted ><
Fixed . and spoilered mine just for fun too! :p
Re: Sneak Peek - IDW Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye #34 iTunes Preview (1618421)
Posted by Gekas on October 30th, 2014 @ 11:12pm CDT
Yeah when IDW first got the reigns for Tranformers I stopped reading the comics. The artwork was so much worse than before, and I was upset that they weren't going to finish the storyline that had been setup before the cancelation.
After some time though they completely astounded me with the leaps they made in story and visuals.
Posted by Gekas on October 30th, 2014 @ 11:12pm CDT
ctrlFrequency wrote:John Stamoist wrote:ctrlFrequency wrote:John Stamoist wrote:SW's SilverHammer wrote:No matter what's going on, we call all perceptive and agree; Trailbreakercutter got **** up.
Totally... Poor guy.
Hey sorry can you edit your post please? I forgot to put the spoiler tags when I first posted ><
Fixed . and spoilered mine just for fun too! :p
Yeah when IDW first got the reigns for Tranformers I stopped reading the comics. The artwork was so much worse than before, and I was upset that they weren't going to finish the storyline that had been setup before the cancelation.
After some time though they completely astounded me with the leaps they made in story and visuals.
Re: Sneak Peek - IDW Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye #34 iTunes Preview (1618511)
Posted by 1984forever on October 31st, 2014 @ 7:55am CDT
Posted by 1984forever on October 31st, 2014 @ 7:55am CDT
I'm convinced that assignments are awarded based on completion of sexual favors and not talent at IDW. Dreamwave had better artists and they didn't even pay them!
I love Brainstorm as a Decepticon agent. I'm happy to see that there is at least one AUTObot jet that took a look at his alt-mode and said "hey, I don't turn into a car, so why am I wearing an AUTObot symbol? I'm supposed to be a Decepticon!"
I love Brainstorm as a Decepticon agent. I'm happy to see that there is at least one AUTObot jet that took a look at his alt-mode and said "hey, I don't turn into a car, so why am I wearing an AUTObot symbol? I'm supposed to be a Decepticon!"
Re: Sneak Peek - IDW Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye #34 iTunes Preview (1618523)
Posted by ctrlFrequency on October 31st, 2014 @ 8:57am CDT
Here's the thing.
We don't know that Brainstorm is a Decepticon. Inside his face plate was a Decepticon symbol painted on, but we don't know the reason why it's there. It could be a million different reasons. A reminder (former Decepticon turned Autobot, the painted on symbol could be a reminder to not go back), he's a spy, he's on the fence, the DJD did it as a mark (it was painted on after all), he has a cerebo shell in his head and he didn't even know he had a symbol in his mask, he's a double agent, his faceplate came from a friend who was killed by Decepticons and he has a huge grudge, he has a really twisted sense of humor, someone else put it in there and he never knew it.
All of those are as probable as him being a Decepticon agent.
So please don't say with absolute certainty that Brainstorm is in fact a Decepticon. We don't know.
Not all Autobots are land vehicles, not all Decepticons are air vehicles. Not even in G1 were all the Autobots land vehicles and all the Decepticon Air Vehicles. Megatron was a gun, as was Shockwave, Soundwave a mini cassette player, Reflector a camera, then came aerialbots, constructicons, Stunticons, Blaster, Perceptor, Jetfire, etc. It's a faction not form.
Posted by ctrlFrequency on October 31st, 2014 @ 8:57am CDT
1984forever wrote:
I love Brainstorm as a Decepticon agent. I'm happy to see that there is at least one AUTObot jet that took a look at his alt-mode and said "hey, I don't turn into a car, so why am I wearing an AUTObot symbol? I'm supposed to be a Decepticon!"
Here's the thing.
We don't know that Brainstorm is a Decepticon. Inside his face plate was a Decepticon symbol painted on, but we don't know the reason why it's there. It could be a million different reasons. A reminder (former Decepticon turned Autobot, the painted on symbol could be a reminder to not go back), he's a spy, he's on the fence, the DJD did it as a mark (it was painted on after all), he has a cerebo shell in his head and he didn't even know he had a symbol in his mask, he's a double agent, his faceplate came from a friend who was killed by Decepticons and he has a huge grudge, he has a really twisted sense of humor, someone else put it in there and he never knew it.
All of those are as probable as him being a Decepticon agent.
So please don't say with absolute certainty that Brainstorm is in fact a Decepticon. We don't know.
Not all Autobots are land vehicles, not all Decepticons are air vehicles. Not even in G1 were all the Autobots land vehicles and all the Decepticon Air Vehicles. Megatron was a gun, as was Shockwave, Soundwave a mini cassette player, Reflector a camera, then came aerialbots, constructicons, Stunticons, Blaster, Perceptor, Jetfire, etc. It's a faction not form.
Re: Sneak Peek - IDW Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye #34 iTunes Preview (1618587)
Posted by Gekas on October 31st, 2014 @ 1:12pm CDT
Exactly, it could be all misdirection for who the real traitor is on the Lost Light. The most peculiar part is why Brainstorm chose to go back in time now, not this whole time he had the suitcase. People said the suitcase from the other Lost Light survived because he loves it so much, or because it's a entirely different suitcase. I think maybe he was developing the device this whole time. So on the other Lost Light the device was never completed and the suitcase was always empty, that's why it survived. Any of these is possible, just a matter of what direction they want to go. The info for next issue is weird though, them saying there's no hate or any of that so why is there a problem. Not sure if this is connected to Brainstorm, or if it alludes to the DJD coming back to speak with First Aid and them.
Posted by Gekas on October 31st, 2014 @ 1:12pm CDT
ctrlFrequency wrote:1984forever wrote:
I love Brainstorm as a Decepticon agent. I'm happy to see that there is at least one AUTObot jet that took a look at his alt-mode and said "hey, I don't turn into a car, so why am I wearing an AUTObot symbol? I'm supposed to be a Decepticon!"
Here's the thing.
We don't know that Brainstorm is a Decepticon. Inside his face plate was a Decepticon symbol painted on, but we don't know the reason why it's there. It could be a million different reasons. A reminder (former Decepticon turned Autobot, the painted on symbol could be a reminder to not go back), he's a spy, he's on the fence, the DJD did it as a mark (it was painted on after all), he has a cerebo shell in his head and he didn't even know he had a symbol in his mask, he's a double agent, his faceplate came from a friend who was killed by Decepticons and he has a huge grudge, he has a really twisted sense of humor, someone else put it in there and he never knew it.
All of those are as probable as him being a Decepticon agent.
So please don't say with absolute certainty that Brainstorm is in fact a Decepticon. We don't know.
Not all Autobots are land vehicles, not all Decepticons are air vehicles. Not even in G1 were all the Autobots land vehicles and all the Decepticon Air Vehicles. Megatron was a gun, as was Shockwave, Soundwave a mini cassette player, Reflector a camera, then came aerialbots, constructicons, Stunticons, Blaster, Perceptor, Jetfire, etc. It's a faction not form.
Exactly, it could be all misdirection for who the real traitor is on the Lost Light. The most peculiar part is why Brainstorm chose to go back in time now, not this whole time he had the suitcase. People said the suitcase from the other Lost Light survived because he loves it so much, or because it's a entirely different suitcase. I think maybe he was developing the device this whole time. So on the other Lost Light the device was never completed and the suitcase was always empty, that's why it survived. Any of these is possible, just a matter of what direction they want to go. The info for next issue is weird though, them saying there's no hate or any of that so why is there a problem. Not sure if this is connected to Brainstorm, or if it alludes to the DJD coming back to speak with First Aid and them.
